June 2020 surgeries

[sweetsmith78 60]

3 minutes ago, J's Journey said:

omgosh I'm so sorry you went through this. Hope all is smooth sailing from here on.

Other then gas pain. What are some other physical pains? Glad your up and moving! Congrats!

3 minutes ago, J's Journey said:

omgosh I'm so sorry you went through this. Hope all is smooth sailing from here on.

[jlow347 30]

Yes, June 23rd

[MsDeane 4]

2 hours ago, Amy-D said:

So when you get released from the hospital are you able to walk semi-normally, get into the car? Stand up for any length of time? I am not sure what to expect my first day home so will be very interested to hear how your journey goes. I have an 8 year old (single mom) and I want to prepare him. I just don't know if I'll be weak and in bed or walking around the house getting my own Water and chips. Keep us up to date. It's so useful to hear what one might expect so I can mentally prepare us both.

Well I could walk just fine. Even on the first day. The problem I’ve had since I got home was a bad headache, then I realized I was either dehydrated or had low sugar. So I drank some of those lil ocean spray apple juices they give you in the hospital. After a few sips I was ok. You won’t be able to lift much because you don’t want to rip your stitches but other than that I think you’ll be good.

[colormehappy 124]

2 hours ago, MaybeMeow said:

Also... a clarification... did I thought a leak was gastric Fluid leaking. You were bleeding? Isn't that different?

I’m not sure... is gastric Fluid like stomach juices? It was definitely blood. He didn’t call it a leak, just a GI bleed. They checked my staple line an the arteries in my stomach 3 times before closing, so we’re really not sure where it came from.

Edited June 4, 2020 by colormehappy

[colormehappy 124]

1 hour ago, sweetsmith78 said:

Other then gas pain. What are some other physical pains? Glad your up and moving! Congrats!

I might be misunderstanding your question but I’ll give it a whirl. My symptoms of the GI bleed was stabbing pain in my shoulder when I moved a certain way, and I just had to ride it out while the muscles spasmed. Same for my side down to my hip. I could only take super shallow breaths or the pain I felt in my chest was excruciating. I thought I was going to hyperventilate in the CT machine since I couldn’t get any good breaths going.

Once the blood was removed I was only left with mild soreness. I feel like I did 1000 sit-ups today but I can handle that.

[Joshagotchi 27]

Oh my gosh @colormehappy I’m so sorry you had this happen. Sounds like all is well now and you can focus on healing.

Edited June 4, 2020 by Joshagotchi

[Spreadmywings61 10]

I’m so happy you’re doing well. 🙏🏽

[Noangelny 0]

On 4/15/2020 at 7:50 PM, G8trgrl said:

I just scheduled my surgery today. I was wondering if anyone else is having their surgery in June.

I am having mine June 22!

[LisaDee1 25]

On 05/31/2020 at 23:30, J's Journey said:

Hey! I'm having surgery same day as you. In addition our weight and goals are the same. Hope it's ok if I follow and support your progress!

Surgery Buddies!!!!

[Travism0418 9]

I am new here! First post! But my bypass is scheduled for 6/29!!

[MaybeMeow 129]

17 minutes ago, Travism0418 said:

I am new here! First post! But my bypass is scheduled for 6/29!!

Welcome, Travis! I'm Bypass too. June 9th. Onward!

[colormehappy 124]

40 minutes ago, Travism0418 said:

I am new here! First post! But my bypass is scheduled for 6/29!!

Yay! Welcome.

[MaybeMeow 129]

1 hour ago, colormehappy said:

Yay! Welcome.

Hi. How are you feeling today?

[Joshagotchi 27]

8 hours ago, Travism0418 said:

I am new here! First post! But my bypass is scheduled for 6/29!!

Hey Travis! June 30th here for the sleeve. Happy to see another dude here haha

[colormehappy 124]

6 hours ago, MaybeMeow said:

Hi. How are you feeling today?

Hey! Thanks for asking. Doing ok. I got home yesterday afternoon. Feeling weak but very little pain!