Surgery is Over!

[bugsy72 117]

Well, it's oVER~and i'm really glad! Had the surgery Tuesday morning, came home late this afternoon. I'm doing ok, but i do have pain in my abdomen, for sure. I'm taking pain pills for that. People say it gets better "every day," so I'm holding them to it!

This first week, I am only on Clear liquids, so I'll be drinking my meals. No Protein yet though. Just Water, diet no carbonation drinks, diluted juices, Jello squares (no sugar), sf popsicles, broth. I already did Tuesday, Wed, and Thursday, so only four more days of this phase. I'm looking forward to the "full liquids" stage!

I see the surgeon Monday morning and he removes the "drain" then. It's gross and disgusting and I can't wait for it to be gone! Someone said "that was the worst part!"

I didn't have ANY Nausea this time, and I've always had that. They gave me meds for it and a patch under my ear, too. It worked!

The people were so wonderful...it was a positive experience, with NO complications! I'm so thankful.

So here I am, with altered insides, trying to figure out what I'm going to eat for the rest of my life! LOL The first few weeks will be easy; my bariatric center tells me exactly what I can eat. I like that.

So all of you who have upcoming surgeries...relax! I was awake when they prepped me and the minute they started wheeling me away, I was out, not to wake up again until i was in my hospital room (not that I can remember anyway).

Good luck to everyone who is looking forward to their surgeries!

[Ravend26 103]

That's good to hear! My surgery is scheduled for 12/14. I'm a little nervous about going under. But I'm excited to take this step but I can't help my nerves. It going to be here before I know it!!

[TinyTink 268]

Congratulations. Hope you feel much better soon.

[rblakely63 11]

Is was a blessing that your surgery gone well. I hope that I have successful a surgery on Monday. My nerves are getting the best of me.

[plance 1]

I happy to hear all is well

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444]

@@bugsy72, it's great to hear you sounding so upbeat. Your list of clears, Jello especially, reminds me that those first days post-op are the worst. No appetite, but having to ingest things that imply illness is such an imposition. I loved Jello when I was a child, but that was long ago.

[Half of Bri 115]

Congrats! I was sleeved 12/2. Today has been the hardest for me, lots of gas bubbles making it difficult to drink. I'm weak also, and just feeling icky. Overall tho, it has been a much easier experience than I expected. I'm looking forward to the future, for sure!

[bugsy72 117]

@@Half of Bri I love your signature!

[The Candidate 3,215]

Congrats on your surgery! Glad to hear everything went so well!

[Half of Bri 115]

@@bugsy72 Thank you