March 2014 Surgery!

[caseyann24 22]

Finally home yesterday.. Had my surgery on the 4th. I don't have much pain so I don't think I'll take any pain relief anymore ( makes e dizzy). I have a hernia on my right side a small one and dr said he will look at it after I lost the weight. Only real pain I felt was the gas in chest. A lot of walking and burping.. I weighed myself when I got home.. I put on 12 pounds on fluid!!!! How long till u lost that weight? Going to go for a walk today. So funny not even slightly hungry or sick. Hope stays that way. My twins missed me and keep wanting to jump on me. I think that's the most difficult part, not being able to carry them. Good luck all who have had surgery and are about too!!!!!

Glad your doing so well! I hope I am that lucky! My biggest worry right now it my 2 year old daughter, I don't know how I'm going to avoid picking her up. I've already shed some tears over it. I know it's going to be hard. Especially since she won't understand why mommy can't pick her up. I'm a single mom so we're pretty attached to each other. I know it'll all work out, but that is my main concern.

I hope you continue to have a smooth recovery

[bigmammaof3 24]

Glad your doing so well! I hope I am that lucky! My biggest worry right now it my 2 year old daughter, I don't know how I'm going to avoid picking her up. I've already shed some tears over it. I know it's going to be hard. Especially since she won't understand why mommy can't pick her up. I'm a single mom so we're pretty attached to each other. I know it'll all work out, but that is my main concern. I hope you continue to have a smooth recovery

That's exactly how I felt!!! My girls are 2 as well and I was more worried about them.. I have had them on my lap for cuddles and they sit beside me. I put a cushion on my stomach just in case they bounce near me. I'm a sahm and never been apart from them. Just think it's going to help them in the long run having a healthy mum and being a good example. Good luck and please keep me posted how u go xx

[ljgh73 21]

@Mclosin my surgery is the 10th as well. It still wasn't feeling real until yesterday when I had my History and physical appointment. I was asked on video why I wanted the surgery, what I'd say to myself in 6 mos if I was having a hard time and what if I died. I tell you it was hard to answer those questions though I imagine I have asked myself the same questions a thousand times. But just like dreaming said, if we could have done it by ourselves we would have already, many many times. This is the tool to help us do it and help us keep it off this time. We likely decided a long time ago to have WLS we are just now doing it for ourselves. Best of luck and a wishing a speedy recovery for you!

@ljgh73 wow! A video, that's putting you on the spot and I'm glad I didn't have to do that. And I'm gonna be really honest here. If they would have asked me that, I'd have said....because I just want to be skinny, then healthy LOL. I just went to my preop appt yesterday and then to the hospitals for a meeting with the anesthesiologist and since then, my worry kind of faded. I'm ready dde0a. Good luck to you, I wanna hear about your experience. We can be each others soundboard and support.

I'm game!! Pre-op today. One more EKG, one more PFT, one more support group, one more set of labs. Now I get to wear a Bracelet all weekend that is my ID band if I need a blood transfusion. I have a feeling it will be a long weekend! I hope Monday comes quick. Glad I will have some people here that have an idea how it all feels.

[/KiMbErLy/ 15]

I'm new here, but I love this group already! I'm having RNY-Distal on March 18, 2014 at Siani Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. YAY...I'm so excited and hopeful.

[beckyloo4 40]

I'm new here, but I love this group already! I'm having RNY-Distal on March 18, 2014 at Siani Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. YAY...I'm so excited and hopeful.

Welcome!! I'm scheduled for surgery the 13th in Pennsylvania. I'm a little nervous but totally excited!

[/KiMbErLy/ 15]

I'm new here, but I love this group already! I'm having RNY-Distal on March 18, 2014 at Siani Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. YAY...I'm so excited and hopeful.

Welcome!! I'm scheduled for surgery the 13th in Pennsylvania. I'm a little nervous but totally excited!

Awesome! You will do great! We have all waited so long for this day and its almost here!

[Good Molly 17]

@Kimberly I am the 18th also in Colorado.

[Cstoneking 17]

I am scheduled for Tuesday, March 11! So ready to go after jumping through insurance hoops for two years! Best Wishes everyone!

[/KiMbErLy/ 15]

Good Molly, that is awesome! We should keep in touch! Best wishes!!

[kespy74 103]

Hi my March pals

I had surgery Wednesday morning and came home Friday afternoon. Still have a lot of gas pain and tenderness but feeling better each day. I haven't been able to eat much and really have no hunger. Sipping all the time. I slept a a lot the hospital.

[caseyann24 22]

Hi my March pals<br>

I had surgery Wednesday morning and came home Friday afternoon. Still have a lot of gas pain and tenderness but feeling better each day. I haven't been able to eat much and really have no hunger. Sipping all the time. I slept a a lot the hospital.

Glad your home and doing well! Wednesday can't come fast enough for me!

[SugarFreeMe 293]

Hey Kimberly and Molly - I'm the 18th also in Illinois. Hard to believe it's almost here. Lets keep in touch!!!!

[Blue614 133]

Hi my March pals I had surgery Wednesday morning and came home Friday afternoon. Still have a lot of gas pain and tenderness but feeling better each day. I haven't been able to eat much and really have no hunger. Sipping all the time. I slept a a lot the hospital.

congrats, glad you're doing well

[Blue614 133]

Welcome to all the new comers! We will all do fine!

[MrsB5604 1]

Just got home from the hospital and I'm MISERABLE. SORE, can't get comfortable, and the gas doesn't seem to be dissipating. I know this won't last forever, but I feel like I have serious buyers remorse here. I wanted this so badly, but I feel so horrible.