JeanneKoch

i came to this site now to look for answers, as the above post could just as well have been written by me! I am 2mnths post op, had gastro and now i cant eat. Is it normal, will it past? Should i get antibiotics or something?

Hi all 10 days post op! Had a bit of a rough ride in the hospital, stayed there for 5 days, as I could not even hold down 5ml of Water, or anything else for that matter. The pain was not that bad at all, just felt as if i swallowed a huge stone! Heartburn, or alternately a burning sensation is riding me mercilessly, but i guess that will come right. Today is not a good day, I am very nauseous. I am currently on Soup, rooibos tea, yoghurt and water. I have had 2 teaspoons of custard and Jello the other day, and it was delicious! I crave fresh fruit however! Thank you all for the support, so glad it's over! xxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi All, i was at such a low yesterday, kept thinking of any excuse to cancel all the arrangements for Tuesday. But today i am fine. You guys helped a LOT! I dont think there are any support groups down here, as this surgery is not all that well known/popular yet. I dont know why my faith let me down so terribly yesterday, as from the start i asked God to lead me and make this possible for me if this was the the right thing for me, and right from the start every thing just fell into place, upto now, so why did i doubt Him! I am going to be fine and beautiful and sexy and healthy again! Watch this space!!!!!

Thanx guys, i really appreciate it. I will post here again after the op on Tuesday. (hugs)

Thank you so much for that answer, i really needed that!

Today is 4/4/15, I am booked for sleeve surgery on 7/4/15. I am so scared. What if i die on the operation table? Will the pain be bad? Wont the staples in my stomach cause cancer on a later stage? Will the staples not cause discomfort? Will the fact that i had the procedure not cut my life expectancy short? Anyone got a tissue? I am feeling so sorry for myself right now, I'm pathetic!!!!