ShonIsLove

Update: So I just went into my closet. I have 1 pair of pants I've not worn in 4+ years because they were always too tight. They are a size 20. I fit them now!!!! I was so not thinking they were going to fit either. Now I know what size to get while out at Old Navy tomorrow! Pretty soon I'll be in a size 18!

Thanks! Hopefully I can muster up enough energy to get in the shower today! Geez! So weak and shakey.
I just tried broth with Protein mix. All of a sudden got super nauseated and my stomach tried throwing up. I forced it to stop by deep breathing and sniffing my peppermint oil. ( I use tons of different essential oils) Sipping on Powerade too. I don' know how the hell I'm gonna get 9 cups of liquid in!? And I'm super emotional. Still glad I did it because I know from talking to so many people it gets better....but I think we have some rough days ahead here.
As far as sex...not on my mind at this point, LOL.
But more sleep is on my mind, so off I go to sleep!

Hey friend while most of us focus on the scale let's not forget about inches. This week I tossed a pair of size 22 jeans into a donation bag never to be worn again & today It hit me my Bra was way to big. It felt like over nite I had all this extra room. Low & behold I search thru some boxed up stuff & discovered I could fit one 2 inches smaller. Yippee!
Then to add to my joy my husband looks at me & says he can tell I'm losing weight already. Then he reminds me not to lose too much. LOL I asked what would be two much & he reached way back to The British model "Twiggy". Like that would happen.... The smallest I've ever been was a size 14 so unlikely to have that issue. I'm just gonna do my happy dance down to the kitchen to fill up my Water pitcher again ????????????????

@ layknee
On the funny side of things. I added up all the fluids they have placed in you and that amounts for about 10 lbs of stuff. I was thinking you were going for weight loss. Did you tell them you were already good at gaining weight on your own and didn't need their help, lol. The good news is the potty will take care of it but geez, you'll be making a lot of trips. No chance of getting any rest at the ER, you might as well get your money's worth using the facilities. OMG life does throw us such curve balls.
I hope you know I am saying all of this with the intent of entertaining you.

@@AuriP I can totally understand the "I can't wait to feel good about my decision." It is by far my greatest worry. But then I remember going home with my newborn child in some serious pain and after two weeks of living in my nightgown (I had 3 the same color so it felt like I never changed) and barely functioning due to sleep deprivation and I thought, I can't do this, I'm just not strong enough. My baby had colic and cried almost non stop. She wouldn't latch, the formula made her throw up. It was ruff. At one point, I was walking up the stairs and stopped midway collapsed on the steps and cried like a baby. I was so exhausted I wanted to die. Two weeks with almost no sleep will do that to you.
I look at it now and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. I sincerely hope this surgery will be the same. Ruff to start with but gradually we'll get the hang of it. Or at least die trying. No one can say we didn't try because we gave it everything we got.

Thought I would check in now that I am functioning. I had my surgery last Wednesday. Was in the hospital for six days. Because of other medical problems they used NO paralytics. I had a revision from a Nissan. I feel like I am doing GREAT. Not really needing pain medicine now. Hate cruising my pills and taking them it is so gross. Have my fist follow up appt tomorrow. I gained twenty pounds upon release. That IS a lot of Fluid to retain. It is taking its sweet time leaving the system. If I rested more maybe that would help it leave. For the first six days I thought I had made the biggest mistake. Over that hump and feel I made the right choice. Thanks for letting me ramble.

Hello October Gladiators!!
Things have been going great. I'm so pleased with the whole process. The first day I had a delay in pain meds due to the fact that my IV stopped working. I'm a really hard stick, therefore they had to get they had to get the lead from the department to put it in. 5 sticks later I have a new working IV. This group helped me so much. I was able to ask for the patch to prevent nausea. I can report that I have not been nauseated at all. I've been up walking ALOT! This has worked wonderful for preventing gas. Thank you to everyone for your input and positive vibes.
This was right after I returned to my room from surgery. I look forward to seeing the rest of the October Gladiators on the losers bench.
I don't think I gave my stats.
I'm 5 feet 4 inches
Weight prior to liver shrink 317
Day of surgery 304
Not sure what it is now with all of the fluids. I'll let you all know soon.

Came home tonight and my Vitamins arrived! Never been so excited about vitamins!

I go back a forth between them. I think once the 1st or 2nd of November gets here, everyone will be over here.

Hello October Gladiators!!
Things have been going great. I'm so pleased with the whole process. The first day I had a delay in pain meds due to the fact that my IV stopped working. I'm a really hard stick, therefore they had to get they had to get the lead from the department to put it in. 5 sticks later I have a new working IV. This group helped me so much. I was able to ask for the patch to prevent nausea. I can report that I have not been nauseated at all. I've been up walking ALOT! This has worked wonderful for preventing gas. Thank you to everyone for your input and positive vibes.
This was right after I returned to my room from surgery. I look forward to seeing the rest of the October Gladiators on the losers bench.
I don't think I gave my stats.
I'm 5 feet 4 inches
Weight prior to liver shrink 317
Day of surgery 304
Not sure what it is now with all of the fluids. I'll let you all know soon.

