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Just a word of warning. 4 days post op and at my wits end in bloating/gas pain I chose to use my kids chewable pedi lax .....it worked BUT the flood gates are open now. Great for the pain, not great when you want to leave the house. You are warned ????

Just a word of warning. 4 days post op and at my wits end in bloating/gas pain I chose to use my kids chewable pedi lax .....it worked BUT the flood gates are open now. Great for the pain, not great when you want to leave the house. You are warned ????

I would love to play volleyball and do horseback riding again!

Beni, I survived a meal out with my family!!! They ate DQ, I was sitting right next to chicken strips (my favorite from there), burgers and fries. I did leave the house knowing we were going to fast food and I had some Soup beforehand and sipped my flavored water while there.

Hey ladies and gents! I am scheduled for 8am on Monday. Cheers for round 2! I'm even more nervous now than I was at the hospital waiting room.

Welcome BypassMan, you just stumbled into the most dedicated WLS support group on earth. And in my not so humble opinion the "October Surgery Date" folk are the cream of the crop, the best of the best, the cat's meow, you get the picture! You don'y have to take my word for it, ask any of us, lol.
You are going trough a lot right now, wow and I thought I was having issues. Stay strong my friend

its scolpamine. You wear it behind the ear it's a transdermal patch. My doctor is great he gave me all the prescription for the surgery so I could pick them up now.

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It's official the 28th is ON. Remember all that worrying about the stupid NUT notes. What a waste of time, it turns out she was right

Thank you for mentioning the heating pad. I'll go dig mine up and have it ready. I have a nice little list to discuss with my doctor at pre-op consult and Patches are on it.
Glad to know you are resting comfortably at home. We all have been a talkin' away wile you were in the hospital. Couldn't help but notice 490 conversations on this Topic. We are a nice and chatty bunch, and I LOVE IT!

Just came home yesterday- and kinda wish I was still in our gorgeous comfy hospital with dilaudad on tap and no family drama. This liquid Vicodin barely touches the pain now when I walk- I'm calling the doc this am to ask for stronger meds because I want to walk but it hurts so much it's hard to take full breaths. I feel bad about how much I'm relying on my husband and my mom. Guess this is just one of those super emotional moments that is typical post surgery.
On the bright side- for those of you worried about the drain- it's okay! It's not half as weird or gross as I was afraid it would be. It's kinda cool too because it helps to reduce gas pains a bit since it sucks out liquid and air!
Is anyone else feeling "gurgly"? There's all kinds of sounds and sensations happening inside my body now that weren't happening a couple days ago. I keep feeling like I have to burp and then it disappears!
But I can fart now which is like a blessing. Still no ????- it's been 4 days so stool softeners are next on my list.
Haven't had anything but Water for 4 days but no hunger or craving at all. Missed you guys!
Who's up next?

Getting ready to be discharged soon. Off the dilauded and using Vicodin my mouth. After three c sections and a gallbladder removal I really thought I had a larger pain tolerance. Gas is killer but I've been walking like crazy. Can't wait to get into a schedule at home. Good luck to the up and comings!! You won't regret it ????

Getting ready to be discharged soon. Off the dilauded and using Vicodin my mouth. After three c sections and a gallbladder removal I really thought I had a larger pain tolerance. Gas is killer but I've been walking like crazy. Can't wait to get into a schedule at home. Good luck to the up and comings!! You won't regret it ????

I don't know why but I am on pins and needles about all the gals in our group who had surgery already. I feel like the mother duck looking for her ducklings. I constantly check in looking for updates. It's kind of silly because I am not getting any work done.

Hi Beni,
Had surgery yesterday. Everything went well. I have a bad reaction to pain meds so lots of Benadryl for me. Everything has been ok except for the gas. It pushed up under my diaphragm and I could not even breath. I was crying so bad. Gas still there but everything else going well. Just ate a Popsicle.

Getting ready to be discharged soon. Off the dilauded and using Vicodin my mouth. After three c sections and a gallbladder removal I really thought I had a larger pain tolerance. Gas is killer but I've been walking like crazy. Can't wait to get into a schedule at home. Good luck to the up and comings!! You won't regret it ????

Getting ready to be discharged soon. Off the dilauded and using Vicodin my mouth. After three c sections and a gallbladder removal I really thought I had a larger pain tolerance. Gas is killer but I've been walking like crazy. Can't wait to get into a schedule at home. Good luck to the up and comings!! You won't regret it ????

An update, had my surgery Oct 1st. Went well, with no complications. Right now I'm home 7 days post op. My incisions are doing well, not causing me any pain other then when I bend over. I was driving 5 days post op, and also stopped taking my pain meds 5 days post op. I've been out window shopping in the mall, just for the walking really and to get out the house.
The most daunting thing is still being on Clear liquids, which hopefully will change when I see my nut and surgeon Thursday.
How are all the other new sleeves doing?

Awesome pic superbariatric! So excited for you today. I met with the surgeon one last time before tomorrow!
Sunshine! Excited to have a same day buddy. I look forward to checking on you tomorrow.
Sherrib- I'm so sorry you still aren't feeling well. Don't stress and get some rest. You'll be there soon.

misstvb and wlswarrior are our next gladiators and tomorrow, OCT 8th is their day.

We'll be thinking of you, let us know how you are doing.
Good Luck!

So today was my PAT Testing Day Pre Admission Testing) everything went well ???? I met the Anesthesiologist and found her to be very accessible and clear in what I should expect. They took blood, a cheat X-ray and added my recent EKG to their Chart. Tomorrow I go for my final appt with my Primary Doc so They can give me my Medical Clearance. I will get a call later this week with the my Procedure time on the 14th. It's happening! I had an hour after my appointment before traveling home so I did some window shopping. Amazing to see Holiday Dresses are on the racks already took some pics of what I call skinny dresses and winter coats. I'm figuring I will need a new smaller ????winter coat before the season is over. My feet are a little swollen now after walking about only 12 blocks. Looking forward to that not being a problem very soon and yes a new winter coat. ))))

I hope all the 7ths are doing well! I'm in some serious pain so in and out all day. Hoping tomorrow will be better. Looking forward to others checking in.

I hope all the 7ths are doing well! I'm in some serious pain so in and out all day. Hoping tomorrow will be better. Looking forward to others checking in.

Good luck to all the 7ths!! First time smiling about an early morning lol

Good luck to all the 7ths!! First time smiling about an early morning lol

Good luck to all the 7ths!! First time smiling about an early morning lol