Surgery date - finally

[mcjenkins1 33]

Thanks TXBritt. I'll do that

[mcjenkins1 33]

Welcome, Mel77. Good luck to you. This forum has helped me a lot. Where are you having your's done?

[Mel77 67]

Welcome, Mel77. Good luck to you. This forum has helped me a lot. Where are you having your's done?

Tyler, tx Dr. Beall

Edited June 3, 2015 by Mel77

[TXBrittBritt 48]

Day 4 post op and I'm feeling pretty good! It is still a challenge to get in enough fluids but I'm doing it. Pain is a lot better today and I have gone about 8 hours between pain Meds. Definitely feel more tired than usual but I know it's from the fact that I just had surgery and taking in less calories. I am a little sore when swallowing but I also had a hiatal hernia repair so I assume it is from that. If anyone has any questions I am an open book.... Just let me know:)

[Meep 1]

Hey we live in the Dallas area near each other. My surgery is 6/9. I am using Dr.Kim. I've been on my pre-op diet since 5/26, lost 12lbs so far.

[Mel77 67]

I've lost 8 so far on pre-op diet. Good luck to you meep! Txbrittbritt thanks for the update I picked up some biotene spray today. I'm so nervous but ready for Monday! I have a hernia repair as well so I'll let you know if it's similar.

Edited June 5, 2015 by Mel77

[mcjenkins1 33]

So glad for you, TXBrittBritt.. Keep posting! I need the motivation I had to postpone my surgery because my back went out and can't sit or stand. So depressed and let down, but am seeing a back specialist on Monday (instead of my sleeve). Hopefully he can get me over this quickly so I can get on with my weight loss. I've decided to stay on my pre-op diet I hopes that wil speed up my rescheduling. I'm down 46 lbs. since starting this journey. Who ever thought a scale could be motivation?!

[mcjenkins1 33]

Nice to meet you Meep. Keep us posted!

[TXBrittBritt 48]

So glad for you, TXBrittBritt.. Keep posting! I need the motivation I had to postpone my surgery because my back went out and can't sit or stand. So depressed and let down, but am seeing a back specialist on Monday (instead of my sleeve). Hopefully he can get me over this quickly so I can get on with my weight loss. I've decided to stay on my pre-op diet I hopes that wil speed up my rescheduling. I'm down 46 lbs. since starting this journey. Who ever thought a scale could be motivation?!

So sorry to hear about your back!! I know it's frustrating and a bump in the road but I think you have the right attitude.... Try and keep on your pre op diet and stay positive!! You got this!! I am sending thoughts of quick healing for your back! ????

I hit my first craving tonight as I was watching a movie with my hubby. All of the sudden my stomach growled like a lion and I immediately wanted something sweet!! A Popsicle did not fix it so I decided to get as far away from the kitchen as possible so I didn't have to even see food!! Seemed to help!! Pain is okay today.... My left side and back are what hurts now, everything else is pretty good! I actually went on a 7 minute walk so I was super happy!!

[TXBrittBritt 48]

Hey we live in the Dallas area near each other. My surgery is 6/9. I am using Dr.Kim. I've been on my pre-op diet since 5/26, lost 12lbs so far.

Welcome Meep!! Glad you joined us.... Good luck with your surgery!

[mcjenkins1 33]

Thank you TXBrittBritt. Trying to stay positive. Your posts are so motivational.

[mcjenkins1 33]

Kfohiotime4change, how are you doing?

[TXBrittBritt 48]

Update: Well I am getting a bit of cabin fever so I decided to have my husband take me to the grocery store. It felt so nice to get out but I only lasted 15 minutes before I started hurting a good bit. Luckily my hubby is awesome and finished up while I went to the car. I was kind of bummed because I thought I'd be able to be more physical by now; however all I can do is keep on trying and build up my stamina!!!

I am super happy that I have been able to go down to pain Meds only twice a day and just Tylenol I between! Still using the heating pad and pain cream and Patches too.

I word to the wise for Dr. Nicholson patients- try to make your post op appointments before your surgery. I called the day after my surgery and they cannot get me in until June 23. ???????? I cannot go back to work until he releases me so I will have to wait until then. I was only planning on taking two weeks off but now I guess I'm taking three. It's no biggie because I have short term disability but for those that don't it could pose a problem.

[mcjenkins1 33]

Thanks for all your updates.

[TXBrittBritt 48]

So glad for you, TXBrittBritt.. Keep posting! I need the motivation I had to postpone my surgery because my back went out and can't sit or stand. So depressed and let down, but am seeing a back specialist on Monday (instead of my sleeve). Hopefully he can get me over this quickly so I can get on with my weight loss. I've decided to stay on my pre-op diet I hopes that wil speed up my rescheduling. I'm down 46 lbs. since starting this journey. Who ever thought a scale could be motivation?!

How is your back? I hope you are feeling better ????