October Surgery Date

[smiley922 447]

Okay. Starting the prep now. I have to be at the hospital at 5:15. I'm a little worried about all of the people who are saying that the morphine isn't covering the pain. I've had abdominal surgery before. I've had my gallbladder out (open incision) and a hysterectomy. Are there people out there that have had previous surgeries and is this worse?

The morphine did its job for me, until I had to give it up. liquid lortab also, though after 4 hours I was ready for more, they wanted me to wait six. I survived. I had a hysterectomy with a 9 inch horizontal incision, morphine pretty much did its job then too.

Today just taking tylenol all day, was out and about with my son, then got my nails done. Sore, heating pad on but not bad enough to take my last dose of liquid tylenol.

[freelyme 149]

I'm starting to get nervous it's crazy Thursday morning can't get here fast enough...but I've got the flutters and abhor the thought of clears. Yucky. Good luck everyone!

[layknee 357]

The UN.jury came and I didn't realize that the vanilla and the strawberry had Splenda in it. I can't stand Splenda. It ruins the taste of everything. But fortunately the chocolate classic does not have it whereas the chocolate splendor does. So thAt was a 48 dollar lesson. So if any body wants it they can have it. Lol

[superbariatricbabe 180]

The UN.jury came and I didn't realize that the vanilla and the strawberry had Splenda in it. I can't stand Splenda. It ruins the taste of everything. But fortunately the chocolate classic does not have it whereas the chocolate splendor does. So thAt was a 48 dollar lesson. So if any body wants it they can have it. Lol

Unflavored has no sugar substitutes in it.

[Jyoyonomore 319]

I'm so envious of all of you whom have had your surgeries already but I'm also glad that I'm one of the 'last' for October so I can see how everyone else is handling it! lol I'm nervous, excited, scared, happy...all of the emotions i'm sure you all went through too. I can't wait until Monday!!!!

@GFord889. You'll be Fine!!!

[Naynay31 63]

Aww I have one day left the 23 rd is basically here yelling right know lol

Edited October 22, 2014 by Naynay31

[Beni 1,484]

Oct 22

@@lillian123, @@grammajake and @@Mariew24

Are the next gladiators through on our thread. Good luck everyone

[Jyoyonomore 319]

Oct 22

@@lillian123, @@grammajake and @@Mariew24

Are the next gladiators through on our thread. Good luck everyone

All the Best Gladiator s Get Ready to Roar & Defy Gravity!!!!!!

[grammajake 21]

I'm ready. Leave at 4:30 am for the hospital.

[AuriP 420]

So, I've hit a stall! 4 days of the same weight so far.I figured it was coming soon. Since reading the site so often I know it happens and it will eventually go down again.

Edited October 22, 2014 by AuriP

[smiley922 447]

I'm ready. Leave at 4:30 am for the hospital.

Go Gramma!!!

[SimplySue 131]

Good wishes to all scheduled tomorrow!

[ShonIsLove 64]

Hello October Gladiators!!

Things have been going great. I'm so pleased with the whole process. The first day I had a delay in pain meds due to the fact that my IV stopped working. I'm a really hard stick, therefore they had to get they had to get the lead from the department to put it in. 5 sticks later I have a new working IV. This group helped me so much. I was able to ask for the patch to prevent nausea. I can report that I have not been nauseated at all. I've been up walking ALOT! This has worked wonderful for preventing gas. Thank you to everyone for your input and positive vibes.

This was right after I returned to my room from surgery. I look forward to seeing the rest of the October Gladiators on the losers bench.

I don't think I gave my stats.

I'm 5 feet 4 inches

Weight prior to liver shrink 317

Day of surgery 304

Not sure what it is now with all of the fluids. I'll let you all know soon.

[Mariew24 51]

Okay. I leave for the hospital in 15 minutes. Thank you to all the previous gladiators! I feel informed and ready to go.

See you on the other side.

[majones_orl 16]

Surgery went well, last thing i remember is moving from 1 bed to the next in the OR, then magically I am in my room. Piece of cake. I was up walking in about 2 hours, not far, but it is what we have to do. Able to sip Water. Hatted the Jello, the broth was ok. Ice chips became my best friend. Went home on Sunday. Great to sleep in my bed. Dr. Js RNY patients go home with a gtube. I had a challenge getting the top off the tube, quite comical, the doc had a challenge the next day also. Able to drink Proteins shakes, broth and other fluids. NO REAL PROBLEMS. Staples are out. Things are going along very well. Thanks for all your well wishes