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So my blood pressure was great while I was in the hospital, then the dr. told me to stop taking my medication. The next week it yo-yo'd up and down from normal to high. Did the same the next week and at my post op visit. One day it was extremely high but I figured it was the end of the day and maybe I was just stressed. So I was put back on my meds a week ago. Normally my pressure is fine with the medication. This week it has been kind of borderline. This morning I checked it and it was scary high. I knew something was wrong because I woke up with this terrible headache. I don't know what am I doing wrong or why it is like this. This is pretty discouraging for me because I was looking forward to not taking medications again. I am not losing weight like I want and that is bothering me as well. People say I am looking smaller but ...well you know I guess it is about how you feel. Today I feel like crawling in the bed and staying there.

Good luck. When is the big day.

I thought that today was going to be a tough one. I have been dreading going back to work but had no choice since I am a single parent. So last night after spending hours doing homework and taking tests, I packed up my first lunch since 2006 (I never took lunch to work) and picked out an outfit that wasn't too big but not too small prepared for my first day back. So far today has not been so bad. People ask questions about me losing weight but not really prying...yet. I kind of just ate at my desk since, I never liked eating in the building and it's too hot to sit in my car. I will have to figure out a better to do this. Oh yeah and my fingers are apparently slimming down. I have a new ring on and I had to move it to my index finger which was totally unexpected. My fingers have always been chubby even when I wasn't.

I'm ok. A few rough days since my stage transition. Looking forward to the day when I can workout. Walking is good for now.

That is awesome

So how is everyone doing since the surgery

Thank you. This is true, having someone to hold our hand just once would be great. Good luck with your surgery on Monday.

Thank you. It is easy to share because everyone is going through something whether it is positive or negative.

So, it has been a tough week for me. There were so many highs and lows. It's hard being a single, independent woman because you are so used to relying on yourself for everything. No one came to visit me when I left the hospital so that sucked pretty bad. Maybe it's because everyone else is used to me doing for me period. Food - I miss chewing everything. Gum, meat, vegetables, whatever. I lot of the protein drinks that I bought pre op taste awful but because I spent so much money I am trying to push through. The most digusting thing is the protein jello (what was I thinking when I bought that). Work - I started working from home on day 7 and it was tough because I worked a full 8 hours. It felt good not to just be sitting around the house, plus I will not lose any additional time. Exercise - I walked two full miles today and felt great. I was totally energized which is different. I have been getting my 1 mile in per day but decided to push it because my pain is pretty much gone. I am totally afraid to weigh myself because the last time I weighed I had gained a few pounds. I cannot wait to be able to do more than walking. I am so glad that my child is almost 18 and does not require a lot of cooking from me. Cooking food in these first few weeks is hard. It is still hard to smell food when she cooks. I want to throw everything in the garbage. Jello and popsicles are my best friend. I wish I had a significant other to share little milestones with. I have a friend that had a bypass 4 years ago but I haven't had very much support from her since my surgery. Everyone is "too" busy. I'm definitely going to follow up with the therapy session so I will not completely lose my mind. I guess this is all for now. Feel like I am rambling.

I have actually had problems with belching. It seems like the hardest thing to do when I need to. I still have air in my stomach from the surgery. It will probably depend on the individual.

Sorry for your loss. Prayers go out to you and your family.

Thanks everyone. My surgery went well. In pain still but I am sure it will take time. This first week is challenging trying to get all my fluids and proteins in. But it hurts everytime I swallow.

Today was a tough one. I stayed home from work due to the clear liquid only diet. I was afraid that I would be a little less than friendly so it was probably best. I spent today drinking and drinking until I chicken brothed myself sick. I feel prepared and unprepared at the same time. Will I remember all the instructions that I read over and over again for the past 3 months? Doubtful. Hoping that I don't fail. Fearful that they will go in and say this liver is still too large, close her up. Angellic

I'm nervous also. Mine is tomorrow. Its not so much about dying just the hospital environment for me.

Good luck to you mine is tomorrow too.

Today was my first day back at work since taking 3 days off for vacation. It seems like a small whirlwind for me since I was able to return back to work just to leave again on Thursday for the big day. I have only told a handful of my closest coworkers just because I am a pretty private person. But if someone asks I just tell them. I do not care about the looks or the surprise on their faces. I get that enough from my immediate family. I had my pre op today and it felt weird. There was no particular reason for it or maybe because I hate hospitals. I dread the words "we are going to need to get some blood" since my veins are tiny and the last time someone had to pull out the ultrasound machine to find one. On a good note, I may be able to work from home the second week of my recovery which is a definite plus for me. Just waiting on that paperwork from the dr. Today I had to send a mass text to my friends to ask someone to sit with me before and during my surgery. I am one of those independent people that hates to burden anyone and I always try to do it myself. But after the nurse looked at me like "what do you mean no one will be here" I figured I would break down and ask. It was short notice but I do have a friendly face to look to when I open my eyes. (sometimes it sucks to be single)

Good luck to you as well. Thank you

Thank you so much. I will, I am getting excited but still nervous at the same time.

Thank you. We are in this together. Keep us updated on your progress. This forum is a wonderful thing.

Good luck. I am sure everything will go just fine.

I totally agree this pre op diet is difficult. I have had some minor slips but I am pushing through. I just can't shake this terrible headache that I have had for a few days. I assume that my body is detoxing from the "bad" things. I hope that everything turns out ok. My surgery is Friday the 25th.

Thank you. I am glad to have this forum to talk with everyone. Good luck to everyone.

I am getting my sleeve May 25th.

Thanks so much. That is so sweet of you. I live in North Carolina but it is nice to know that you offered to help. You have a really big heart.