October Surgery Buddies

[4ukay1 43]

Good morning. I'm glad are going ok.

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[eso 48]

Hanging out here in hospital, being released tomorrow. Not thinking about food at all, just want to swim in a vat of gatorade!

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[ChrisInGalveston 15]

Passed the test. The radiologist showed me a still from the flouroscopy. My actual stomach is now tiny. Waiting on orders so I can start drinking.

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[cherylsleevie 8]

I had mine Sept. 30th...but I can pretend I'm an October buddy

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Me too September 30th. I wonder if anyone knows what I'm talking about. When I turn on my left side to sleep. (How I used to always sleep) it feels like I can't breathe. Both sides of my chest feel constricted and I have to turn on my back FAST. Anyone know what's going on? 6 days post-op sleeve.

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I feel the same way!! I think it's just tightness. Swelling still going down. I had a hernia repaired there too so I feel ya. My left breast is my issue. Got a port on my chest above the breast, but the tube hoes under the breast....I'm talking red hot poker stabbing pain up through my nipple...it's bad haha

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Omg you're right. I totally forgot that I had a hiatal hernia repair as well. That's exactly where it is. In between my breasts I can press on where the pain and tightness feels and now that you reminded me...That's exactly where the hernia probably was. Haha okay good!

See I didn't need to call my doc. Just support from like minded people going through the same thing!

Thanks!!

I just got on the scale for the first time and I think I'm down 30 lbs since 2 week pre-op

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[4ukay1 43]

Not brave enough yet to try to sleep on my side still lying on my back. Hope it gets better for you.

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[KateintheKitchen 12]

I had mine Sept. 30th...but I can pretend I'm an October buddy

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Me too September 30th. I wonder if anyone knows what I'm talking about. When I turn on my left side to sleep. (How I used to always sleep) it feels like I can't breathe. Both sides of my chest feel constricted and I have to turn on my back FAST. Anyone know what's going on? 6 days post-op sleeve.

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I feel the same way!! I think it's just tightness. Swelling still going down. I had a hernia repaired there too so I feel ya. My left breast is my issue. Got a port on my chest above the breast, but the tube hoes under the breast....I'm talking red hot poker stabbing pain up through my nipple...it's bad haha

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Omg you're right. I totally forgot that I had a hiatal hernia repair as well. That's exactly where it is. In between my breasts I can press on where the pain and tightness feels and now that you reminded me...That's exactly where the hernia probably was. Haha okay good!

See I didn't need to call my doc. Just support from like minded people going through the same thing!

Thanks!!

I just got on the scale for the first time and I think I'm down 30 lbs since 2 week pre-op

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That's what's up! Keep rocking it out!

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[ChrisInGalveston 15]

Finally cleared to start drinking. 2 ounces of Water every 15 min. Working my incentive spirometer, too. I will try the Liqua Cel next hour.

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[ChrisInGalveston 15]

Took the big walk, all over the three nursing stations. The LiquaCel wasn't terrible.

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[christina247mom 19]

I'm scheduled for October 24th.

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[Travelher 915]

3 days post op and feel fine. Just got back from grocery shopping. I'm finding warm liquids go down better so warming my Water so I can get that in. I have sinusitis so that is making me miserable, without that I'd probably be feeling good. I slept for almost 11 hrs last night and been answering work emails all day. I'm looking forward to being able to sleep on my stomach and getting the staples out. My son thinks my frankenstomach is cool though

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My frankenstomach

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[ChrisInGalveston 15]

Since I was up and walking and tolerating fluids I was cleared to come home last night.

I've been conservative on intake but got ambitious with walking. I did 30 minutes all at once around several blocks from my house and back. Re-awakened a lot of soreness.

Keep it calm and steady.

Chew-able Vitamins are HUGE! Took those slow.

Ordinary meds in Oikos Triple Zero need to be stirred in to hide the foul flaovr after they are crushed or opened.

It's all learning.

[GBaygurl 29]

I am on October 25th...I'm ready to get it over with....Start my Bariatric Advantage drinks next week!!

[Mnicole 17]

I just got the news that my surgery is on the 13th! I'm sooooooo scared but excited at the same time!

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[Boolainie 9]

I'm scheduled for 11th, really excited and a bit nervous.

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[mfoxworthy 18]

That makes me feel so relieved that she feel so good just 3 days post-op. My surgery is October 18 and I'm getting nervous. I've been doing the liquid diet since Tuesday ad I'm actually doing so much better than I thought I would. Best of luck to you and keep us posted.

Maddie