Kerri1503

Those that are looking forward to your surgery... I feel good 5 days out now and 8 lbs down. A recliner is a must! I couldn't get out of bed by myself unless I had several pillows under my head and back. Walking and breathing exercises are great helpers. I will advise you to have something you want to eat a couple days before surgery. When you get out you will be tired of eating liquid diet continued. I'm struggling today, but my sister and her hubby came over last night and they cooked one of my favorite meals which I said I was ok with, but it started at me. I guess I have to get my head back in the game. Just can't wait until I can eat some food.

Thanks. I thought so just needed some reassurance.

Ok I know it's not pleasant to talk about, but I need help. I had surgery on Wednesday and I had my first bm yesterday. It was loose and have had a several since. I'm not feeling bad and having no pain besides tolerable pain when standing up. I'm wondering if this is normal. I am drinking more today and drinking G2 for replacement fluid.

Breathing exercises do make you feel better. I was in the hospital on Wednesday and left Thursday afternoon. I had hernia fixed, gallbladder removed and RNY bypass. Doing good four days out having trouble getting my protein in. And can't tell when I'm full or not. Moving around good except one incision that hurts when I'm standing up straight.

Thanks y'all!

Hello everybody! Morning after surgery. Was going to post yesterday but got tired and forgot. Everything was text book says my surgeon. I was in pretty good pain when I first woke up in recovery. They drugged me up. I was using morphine for the first few hours. Then I went from noon until 930 without pain meds. Doped up just in case before bed. Woke up at 4 figure I needed to walk more. Some pain this morning about to go back to sleep. Gas pain is really not that bad, but I have a decent pain tolerance. Other than that I am ready for a drink after my test this morning. The sponge on a stick is a life saver to moisten your mouth when it's dry! Sounds bad I know but that little dude has been my buddy.hope everyone else is doing good.

Thanks guys! I am so excited I don't know how I am supposed to sleep. I am nervous about a few things. But I am ready...Getting last minute things together now. I can't believe I'm actually typing this!!! Talk to ya'll soon!

Ok my surgery buddies...24 hours from now I will be heading off to bed for some rest before surgery on Oct 3rd!!! Now I'm getting nervous. Drinking my dinner now. Not lost much weight on this liquid diet. I'm nervous about that...

Yay!

You do look awesome! You are now another one of my inspirations! Congrats I can't wait to know the feeling from experience.

Yes. Everyone is so helpful and the support is awesome. Welcome!

You go girl! That is awesome. Congrats!!!

One week from now I will be out of surgery and on the the loser's side! I am so excited I can't hardly think of anything else! Hope everyone is keeping their spirits up!

Yay! That is totally awesome!!! So happy for you and yes, it may have been time for a new scale!

So happy for you. You are indeed an inspiration!

You're totally not alone. I am a sweet junky and I'm scared I will bend before I should. I think there are a few of us in that boat. Lol

Yay! So happy for you. Hope your recovery continues to move along!

From what I've gathered the most pain will be while your on a pain pump. Then a couple days of discomfort and gas. Which doesn't sound all that bad. But hey, we will get through it, as soon!

I find it actually depends on your doctor. Mine has not put me on one. I'm scheduled for Oct 3rd and I see my surgeon on Sept 27th for Pre-op so he may put me on one then. Broth, shakes, some allow yogurt, water, SF Popsicles, SF jello. Same stuff you'll be consuming for weeks after surgery.

That sounds delicious!

***Awesome October*** One week from today we start our move to the losers bench! Just a shout out to everybody and those of us on Pre-Op Diets, it's almost time!

I have been told it is easier to take. I have some chocolate protein mix an vanilla yogurt I'm going to try it out tomorrow. Mix tastes horrible with water. Milk it's pretty rough, hoping it will be better with yogurt!

I am also 5'2" and 247. The first time I talked to someone outside my family about the surgery I was told I was not obese. I was like. HELLO!!! Yes, girls I work with look at me funny because I don't like going shopping. Well hell, I can't buy anything I like because it won't fit.

I wouldn't talk to them about it anymore. Most people look at us as fat lazy people looking for an easy way out and this is not the case. This is going to be hard work. I have not been open about it to some people. If you don't want people to know just tell them you're having your gallbladder removed. But again I wouldn't discuss it with anyone who has shown a negative response. Bottom line this surgery is for you and those you need to live for. Get on here everytime you are feeling down from those around you. it does help!