December Sleevers??

[depressed_bandster 72]

I have a date of Dec. 18th. Excited but very nervous. Can't believe I'm going to do this- yet I've tried so many other things over the past several years. Worried about telling my family members (sisters, etc). because I think they won't want me to do it.
Does anyone know if you can take your regular medications the night you are in the hospital? I take daily preventative meds for Migraines.

I’m Dec 18 too!

[Briar 3]

On 12/3/2017 at 10:38 AM, Jeannie49 said:

oh dang that stinks because of someone else's mistake. were they able to fix it in time?

I just got the call this morning. My surgery is on for tomorrow. I'm so nervous. I've been really anxious about it for the past two weeks.

[losingitinmn 8]

Yours is outpatient? Yikes. I've never heard of that. Is the "MN" in your screen name Minnesota? That's where I'm from. Can I ask what hospital system? I went through Allina Health.

The Uof M

[losingitinmn 8]

& yes im in minnesota

[losingitinmn 8]

I just got the call this morning. My surgery is on for tomorrow. I'm so nervous. I've been really anxious about it for the past two weeks.

Me too!!! Im anxious too!!! I am second guessing myself now

[Jeannie49 101]

hi all - great reading about my fellow December sleevers doing well so far after surgery or getting ready for surgery.

I had my surgery last Thursday on the 7th and went home from the hospital on the 8th...all went pretty well. I will say it looks like I have had a LOT more bruising than others but otherwise everything seems pretty routine. Did a lot of walking and made sure I moved around in the hospital and since I've been home...got through that Water nausea period and the nausea is mostly gone and the pain/soreness gets better each day.

Today is the first day though that I'm very low energy as if this 6 oz of Protein Shake is not enough sustenance as I also feel very hungry..nutritionist just said I could up another .5 oz at each meal - hope that helps. I'm down 12 lbs so far since surgery.

Good luck to all ready to go in!

[CandyL 3]

Congratulations! I scheduled for 12/19/17 i am so excited.

[karamelmami 38]

I’m scheduled tomorrow 5 am can’t wait

[depressed_bandster 72]

Congratulations! I scheduled for 12/19/17 i am so excited.

Where are you having surgery? I’m scheduled for 12/18

[BlueCrush 408]

I just got home earlier today. I'm getting nausea when I sip Water, but haven't thrown up yet.

I get killer pain on my right side under the rib cage when I breathe in. Anyone else experience this?

[depressed_bandster 72]

I just got home earlier today. I'm getting nausea when I sip Water, but haven't thrown up yet.
I get killer pain on my right side under the rib cage when I breathe in. Anyone else experience this?

Might be gas pains you’re feeling from the laparoscopic surgery. I’ve heard a lot of people complain about pains in that area, up to the neck & shoulders.

[GoddessMoon 108]

6 hours ago, BlueCrush said:

I just got home earlier today. I'm getting nausea when I sip Water, but haven't thrown up yet.

I get killer pain on my right side under the rib cage when I breathe in. Anyone else experience this?

It's gas pain. Get up and walk around. The only way to get rid of it is to walk. I am 2 weeks out and still have it at times but not as much as before. It just takes a little time to go away. Do you have nausea meds? Usually they send you home with some. I had nausea with Water too and adding crystal light for flavor helped alot.

[BlueCrush 408]

Was able to get through my first night home. (I woke up about every 2 hours having to pee.) good news is that the pain in my ribs is gone.. Hoping it doesn't come back. Bad news is that Water is still making me nauseated. I just took some anti nausea meds they sent me home with and am going to add Mio to my water to see if that helps.

Edited December 13, 2017 by BlueCrush

[918C14Ryder 29]

Last night and so far today Water hurts to drink. Not. A good nights sleep either. Every 30-45 minutes someone was in doing something or some box was being obnoxious. Still having gas pain, done several laps around the floor, but to go for another set. Anyone had to do that breathing exercise?

[Lufifi 76]

On ‎12‎/‎11‎/‎2017 at 8:41 AM, sandra305 said:

I'm ready for DEC. 27 to make it's arrival!! #LosingDay

I'm on the 27th too. Started my liver shrinking diet today. Found a shake I LOVE so hopefully won't be too bad. SO EXCITED!