Chicken Lady

When I woke up in recovery, it was a little uncomfortable from the gas, but not too bad. I had a Dilaudid pain pump and every time I hit the button I would fall asleep for 15 minutes. Then wake up remember I was supposed to hit the button, Hit the button and fall back asleep for 15 minutes. It was my first experience with anesthesia and I was pretty sleepy more than anything else. I got up to my room in the early evening so they just encouraged me to rest and sleep it off. The next day I was much more awake, it hurt a little bit when I would swallow things too fast. Even now if I swallow too fast or gulp air it is painful behind my sternum until the air bubble comes up. I'm just learning to not swallow air or swallow too fast.
I did not have any drains or catheter. I was thankful for that. Although they did to keep scanning my bladder in the recovery room to make sure it wasn't too full. When I finally got up to my room I did ask if I could go to the bathroom so they would not give me a catheter. Looking back now, it was kind of funny because I was still so sleepy from the pain meds and anesthesia that I willingly sat on a bedside commode and kept falling asleep sitting up. I'd wake up and remember oh yeah, I'm here to P and start to doze off again. Fortunately I've worked in the medical field for a long time so I wasn't embarrassed- just determined to not get a catheter!
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Hi!
Surgery went well. Spent Wednesday (27) to Friday (29) in the hospital- my IV blew so my nausea & pain were hard to control that Thursday so I spent the extra night there. Was sent home on liquids & purée as tolerated.
I'm doing well. No pain or complaints. I lost 13# the first week, but nothing the 2nd week. Just hanging in there and learning to feed my body.
I see my surgeon & nut on Thursday for my 2 week check up.
Thank for checking up on me!
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Sitting here in pre op - waiting for anesthesia. Everyone has been great so far. I'm not as nervous yet as I expected.
Hugs & prayers for all of us getting our sleeves today!
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Sitting here in pre op - waiting for anesthesia. Everyone has been great so far. I'm not as nervous yet as I expected.
Hugs & prayers for all of us getting our sleeves today!
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My hospital is a center of excellence, and they recently started a new protocol. They have you drink apple juice about 2 1/2 hours before surgery. Supposedly it helps you have a better recovery after surgery. I didn't get the info in time so missed drinking my apple juice. I don't know if it would have changed how recovery went. Other than the gas pains and being groggy, I feel like it was really OK.
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When I woke up in recovery, it was a little uncomfortable from the gas, but not too bad. I had a Dilaudid pain pump and every time I hit the button I would fall asleep for 15 minutes. Then wake up remember I was supposed to hit the button, Hit the button and fall back asleep for 15 minutes. It was my first experience with anesthesia and I was pretty sleepy more than anything else. I got up to my room in the early evening so they just encouraged me to rest and sleep it off. The next day I was much more awake, it hurt a little bit when I would swallow things too fast. Even now if I swallow too fast or gulp air it is painful behind my sternum until the air bubble comes up. I'm just learning to not swallow air or swallow too fast.
I did not have any drains or catheter. I was thankful for that. Although they did to keep scanning my bladder in the recovery room to make sure it wasn't too full. When I finally got up to my room I did ask if I could go to the bathroom so they would not give me a catheter. Looking back now, it was kind of funny because I was still so sleepy from the pain meds and anesthesia that I willingly sat on a bedside commode and kept falling asleep sitting up. I'd wake up and remember oh yeah, I'm here to P and start to doze off again. Fortunately I've worked in the medical field for a long time so I wasn't embarrassed- just determined to not get a catheter!
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Hi!
Surgery went well. Spent Wednesday (27) to Friday (29) in the hospital- my IV blew so my nausea & pain were hard to control that Thursday so I spent the extra night there. Was sent home on liquids & purée as tolerated.
I'm doing well. No pain or complaints. I lost 13# the first week, but nothing the 2nd week. Just hanging in there and learning to feed my body.
I see my surgeon & nut on Thursday for my 2 week check up.
Thank for checking up on me!
