HappilyEverAfter44

I'm a nurse in an ER. My surgery is scheduled for 3/28. I have only told my children (grown) and husband. They are beyond supportive. I haven't told anyone at work because I don't want to hear horror stories of patients they've taken care of and come in with some type of blockage or worse. I also don't want the negativity of their opinions. Most of all, I don't want anyone watching what I eat or questioning me. (My plan is to stick to everything I've been told to a T). I don't feel like it is anyone's business, however, they will notice I'm losing weight and working with all women, (they tend to be nosey!) I'm sure they'll ask me what I'm doing to lose the weight. Plus they will all know that I'm out for a couple of weeks, and I had to tell my boss that I was having surgery, but I did not elaborate, nor should I have to. Any suggestions?? Thanks in advance! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's my first day home. 3 days post op. Even a sip of Water makes me feel like I have a gigantic rock just sitting in my stomach. Such a full feeling, that it's actually painful! I'm sipping away like I'm supposed to, but I feel awful. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I also work shift work (RN) and I take my synthroid at night before I go to bed. Always have. No problems with my levels. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I gained 9 lbs since I had my GBP yesterday. Has this happened to anyone else? Also, neck, thighs and calves all hurt. Thanks K Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Bino I am in basking ridge. Had my bypass yesterday in Morristown. Not a bad experience at all! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So when does the other shoe drop? I feel great. My doctor did a tap block prior to surgery. Maybe this is why there's hardly any pain? Either way, I'll take it. Everything went as smoothly as can be. I'm so excited for the future! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well I'm now nearly 24 hrs post op. And today is a different story. Yes, left sided muscle wall pain. No gas pains. Does anyone know if that comes later? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Oops. I'm not sure how to delete mine.....but I did send you an email @@iwanttobethin Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Is anyone else getting multiple notifications for each posting in their email? It's making me crazy!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Is anyone else getting multiple notifications for each posting in their email ? It's making me crazy!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@iwanttobethin my email address is Kdoran44@aol.com let's compare notes! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

No. Just mag citrate the day before and clear fluids for two days. Easter dinner will be interesting. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@ Iwanttobethin : my surgery is the same date. Would you like to be surgery buddies?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What was your defining moment? The moment you decided "I HAVE to do this surgery"? For me, it was a couple of moments. First when my granddaughter asked me to play on the ground with her and I thought, to myself, how will I get back up gracefully? Another moment was eating out at restaurants and feeling soooo confined in the booth . My surgery is scheduled for 3/28 and I couldn't be more excited to start this new and improved chapter in my life. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi. Basking ridge here. Having my surgery on 3/28 in Morristown. Having bypass. Where is your surgery? I'm so excited!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

March 28. NJ here. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ok. Thanks. My surgeon specifically said "you will not have to change your diet prior to surgery". But I assume I will have to do clear liquids and mag citrate like you to have an empty stomach/intestines for when they do the surgery. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm March 28. Is it strange that my surgeon isn't putting me on any special diet prior to surgery? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App