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    Joisey01 got a reaction from Cyn in Home From Surgery   
    I've about decided that I think I'm a success story already. I was sleeved yesterday. I went in very calm, rested and so ready. Even the doc was surprised at my calmness. He said he doesn't see that very often. I felt bad since the girl next to me in the pre-op room was having a meltdown.
    I was the first surgery of the day. I was back in my own room by 09:00. When I was really with it, the first thing I wanted to do was walk. My hubbs was the GREATEST.
    I'm not sure how it happened (probably because I was up and at 'em first) but at the 2 in the morning walk, I met up with a handful of VSG patients. I was whipping around the floor pretty quickly. I'd stop nearly everyone and gave them words of encouragement, helpful hints.
    By morning I was considered the floor's head cheerleader. My reputation preceded me, I guess. It was so cool to see everyone out there getting their groove on!
    THE BEST HELPFUL HINT:
    I can't remember who told me this, but after surgery, may people can't pee. I was one those people. If you have trouble peeing, (I am NOT joking) put your tongue to the roof of your mouth and push. I swear! It works. Once you take your tongue from the roof of your mouth, your stream stops! This trick alone allowed me to finally pee. It's crazy, I know!!
    I've also decided that the hospital is no place for sick or recovering people! I didn't sleep a wink last night. I would no more and fall into never never land then someone would come in to poke, prod, take temps and all that. It wasn't horrible or anything, but I didn't sleep at all. Why does the internist find it necessary to do a basic exam at 03:00? Really? That couldn't have waited until morning?
    My largest incision gave me some grief. It was very weepy. That bandage had to be changed several times. By the time I was discharged today, it was under control.
    Every single person I came in contact with from admission to discharge was THE BEST! I strongly believe that if you go in with a positive attitude, your outcome will be positive. By this afternoon, I had not only hospital personnel stopping by, but I had fellow patients stopping by to say hi and just chat. It was THE BEST experience!
    Now that I'm home, I took a 3 hour nap. I'm finding that when I finally settle into a comfy position, I'm apparently not moving from that position. I'm waking up very, very stiff. But once I get moving, it gets better. The liquid Tylenol definitely helps. I'm not waiting for the pain to get out of hand. I'm trying to nip it in the bud. Hopefully tomorrow I'll need the pain meds even less.
    My surgery was a complete success. I did have a tiny hernia that Dr. Kim repaired while he was in there. I don't feel any worse for the wear from it. One stop shopping! Can't beat it!
    Water is going down nicely. I have had no nausea at all. I'm going to re-incorporate my diluted Crystal Light tomorrow to get the variety back in my liquids. I'm on liquids until my post-op visit next Friday. Sipping is VERY important! Constant sipping. It was very rough not having anything by mouth yesterday after surgery. I don't think my mouth has ever been so dry in my life.
    The leak test was interesting. The liquid you have to drink is probably the worst thing I've ever had in my mouth. After that swallow, I was so afraid I'd throw it up. Luckily I didn't. I passed the leak test and was able to start sipping one ounce at 15 minute intervals for 4 hours. I passed that with flying colors, too.
    I'm tired, for sure.
  2. Like
    Joisey01 got a reaction from Cyn in Home From Surgery   
    I've about decided that I think I'm a success story already. I was sleeved yesterday. I went in very calm, rested and so ready. Even the doc was surprised at my calmness. He said he doesn't see that very often. I felt bad since the girl next to me in the pre-op room was having a meltdown.
    I was the first surgery of the day. I was back in my own room by 09:00. When I was really with it, the first thing I wanted to do was walk. My hubbs was the GREATEST.
    I'm not sure how it happened (probably because I was up and at 'em first) but at the 2 in the morning walk, I met up with a handful of VSG patients. I was whipping around the floor pretty quickly. I'd stop nearly everyone and gave them words of encouragement, helpful hints.
    By morning I was considered the floor's head cheerleader. My reputation preceded me, I guess. It was so cool to see everyone out there getting their groove on!
    THE BEST HELPFUL HINT:
    I can't remember who told me this, but after surgery, may people can't pee. I was one those people. If you have trouble peeing, (I am NOT joking) put your tongue to the roof of your mouth and push. I swear! It works. Once you take your tongue from the roof of your mouth, your stream stops! This trick alone allowed me to finally pee. It's crazy, I know!!
    I've also decided that the hospital is no place for sick or recovering people! I didn't sleep a wink last night. I would no more and fall into never never land then someone would come in to poke, prod, take temps and all that. It wasn't horrible or anything, but I didn't sleep at all. Why does the internist find it necessary to do a basic exam at 03:00? Really? That couldn't have waited until morning?
