PittGuy

Thank you. That really helps with calming down lol.
I want to be able to walk my son down the aisle too.. And just be able to go to the park and play with him and not be on the bench cause I can't do anything without getting tired. He's very energetic so I'm looking forward to getting my energy back. Just don't want to regret this decision!

Wow, it is officially real. Just got a call from the hospital . I report on Tuesday at 10:30... surgery is at 1:30.

I have a five year old too and I keep reminding myself she is a big reason why I am doing this. Keep trying to look 3-5-10-20 years out. I can't wait to walk her down the isle. My surgery is Tuesday and I am nervous but I keep thinking about what this will allow me to do.

Had surgery on July 11th, weight that day was 273, today weight was 252. Incredible. Really no pain at all, woke up uncomfortable from gas pressure in the center of my chest, but the diloted meds relived that. Cath was really the most annoying thing. As a guy maybe its more annoying? Got used to it only needed it one night. Went under knife thusday the 11th and went home sunday. Told me to stop taking all my meds!
First Post OP Appt. today. Gave me clerance to add Yogurt, Scrambled Egg, string cheese, and cottage cheese. Had a bit of refried Beans today, was like heaven, just a bite. Had a scrambled egg with cheese for dinner filled me up, I wanted more it tasted so good but i was safisfied. So far the only thing that bothers me are the insisions, they itch like hell. Dr. said to use cortisone cream, but it really hasnt helped. they are so tiny yet so annoying. Not inflamed or anything just itchy. Took some lortab for the first time in days just to get a bit of relief.
I will say I was scared as hell going into the hospital that morning. I pushed myself and reminded myself of all the reasons I was doing this. For my Health, My Kids. The thought that if I do this for myself now at 33, maybe I wont need to ever go under the knife again. Doing this on my terms. I was scared to be put to sleep, not the proceedure. It really was no big deal, felt like a minute. I woke up, I made it. Now to make it count.
I really believe having a positive attitude changes everything. Yes you will feel tired, yes you will have doubts and questions. But if you stay positive and when you wake up think positive! So far I am so very glad that I did this, yes the future is uncertain, but it already was before anyway. Take care and god bless.

Wow, it is officially real. Just got a call from the hospital . I report on Tuesday at 10:30... surgery is at 1:30.

Wow, it is officially real. Just got a call from the hospital . I report on Tuesday at 10:30... surgery is at 1:30.

Congrats Nichole! Pittguy I'm on at 11:00. I'm really nervous!

Wow, it is officially real. Just got a call from the hospital . I report on Tuesday at 10:30... surgery is at 1:30.

Wow, it is officially real. Just got a call from the hospital . I report on Tuesday at 10:30... surgery is at 1:30.

Ongosh so excited and nervios at the same time post-op 4 days!!

Hi everyone, I am 9 days post op and doing pretty well. Getting at least 48oz of Water a day usually more. Averaging 80g Protein and 700 calories. Have also walked a minimum of 2 miles a day most days since day Monday :-)
I guess I am lucky, so far pain has been easily bearable only took Tylenol for 2 days (mostly coz I had a headache) since then nothing.
I do find I tire easily, have to go back to bed for a rest after my shower :-) and enjoying a siesta in the afternoon.
I find I am waiting for something to go wrong (a stricture or something) but know I should just relax a count my blessings for now.
Wishing everyone out there a speedy recovery.

Thank you, it's strange that all I have been doing is resting and the weight is just going down. I will definitely be watching the clock more often. When I was in the hospital I had a morphine drip and got to push a little button every fifteen minutes or so. Morphine doesn't help me much comfort wise, but it helped me sleep and that's all that mattered till I could take the pills. And I am oh so happy that they are smaller than a tick-tac. They also gave me nausea patched instead of pills cause I was having a hard time with just ice chips staying down. I was given some liquid Tylenol for my back cause it was starting to hurt, it made me throw up, so while the thought of liquid meds sounds heaven sent. Make sure you can stomach the taste. It was a cross of cherry cold medicine and goody powders. I have only been walking around my apartment because one of the incisions is on my bra line, so I can't wear a bra, and I won't go anywhere with out one on. So hopefully they heal fast. Lol I haven't had any head hunger thank goodness, my family had subs last night and while it smelt good, I had no desire to eat it. I was full off of my beef broth. Which my mother found quite entertaining. Lol

wow, 15lbs in ten days that is great.

I am getting a little nervous but have been so busy I have not had much time to think about it. I am sure it will hit me this weekend.

Well I jus went to my first post op appointment today and after 1 week I'm already down 17 lbs!!!! I wish I could tell :-/.
How are you feeling Pittguy? Excited, nervous, impatient. I know my last week before surgery felt very surreal.

I am 9 days post op and feel great, I'm actually going back to work Monday lite duty of course but, actually already seeing results: ) good luck to you on your journey

I just got back from my last pre-op appointment. All is looking good to go for next week. I have lost 18lbs since my PCP appointment last week. This pre-op diet is for real.

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I finally got some uninterrupted sleep. Woke up and took a stroll down the hall. I can now have pureed food. Ooh Yummy! I'm having baked chicken, mashed potatoes n gravy and broccoli, I said to please include salt n pepper!!!!!
I have a litle medicine cup of milk of magnesia to sip on. Still feeling decent. Took a dose of Lortab at 5pm, last fir 3 hrs so soon I will need more.

Congrats! I had my final consult today as well. Looks like it is a go for me too!

I just got back from my last pre-op appointment. All is looking good to go for next week. I have lost 18lbs since my PCP appointment last week. This pre-op diet is for real.

I am going home today. I wasn't able to drink fluids with out nausea so they kept me a second day, put me on a patch to prevent that. I was so happy they had recliners because while the beds were comfy, they hurt my back like a bitch. Still on pain meds so I'm a bit groggy. Ps, if they ask you if you want some liquid Tylenol, don't do it. Made me throw up. Other than that feeling much better

Amen to that! Had my preop testing today and will see my surgeon for the final consult tomorrow. Gonna spend the rest of the week getting things ready at the house and work. I have lost 15 pounds so far. Hopefully my liver is nice and shrunk.

1 week to go!!! 7 days of liquids is getting old but I know its worth it.

Hey Pittguy! So I'm now 12 days postop and feeling really great! I will say I still have some minor nagging pain in my lower left abdomen muscle (prob where they had to manhandle my lap band out) and, of course, my energy is not 100% but I'm doing well. I feel best in the morning so that when I try to get everything done so wear myself out. Usually by 3pm my shot for a couple hours but I never recoup the same momentum I have in the mornings. I'm sure at some point this will get better. For now I'm doing my best to get three Protein shakes, all the fluids, the Vitamins and 3 2oz meals in a day. I'm usually about missing one shake and about 20oz of Fluid....but I'm getting there. I'm walking about 1.5 miles throughout the day (not at once). In the first 10 days after surgery I've lost 15lbs! So I'm pleased and pray that I maintain the momentum and continue to gain energy :-).