Bonbini 67 Posted May 5, 2014 I am recovering from my VSG surgery. It's been 7 hours I can't believe how good I feel!! I made my self sick with worry leading up to today. I even cried on the way to the hospital This morning. I am praising God for his incredible love and giving me this almost painless Recovery!!! I'm praying the others that are having theirs done soon have a good experience Also. Thank you everyone on this board for your support!! 8 pions9815, barbb3, CrisH64 and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CubsWinCubsWin 108 Posted May 5, 2014 That's the Vicodin talking, wait till that wears off I'm kidding, but seriously, keep moving. I will hurt like heck but it will help you recover that much faster. 5 Pkdvm, LidiBell, sandisleeve and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HHHappy 225 Posted May 5, 2014 I had a super easy recovery as well! Congrats!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joatsaint 2,814 Posted May 5, 2014 Congrats on having such an easy surgery. I was very uncomfortable from the gas after surgery, but it never hurt me to walk. I was mainly felt weakness. But like they say, get up and walk. It will help you in the long run. 1 JacobsMommy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bonbini 67 Posted May 5, 2014 I have been walking . It does seem to help. So far so good:) 1 barbb3 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrisH64 35 Posted May 6, 2014 I am recovering from my VSG surgery. It's been 7 hours I can't believe how good I feel!! I made my self sick with worry leading up to today. I even cried on the way to the hospital This morning. I am praising God for his incredible love and giving me this almost painless Recovery!!! I'm praying the others that are having theirs done soon have a good experience Also. Thank you everyone on this board for your support!! I'm having my surgery Thursday, and I will probably cry on my way too! I've got nerves going on here! But, thank you for your post, it helps! Wishing you a full and speedy recovery! God bless! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdillon 355 Posted May 6, 2014 I am recovering from my VSG surgery. It's been 7 hours I can't believe how good I feel!! I made my self sick with worry leading up to today. I even cried on the way to the hospital This morning. I am praising God for his incredible love and giving me this almost painless Recovery!!! I'm praying the others that are having theirs done soon have a good experience Also. Thank you everyone on this board for your support!! Yayyyy! So happy for you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mi75 1,235 Posted May 6, 2014 i agree with walking as much as possible! helps with the shoulder referred pain but MORE IMPORTANT, decreases risk for blood clots in legs and lungs. so happy for you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
georgeserlis 6 Posted May 6, 2014 I am recovering from my VSG surgery. It's been 7 hours I can't believe how good I feel!!<br> I made my self sick with worry leading up to today. I even cried on the way to the hospital<br> This morning. I am praising God for his incredible love and giving me this almost painless<br> Recovery!!! I'm praying the others that are having theirs done soon have a good experience <br> Also. Thank you everyone on this board for your support!! Congratulations I wish you a speedy and healthy recovery!! Just listen to what the doctors and nurses tell you , and walk...???????????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jodyjetson 72 Posted May 6, 2014 I am post surgery 5 days today and I have to say I have been shocked at how easy my recovery has been. The first day or two I was very fatigued but since then all has been good. I have not had any problems with gas, burping, diarrhea, or throwing up. I have been shocked the small amounts I eat and how long it takes me to eat it. My energy level is getting better each day. In fact yesterday I didn't even need a nap. My biggest challenges have been bad breath and not gulping down Water. Added bonus not tempted by any food and I've lost 12 pounds since surgery. Keep positive everyone! I was so worried pre surgery that I would regret this but honestly I only see good in my future! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mississippi Girl 124 Posted May 6, 2014 so glad you're feeling great! praying you have more success than you could imagine! 1 jodyjetson reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amy373 56 Posted May 6, 2014 I am post surgery 5 days today and I have to say I have been shocked at how easy my recovery has been. The first day or two I was very fatigued but since then all has been good. I have not had any problems with gas, burping, diarrhea, or throwing up. I have been shocked the small amounts I eat and how long it takes me to eat it. My energy level is getting better each day. In fact yesterday I didn't even need a nap. My biggest challenges have been bad breath and not gulping down Water. Added bonus not tempted by any food and I've lost 12 pounds since surgery. Keep positive everyone! I was so worried pre surgery that I would regret this but honestly I only see good in my future! Today is 6 days for me. And I feel I have had the same good luck as u:))) Hip hip hooray for us:) Lucky u 12 pounds!! I have only lost 3.7. How much Protein have u been able to get in? Today I am shooting for 4 carnation shakes-w injury 1tbsp-and 2% milk. What are u drinking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jodyjetson 72 Posted May 6, 2014 I am post surgery 5 days today and I have to say I have been shocked at how easy my recovery has been. The first day or two I was very fatigued but since then all has been good. I have not had any problems with gas, burping, diarrhea, or throwing up. I have been shocked the small amounts I eat and how long it takes me to eat it. My energy level is getting better each day. In fact yesterday I didn't even need a nap. My biggest challenges have been bad breath and not gulping down Water. Added bonus not tempted by any food and I've lost 12 pounds since surgery. Keep positive everyone! I was so worried pre surgery that I would regret this but honestly I only see good in my future! Today is 6 days for me. And I feel I have had the same good luck as u:))) Hip hip hooray for us:) Lucky u 12 pounds!! I have only lost 3.7. How much Protein have u been able to get in? Today I am shooting for 4 carnation shakes-w injury 1tbsp-and 2% milk. What are u drinking? It's hard not to get caught up in numbers. Honestly a month from now we could be at the same weight loss, bodies do what they do. I have been drinking the costco premier Protein shakes 30 grams of Protein, 1 gram of sugar and low in fat. I drink 1/3 cup x 6 times a day. Here's the 2 week full Fluid diet they gave me1/4 cup plain oatmeal with skim milk and add scoop of Protein powder, 1/4 cup of plain yogurt (Greek), 1/3 cup of shakeSnack - protein shakeLunch- 1/4 cup strained low fat Soup, 1/4 cup of apple sauce add Protein Powder, protein shakeSnack - protein shakeDinner - 1/4 cottage cheese add protein powder1/4 yogurt, 1/3 protein drinkSnack - protein shakeSo I eat most of this. I might miss a scoop or so of protein powder. I take an hour to eat a meal. Never hungry. Never tempted. Water has been hard for me not to gulp down so I have decided to freeze water as Popsicles. There's all my secrets. Hang it there...it will all come together! 1 Amy373 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amy373 56 Posted May 7, 2014 jodyjenson Wow yum! Today I couldn't bare to sallow another sip of Protein powder???? soo sweet! I'm going to call doc and see if I can change up my full liquids. Yours sounds less sugary sweet n sweet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amy373 56 Posted May 7, 2014 Ok A lot of info but did anyone else get Aunt Flo when they got home from hospital? Great surprise from stress on body. N has anyone had a #2? Ha sorry but u all are the only ones on same page as me:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites