October Surgery Date

[layknee 357]

Speaking of a special club. I want everybody to join the sippy cup club with me.

[layknee 357]

I'm just hoping I don't walk into pre surgery admitting declaring that I am declining the surgery.

[layknee 357]

I used to love writing so maybe I could start writing again. I also enjoyed running 5K's @@Beni is there anything that you liked doing that you don't do anymore.

Edited October 11, 2014 by layknee

[Beni 1,484]

Fun fact: someone did walk out of surgery last week, not sure if you saw the posts layknee.

What did I enjoy before weight gain? Would have to go far back. Hum, I did enjoy dating (well, you know) but I'm married, that's out, lol. I may have to content myself with becoming a member of the sippy cup. Awesome sippy cup by the way

[Beni 1,484]

And it's BPA free

[SuReinaBlanca 7]

[Beni 1,484]

Are those sippy cups?

[SuReinaBlanca 7]

Not quite sure. Seen them on another group. Thought they were cool.

[kimodell69 138]

Do we need sippy cups after surgery?

Edited October 11, 2014 by kimodell69

[SuReinaBlanca 7]

No you don't need sippy cups after surgery

[kimodell69 138]

Ok, just checking.

[layknee 357]

Post Surgery Recovery at home :

1) Gas pain: chewable gas strips, walk, heating pad, stretching, sleeping in different positions

2) Pain: liquid Vicodin (prescription) and Tylenol, sleeping in a semi-reclined position, even on a recliner as breathing may be uncomfortable

3) First week is hard but by day 8 you can go to DQ with family watch them eat but sip a drink, right AuriP?

4) After two weeks we'll be able to return to work and attend support group looking good to folks around you, we may even feel good

5) Exhaustion: I have read a lot about people feeling really tiered in the first month. The description of running out of steam very quickly is abundant. Many report not feeling great until 3 months out.

The length of time feeling exhausted, in my opinion requires some mental prep. Anyone has anything to share? I was just thinking about this because so many of us are getting surgery next week

Sippy cup✔️

liquid vitamins✔️

Iron✔️

Zinc✔️

Biotin✔️

Gas x ✔️

Post surgery prescriptions✔️

Pajamas✔️

lunch box with meds in it that freaks out hospital staff????✔️

Hospital bag with favorite candy on it. ????✔️

Almost ready what else do I need.

Yes kindle and phone. That's implied. Lol

Edited October 11, 2014 by layknee

[layknee 357]

No you don't need sippy cups after surgery

it'll help me not to gulp like I usually do.

[dc0520 263]

it'll help me not to gulp like I usually do.

im actually going to have to try a sippy. I can't seem to not gulp and four days post op I can tell you it's incredibly painful. I love ice cold Water and used to get down a gallon a day - not possible but my mind thinks it is ....I guess there are worse battles.

[dc0520 263]

Just a word of warning. 4 days post op and at my wits end in bloating/gas pain I chose to use my kids chewable pedi lax .....it worked BUT the flood gates are open now. Great for the pain, not great when you want to leave the house. You are warned ????