Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!
$99 Yearly Supply Alert! 🌈 "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamins

Got approved yesterday. Surgery is set for Wednesday.

opie7799

Recommended Posts

My4Brownies    283

My4Brownies
Posted

Good luck...hope all went well today..

Remember come her for support ..good,bad,n ugly... this site has been great for me :D...

Side note..benefiber really helped with the constipation.. Start it..yoor body will betray. You in that area..;D

Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

jacque2250    46

jacque2250
Posted (edited)

I didn't have a lot of pain until a few days after surgery when my pain pump was empty, I felt real pain. The meds helped and in a day or so, I was ok. Tylenol alone kept me relatively comfortable.

Remember your fluids and Protein drink, you will feel much better and be better able to do your walking. The longer you wait to get started the harder it is to get started. So start as soon as your doctor says so. My doc said the same day as surgery for a couple of minutes and 10 minutes 3x/day after that

Edited by jacque2250

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

sunsetsue    67

sunsetsue
Posted

I didn't have a lot of pain until a few days after surgery when my pain pump was empty, I felt real pain. The meds helped and in a day or so, I was ok. Tylenol alone kept in relatively comfortable.

Remember your fluids and protrin drink, you will feel much better better and be better able to do your walking. The longer you wait to get started th harder it is to get started. So start as soon as your doctor says so. My doc said the same day as surgery for a couple of minutes and 10 minutes 3x/day after that

I hope you recover quickly. Good luck

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

opie7799    69

opie7799
Posted (edited)

I walked almost 1/4 of a mile today starting about 6 hours after surgery. Every time I got up for any reason I walked the halls 1-3 times. 27 laps around was 1 mile. If my pain meds were given on time I feel well, if I was not on top of it that was when she I had pain. That would be my one piece of advice. Keep up with pain meds in a timely manor. Thanks for all the support

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Edited by opie7799

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

jacque2250    46

jacque2250
Posted

That's wonderful!

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

sunsetsue    67

sunsetsue
Posted

I walked almost 1/4 of a mile today starting about 6 hours after surgery. Every time I got up for any reason I walked the halls 1-3 times. 27 laps around was 1 mile. If my pain meds were given on time I feel well, if I was not on top of it that was when she I had pain. That would be my one piece of advice. Keep up with pain meds in a timely manor. Thanks for all the support

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for the advice. Hope you recover fast

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

opie7799    69

opie7799
Posted

Going home today. Did all bodily functions needed to be released. Now the real fun starts. Wish me luck. I know I will succeed with my hard work and toll I have been given. Good luck to all going through the journey with me. We are

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Theresa A    4

Theresa A
Posted

Expect to be emotional. The weight comes off quickly and it's a whole new different mind set. You'll need to be aware of emotional eating because no more over eating when stressed etc. Protein Protein protein and Vitamins daily. Best wishes. Stay positive! I have no regrets- I never want to go back to a living hell.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

johnsondebbie    1

johnsondebbie
Posted

post-307308-14813504790711_thumb.jpg

just had surgery on 12/8 in the afternoon. I am sitting here trying to figure out if I need to go to sleep or what I need to do. I just got my last dose of IV pain meds and antibiotics so I had them take out the IV as my hand is swollen as you can see in the picture. Did anybody suffer with their stomach contracting like a muscle spasm and it going into your back? That has been my biggest complaint so far. Everything here in Juarez has been fantastic I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Ariel16    43

Ariel16
Posted

I loved to eat. Eat anything and everything. food was my comfort, something that never let me down. After the sleeve surgery eating habits change dramatically. I realized after surgery that the loss of my eating habits was something I had to mourn. I missed eating whatever I wanted. Fast food, beer, buffalo wings, pizza, Cookies. That part of me is gone forever. I don't miss it, but it was a loss and it takes some time to get over it. No matter how prepared you think you are you're still not. The change was so abrupt that I didn't know what to do. Now I think very carefully about everything I eat, when I eat etc. Eating is completely different now and always will be be to keep the weight off. I have been at goal for 19 months. The cliche is true that nothing tastes as good as thin feels. Wearing size 6 jeans feels a million times better than beer and wings.

Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

opie7799    69

opie7799
Posted

I loved to eat. Eat anything and everything. food was my comfort, something that never let me down. After the sleeve surgery eating habits change dramatically. I realized after surgery that the loss of my eating habits was something I had to mourn. I missed eating whatever I wanted. Fast food, beer, buffalo wings, pizza, Cookies. That part of me is gone forever. I don't miss it, but it was a loss and it takes some time to get over it. No matter how prepared you think you are you're still not. The change was so abrupt that I didn't know what to do. Now I think very carefully about everything I eat, when I eat etc. Eating is completely different now and always will be be to keep the weight off. I have been at goal for 19 months. The cliche is true that nothing tastes as good as thin feels. Wearing size 6 jeans feels a million times better than beer and wings.

Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for the advice. Right now it's so regimented so it's not too hard. I however am trying to prepare myself for the stages to follow. Love the cliche and it's so true.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
Go To Topic Listing Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    Bariatric Forums

    For Patients

    Health Professionals

    Search Surgeons

    Bariatric Surgeons: Want to research a weight loss surgery surgeon? Enter their last name below to start!

    ×