emcdougall

Yeah! I feel like the madness is behind me. Just my healthy journey ahead....

My paperwork doesn't have any restriction on how soon I can shower. It just says - showers only. Did anyone else shower soon afterwards?

Just had my surgery yesterday. Came home in the early evening, and was soooo out of it. The shoulder pain was by far the worst. I've been taking the liquid Lortab every 4 hours, and it is definitely helping. I hate being propped up though. Trying to walk around frequently to relieve any gas build up. Having a hard time getting liquids/shakes down at all. I HAVE to make a conscious effort - don't want to get dehydrated or have digestive issues. Anyone experiencing pain in the bellybutton? Weird- I know. I also just washed my binder, and it's drying in the sun......feels good to have it off for a bit. I just wanted it to be fresh and clean. Any showers yet?

Wellllll????? How'd it go? How is everyone doing? I am feeling sore on my incisions, but the gas has been tolerable...except in my shoulder - YIKES! Just want to check in! Hope everyone is doing well.

Hi, all- I'm scheduled for Nov. 15th. I haven't started the pre-op diet yet, though. I will start that on the 1st.......and I don't really know what all it entails. I guess I can get the Optifast from the doctor's office. I'm not sure if I can add veggies/lean protein, etc. Hope so! Glad to have found this board! It'll be nice to have so many others going through a similar process!

Hi everyone! My surgery is scheduled for November 15th. I am so excited, nervous, anxious, sad, etc....all of the emotions. But I know this is the life change that I need for myself and my husband and daughter. I teach 1st Grade. Am I crazy to think that if I have the surgery on a Monday, I can go back to work on Thurs. :laugh: I would only have to work Thursday and Friday. I have the entire next week off for Thanksgiving Break. Anyhow, glad to be a part of this support system!