Sgt7546

I resolve to live at least another year

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So I got a FitBit One for Christmas. I'm looking to add friends to do challenges. I'm sgt7546@msn.com if anyone wants to add me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So I'm three weeks post-op, food, Fluid, and Protein is going in fine. I've developed a sharp, stabbing pain near the large incision site. Dr's office thinks it is scar tissue or muscle strain and should go away within the week Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What was the outcome? I'm having the same thing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What ship were you on Dub? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Awesome job Beck Gal. How does Saturday January 9 work for everyone? Maybe morning-ish? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks Lorie. So far so good. I had my follow up appointment today and was cleared for soft foods. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think that would be a great idea. I'd love to hear how other people are making it work and to share some experience with those still waiting. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I had the same thing. Bruise took over a week to go away. I had my two week follow up today, the doctor said that's perfectly normal Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well good luck. The insurance side was seem less for me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Once I had my nutritional consult and psych, I was given scripts for X-ray, blood work, EKG, and scope. Once those results were in the approval was less than 72 hours Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Week two post op. I'm feeling great, back to almost a normal life minus eating food of course. I lost another 9.6 pounds this week, bringing my post op total to 24.4 pounds. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm on Allures OTS in June. I'll be almost 7 months post op. I plan on the same thing, take shakes on board and make good decisions on board. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good luck to all you folks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just remember to never trust a fart. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

One week up date: Well I buckled and stepped on the scale. I have lost about 15 pounds. The first pic was taken the morning of surgery, the second pic was 7 days later. op. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I doing great, you? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good luck. I'm sure you'll do great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

All is good. I'm over the 64oz a day but I do crave food. How's your progressed? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm home a few days now. Before surgery I stocked up on sugar free pop cycles, chicken noodle Soup (broth tastes better to me than just "broth"), moved my recliner so it was right where I wanted it. Laid out pillows, it's amazing how much better you feel with a pillow wedged here or there when you sitting. Also walk around your house now and think of things you might bump into as you make your way around. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So I am a 43-year-old male from Pittsburgh. I had a starting weight of 314, which dropped to 300 during the supervised pre-op insurance waiting period. I chose Dr. Anita Courcoulas as my surgeon. I had no pre-op liquid diet to attend to, just nothing after midnight the day before surgery. SURGERY DAY I was to arrive at 10:45 AM with a table time of 12:45 PM. Everything went on time. Starting in pre-op with an IV, consent forms, and a face to face with both the Surgeon and the Anesthesiologist. An interesting side note, from about 12:00 PM until at least 6:00 PM my family had no access to where I was. I knew this going into it and opted to just get to the hospital myself and my love ones came down after I was in a room. They were updated throughout the process by the nursing staff and by Dr. Courcoulas herself after surgery. I bring this up only to show there's a way to do the surgery without sticking your family in a hospital waiting room for hours. The surgery was on time and I was in my room a few hours later. I was really doped up and didn't feel any pain but I was aware that I was given IV meds for nausea. Around midnight I was up for a walk. The hardest part was getting into/out of bed. That first night they wake you damn near every hour for this or that. DAY ONE POST-OP Surgeon and other doctors were in to check up on me. IV fluids continued. By that point I had only used the Morphine pump 12 times since the start so it was discontinued. I was taken by wheel chair down for the Barium swallow to check for leaks. This test is very unpleasant but necessary. Back to the room for a nap. I woke and felt good. Started the sipping of fluids in little medicine cups. I think i went for three walks during the day and slept on and off at night. DAY TWO POST-OP I was discharged today around 2:30 PM. Prior to discharge I had a couple more walks, got a shower, and dressed in sweats and a t-shirt. I was given liquid narcotic pain medication to take home. Apparently this script is hard to get filled at a lot of pharmacies, but UPMC Magee has an outpatient pharmacy on floor "zero" that filled the script prior to me leaving. As it turns out I only used one dose of the medication, and that I gave myself before the car ride home. AT HOME I'm two days at home now. Pain is maybe a 2 out of 10. The hardest part still is getting up from a seated position. First day I slept a lot and only got 59 ounces in. Today I was up by 9am, my wife took me to a store so I could walk a bit more. It's almost 11:30 PM now and I'm headed to bed with 76 ounces in for the day. As far as the actual pain goes I'd say 80% is gas pain and it does hurt. Once your able to get up and start walking you will begin to burp and within a day or two begin to fart. Once this happens the gas passes really fast. Keep a bathroom handy though since you will have only liquids going in, you will end up with a whole new appreciation for the term diarrhea for the first few days at home. I have no idea if I lost any weight. I'm only going to get on the scale monthly, so January 1 I'll have a number. I will say my recliner seems to fit me better now. I'll report back with updates as they happen. Tom Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My experience was very positive. The surgery was on time and I was in my room a few hours later. I was really doped up and didn't feel any pain but I was aware that I was given IV meds for nausea. Around midnight I was up for a walk. The hardest part was getting into/out of bed. That first night they wake you damn near every hour for this or that. DAY ONE POST-OP Surgeon and other doctors were in to check up on me. IV fluids continued. By that point I had only used the Morphine pump 12 times since the start so it was discontinued. I was taken by wheel chair down for the Barium swallow to check for leaks. This test is very unpleasant but necessary. Back to the room for a nap. I woke and felt good. Started the sipping of fluids in little medicine cups. I think i went for three walks during the day and slept on and of at night. DAY TWO POST-OP I was discharged today around 2:30 PM. Prior to discharge I had a couple more walks, got a shower, and dressed in sweats and a t-shirt. I was given liquid narcotic pain meds for pain. I did use a dose prior to the ride but have not needed it since. AT HOME I'm two days at home now. Pain is maybe a 2 out of 10. The hardest part still is getting up from a seated position. First day I slept a lot and only got 59 ounces in. Today I was up by 9am, my wife took me to a store so I could walk a bit more. It's almost 11:30 PM now and I'm headed to bed with 76 ounces in for the day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good luck Beck. I'm three days post op from UPMC/ Magee and am healing normally. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I had surgery on 12/1. Table time about two hours. I spent two nights post op and was released today. The pain is more gas pain than anything and I've been walking a ton. I've had no problems getting my fluids in but it's a painfully slow (sipping) process. I'm on Tylenol only for pain now and can sleep anywhere from two-three hours at a time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk