biloxiblue

I had my surgery two weeks ago. Medicare did not require a six month waiting period. Maybe your doctor is actually thinking you could do it without surgery. Good Luck!

Thank you guys! I appreciate the feedback. I guess I just really need to focus on healing and maybe add some more calories.

I went to the grocery store and walked for about an hour. I had dull pain as well as a sensation like my stomach was going to drop out of me...sounds more dramatic than it was but still it was noticeable. I layed around last night really worn out from the adventure....think I'll take it easy for the next couple of days!
Hope you are feeling better!

Awesome! I did my surgery yesterday at about 8am. I feel about the same as you as far as pain goes. Right after surgery when they took me back to my room I got really nauseous and acted like I was going to throw up, but the nurse gave me a shot of something that took care of that. Is it the patch that is making me feel so dry? I think the dry mouth, nose and throat has been the worst part for.
Good luck and keep us posted on your progress!

@Chou& biloxiblue its been a few days how are u feeling I hope all is well have u wieghed itself yet? Any progress?
DeAna

Well yesterday was my big day. My doctor Dr. Lee and his staff at the Southern Minnesota Surgical center Rock!!!!
Went to hospital at 8:30am went back to the OR at 9:40 Was back in my room waking up at 11:00. I seriously had no pain. I did have a bit of shoulder pain from the gas. But my nurse got hotpacks on my shoulder and it was gone in about an hour. at 11;30 I asked to get up and go to the bathroom and take a little walk down the hall. At 1;00 did the same thing I was in the car and home by 3:30. I did have a dose of Loratab elixer before I left the hospital but really no pain.
Today I have a bit of what feels like a sore muscle wear my port is. Been up walking around did dishes and now sitting at my desk.. Thinking about hitting a few garage sales this afternoon.
Just a word of advice I think what helped me was getting up every hour and walking around. And I did take the Loratab every 4 hours. To stay ahead of any pain. They say your second day is the worst. But it really just feels like I did 200 crunches.
My mouth is so dry from the patch behind my ear but that can come off tomorrow when I get to shower.
So excited for my new journey!!

I was surprised that I did the liquids as well as I did. I had Protein Drinks, lots of Water and in between I had crystal light....A glass in my hand from morning till night. I made my husband fix his own dinners and I stay out of sight of the food.< /em>
You'll do well just hang in there!

Oh thank you for saying all these things! I think I am feeling better today. Not as sore and I just sipped down a Protein Drink with no problems. I hope the next couple of weeks fly by!

Well I am a day and a half post op and my entire torso hurts with more pain in my shoulders. What causes your shoulder to hurt? My stomach is bloated and it hurts when I go from standing to sitting or vise versa But it's not intolerable. I like seeing all of you say it will get better! Thank you all!

Your going to do great! real sore after but stick to the program and the weight will fall off. Cheers to your new life and a new you.

Mine will be in May as well, but I'm not sure what day. Preop tests Tuesday.

Wow your son has done awesome! That's great to hear! Yes, my surgery was the 22nd. I'm doing well, although the incision sites are very very tender. I'm suppose to go back to work on Thursday so we'll see how that goes. !
Hope you get your appt soon!! Good luck on your journey!! Deb