limase63 39 Posted August 30, 2016 Hi all. I literally just had surgery. Went in 4 1/2 hours ago. I'm up, walking around, doing that spirometer w no coughing. No problems. Knock wood! I imagine the diladid (sp) helps, but still in all...it's NOT a nightmare. I did lose 25 pounds this summer on my own and exercised a fair amount. I'm sure that also helps. Tmr I could be writhing in pain w complications galore, but for now I feel fine. Don't let the horror stories scare you. Make sure your surgeon and program is a Center of Excellence. Mine is. HW 279. SW 245. Goal weight ????? I honestly don't know. Good luck to all of you. If you're contemplating but scared, as NIKE says...just do it is my recommendation. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bia1nca1 38 Posted August 30, 2016 So glad everything is going well. I hope I have a similar experience on 9/28. Congrats! Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gina171 626 Posted August 30, 2016 Rock star!!! Keep walking and sipping (if you're allowed to)! Which surgery did you have? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
limase63 39 Posted August 30, 2016 Rock star!!! Keep walking and sipping (if you're allowed to)! Which surgery did you have? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App RNY. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mudgy6 88 Posted August 31, 2016 Glad to hear that e everything went well. Good luck Sent from my SM-G550T1 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WW0747 23 Posted August 31, 2016 Congratulations. Glad surgery went well. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandeeb 13 Posted August 31, 2016 Wow! So great to hear! Good for you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
limase63 39 Posted August 31, 2016 So glad everything is going well. I hope I have a similar experience on 9/28. Congrats! Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App If you can, get some exercise in between now and then that help your abdomen. Also increase Protein by as much as you can. I truly believe those things helped me. I kayaked a lot this summer and used a cheap rowing machine from Walmart. Also I used powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein and pbfit and Torani sugar free syrups. Good luck to you. I don't regret it at all, and I was terrified going in to it. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bia1nca1 38 Posted August 31, 2016 Good advice...I am very active and had been working out with a personal trainer, walking, running plus I do all the yard work for our property. I purchased the sample kit for unjury and use Torani sugar feel flavors for my morning coffee. I'm glad you are having a good experience. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
limase63 39 Posted August 31, 2016 Good advice...I am very active and had been working out with a personal trainer, walking, running plus I do all the yard work for our property. I purchased the sample kit for unjury and use Torani sugar feel flavors for my morning coffee. I'm glad you are having a good experience. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App You will be fine post op then. Don't let the pain get ahead of you. I mean, I'm sure it's different for everyone, but since mine was done via laproscopic method it is really not that bad. Don't be scared! I was so scared for two days I almost called it off. Changing eating habits before surgery helps a lot too. Good luck to you. Lmk how it goes. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bia1nca1 38 Posted August 31, 2016 I've had 3 laprscopic surgeries and bounce back really quickly and with very little pain. My hope is that this surgery won't be much worse. I have a high pain tolerance so not too worried but cautiously optimistic. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellalulu 87 Posted September 2, 2016 Happy for you and I'm sure the rest will be easy breezy. Well kind of. Anyway. I thank you so much for your post because I'm going in on Sept 12th and need to hear your great news. My only issue is the anxiety I get when I'm on those OR tables and they put that mask over your face to breath. I have to ask for I.V to put me out instead of that dumb mask. Did you have that gas mask? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teejay1958 7 Posted September 2, 2016 Hi all. I literally just had surgery. Went in 4 1/2 hours ago. I'm up, walking around, doing that spirometer w no coughing. No problems. Knock wood! I imagine the diladid (sp) helps, but still in all...it's NOT a nightmare. I did lose 25 pounds this summer on my own and exercised a fair amount. I'm sure that also helps. Tmr I could be writhing in pain w complications galore, but for now I feel fine. Don't let the horror stories scare you. Make sure your surgeon and program is a Center of Excellence. Mine is. HW 279. SW 245. Goal weight ????? I honestly don't know. Good luck to all of you. If you're contemplating but scared, as NIKE says...just do it is my recommendation. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App Congratulations! Glad everything is going well for you. My surgery date is September 12 and I'm watching these posts to see how everyone is doing. Take care, stay hydrated, and best of luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellalulu 87 Posted September 10, 2016 (edited) Hi all. I literally just had surgery. Went in 4 1/2 hours ago. I'm up, walking around, doing that spirometer w no coughing. No problems. Knock wood! I imagine the diladid (sp) helps, but still in all...it's NOT a nightmare. I did lose 25 pounds this summer on my own and exercised a fair amount. I'm sure that also helps. Tmr I could be writhing in pain w complications galore, but for now I feel fine. Don't let the horror stories scare you. Make sure your surgeon and program is a Center of Excellence. Mine is. HW 279. SW 245. Goal weight ????? I honestly don't know. Good luck to all of you. If you're contemplating but scared, as NIKE says...just do it is my recommendation. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App Congratulations! Glad everything is going well for you. My surgery date is September 12 and I'm watching these posts to see how everyone is doing. Take care, stay hydrated, and best of luck to you! @@TeeJay Im going in too on Sept 12th. Hope you do well and hope I see you on here after so we can chat. Good luck and speedy recovery to you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Edited September 10, 2016 by bellalulu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ellapearl 26 Posted September 10, 2016 Awesome thanks for that Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites