5 days Post Op and doing good I think...but still a bit of a head game

[justajackie 57]

Hi having my surgery tomorrow morning, readig your guys posts helps with the nerves, prepares me too . just want to say Thx!

[lorir1104 2]

It sounds like you're doing really well! I'm WAY behind you in the journey. I went for my first appointment and found out I had to be 4 months nicotine free in order for them to do the surgery. I had a mini-meltdown afterwards, so I decided to work on quitting first, so I can go into this as a non-smoker. Went to my doc and got Chantix. Quit date is July 14th. I'm hoping I can kick this nasty habit so I can move forward with prepping for the surgery. Best wishes to you!

My surgeon didn't even care. ( no he is not a hack, actually awarded a Bariatric Super Doctor award in Texas) Just said to try and start quitting smoking. I think it has to do with insurance sometimes . I have private insurance and they don't cover WLS. My hiatal hernia was bad enough they approved it and he said I'm a go. I smoked until the week before. I didn't know crap about the smoking deal until I started reading this forum. I wish you the best and beating the Beast (nicotine) is rough. Keep us updated.

Thank you! I'm on day 3 of the chantix today. The only thing I've noticed is I don't sleep very well. Normally, it doesn't take me long to go to sleep, and I sleep well all night long. Not so much with this stuff. I either dream more, or remember them more? Not any nightmares, just strange dreams. ANYWAY, I have to keep my eye on the prize. The same center that does the surgery also has a weight management program. I'm going to join that so I can hopefully keep any weight gain from stopping the cigs to a minimum.

I wish you the best too! Your outcome makes me very hopeful.

[slvarltx 332]

Dwood

Check out the videos from Dr. Mathew Weiner. He has some great information including the "myths" of WLS. Basically the "stretching" the pouch is virtually impossible.

[johnny207 30]

Dwoodtx...I was sleeved the same day as well...and I can tolerate and get the liquids down easily too; I just have a slight feeling of restriction after some gulps, but I'm doing well. I had sane feelings, but I think as another member said, after real foods, we will feel real "restrictions". Hang in there brother!

[daveintx 103]

Dwoodtx...I was sleeved the same day as well...and I can tolerate and get the liquids down easily too; I just have a slight feeling of restriction after some gulps, but I'm doing well. I had sane feelings, but I think as another member said, after real foods, we will feel real "restrictions". Hang in there brother!

Thank you, sir...you do the same!

[justajackie 57]

I'm five. Days post opt, feeling good.still trying to get all my Water and Protein in. Only had to take one pain killer so lucky there! C my doc Tuesday, hoping he puts me. On the next step soon.

[daveintx 103]

Well, I am at 12 days out now and I have good and bad days energy wise. I about ready to punt a Protein shake to the moon!!! I bought a variety of flavors, Ispure, Syntrax nectar, etc...I started liquids 2 weeks pre-op and I am SICK of liquids. lol. SICK OF THEM!!! I can't start "soft foods" until week 3( day 22, which is July 22). 12 more days of liquid...my eyeballs are floating from all the Water, Protein and liquid I drink.

Sorry...starting to lose my mind.