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Flying Solo and kind of scared

Luckeevee

By Luckeevee, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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Losebig    508

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hang in there, you should be fine. The only thing I think I would have needed someone for was the ride home (my hospital required it). At home you're able to do things for yourself and should be fine. You don't want to drive on pain killers, but should be off those before the first DR visit so either get food delivered or have it stocked up (not like you eat much anyway in that first bit). Hopefully the DR gave you all the prescriptions pre-surgery so those are taken care of.

Support groups would be helpful. There's plenty of online groups like this one too. You should do well, maybe just keep your phone on you in case you have a complication and pass out (extremely unlikely).

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lovemylab13    16

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Had surgery on Thurs, Jan 18. Discharged Friday night. The first night was rough. Saturday was better. I haven't taken any pain meds at all. Trying to get my Protein an Water in. Not being able to have a bm is horrible. I finally had one today. Thank goodness. Ended up with hemiroids bigger than the state of Texas! These really suck. This is the only pain I really have right now. I am now trying to figure out what next. Any suggestions would be great.

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1 minute ago, lovemylab13 said:

Had surgery on Thurs, Jan 18. Discharged Friday night. The first night was rough. Saturday was better. I haven't taken any pain meds at all. Trying to get my Protein an Water in. Not being able to have a bm is horrible. I finally had one today. Thank goodness. Ended up with hemiroids bigger than the state of Texas! These really suck. This is the only pain I really have right now. I am now trying to figure out what next. Any suggestions would be great.

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Preparation H, Preparation H wipes with witch hazel. More Preparation H (the kind that's the gel), Cortisone Cream can also be used (my onc said so).

Stool softeners and regular use of Smooth Move tea in the early days...

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How are you doin' Hon? I'm widowed but am lucky i have my son The Tomkitten still with me and being supportive. I'm still pre surg, hope to have my RnY in Early to mid March, I think you are super brave and remember you do have all of us, you do matter to us here on BP. Keep us all updated.

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lovemylab13    16

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Preparation H, Preparation H wipes with witch hazel. More Preparation H (the kind that's the gel), Cortisone Cream can also be used (my onc said so).
Stool softeners and regular use of Smooth Move tea in the early days...

I have the wipes and the gel. Big help. I have Miralax also. Does the smooth move tea really help?

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lovemylab13    16

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How are you doin' Hon? I'm widowed but am lucky i have my son The Tomkitten still with me and being supportive. I'm still pre surg, hope to have my RnY in Early to mid March, I think you are super brave and remember you do have all of us, you do matter to us here on BP. Keep us all updated.

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Thank you. I have my son also. Doesn't really understand, but I really didn't include him on everything. He can be very judgmental. I know it will take some time and I need to be more open with him. I am very glad I have him. Good luck with your surgery in march. I am thankful to have everyone here on bp. Let's stay in touch!

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Losebig    508

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7 hours ago, lovemylab13 said:

Had surgery on Thurs, Jan 18. Discharged Friday night. The first night was rough. Saturday was better. I haven't taken any pain meds at all. Trying to get my Protein an Water in. Not being able to have a bm is horrible. I finally had one today. Thank goodness. Ended up with hemiroids bigger than the state of Texas! These really suck. This is the only pain I really have right now. I am now trying to figure out what next. Any suggestions would be great.

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Miralax daily and if needed Colace or another softener. Be careful with stimulant laxatives, you don't want to use them too long. The first few weeks miralax in my Powerade daily saved my life!

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33 minutes ago, lovemylab13 said:

I'm 5 days po, can I have a small cup of coffee???? Its not Decaf.< br />
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Tannins in coffee and tea can cause irritation, they ask us to wait a month in my program

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CalGuy64    66

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I did it alone too. I live more than 500 miles from the hospital. I rented a hotel room for two weeks down the street from the hospital. I set up the room with everything I'd need the day before my surgery (sucked paying for the room for the days I was in the hospital). After the surgery I spent 10 days alone in my hotel room (until my surgeon OK'd me to drive home). I slept a lot of the time, walked around the adjacent outlet mall, and watched a lot of Law & Order reruns.

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I did it alone too. I live more than 500 miles from the hospital. I rented a hotel room for two weeks down the street from the hospital. I set up the room with everything I'd need the day before my surgery (sucked paying for the room for the days I was in the hospital). After the surgery I spent 10 days alone in my hotel room (until my surgeon OK'd me to drive home). I slept a lot of the time, walked around the adjacent outlet mall, and watched a lot of Law & Order reruns.

How are you doing now?

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4 minutes ago, lovemylab13 said:


How are you doing now?

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Pretty good. No complications. A little loose skin. I have lost quite a bit of strength though.

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