Hello October Gladiators!!
Things have been going great. I'm so pleased with the whole process. The first day I had a delay in pain meds due to the fact that my IV stopped working. I'm a really hard stick, therefore they had to get they had to get the lead from the department to put it in. 5 sticks later I have a new working IV. This group helped me so much. I was able to ask for the patch to prevent nausea. I can report that I have not been nauseated at all. I've been up walking ALOT! This has worked wonderful for preventing gas. Thank you to everyone for your input and positive vibes.
This was right after I returned to my room from surgery. I look forward to seeing the rest of the October Gladiators on the losers bench.
I don't think I gave my stats.
I'm 5 feet 4 inches
Weight prior to liver shrink 317
Day of surgery 304
Not sure what it is now with all of the fluids. I'll let you all know soon.

Hello October Gladiators!!
Things have been going great. I'm so pleased with the whole process. The first day I had a delay in pain meds due to the fact that my IV stopped working. I'm a really hard stick, therefore they had to get they had to get the lead from the department to put it in. 5 sticks later I have a new working IV. This group helped me so much. I was able to ask for the patch to prevent nausea. I can report that I have not been nauseated at all. I've been up walking ALOT! This has worked wonderful for preventing gas. Thank you to everyone for your input and positive vibes.
This was right after I returned to my room from surgery. I look forward to seeing the rest of the October Gladiators on the losers bench.
I don't think I gave my stats.
I'm 5 feet 4 inches
Weight prior to liver shrink 317
Day of surgery 304
Not sure what it is now with all of the fluids. I'll let you all know soon.

Hey I am outa the hospital at a friends, they didnt trust my son to be attentive. Sipping on broth, got my pain meds, and watching Sons of Anarchy. Happy Happy Joy Joy!
Tomorrow start full liquids, can not wait. Yes I can, but excited at the thought of full liquids. Been since Saturday.
Proud of all the folks that have gone before me. :)

Best Learned PostOp Tricks
1. download a Water AP so I get reminders & can track intake.
2. Drink 2OZ's of natural PRUNE juice mixed with1OZ OJ instead of Colace or Milk of Magnesia. It Works!!!
3. TiVo my favorite shows & watch only on playback so I can skip over food commercials
4. Weigh only once a week so I don't go crazy focusing on the scale too much.
5. Each day exercise Walking is best, & don't forget my fitBit or pedi meter a few steps more each day. Even if it's around the living Room
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Hello October Gladiators!!
Things have been going great. I'm so pleased with the whole process. The first day I had a delay in pain meds due to the fact that my IV stopped working. I'm a really hard stick, therefore they had to get they had to get the lead from the department to put it in. 5 sticks later I have a new working IV. This group helped me so much. I was able to ask for the patch to prevent nausea. I can report that I have not been nauseated at all. I've been up walking ALOT! This has worked wonderful for preventing gas. Thank you to everyone for your input and positive vibes.
This was right after I returned to my room from surgery. I look forward to seeing the rest of the October Gladiators on the losers bench.
I don't think I gave my stats.
I'm 5 feet 4 inches
Weight prior to liver shrink 317
Day of surgery 304
Not sure what it is now with all of the fluids. I'll let you all know soon.

Hello October Gladiators!!
Things have been going great. I'm so pleased with the whole process. The first day I had a delay in pain meds due to the fact that my IV stopped working. I'm a really hard stick, therefore they had to get they had to get the lead from the department to put it in. 5 sticks later I have a new working IV. This group helped me so much. I was able to ask for the patch to prevent nausea. I can report that I have not been nauseated at all. I've been up walking ALOT! This has worked wonderful for preventing gas. Thank you to everyone for your input and positive vibes.
This was right after I returned to my room from surgery. I look forward to seeing the rest of the October Gladiators on the losers bench.
I don't think I gave my stats.
I'm 5 feet 4 inches
Weight prior to liver shrink 317
Day of surgery 304
Not sure what it is now with all of the fluids. I'll let you all know soon.

Hello October Gladiators!!
Things have been going great. I'm so pleased with the whole process. The first day I had a delay in pain meds due to the fact that my IV stopped working. I'm a really hard stick, therefore they had to get they had to get the lead from the department to put it in. 5 sticks later I have a new working IV. This group helped me so much. I was able to ask for the patch to prevent nausea. I can report that I have not been nauseated at all. I've been up walking ALOT! This has worked wonderful for preventing gas. Thank you to everyone for your input and positive vibes.
This was right after I returned to my room from surgery. I look forward to seeing the rest of the October Gladiators on the losers bench.
I don't think I gave my stats.
I'm 5 feet 4 inches
Weight prior to liver shrink 317
Day of surgery 304
Not sure what it is now with all of the fluids. I'll let you all know soon.

Hello October Gladiators!!
Things have been going great. I'm so pleased with the whole process. The first day I had a delay in pain meds due to the fact that my IV stopped working. I'm a really hard stick, therefore they had to get they had to get the lead from the department to put it in. 5 sticks later I have a new working IV. This group helped me so much. I was able to ask for the patch to prevent nausea. I can report that I have not been nauseated at all. I've been up walking ALOT! This has worked wonderful for preventing gas. Thank you to everyone for your input and positive vibes.
This was right after I returned to my room from surgery. I look forward to seeing the rest of the October Gladiators on the losers bench.
I don't think I gave my stats.
I'm 5 feet 4 inches
Weight prior to liver shrink 317
Day of surgery 304
Not sure what it is now with all of the fluids. I'll let you all know soon.

Okay. I leave for the hospital in 15 minutes. Thank you to all the previous gladiators! I feel informed and ready to go.
See you on the other side.

Hello October Gladiators!!
Things have been going great. I'm so pleased with the whole process. The first day I had a delay in pain meds due to the fact that my IV stopped working. I'm a really hard stick, therefore they had to get they had to get the lead from the department to put it in. 5 sticks later I have a new working IV. This group helped me so much. I was able to ask for the patch to prevent nausea. I can report that I have not been nauseated at all. I've been up walking ALOT! This has worked wonderful for preventing gas. Thank you to everyone for your input and positive vibes.
This was right after I returned to my room from surgery. I look forward to seeing the rest of the October Gladiators on the losers bench.
I don't think I gave my stats.
I'm 5 feet 4 inches
Weight prior to liver shrink 317
Day of surgery 304
Not sure what it is now with all of the fluids. I'll let you all know soon.

Hello October Gladiators!!
Things have been going great. I'm so pleased with the whole process. The first day I had a delay in pain meds due to the fact that my IV stopped working. I'm a really hard stick, therefore they had to get they had to get the lead from the department to put it in. 5 sticks later I have a new working IV. This group helped me so much. I was able to ask for the patch to prevent nausea. I can report that I have not been nauseated at all. I've been up walking ALOT! This has worked wonderful for preventing gas. Thank you to everyone for your input and positive vibes.
This was right after I returned to my room from surgery. I look forward to seeing the rest of the October Gladiators on the losers bench.
I don't think I gave my stats.
I'm 5 feet 4 inches
Weight prior to liver shrink 317
Day of surgery 304
Not sure what it is now with all of the fluids. I'll let you all know soon.

I'm starting to get nervous it's crazy Thursday morning can't get here fast enough...but I've got the flutters and abhor the thought of clears. Yucky. Good luck everyone!

Hi friends! Doing alright here. A lot of pain and morphine wasn't taking care it
It's all I could have until I did the swallow test. I passed the swallow test! Yay! So now I get 30 mil of Water every hour. I did not have to have the feeding tube! And just one drainage tube. That area is super sore. I'll have to leave it for a week. Ewww. Ok. Drugs kicking in Need to sleep

So I weighed myself this morning one week after my surgery. I realized last night out with my husband for some quick shopping that my size 22 pants were pretty big. That Fat brain is still working???? So here are my stats
One week ago on my Surgery Day. I weighed 244.5 and today I'm 236.9 Lbs.
That's 7lbs in one week!!!! But even better news. Back in August being the planner & organizer I'am I decided to just track my food intake using "MyFtnessPal.com an AP I love. I was amazed at how much sodium some of my food choices contained despite being low Cal so I started choosing something else. So from the end of August until I started my PreOp liquids that's all I did. Well because of that on Surgery Day I had lost 10pds using the AP and 10Pds doing the PreOp liquid Diet.
Soooooooo get Ready Gladiators ......... All together I went from 264 pounds my highest weight ever in Life to 244.5 on Surgery Day.
That's means I lost 27.1 Lbs all together & this time thanks to VSG I'm never, never going back!!! So take that Fat Brain????????☺️

@@amylynns yay welcome to the other side! Everyone thanks for the encouragement, I went out and got sf popsicles, my god they are soooooo good. I am going to try milk with chocolate Syrup and GENEPRO, I bought sf hot chocolate too, and cream of chicken tomorrow I will mix genepro with consomme my mom makes my son which is soo yummy. I was really breaking down but I'm back now! Gladiators don't quit! Now I need to watch these popsicles because I had 2 and I'm fillllled.