April surgeries

[leag78 469]

Praying for a quick recovery. Keep us posted.

[tanya131313 5]

I can't believe I am having surgery on Thursday. How did everyone's surgery go this month? Any suggestions or things to expect?

[GADeltaDawn 14]

Surgery this morning at 7:30! Ready to get this done!

[HollyChick 8]

Today is the day! Surgery at 10am!

Im feeling good. Not gonna lie.. it was rough for a few hours but I'm up, pain is minimal, and I'm really optimistic!

[lharkless 9]

Surgery this morning at 1030! Can't believe this day is finally here!

[Alissak77 48]

Surgery was Monday, 2 days post-op and feeling great!! Passing a lot of gas (sorry TMI) but that is making me feel better and better!! Going home today after lunchtime!!

[KalelsWifey 318]

Congratulations @@Alissak77, I'll be going into hospital just before lunch time today for mine! Keep us posted as to how your feeling!

[Fitzthecat 1]

Scheduled for April 30th. Original date was April 23rd but delayed because of Doctor's scheduling conflict. Means I will have been on preop diet for three weeks. Thank God for boullion or the shakes might have been terminally boring.

[recordsmom 52]

Hope everyone is doing well and recovering nicely. I've got 6 more sleeps to surgery day! Yikes!!

[audnmac8 44]

I had surgery yesterday and feeling good to go home today Doctors orders!! I did my first walk yesterday late night after all my drugs wore out and did many walks today before heading home!! Drinking lots of fluids!! I'm a happy camper today I just have to follow Docs/Nut orders at home!! God is good!!!

[GADeltaDawn 14]

Surgery this morning. Everything went great! Pain was bad for first 2 or 3 hours but not much now. As long as tests come back good tomorrow I can go home tomorrow night! So glad I did this...no regrets at all!

[jevinity333 4]

I am one week out post-op. I had surgery on the 16th. Everything went smoothly. I stayed on top of my pain meds, so I didn't feel too much discomfort. I walked a lot and had plenty of ice chips. Besides that, I slept most of the time. The worst was the nausea as the anesthesia wore off. My suggestions are to bring a robe or shorts with an elastic band to wear under your hospital gown as you walk around. Socks if your feet get cold, but my hospital provided them, something to wear home, and basic hygiene products. I only use pain meds at night a little now because of the discomfort on the left side.

Congrats to all who have crossed over, and praying for those who are on the way!

[tcouperus 13]

That's great...i had mine the 13 an im having a hard time with the pain on my one side...very difficult to walk for to long an forget about bending over. Still battling with an awful lot of gas. Struggling with getting all fluids in to...i hope it turns around soon. Glad to here your doing well jev.

[Alissak77 48]

am 8 days post-op, feeling great!! Two shakes a day and 1/4 cup puréed food twice a day as well. Getting my liquids in. Put an app on my phone called Baritastic. Love it!! Can track everything, food, Water, weight. I am down 14lbs since surgery day (April 20th). Getting out and walking quite a bit. Doc appt not until May 15th, should be able to add more things to diet then. Really craving some sort of carb!!! A wheat thin sounds awesome right now!!!

Have had no complications so far, no throwing up, etc, hope it stays that way!! Did not like my Calcium citrate in pill form (so damn big, even the petites) so I ordered the Bariatric Advantage Carmel chewable ones, so far loving them!

[KalelsWifey 318]

@@Alissak77 That is great news!! Congratulations. I am so envious that your on pureed foods already. I cannot begin those until next week. I am 6 days post op and feeling great today as well. Since surgery I'm at 14 lbs also. Very excited. How are your Staples feeling? Mine are driving me nuts. I see my NP on may 7th and get then out the finally. I too am awaiting even a spoonful of a carb, I can't each much more than 3-4 bites of anything right now anyways. But I don't get the go on full foods for 5 more weeks... Next week begins my pureed and ground moist Proteins, bleh lol. Did you try the caltrate chews from Walmart? I assume much cheaper. But at least I know another person who is liking the caramel chews since I don't have to start my vits till next week. So excited for you so far.

Edited April 29, 2015 by KalelsWifey