KristinaRnY

Maybe do a little research on the negative side affects of having sleep apnea and not treating it. It's serious business, those alone scared me into getting it and using it! Also I was in a bad car accident I fell asleep at the wheel and hit a tree doing 55mph head on, on my way to work. (I never ever ever thought I could fall asleep at te wheel) I had not been getting proper sleep for some time. After one use I noticed my energy levels and alertness increase and after two weeks of using it I felt like a new person. Now it doesn't mean I don't hate it or have a hard time falling asleep with it. And it did take a few masks to find one that I like. I did have to start taking melatonin at night to fall asleep with it on as I have bad anxiety, and even then there are nights I rip it off my face or get up and go to the bathroom in the middle of the night and don't put it back on. I make the effort to most times. Don't be afraid of using it, be afraid of not using it... It will save your life.

Yeah! Same idk what the hell to do lol but it's diving me nuts

I'm one week post op and still feel like I have a constant aching pain in my upper abdomen and upper back, finding it hard to get comfortable. Anyone else experience this?

I am having such a hard time sitting up straight... I feel like I constantly have upper abdominal and upper back pain

HW 343 SW 292 March 24, 2014 CW 284

When did you start sleeping on your side again? Man I am about a week post op and all day today I was uncomfortable unless I was on my side.

Everyone keeps bragging about gas x but my surgeon told me they don't work for rny, different gas different place. I brought them and they took them from me.

I finally had a bm tonight and right before it came I was like omg wtf I hate this I'm so uncomfortable I constantly feel bloated. M.o.m isnt workin for me I'm going to die of constipation, this sucks... All my extreme thoughts lol. My fiancée would touch me just trying to be like a supportive pat on the back and I was like Godzilla RAWRR don't touch me!! I don't feel good!! Rawrr lol Then the actual act was so not pleasant at all and I was like fml I hate this.... Fast forward 30 min. Aww lost a lb and life is good lol -relief

Surgery was Monday march 24th I smoked up until surgery an was cleared by my surgeon to smoke again 3 days post op. Just avoid coughing as it can cause discomfort in early days. I do not have the munchies now.

That's specifically nicotine not marijuana

I wanted to give an update. My surgery was march 24th I smoked up until my surgery (I have a medical marijuana card) and I was cleared by my surgeon to begin smoking 3 days post op and have since. No problems, I just avoid coughing for discomfort. And I do not get the munchies now yay!

Wanted to give an update. My surgery was march 24th, my surgeon cleared me 3 days post op to use marijuana. I have since then and have had no problems. I do not get the munchies.

Amen!! I think I'd puke if I wiped my tongue with vinegar. Although the last two mornings y breath was so bad when I woke up I wanted to puke lol.

Def the ketones lol

Yeah the nicotine is what hinders your bodies ability to heal.... My program was big on crossover addictions too... So that worries me that you say you can't do the liquid diet without nicotine. I'd quit and make sure you let your surgeon know.

Man idk what's going on with me then! I'm broken lol

Curious when your first BM was after surgery? My surgery was Monday. My bariatric team called me yesterday to see how I was doing and one of the questions they asked was if I had a bm yet? I was also concerned about this so I have taken milk of magnesia the last two days. They said if I don't have one by the end of the weekend I'll have to try something different. I was just curious when you had one and how long after surgery it was? Part of me doesn't even understand how I have any waste to have one! Lol

Most people prefer a recliner so the first night I slept half the night in the recliner but found I needed my bed so I migrated there and put like 4 pillows under my head and two on each side of me and that was most comfortable. I like napping in the recliner throughout the day but prefer my bed at night. My fiancée has been on the couch because he is scared of hurting me lol. I appreciate the whole bed to myself I really do. I thought it would be a pain to get out of because it's the gel infused memory foam but it is heavenly I have no pressure points and I feel no pulling in any area on my belling like I do in the recliner. In the recliner I wake up a lot and have to readjust myself. I've got this roll out thing down getting out of bed not using my abdomen muscles. I think you will find whatever works best and makes you most comfortable fairly quick. I didn't need to buy anything, there wasn't anything comfortable I couldn't make without adding a few blankies or pillows that I already have

thanks Kristina! I'm doing well, how about you?Doing well! No appetite which I'm loving. Food is just like heh whatever to me. Finally getting more fluids in. Gas pains have subsided, energy is still depleted but am enjoying these naps. Lost all the surgery water weight plus a few extra... I'm finally joining those on the losers bench and it feels Ah-mazing! :-P

It depends entirely on your surgeon and insurance requirements! My program was 12 months long and that's when I finally met my surgeon and had surgery 3 months later. I have one of the longest requirements as my insurance pays 100% of everything, I didn't even pay a copay. The best person to ask would be someone in your program with your insurance. Do you have a case manager? They would be a good person to ask. I've seen people have surgery as soon as 1-4 months after the initial visit.

That really is fantastic Blue congratulations you are rocking your tool! How are you feeling?

I am 4 days post op as well. I can only drink about an ounce of water or my boost then I have to wait 15 minutes. Each day has gotten better. Walking has gotten easier. I am on boost shakes until I see my dr April 8th. I don't feel hunger at all and smelling food doesn't appeal to me either. I have to remind myself to drink.

Sometimes I can sip more, it's consistently in this range though... 1oz in 5-15minutes. I think it's normal as our "guts" are inflamed and healing from surgery.

I would have loved to stay in the hotel but my dad is 91 and he lives with me and I take care of him so I had to get home. It's hard to get someone to come into the house to help that he likes. Lol. I would have felt so guilty I couldn't stand it. Oh I understand now, I would have toughed it out and done the same in your situation I am sure. You are a trooper!!!

I'm still on boost shakes, same pre op diet is my post op diet for two weeks except I can have sf jello, sf Popsicles, and broth now I believe. So far I have only been doing the boost shakes and water though because I get full so fast and for long that I need my calories an protein from the shakes right now. My fiancée did just help me take a shower and that felt amazing!!