    My largest incision gave me some grief. It was very weepy. That bandage had to be changed several times. By the time I was discharged today, it was under control.
    Every single person I came in contact with from admission to discharge was THE BEST! I strongly believe that if you go in with a positive attitude, your outcome will be positive. By this afternoon, I had not only hospital personnel stopping by, but I had fellow patients stopping by to say hi and just chat. It was THE BEST experience!
    Now that I'm home, I took a 3 hour nap. I'm finding that when I finally settle into a comfy position, I'm apparently not moving from that position. I'm waking up very, very stiff. But once I get moving, it gets better. The liquid Tylenol definitely helps. I'm not waiting for the pain to get out of hand. I'm trying to nip it in the bud. Hopefully tomorrow I'll need the pain meds even less.
    My surgery was a complete success. I did have a tiny hernia that Dr. Kim repaired while he was in there. I don't feel any worse for the wear from it. One stop shopping! Can't beat it!
    Water is going down nicely. I have had no nausea at all. I'm going to re-incorporate my diluted Crystal Light tomorrow to get the variety back in my liquids. I'm on liquids until my post-op visit next Friday. Sipping is VERY important! Constant sipping. It was very rough not having anything by mouth yesterday after surgery. I don't think my mouth has ever been so dry in my life.
    The leak test was interesting. The liquid you have to drink is probably the worst thing I've ever had in my mouth. After that swallow, I was so afraid I'd throw it up. Luckily I didn't. I passed the leak test and was able to start sipping one ounce at 15 minute intervals for 4 hours. I passed that with flying colors, too.
    I'm tired, for sure.
  3. Like
    Joisey01 got a reaction from Cyn in Home From Surgery   
    I've about decided that I think I'm a success story already. I was sleeved yesterday. I went in very calm, rested and so ready. Even the doc was surprised at my calmness. He said he doesn't see that very often. I felt bad since the girl next to me in the pre-op room was having a meltdown.
    I was the first surgery of the day. I was back in my own room by 09:00. When I was really with it, the first thing I wanted to do was walk. My hubbs was the GREATEST.
    I'm not sure how it happened (probably because I was up and at 'em first) but at the 2 in the morning walk, I met up with a handful of VSG patients. I was whipping around the floor pretty quickly. I'd stop nearly everyone and gave them words of encouragement, helpful hints.
    By morning I was considered the floor's head cheerleader. My reputation preceded me, I guess. It was so cool to see everyone out there getting their groove on!
    THE BEST HELPFUL HINT:
    I can't remember who told me this, but after surgery, may people can't pee. I was one those people. If you have trouble peeing, (I am NOT joking) put your tongue to the roof of your mouth and push. I swear! It works. Once you take your tongue from the roof of your mouth, your stream stops! This trick alone allowed me to finally pee. It's crazy, I know!!
    I've also decided that the hospital is no place for sick or recovering people! I didn't sleep a wink last night. I would no more and fall into never never land then someone would come in to poke, prod, take temps and all that. It wasn't horrible or anything, but I didn't sleep at all. Why does the internist find it necessary to do a basic exam at 03:00? Really? That couldn't have waited until morning?
    My largest incision gave me some grief. It was very weepy. That bandage had to be changed several times. By the time I was discharged today, it was under control.
    Every single person I came in contact with from admission to discharge was THE BEST! I strongly believe that if you go in with a positive attitude, your outcome will be positive. By this afternoon, I had not only hospital personnel stopping by, but I had fellow patients stopping by to say hi and just chat. It was THE BEST experience!
    Now that I'm home, I took a 3 hour nap. I'm finding that when I finally settle into a comfy position, I'm apparently not moving from that position. I'm waking up very, very stiff. But once I get moving, it gets better. The liquid Tylenol definitely helps. I'm not waiting for the pain to get out of hand. I'm trying to nip it in the bud. Hopefully tomorrow I'll need the pain meds even less.
    My surgery was a complete success. I did have a tiny hernia that Dr. Kim repaired while he was in there. I don't feel any worse for the wear from it. One stop shopping! Can't beat it!
    Water is going down nicely. I have had no nausea at all. I'm going to re-incorporate my diluted Crystal Light tomorrow to get the variety back in my liquids. I'm on liquids until my post-op visit next Friday. Sipping is VERY important! Constant sipping. It was very rough not having anything by mouth yesterday after surgery. I don't think my mouth has ever been so dry in my life.
