April surgeries

[MichelleTN 169]

What should I pack for the hospital? My doctor said I will be in the hospital for 4-5 days. Is that right? Is just preparing me for worst case scenario?

I'm only staying 1 night, hopefully. :-)

[Mila48 9]

@ tanya131313 bring comfortable clothing and a robe. Bring something that makes you happy. Music, vacation picture or a fabulous picture of you! You got this!????

[tcouperus 13]

I had my surgery on monday...I'm doing ok but the gas pain has been rough along with tenderness stiffness an be sore. Didn't help matters either damn a nut flow showed up 2 days after sugery either. I was in hospital 3 nights. I just wanted to get gas under control an figured the hospital was the best place to be. For hospital don't take much all I brought was the cloths I walked in with 2 pairs of undies an 2 bras an a sweater...didn't use any of it. I did use my lotion. My phone very Lil an my Kindle I didn't touch. bring toothbrush deodorant. ..i had a sample pack of cond an Shampoo that I brought...worked perfect. Also bring pillow for ride home helps a lot with bumps. Good luck to all of you...it's easy but u can do it. ????

[sparksrn 65]

ok those of you who just had surgery congratulations!!! Hope you are all doing well. What has been the hardest part so far?

[kwcrnp 63]

I had LB yesterday the 16th. All went well and I was able to walk around last evening. Had my upper GI this AM and passed (no leak) so then I started sipping clears. That went well and I just got home and had 2 oz Protein Drink and that went well. My hardest part was the hospital bed!! So unbelievably uncomfortable and I hardly slept ????

Came home, took a gas x, pain medicine and a nap in my bed for 1.5 hrs and I feel so much better!!

Now to go chill in my recliner and sip away!

[ambieambs 54]

ok those of you who just had surgery congratulations!!! Hope you are all doing well. What has been the hardest part so far?

The hardest part for me is 2 weeks after surgery my stomach decided after Breakfast it was going to stay full. I have not ate in 2 or 3 days. Could barely get the liquids in. Doctor said it was probably swelling from surgery causing it. Today I felt weak so I ended up at the hospital getting Iv fluids. I feel better. Hoping for food tomorrow.

[josefina 8]

My surgery is tomorrow and I am so scared. I am so close to calling to cancel the whole thing. I need positive thoughts and prayers my way....

How did it go?!?!?

[Bellaloly74 10]

I ran!! I couldn't go threw with it. I had a total breakdown after I was in the Johnny already in the preop room! I thought I was ready??I have researched for months!! I'm so embarrassed

[audnmac8 44]

So what was the fear you felt? Why do you feel your not ready?

[Bellaloly74 10]

I think my worst fear is of the unknown, the future ,the possible future complications. All those things were running thru my head. My fear is of being that one percent who has all the problems. I think I just read too much bad stuff and I let it get to me. I thought I was mentally prepared but I was not. And now I sitting here in regret...

[tifperez41515 7]

Had the gb on the 15th and did great. Was walking about 5 hours after surgery. Only complication i had was nausea do to pain meds. I was extremely nauseous. I asked for tylenol only and felt better by the next day. Came home on Friday and still not using any pain meds. I constantly am sipping Water. Eating sugar free Jello and popsicles and broth. Went in the hospital weighing 277 released weighing 282 and As of today i weigh 269.

Edited April 19, 2015 by tifperez41515

[Toni Pfister 13]

I have 11 days to go. Tomorrow is my pre op and Im getting excited. This is a new step for me and I can't wait to have this band out.

[HollyChick 8]

Today is the day! Surgery at 10am!

[tcouperus 13]

Good lucky to you hollychick!!

[lharkless 9]

My surgery is tomorrow too!