Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

How long was your surgery? I'm so emotional and anxious right now. I'm waiting for the hospital to call me with what time I have to be there tomorrow. They didn't give you any anti nausea medication?

My surgery was two hours and a half. Thats the normal. No complications as per the Dr. I was a complete mess emotionally before my surgery too. Its normal. Keep in mind the WHYs you are doing this surgery remember you are in great hands Dr. Merola is the Cheif so really of the bat you in great hands. Also it helped me i wrote down everything from my meals following my surgery what I was going to wear I left my home impecable so I spent alot of time cleaning and organizing.
For Nauseousness I asked the Anesthesiologist to give me Zofran in my IV and they said they did. But I would get this heavy chest feeeling where I would swallow and just more spit would come up and i would just have to throw up and gag that lasted about three days after surgery. I was told its a normal for most patients to experience this nasty episode of spitting up saliva.

Change that emotional state girl you got this.[emoji5]

Sent from my LG-K540 using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

20 minutes ago, Elizab said:


My surgery was two hours and a half. Thats the normal. No complications as per the Dr. I was a complete mess emotionally before my surgery too. Its normal. Keep in mind the WHYs you are doing this surgery remember you are in great hands Dr. Merola is the Cheif so really of the bat you in great hands. Also it helped me i wrote down everything from my meals following my surgery what I was going to wear I left my home impecable so I spent alot of time cleaning and organizing.
For Nauseousness I asked the Anesthesiologist to give me Zofran in my IV and they said they did. But I would get this heavy chest feeeling where I would swallow and just more spit would come up and i would just have to throw up and gag that lasted about three days after surgery. I was told its a normal for most patients to experience this nasty episode of spitting up saliva.

Change that emotional state girl you got this.

Sent from my LG-K540 using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you so much for letting me know what may happen. I know Merola is a great dr. My friend used to work for him and she said he's amazing. I took her word for it, hence why he's my surgeon. :) How was the leak test? I heard that's the worst.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thank you so much for letting me know what may happen. I know Merola is a great dr. My friend used to work for him and she said he's amazing. I took her word for it, hence why he's my surgeon. [emoji4] How was the leak test? I heard that's the worst.


You are very welcomed.
The leak test its scary cause you are under ALOT of pain killers you basically feel high AF lol. And you have to be extra careful not to miss a step ( the ask you to go on a xray machine from your stretcher) then the test starts they give you a thick consistency drink that taste like cold thick milk of chalk with this weird tangy bitter taste. Yes it was horrible. But i survived it and so will you. You only have to take two sips with a straw.

Sent from my LG-K540 using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Just now, Elizab said:


You are very welcomed.
The leak test its scary cause you are under ALOT of pain killers you basically feel high AF lol. And you have to be extra careful not to miss a step ( the ask you to go on a xray machine from your stretcher) then the test starts they give you a thick consistency drink that taste like cold thick milk of chalk with this weird tangy bitter taste. Yes it was horrible. But i survived it and so will you. You only have to take two sips with a straw.

Sent from my LG-K540 using BariatricPal mobile app

you did the leak test the same day or the next day?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

you did the leak test the same day or the next day?


The next day early. My surgery was late afternoon Tuesday so wends morning i had the test done.

Sent from my LG-K540 using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Just now, Elizab said:


The next day early. My surgery was late afternoon Tuesday so wends morning i had the test done.

Sent from my LG-K540 using BariatricPal mobile app

I hope mine is Early morning. Waiting on that call from the hospital is annoying as I still have to make arrangements for my son depending on what time I have to be there. What time did you have to be at the hospital?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I hope mine is Early morning. Waiting on that call from the hospital is annoying as I still have to make arrangements for my son depending on what time I have to be there. What time did you have to be at the hospital?


1pm didnt have mine until 3:30

Sent from my LG-K540 using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My friend also had hers in the afternoon. Seems to me that he's not a morning person. :lol:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My friend also had hers in the afternoon. Seems to me that he's not a morning person. [emoji38]



Lol you have a point all my appointments are in the afternoon too lol.

Did you get a call yet? I believe they call between 3-5pm

Sent from my LG-K540 using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites


It took me a little under a year to do this and it should have been much quicker (insurance changes in the middle meant I had to start over [emoji849]) but it’s worth it.



Definitely worth it! Can’t wait [emoji4]


Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

13 minutes ago, Elizab said:


Lol you have a point all my appointments are in the afternoon too lol.

Did you get a call yet? I believe they call between 3-5pm

Sent from my LG-K540 using BariatricPal mobile app

Ugh no they haven't called yet. ON the paper it says between 12-6 pm. I'm about to call that number as it says "if you're not home between those times to call the number after 12" lol

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

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • 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

      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

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

    • Ladiva04

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

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • 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.
    • RacMag  »  bhogue925

      Hi, I’m new here. I’m currently on the liver shrinking diet. So far so good, but I have to say I haven’t found a protein shake I like. Anyone have any suggestions please? My surgery date is September 17th. 
      · 2 replies
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        Fairlife Core are by far the best. They taste just as they are - chocolate milk. You can either get the 26 grams or the 42 grams (harder to find and more expensive). For straight protein look at Bulksuppliments.com ..they have really good whey proteins and offer auto ship plus they test for purity. No taste or smell...

      2. BlondePatriotInCDA

        Fairlife has strawberry, vanilla and of course chocolate. No more calories than other protein drinks. Stay away from Premiere, they're dealing with lawsuits due to not being honest about protein content.

  • 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

    ×