    The leak test was interesting. The liquid you have to drink is probably the worst thing I've ever had in my mouth. After that swallow, I was so afraid I'd throw it up. Luckily I didn't. I passed the leak test and was able to start sipping one ounce at 15 minute intervals for 4 hours. I passed that with flying colors, too.
    I'm tired, for sure.
  4. Like
    Joisey01 got a reaction from Cyn in Home From Surgery   
    I've about decided that I think I'm a success story already. I was sleeved yesterday. I went in very calm, rested and so ready. Even the doc was surprised at my calmness. He said he doesn't see that very often. I felt bad since the girl next to me in the pre-op room was having a meltdown.
    I was the first surgery of the day. I was back in my own room by 09:00. When I was really with it, the first thing I wanted to do was walk. My hubbs was the GREATEST.
    I'm not sure how it happened (probably because I was up and at 'em first) but at the 2 in the morning walk, I met up with a handful of VSG patients. I was whipping around the floor pretty quickly. I'd stop nearly everyone and gave them words of encouragement, helpful hints.
    By morning I was considered the floor's head cheerleader. My reputation preceded me, I guess. It was so cool to see everyone out there getting their groove on!
    THE BEST HELPFUL HINT:
    I can't remember who told me this, but after surgery, may people can't pee. I was one those people. If you have trouble peeing, (I am NOT joking) put your tongue to the roof of your mouth and push. I swear! It works. Once you take your tongue from the roof of your mouth, your stream stops! This trick alone allowed me to finally pee. It's crazy, I know!!
    I've also decided that the hospital is no place for sick or recovering people! I didn't sleep a wink last night. I would no more and fall into never never land then someone would come in to poke, prod, take temps and all that. It wasn't horrible or anything, but I didn't sleep at all. Why does the internist find it necessary to do a basic exam at 03:00? Really? That couldn't have waited until morning?
    My largest incision gave me some grief. It was very weepy. That bandage had to be changed several times. By the time I was discharged today, it was under control.
    Every single person I came in contact with from admission to discharge was THE BEST! I strongly believe that if you go in with a positive attitude, your outcome will be positive. By this afternoon, I had not only hospital personnel stopping by, but I had fellow patients stopping by to say hi and just chat. It was THE BEST experience!
    Now that I'm home, I took a 3 hour nap. I'm finding that when I finally settle into a comfy position, I'm apparently not moving from that position. I'm waking up very, very stiff. But once I get moving, it gets better. The liquid Tylenol definitely helps. I'm not waiting for the pain to get out of hand. I'm trying to nip it in the bud. Hopefully tomorrow I'll need the pain meds even less.
    My surgery was a complete success. I did have a tiny hernia that Dr. Kim repaired while he was in there. I don't feel any worse for the wear from it. One stop shopping! Can't beat it!
    Water is going down nicely. I have had no nausea at all. I'm going to re-incorporate my diluted Crystal Light tomorrow to get the variety back in my liquids. I'm on liquids until my post-op visit next Friday. Sipping is VERY important! Constant sipping. It was very rough not having anything by mouth yesterday after surgery. I don't think my mouth has ever been so dry in my life.
    The leak test was interesting. The liquid you have to drink is probably the worst thing I've ever had in my mouth. After that swallow, I was so afraid I'd throw it up. Luckily I didn't. I passed the leak test and was able to start sipping one ounce at 15 minute intervals for 4 hours. I passed that with flying colors, too.
    I'm tired, for sure.
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    Joisey01 reacted to imworthit in Home From Surgery   
    Ditto!! Congrats
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    Joisey01 got a reaction from Cyn in Home From Surgery   
    I've about decided that I think I'm a success story already. I was sleeved yesterday. I went in very calm, rested and so ready. Even the doc was surprised at my calmness. He said he doesn't see that very often. I felt bad since the girl next to me in the pre-op room was having a meltdown.
    I was the first surgery of the day. I was back in my own room by 09:00. When I was really with it, the first thing I wanted to do was walk. My hubbs was the GREATEST.
    I'm not sure how it happened (probably because I was up and at 'em first) but at the 2 in the morning walk, I met up with a handful of VSG patients. I was whipping around the floor pretty quickly. I'd stop nearly everyone and gave them words of encouragement, helpful hints.
    By morning I was considered the floor's head cheerleader. My reputation preceded me, I guess. It was so cool to see everyone out there getting their groove on!
    THE BEST HELPFUL HINT:
    I can't remember who told me this, but after surgery, may people can't pee. I was one those people. If you have trouble peeing, (I am NOT joking) put your tongue to the roof of your mouth and push. I swear! It works. Once you take your tongue from the roof of your mouth, your stream stops! This trick alone allowed me to finally pee. It's crazy, I know!!
