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Well my surgery was on Wednesday and I spent two days in the hospital. I had an easy time in the hospital thanks to the pain meds. I was discharged yesterday afternoon and I have been in pain ever since. I am walking and sipping Water, Powerade zero, and Protein Shakes. I am trying to eat when I can but I am not hungry. My gas pain is killing me along with breathing in deep. I also have the hiccups and burping pain. I am miserable right now. Hopefully this pain will pass soon. I am still taking my pain pills but they make me dizzy. Anyone having these same isssues?

I have my surgery date set for August 13th. I am getting very exited. It has been a long 7 months. I had a four day turn around for insurance approval and I completed my pre op today. I am trying to get my grocery lost in order and looking forward to this new beginning. Sending good vibes to all my August sleevers!

Hey Nellie May! I too live in Charleston actually in Summerville and I can relate to your thread. I recently applied to MUSC ' s bariatric program and hope to have my surgery preformed by Dr. Karl Byrne. I have to do a six month diet based program with my family physician before being approved for the surgery. I started the diet today in hopes to lose some weight prior to my surgery. I am 5'4" and weigh 244lbs. I have tried everything to lose weight. Every fad diet, exercise program, ect and no luck. I too have an obsession with food. It controls a great deal of my life and I am also a bored and emotional eater. I would have to lose 40 lbs in six months to be under my bmi requirements. However, I also have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and an abnormal thyoid. I am currently on meds for my high blood pressure and thyroid issues. I am happy to see another charlestonion on this site. Good luck with your surgery! Keep in touch.