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Sitting here in pre op - waiting for anesthesia. Everyone has been great so far. I'm not as nervous yet as I expected.
Hugs & prayers for all of us getting our sleeves today!
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My surgeon allowed me to eat real solid food up until midnight before surgery in the morning. I'm sure with a little milk you will be fine. Each surgery group seems to have their own plan. But we all turn out OK. Good luck with your surgery.
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JamieLogical:
It's really nice to hear from somebody who's that far out and isn't going through what I've always heard! Haha Thank you for reading some of this also =] I hope you keep doing well!
chicken Lady: First off, you're amazing for reading the whole friggin' thing haha! Also, I hope that your process is smooth and healthy and you continue to do great and safely get to whatever it is your goal is!
But wow, I know it's probably stupid to be so emotional over something like this but to hear what my closest friends, husband and mother have been telling me, from somebody who doesn't even know me is really very, validating and comforting. That was a really sweet reply and I needed to hear things like that. Thank you so much, seriously. I talk too much haha- sorry.

Im 1 week sleeved. I used to chug Water & exercise a lot too (with no real weigh loss) I'm still very early in my recovery- relearning how to eat & drink. It's tough, but totally worth it!
I read through your whole post- it strikes me that you are willing to surgically change your body for your future children. I admire that. I'm sure you will be an awesome Mom. I think you shouldn't worry about not being "you" anymore- your post didn't scream "curvy crazy runner"... It screamed "mom" *thats* who you are- you just don't have your babies *yet*. So don't worry about changing who you are
I used to take metformin & aldactone too.
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I spoke to my surgeons office this morning about a few things. One of them was that I had such a stiff neck. They said it was most likely from my position on the OR table. They said it should resolve in a few days. But that it was very common to have neck pain after surgery.
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Sitting here in pre op - waiting for anesthesia. Everyone has been great so far. I'm not as nervous yet as I expected.
Hugs & prayers for all of us getting our sleeves today!
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I'm all ready to go! Iv placed and pre meds are flowing. Anti nausea spot is placed behind my ear. Let's do this dr!
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I'm July 27, on day 4 of pre op diet... It's getting real now...
Keep the updates coming- it helps to really know what to expect!
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The first thing I did was take away Pasta and rice. I cook up some zucchini noodles instead. I love them
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The first thing I did was take away Pasta and rice. I cook up some zucchini noodles instead. I love them
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I'm July 27, on day 4 of pre op diet... It's getting real now...
Keep the updates coming- it helps to really know what to expect!
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I'm July 27, on day 4 of pre op diet... It's getting real now...
Keep the updates coming- it helps to really know what to expect!
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Wow! Congratulations!
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I was told to cut out caffeine before surgery so I wouldn't have the withdrawal headache while recovering from surgery. Also, caffeine can give us nausea, diarrhea & dehydration during the recovery phase.
I cut it out a month before surgery so it wouldn't overlap with my 2week prep op diet. (My poor family would not survive my caffeine withdrawal headaches AND being pre op Hangry... )
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I was told to cut out caffeine before surgery so I wouldn't have the withdrawal headache while recovering from surgery. Also, caffeine can give us nausea, diarrhea & dehydration during the recovery phase.
I cut it out a month before surgery so it wouldn't overlap with my 2week prep op diet. (My poor family would not survive my caffeine withdrawal headaches AND being pre op Hangry... )
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I bought mine on Amazon.
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I feel great, got my confidence back. However I'm scared to go back to my old habits. I haven't been good with my diet lately due to so much events, but I'm back in the gym and drinking my Protein. I would love to see pictures and any tips and advice! Thanks ! 
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I still have a ways to go.....but man it feels good to get rid of that first 50 pounds!!! First picture is me at my heaviest 252 taken on Easter Sunday, second in the pink shirt is just a few days ago.....
My surgery was on 5/16/16
heaviest weight 252
surgery weight 226.4
current weight is 201.8.....(1.8 until ONDERLAND....really?)