Jessica.O

Karenlee-
I could see my husband doing the same thing. God love them but they often don't understand how hard this process is for us! I am one week post op today.
Perhaps instead of telling him that you're mad/disappointed for him cheating you could tell him how it affected YOU. I would feel like my husband wasn't bring supportive if he did that. Emotions run high when you don't get to eat, you're scared about surgery and how much your life is going to change. To him its a piece of chicken but to you that was like gold!
I haven't eaten anything more than a Protein Shake for 10 days now and I would give my pinkie toe for a piece if chicken right about now.

Sitting in pre-surgery, got my surgical gown on, vitals taken, iv going, this is real! It's really happening. I get my life back! I get to be the mom I've always wanted to be, to have the energy to go ride bikes, to play in the park, to play tag and be able to keep up. Life is amazing. <3

I packed two sleep shirts but ended up just wearing the hospital gown the whole time. I didn't think I'd want to wear it but since you can open then in the back and down the sleeves it made it more comfortable in bed. I think in my sleep shirts i would've had a hard time keeping them from pulling on me or getting stuck under me when I rolled over.
Pack your own pillow! Hospital pillows aren't very nice and you'll want plenty of support. I also used mine to hug on the ride home, i strapped it to my chest and belly under my seat belt.
I also brought my own slippers with a good tread on them so i didnt have to have a nurse take on and off those slipper socks all the time.
I ended up not using my iPad or reading any books or mags that I brought. Iphone and the hosp tv were enough stimulation for me.
Good luck!

I did it!!!
My surgery went well and I've been in the hospital for two nights. My surgery wasn't until 3:15pm so I was recovering well into the night. The abdominal pain was tolerable but I had such pressure on my back! It felt like someone was pushing my spine together from the top and the bottom, i just couldn't get comfortable and no one could tell me what the pain was from. Then my saint of a nurse gave me a Xanax and I was able to relax and snooze a bit. The rest of the night was snoozing off and on, very tolerable. My PA told me the next morning that can be a symptom of gas build up in the abd cavity. My anxiety about the lack of info on the cause had been making it worse.
The second day had its ups and downs. The pain at the surgical sites (I have six incisions) was what I had expected but the gas build up was quite painful. It sat right under my sternum and made it hard to get good deep breaths. It was like a constant pressure on my chest. This waxed and waned for 24 hours but once I got up and walking (and farting a bit) it improved a lot!
Drinking has not been painful for me, neither has taking pills. I will find out today if i get to go home, it will all depend on whether I'm in taking enough liquids orally to maintain hydration without the IV fluids.
Sorry for the long post, i just hadn't felt up to typing until this morning. Thanks again for all the prayers.
JO

I did it!!!
My surgery went well and I've been in the hospital for two nights. My surgery wasn't until 3:15pm so I was recovering well into the night. The abdominal pain was tolerable but I had such pressure on my back! It felt like someone was pushing my spine together from the top and the bottom, i just couldn't get comfortable and no one could tell me what the pain was from. Then my saint of a nurse gave me a Xanax and I was able to relax and snooze a bit. The rest of the night was snoozing off and on, very tolerable. My PA told me the next morning that can be a symptom of gas build up in the abd cavity. My anxiety about the lack of info on the cause had been making it worse.
The second day had its ups and downs. The pain at the surgical sites (I have six incisions) was what I had expected but the gas build up was quite painful. It sat right under my sternum and made it hard to get good deep breaths. It was like a constant pressure on my chest. This waxed and waned for 24 hours but once I got up and walking (and farting a bit) it improved a lot!
Drinking has not been painful for me, neither has taking pills. I will find out today if i get to go home, it will all depend on whether I'm in taking enough liquids orally to maintain hydration without the IV fluids.
Sorry for the long post, i just hadn't felt up to typing until this morning. Thanks again for all the prayers.
JO

I did it!!!
My surgery went well and I've been in the hospital for two nights. My surgery wasn't until 3:15pm so I was recovering well into the night. The abdominal pain was tolerable but I had such pressure on my back! It felt like someone was pushing my spine together from the top and the bottom, i just couldn't get comfortable and no one could tell me what the pain was from. Then my saint of a nurse gave me a Xanax and I was able to relax and snooze a bit. The rest of the night was snoozing off and on, very tolerable. My PA told me the next morning that can be a symptom of gas build up in the abd cavity. My anxiety about the lack of info on the cause had been making it worse.
The second day had its ups and downs. The pain at the surgical sites (I have six incisions) was what I had expected but the gas build up was quite painful. It sat right under my sternum and made it hard to get good deep breaths. It was like a constant pressure on my chest. This waxed and waned for 24 hours but once I got up and walking (and farting a bit) it improved a lot!
Drinking has not been painful for me, neither has taking pills. I will find out today if i get to go home, it will all depend on whether I'm in taking enough liquids orally to maintain hydration without the IV fluids.
Sorry for the long post, i just hadn't felt up to typing until this morning. Thanks again for all the prayers.
JO

Congrats JO so happy for you. Maybe try some Gas X strips or chewable to relieve some of the pressure. Hopefully you get out soon.

