leanora27801

I'm doing great! Just had my 2week post op check up and I'm down 20lbs. I'm also starting to walk more! How is everyone else doing?

Just left my surgeon's office for my 2week post op and I'm down 20lbs since my surgery on 12/15. I'm so excited!

Hi everyone, just checking in to see how everyone is doing!

I use the premier protein in the chocolate flavor and it reminds me of chocolate milk!

Hello Everyone, I'm Leanora and I had my surgery on 12/15. Everything went great and I was home the next day after my surgery! While I was in the hospital I didn't have much pain, but when I got home it really started to bother me, but now I only have pain in the middle of the night! My highest weight was 443, my day of surgery weight 382, and my current weight is 372. I'm glad I found this post because I am dealing with the same things as everyone else and don't feel so alone.

I will try that, thank you!

I'm getting better, and the pain only bothers me now when I lay down but even that is getting better and I don't need much medicine. How are you doing Angelkeeper4?

Hi Waterlily22, I doing good! The pain and gas can be very bad at times, and the other times I can deal with it and keep moving. I know it will get better soon, and I hope everyone else is doing great.

Hi, I'm sorry to hear things haven't gotten better. I had my surgery Monday too, and my doctor put me on strong pain meds because I told him that I have a very low tolerance for pain, and I was determined to return to the gym in one week to start at least walking on the treadmill. Like the earlier suggestion your doctor needs to give you something stronger. I have strong pain at time, but I make myself walk to the mail box or up and down my long hallway to help with preventing blood clots. I was told after the in should be manageable, but everyone is different. The night of my surgery I had no pain, and I was up walking with no problems witch is why I was sent home the next day, but once I was home it hit me like a Mack truck. So just take it one day at a time and remember to walk in your hallways or to the mailbox at least.

I able to walk better and the pain isn't so bad until its bedtime or I'll wake up in the middle of the night hurting. I called my doctor and he just told me to take a dose of pain meds before bed and to set my alarm to wake me up when my next dose of pain meds is do so I don't wake up hurting.

I just took my toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, change of clothes to wear home! The doctor told me not to bring a lot of stuff because most of it you won't even use!

When I went for my surgery, then doctor told me the same thing SuzeMuze, but luckily my surgery went great and I went home the next day!

Mine was three hours, and I was home the next day!

I wish you much success on your journey also and please keep us updated!

Most insurances require you to start the process by being on an supervised diet for six months. You're surgeon will clear it up for you and answer any questions you will have.

After your doctor gives you the Ok, he will refer you to the surgeon, then the surgeon will walk you through your insurance requirements!

Dmaddox1, I hope your surgery went great! I also had mine yesterday, and I'm home now! They only need me to stay overnight. The pain is manageable and I'm on broth and jello till Thursday!

Yes, start with your PCP and let them know about you wanting to have the surgery and he can refer to a surgeon!

Sending up prayers for a successful surgery and speedy recovery TexasCurves! Mine went great, the pain is manageable, and I'm on broth and jello till Thursday. Then I'm on the full liquid diet of cream soups, crystal light, ect. Please keep us updated! Brokenangel84, I'm sorry you're having a ruff time, I'm also praying for your speedy recovery.

For my diet I had to have 3-4 protein shakes and in between then I could have sugar free jello or popsicles. I also had to drink plenty of water.

My surgery went great yesterday and I'm headed home now! I want to thank everyone for their prayers and support!

I had my surgery yesterday morning and I'm getting ready to go home. The pain isn't to bad, and I really don't have an appetite, but I'm making my self eat some of the broth and jello.

I'm at the hospital, sitting in this ugly gown! Its going good right now, they were ready for me as soon as I arrived! Wish me luck!

I was the same way, I finally fell asleep around 3 and I was back up at 5:30am.

Thank you so much and the same to you!