SeattleJane

Hi Everyone, I am looking for buddies that are having thier surgery close to mine or on the same day. So we can go through the up and downs. I am open to anyone (male or female). I am tall 5'8" and have a great family (2 daughters and awesome hubby). I am 35. So ready for my surgery on Thursday the 12th.

Yeah I seem to nor like chocolate. How about you?

I had the sleeve. Since so soon after surgery I have yet to have a bowl movement, but have lots of gass. I have been walking around like I am post pregnancy well it feels like that. I am hoping to have bowl movement soon. How long after surgery did it take to have a bowl movement?

I had gallbladder out for years. Just had the surgery done on Thursday. Ask for a nausea behind ear patch and nausea meds during surgery and after. My doctor kept filling me up with anti nausea which so helpped. Just tell your surgeon and the nurses. They will keep you on the anti nausea. Also I had a huge hernia repair which in the long run will help with nausea as pre-surgery I would get nauseated all the time. Prior to leaving the hospital ask for a nausea med that will go under tong. Hope this helps you. Let me know if you have more questions as I am in recoup mode.

Yeah, I am good with pudding and Jello. Protien drinks I like to walk and drink as they seem to make me burp. What is odd is I do not like the chocolate and pre-surgery I would only do Chocolate. So I am wondering if my taste of chocolate has changed. Also I hated broth, but now can not get enough of. Have any of you run into things you do not like or now like?

Hi Shiner, I am still on pain meds.fluuds I have not been bad on as I am burping every time I drink or when I walk all the Gass comes out. Try chicken broth. For some reason after the sleeve it tastes so good. Normally I would be like gross, but it is so good. I rotate drinks so I am not bored. I drink a sip of Water, then a sip or crystal light, protien drink, and then broth. I rotate the combination, but it seems like I am getting a lot of fluids. I am still on pain meds, but should off soon. Have you taken a shower yet? Also does any of your areas fell like they are burning when you get up?

I rotate drinks. Sip of water, than crystal light, then broth. Roaring these for me has helped me get the fields I need. I also use the crystal light to help cute the taste of the medication.

Hi guys, Had my surgery. Everything went great. I had a huge highatel hernia that he fixed. The nurses that took care of me were great. Doctor Eric Harris did a great job. I am pushing the fluids, though I have a lot off gas. I will give update when I am less drugged.

Hi guys, Had my surgery. Everything went well. Have lots of gas as I have a HERNIA repair at the same tine. I am forcing fluids, but you will hurt, but make sure to flush Fluid. The nurses I had were great and Dr. Eric Harris is really nice. He did a great job. Will send more post after I am less drugged up.

You are in my prayers. Good luck and wish a happy sugery with no issue's.

Hi Lizjim30, Wow you on liquid diet. Is that by choice? I am on a 40 gram carbs or less to shrink my liver. Though I did not see weight loss until I was not constipated. You might want to see how much protien your drinks have and maybe might be backed up? Just a thought as protien does that to me. If not that hang in there. Our bodies are funny and l like to think of them as "the none supportive friend who needs lots of focus and love. When I have finally forgot about her (my body) and stepped back on scale I see results"

CONGRATULATIONS Relax and be Happy I wish mine next Thursday goes as good as yours.

Can someone add me back to list. Using cell and my home network is down. Seattlejane (Laura) Seattle, WA 6/12/2014

Hi cryss, Let us know how endo goes.

Hi Cyrss, The prep is the worst, but the drugs are good when you have it. Make sure you tell them you do not want to wake up during. They have a new pill version where you wear a fanny pack camera around. That might be an option. My sure to have sugar free popsicles or couch drops ready as throat will be sore.

Hi Shiner86, WOW, that would suck to wake up during surgery. It happened once when I had a colonoscopy, but I was out right after and they all were like lie down. I never went back to that doctor, but I am betting your doctor would not do that or at least say something to them prior (like hey, I do not want to wake up). I have had surgery’s a few. Had my gallbladder out so I am hoping it is about like that. I like to be honest with the people taking care of me and the doctor. So I ask lots of questions and then go this is how I would like it So they know my expectations. So far with my surgery’s it has helped. I agree on the after diet, I will follow as (same I have to ). One of my things is the nausea I do not want to have dry heaves or multiple times I try to get sick which messes with my tummy. Oh the car ride home as well. Seattle drivers are horrible so the drive will be long and bumpy. My surgery is outpatient, but he is having me spend the night one night - as I am a special kid Ensure I will not die you know semantics. How about yours? Staying the night? I think when they take me back for the procedure I am going to try and think that I am on a nice sunny beach. I am thinking of buying stock in GasX As I have been told that helps.

Hi and Thanks, I will not add any info, but wanted to thank you for the name you are using. I have been looking for a heart rate monitor.

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Hi Everyone, I am next Thursday June 12th - WHOOO HOOO - I am in Seattle, WA - Dr. Eric Harris surgon with Puget Sound Bariatrics. I am so excited as they seem to have an awesome aftercare program. On the 40 grams of carb diet so my liver is small. Cannot wait to hear from you guys.

I am not Mandurah, but Seattle WA - My surgery is June 12 so next Thursday. I am open to be buddies and good luck on your surgery. Who is your doctor?

Hi Shiner86, I am kinda freaked out, but know the closer it gets the more freaked out I will become. I am excited you and I are simular dates. I am doing the diet and have been really good as I want my liver to be small. So the doctor does not hurt it. I think I am more worried about leeks. The doctor said to let it heal the whole time, but that is at the top of my mind. I do not think I will have that issue, but the thought is there. What about you? What you worried on? Lets think of funny things to think of when we start to worry

Hi Lyndy, I am the 12th. The day after you. Let’s be buddies. I will send you an invite. I am on a 40 gram or less carb diet to decrease my liver for surgery. I am so excited, but nervous. I have been wanting this for so long. How about you?