    I've also decided that the hospital is no place for sick or recovering people! I didn't sleep a wink last night. I would no more and fall into never never land then someone would come in to poke, prod, take temps and all that. It wasn't horrible or anything, but I didn't sleep at all. Why does the internist find it necessary to do a basic exam at 03:00? Really? That couldn't have waited until morning?
    My largest incision gave me some grief. It was very weepy. That bandage had to be changed several times. By the time I was discharged today, it was under control.
    Every single person I came in contact with from admission to discharge was THE BEST! I strongly believe that if you go in with a positive attitude, your outcome will be positive. By this afternoon, I had not only hospital personnel stopping by, but I had fellow patients stopping by to say hi and just chat. It was THE BEST experience!
    Now that I'm home, I took a 3 hour nap. I'm finding that when I finally settle into a comfy position, I'm apparently not moving from that position. I'm waking up very, very stiff. But once I get moving, it gets better. The liquid Tylenol definitely helps. I'm not waiting for the pain to get out of hand. I'm trying to nip it in the bud. Hopefully tomorrow I'll need the pain meds even less.
    My surgery was a complete success. I did have a tiny hernia that Dr. Kim repaired while he was in there. I don't feel any worse for the wear from it. One stop shopping! Can't beat it!
    Water is going down nicely. I have had no nausea at all. I'm going to re-incorporate my diluted Crystal Light tomorrow to get the variety back in my liquids. I'm on liquids until my post-op visit next Friday. Sipping is VERY important! Constant sipping. It was very rough not having anything by mouth yesterday after surgery. I don't think my mouth has ever been so dry in my life.
    The leak test was interesting. The liquid you have to drink is probably the worst thing I've ever had in my mouth. After that swallow, I was so afraid I'd throw it up. Luckily I didn't. I passed the leak test and was able to start sipping one ounce at 15 minute intervals for 4 hours. I passed that with flying colors, too.
    I'm tired, for sure.
  7. Like
    Joisey01 reacted to ThinnerTiff in Home From Surgery   
    Well i can say you made me feel less nervous for my surgery which is October 9th!!! Im glad you are home and everything went great for you! and hope you have a speedy recovery!!!
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    Joisey01 reacted to TMyers1471 in Just A Little Inspiration - Before And After Pic!   
    I was sleeved on May 21st. I have lost 74 lbs. I'm off all medication and feeling like my life has been given back to me.

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    Joisey01 got a reaction from scorpio2479 in In 24 Hours......   
    Def introduce yourself. Your hubs and mine can hang out while we get our innards re-arranged!
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    Joisey01 got a reaction from Giselle3264 in In 24 Hours......   
    Thank you, Giselle! I am very much looking forward to his expert hands doing a great sleeve for me! I'm glad your surgery went off without a hitch! I love these success stories! I will be one of them!
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    Joisey01 reacted to Giselle3264 in In 24 Hours......   
    Scorpio2479 and Joisey you two are in great hands. Dr Kim did my surgery July 9th at Forest Park. He is a very skilled surgeon and as a result, I had a wonderful recovery. Let us hear from you when you're up to it!
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    Joisey01 got a reaction from JayBaby88 in In 24 Hours......   
    I go to the hospital tomorrow morning to be sleeved.
    I have wanted this day to come for more than 10 years. Here I am, finally.
    Strangely, I'm not anxious. I'm not in a panic. I'm not the least bit nervous. My blood pressure is excellent, even.
    I'm oddly calm and very ready. I'll go home tonight after work and get my small bag ready to go.
    All of my pre-op testing went well and I'm a good surgical candidate. Although my surgeon didn't put a number on me, I lost my personal goal of 20 lbs on the two week liquid diet. I didn't cheat once. That, my friends, is a huge accomplishment. By now, if this was a 'normal' diet, I would have splurged to Celebrate my losing the 20 lbs by going for a steak and shrimp dinner with mashed potatoes and a mondo margarita.
    After a 2 week liquid diet, I think that if I ate anything right now it would make me ill. I had no weakness, no jitters, no lethargy and most of all I wasn't hungry but one day early in the process. I call that success! I have been sleeping better than I ever have for the better part of 15 years.
    I have to be at the hospital in the morning by 08:30 with my surgery at 10:15.
    Have a wonderful day, all.
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    Joisey01 reacted to scorpio2479 in In 24 Hours......   
