brixmix4420 10 Posted December 24, 2016 Just want to connect with someone who has had the surgery this month. My date is December 26th. Very nervous Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smlegrant 6 Posted December 24, 2016 I was just sleeved 12/20. You'll be fine Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brixmix4420 10 Posted December 24, 2016 I was just sleeved 12/20. You'll be fine Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App What is the first thing I need to know when I get home. I have about an 8 hour drive home. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smlegrant 6 Posted December 24, 2016 8 hr drive?! Wow. Know what Soup broth you want & hv it stocked. You will be tired & make sure you take a few breaks while riding to walk around to better the soreness Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smlegrant 6 Posted December 24, 2016 Make sure you hv all your Vitamins & all your clear liquid needs Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krakkerman 5 Posted December 24, 2016 Expect some pain the first few days. They don't really explain that well. But after a week or less you turn the corner. Walking helps. Also get a support or restraint belt for your stomach. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KWeilbrenner09 88 Posted December 24, 2016 I'll have the sleeve with the duodenal switch on the 26th as well! Let's check in with each other after surgery!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rbaertsch 34 Posted December 24, 2016 12/19 here! See if the hospital will give you nausea and pain meds for the ride home instead of waiting for the pharmacy in your neighborhood. Riding in the car home was rough for me. All the bouncing. I didn't have one, but a support belt may be very helpful for the ride as well. Good luck! Sent from my LG-H810 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisaBme 46 Posted December 24, 2016 Stop and walk frequently! You don't want a blood clot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DopeIP 9 Posted December 24, 2016 The bumps in the road are horrible so take a pillow that you can have pressed against your belly it will help some. Please make frequent stops to walk so no clots form. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikkiluvs2dive 3 Posted December 24, 2016 Mine was 12/21, my doctor gave me a nerve block that lasted 72 hours and that was wonderful. It made the 1 hour ride home ok and it allowed me to do a lot of walking. I can tell you that when it wears off it is like night and day now I move like a sloth ????. My doctor also had me bring all my meds with me so that he knew I had everything I needed for the next few weeks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