I did it!!!
My surgery went well and I've been in the hospital for two nights. My surgery wasn't until 3:15pm so I was recovering well into the night. The abdominal pain was tolerable but I had such pressure on my back! It felt like someone was pushing my spine together from the top and the bottom, i just couldn't get comfortable and no one could tell me what the pain was from. Then my saint of a nurse gave me a Xanax and I was able to relax and snooze a bit. The rest of the night was snoozing off and on, very tolerable. My PA told me the next morning that can be a symptom of gas build up in the abd cavity. My anxiety about the lack of info on the cause had been making it worse.
The second day had its ups and downs. The pain at the surgical sites (I have six incisions) was what I had expected but the gas build up was quite painful. It sat right under my sternum and made it hard to get good deep breaths. It was like a constant pressure on my chest. This waxed and waned for 24 hours but once I got up and walking (and farting a bit) it improved a lot!
Drinking has not been painful for me, neither has taking pills. I will find out today if i get to go home, it will all depend on whether I'm in taking enough liquids orally to maintain hydration without the IV fluids.
Sorry for the long post, i just hadn't felt up to typing until this morning. Thanks again for all the prayers.
JO

I went for my 1yr labs this week - my 1yr post-op is in two weeks. The lab is in the same building as my endocrinologist office. He was very supportive when I made my decision to have WLS and I haven't seen him since August when I weighed around 180-190 (two months post-op). He has watched me struggle with my weight and unhappiness for 15 years. I decided to stop by his office to see him and show him my progress. His look of shock and surprise, followed by his huge smile was worth the quick visit! He ran out into the waiting room to get a good look at me. He hugged me and congratulated me! It was a good feeling! :-) :-) :-)

I went shopping this weekend with my family. While in banana Republic I tried on a sweater because I was cold. (not normal for this hot momma!) and it fit. I mean looked good in the front, back, it FIT! I told my family, "I am having a moment! " I bought it too. I have never in my life owned anything from Banana Republic! What a thrill!

My surgery is on July 9, 2014. Pre-op diet starts on the 25th. I am not going to lie, since I found out my surgery date, I have been having food funerals!! You name it I have had it. Just to remember the taste. My Bday is on the 27th of July and I had my birthday cake yesterday. Figures right. Well I am tired of it all. The food has me feeling sick and I ready to start my pre-op diet. I am ready for my new life on the 9th.

Anyone else having mood swings and stomach pain? I want to just sleep the next week away:(

Pik, your post here reminded me of I had a conversation with my mom the other day. I was telling her how nervous I was about my bypass and that I was afraid I wouldn't do well. What if I can't adhere to the rules? What if there are complications? Etc. She said it's a weird position to be in because technically this is an elective surgery. It's not medically necessary like a ruptured appendix. If I need an appendectomy there would still be fear and nerves and apprehension but it would be easier to climb onto that surgery table because I would know that I NEEDED it. Bariatric surgery isn't elective in the same was as a boob job is though.... it's intended to help us to live longer and healthier lives which leaves it somewhere in this gray zone. We need it to thrive but we don't it to survive (well, most of us anyways aren't in immediate danger).
You NEED to have this hernia repaired. If you're already going to be poked and prodded and hospitalized you may as well get them both done and over with! One recovery for two procedures and a shot at a brand new life.
You can do this!

It's day two of three of my clear liquid diet. Well really three and half since my surgery isn't until the afternoon. I,be got to say, I'm glad I'm doing this instead of the two week limited diet that others have mentioned. I'd LOVE to have some egg or a Protein Shake right now but three days of a stricter diet seems easier to me somehow than two weeks with a bit more variety. I guess it's easier for me knowing that my surgery date is so soon.
I'm feeling really hungry but I have more energy than I had anticipated. I'm sticking close to home so I don't smell yummy foods at the movies or the mall but I've been able to get out with the dog and it's ok. I was worried that I would feel lightheaded or wobbly with no food. I haven't been as cranky as I thought would be either. Just hungry and feeling sorry for myself. I saw a commercial today for Bob Evans and had to scramble to grab the remote to change the channel. I just keep telling myself that this will be worth it and there are people out there who go longer than this without eating NOT voluntarily!

OMG - Jessica totally terrified about how crabby and yucky I am going to feel about those three days!
Big hugs and support your way, I start on July 4th!

I am also having my surgery done by Dr Fitzer at Fair Oaks. My surgery is this Tuesday, all these months of waiting are up and the big day is right around the corner. I'm anxious about it but also so excited to start my new life. Today was the start of my three day clear liquid diet. I had a really nice dinner with friends last night and my last Cadbury bar when I got home. I'm definitely feeling hungry this evening so I'm trying to stay busy in an effort to distract me from the rumbly belly.
When is your surgery Karaya?
I don't know anyone personally who has had bariatric surgery so I'm glad to hear I have a couple of allies here on the forum.

Hi fortune8-
I have a surgery date of July 1 with the same surgeon as you. How did your surgery go? Was it very painful? I'm really excited but also starting to get nervous.