    No that wasn't me. I just sat there w/ my hubby who kept going in & out.lol
  14. Like
    Joisey01 reacted to scorpio2479 in Anxious   
    My surgery is tomorrow! I am so ready to get the initial surgery over w/ & start this journey.
  15. Like
    Joisey01 reacted to scorpio2479 in In 24 Hours......   
    Awesome. I was the girl sitting rite across fr/ u with glasses & very long dark hair. If I see u tomorrow I will def introduce myself. Good Luck to u as well!!! Love the pass gas & walk the halls.
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    Joisey01 reacted to scorpio2479 in In 24 Hours......   
    I have my surgery as well tomorrow morning. I have to be @ the hospital @ 5:00am & surgery is scheduled for 8am. I have a question for u Joisey r u a patient of Dr.Kim? I ask this because last Fri I saw a woman who looked like u while I was waiting to have my EDG done. BTW I am a patient of Dr.Kim:-)
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    Joisey01 got a reaction from JayBaby88 in In 24 Hours......   
    Thank you all for your happy thoughts and well wishes! I have relied on this forum for advise, guidance and just general information. You all have been a great source of strength for me. I think that is a lot of the reason I'm so calm and ready.
    THANK YOU!
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    Joisey01 got a reaction from JayBaby88 in In 24 Hours......   
    Thank you all for your happy thoughts and well wishes! I have relied on this forum for advise, guidance and just general information. You all have been a great source of strength for me. I think that is a lot of the reason I'm so calm and ready.
    THANK YOU!
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    Joisey01 reacted to kaysonsmom in Hit My First Goal!   
    This morning I stepped on the scale. 199.8. I havent seen a number in the hundreds for 10 yrs. Tomorrow will be 10 weeks since I waswas sleeved. I was 241 before surgery. Im so excited!
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    Joisey01 reacted to xlr8ahead in In 24 Hours......   
    Im gonna be sleeved in 24 hours too.cant wait.hope we both do good.
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    Joisey01 reacted to JayBaby88 in In 24 Hours......   
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    Joisey01 got a reaction from JayBaby88 in In 24 Hours......   
    I go to the hospital tomorrow morning to be sleeved.
    I have wanted this day to come for more than 10 years. Here I am, finally.
    Strangely, I'm not anxious. I'm not in a panic. I'm not the least bit nervous. My blood pressure is excellent, even.
    I'm oddly calm and very ready. I'll go home tonight after work and get my small bag ready to go.
    All of my pre-op testing went well and I'm a good surgical candidate. Although my surgeon didn't put a number on me, I lost my personal goal of 20 lbs on the two week liquid diet. I didn't cheat once. That, my friends, is a huge accomplishment. By now, if this was a 'normal' diet, I would have splurged to Celebrate my losing the 20 lbs by going for a steak and shrimp dinner with mashed potatoes and a mondo margarita.
    After a 2 week liquid diet, I think that if I ate anything right now it would make me ill. I had no weakness, no jitters, no lethargy and most of all I wasn't hungry but one day early in the process. I call that success! I have been sleeping better than I ever have for the better part of 15 years.
    I have to be at the hospital in the morning by 08:30 with my surgery at 10:15.
    Have a wonderful day, all.
  23. Like
    Joisey01 got a reaction from JayBaby88 in In 24 Hours......   
    I go to the hospital tomorrow morning to be sleeved.
    I have wanted this day to come for more than 10 years. Here I am, finally.
    Strangely, I'm not anxious. I'm not in a panic. I'm not the least bit nervous. My blood pressure is excellent, even.
    I'm oddly calm and very ready. I'll go home tonight after work and get my small bag ready to go.
    All of my pre-op testing went well and I'm a good surgical candidate. Although my surgeon didn't put a number on me, I lost my personal goal of 20 lbs on the two week liquid diet. I didn't cheat once. That, my friends, is a huge accomplishment. By now, if this was a 'normal' diet, I would have splurged to Celebrate my losing the 20 lbs by going for a steak and shrimp dinner with mashed potatoes and a mondo margarita.
    After a 2 week liquid diet, I think that if I ate anything right now it would make me ill. I had no weakness, no jitters, no lethargy and most of all I wasn't hungry but one day early in the process. I call that success! I have been sleeping better than I ever have for the better part of 15 years.
    I have to be at the hospital in the morning by 08:30 with my surgery at 10:15.
    Have a wonderful day, all.
  24. Like
    Joisey01 reacted to Scully in In 24 Hours......   
    Best wishes! Love your positive attitude.
  25. Like
    Joisey01 reacted to BlueOctoberGirl in In 24 Hours......   
    Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you...You will love your new life! I hope you have a fast recovery!

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