amend68 19 Posted February 19, 2018 Policeman2345 if you're a 1st responded thank you for your service. Don't be anxious, look how far you've come on this journey, tomorrow is going to be a day of rebirth for you. They will give you relaxing medication before, the common name for the oral is the Don't give A S**** pill, some people get it in a powdered form under their tongue, some in their IV, don't matter because it all works. You'll drop off into a nice peaceful sleep when you wake up you'll be in the recovery room being attended to by techs and nurses. Some people are uncomfortable, many aren't. When it's time you'll go back to your room. I'd like to tell you they'll let you just lie there and rest, not gonna happen. They will have you up and doing laps around the unit. Nah they aren't being mean, they don't want you developing blood clots in your legs and believe you me you don't want them either. I don't envy you being a guy, Foley catheters are nasty enough,in girls, but a guy.- Do I have to draw you a picture of it all or can you mentally see it? You will want that bugger REMOVED. Will it hurt? Well,everybody has a different pain tolerance, one person said it was like being stabbed multiple times, which I guess you really are, another felt bloated, another like too many situps in a row. I'm holding on for my own to my friend Tammy's assesment. She said it wasn't even as bad as the day her 5 year old head-butted her in the belly. He thought he was a Billy goat. See that's why God gave him to her instead of me, I would have amputated his little horn buds before they ever grew. A limb of Satan was Mr Eric Anthony, yes indeed! Slowly each and every day you're going heal, get stronger until you feel better and better. Although there may be stalls along the way you'll lose weight, get thinner and generally be so proud of yourself. Thus ends my little sermon but I hope it helps. Good luck and hugs for tommorrow.Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile appI actually did not need a foley (thank you Jesus!) I asked if I can go without and they said yeah that the procedure was short Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vsg_Charly 7 Posted February 19, 2018 February 7, 2018! Feeling good so far. It’s hard not to go between liquids and soft foods before I am supposed to but thankfully my body is handling what I have thrown at it. Haven’t had anything unhealthy. Hope everyone else is well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lcarriere 1 Posted February 20, 2018 Tomorrow is the big day...feeling happy but nervous. This is the second bariatric procedure I've had. Ten years ago, I had a lap band procedure, but the band was removed in an emergency surgery about one year ago. Turns out, 1/3 of my stomach slipped through my band. Very painful. I was really worried about putting the weight back on, and I had gained 20 pounds since the removal of the band. I was supposed to have the surgery on January 3, but it had to be postponed. So, Happy Valentine's Day to me! Wow. Same exact thing happened to me . I had my band taken out last December. Since then gained back 45 lbs. that’s why I am getting sleeve. My surgery is scheduled for this Thursday. Can’t wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MG1958 9 Posted February 20, 2018 I too am having surgery tomorrow 2/20! We got this! 👍🏽🙏🏽 2 lucylu1313 and justagirl77 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MG1958 9 Posted February 20, 2018 Going to try it. Thanks!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justagirl77 38 Posted February 20, 2018 I too am having surgery tomorrow 2/20! We got this! [emoji1417][emoji1431]Good luck on your surgery tomorrow! You will do great! Let us know how you do.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sleevedvee 20 Posted February 20, 2018 One week post surgery - I am down exactly 10 lbs!! One tip for those who have recently had, or will have surgery. Start on the stool softeners, Benefiber, Miralax, etc., you will regret it if you don't! (I speak from experience, lol!) Help! I have benefiber and don't know how to incorporate it Did you just mix it into your Water? 1 LadyJC reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gdahlin 0 Posted February 20, 2018 My surgery date is February 27, very nervous, but excited! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sillykitty 10,776 Posted February 20, 2018 49 minutes ago, Sleevedvee said: Help! I have benefiber and don't know how to incorporate it Did you just mix it into your Water? I hadn't started it until today, which was a mistake! But today I put it in my Protein Shake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vze4n4n8 22 Posted February 20, 2018 I too am having surgery tomorrow 2/20! We got this! [emoji106]🏽[emoji120]🏽Had surgery the 9th hanging in thereSent from my SM-G935F using BariatricPal mobile app 1 LadyJC reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyJC 17 Posted February 20, 2018 I had my surgery on 2/5/18. I'm down 18lbsSent from my SM-N900T using BariatricPal mobile app 2 Choose2Lose18 and justagirl77 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chabelchavez 6 Posted February 20, 2018 I will be having surgery the 28th still nervous 2 logicwand and SleevedSoulSistah reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SleevedSoulSistah 42 Posted February 20, 2018 I will be having surgery the 28th still nervous Hi my surgery twin, we can be nervous together! The Road 2 A Better Me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chabelchavez 6 Posted February 20, 2018 Hi my surgery twin, we can be nervous together! The Road 2 A Better MeLol yay you should add me on fb Elizabeth Chavez Miller I’d would love to see our progress 1 SleevedSoulSistah reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites