I need to do this, no matter what

[kaitlynm 335]

Way to go! Hope your recovery goes smoothly.

[Micoxv 276]

Day 2 started. Rough night at the hospital. Can't really sleep on my back to start with. Lots of gas. Had to pee 3 times and I did joy drink one glass of Water. I guess the IV are working great . I start to feel some acidity in my stomach (light burn). Will check with the nurse. I have a drain that remains very low. I guess it is a good sign. No cravings, but would love a glass of water and to be able to brush my teeth. I hope I can stand up today!

[kaitlynm 335]

You will feel better soon. Takes a couple of days, and you will be tired. The one incision where they remove the stomach is the one that usually gives you pain, but it will be gone soon too. I'm sure they will have you up and walking today. Do you get to leave the hospital today? Here in the US you only stay one night, or maybe not at all. But that is our wonderful insurance companies driving that.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

I couldn't sleep on my back either. I accidently slept on my stomach on the 4th night. And I finally slept well and it helped so much with gas. I'm not suggesting it, but for me it felt great.

[Micoxv 276]

I should stay a few more nights in the hospital. 2 may be 3. It is part of the package I paid. No insurance for me. May be it is s good thing. My surgeon really wants to ensure everything is ok (no leak, etc). Since he's done a few VSG (over 900) I will do what he tells me to [emoji4].

[Micoxv 276]

I would love them to remove the drain so I could at least sleep on one side. I guess I have to be patient. I also feel a bit of reflux and acidity in the stomach. I need to bring that up today too.

[lachellove 486]

Yea they can give you a PPI for that.. I have it every once in awhile.

[Micoxv 276]

I got extra medication for the acidity and it is gone . No pain . They also removed the drain for a pocket on my belly. Way better.

[jnt1 37]

Hi Mico

Your story is really interesting. I am Australian but have lived many years in Europe as I'm married to a Swiss.

Europeans approach food quite differently to Americans. food us so culturally important in Europe and is a major focus of family and socialising. Even though the food is good and nutritious ...as opposed to fast food...its easy to consume too many calories of "healthy" food.

I battled with my body image all my life although i didnt really have an obesity problem until 20 years ago. After years of being anorexic my bidy just rebelled against food and i strated to gain weight at about 5 kilos a year for 10 years. I need to lose 50 kilos!

I had a gastric band operation in 2009. Initially i lost 30 kilos and was going well, but then i gad probkems with my band and started to gain all the weight back.

My gastric band has to be removed and i am going to have it revised to a mini gastric bypass.

I tecommend you look into thus surgery and compare this with the sleeve gastrectomy. All reports show the mini bypass as the "gold standard" in Weightloss surgery.

Please do some research as thete is more tgan 15 years of excellent data to support the bypass. Good luck with your journey. I lost my mother just before a gastric band revision procedure and i understand your pain and longing. I can only say it does get better day by day. Blessings Julie x

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[jnt1 37]

I got extra medication for the acidity and it is gone . No pain . They also removed the drain for a pocket on my belly. Way better. ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1458743265.224780.jpg

Gosh Mico you dont really look overweight in your photo! Good luck with your journey and resisting those delicious spanish churros!

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[Micoxv 276]

Thanks for your kind words Julie. I made up my mind with the sleeve a long time ago . Bypass looks very appealing but I could not take supplements all my life ( I am terrible at taking prescriptions) and the dumping syndrome was a no go. My issue is on quantity to fill full. I am a social person and enjoy dinner out with colleagues and friends. I will be happier when I am done with half a starter and not have to eat the entire bread basket, 2 heavily dishes and some time dessert. I want this life gone. If the mini bypass works for you great. I am convinced the sleeve is the tool I need . Blessing to you too. Mico

[Micoxv 276]

I got extra medication for the acidity and it is gone . No pain . They also removed the drain for a pocket on my belly. Way better. ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1458743265.224780.jpg

Gosh Mico you dont really look overweight in your photo! Good luck with your journey and resisting those delicious spanish churros!

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Thank you. I have never been a fan of churros. However, Fideua, cured ham and cheese, tapas and chuleton are more my sins. I lost weight over the last too weeks (not much of an appetite with what happened) and it will help me with my journey.

[jnt1 37]

Thanks for your kind words Julie. I made up my mind with the sleeve a long time ago . Bypass looks very appealing but I could not take supplements all my life ( I am terrible at taking prescriptions) and the dumping syndrome was a no go. My issue is on quantity to fill full. I am a social person and enjoy dinner out with colleagues and friends. I will be happier when I am done with half a starter and not have to eat the entire bread basket, 2 heavily dishes and some time dessert. I want this life gone. If the mini bypass works for you great. I am convinced the sleeve is the tool I need . Blessing to you too. Mico

So glad to hear that you have had your procedure Mico and I'm sure you will have success. I look forward to seeing your progress on the forum! Like Europe, Australia is very focussed on eating good quality food...so it has been hard living with my gastric band all these years. Time to move on now so i will see what happens and beat some of my health issues. Bon voyage!

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[chrisredjeep 357]

Really pleased you had your op and that you are doing ok. It's onward and downward for you now

[Micoxv 276]

Really pleased you had your op and that you are doing ok. It's onward and downward for you now

Thank you. Beginning of the journey. I don't know what to expect but I am determined to succeed. Can't wait to go home .