Camber

I went to a graduation party today and I found it incredibly difficult to be in an environment where I normally ate a ton for the sake of socializing and now could only have liquids. The smells and watching people eat my favorite foods was awful.
I'm definitely seeing now how much I was eating for fun and comfort and not because I was hungry. I knew it was true before but now is really hitting home. I wanted to eat cake and lumpia so badly!
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July 2nd should work for me!

I work in Seattle and am a single Mom so the best time for me is on the weekend when I'm not trying to be superwoman.

Dr. Houseworth. I had RNY GASTRIC bypass though. It would be cool to meet up sometime. :-)

I know I always meet at restaurants lol. But, Panera will make you a cup of the broth from their delicious chicken noodle soup!

Camber, count me in for a local support group! I'd love live talk with people at the same stage!
I'm feeling really grateful right now that my recovery is going well. (Knock wood.) I was pretty fit before surgery so that likely helped (my surgeon said it would). Alas, I likely won't lose weight nearly as fast as others, but I figure I'm only "competing" against my own former self, right? We are ALL gonna get healthier!

Hi!! Yes, I'm doing much better, thanks. How are you doing so far? Did you go to St Francis?
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Second morning home: gas pain much better. I am now in One-Derland!
Was able to meet my Protein and Water minimums yesterday, but just barely. Walked 2 miles. Felt strong and clear-headed. I didn't want to run, but walking was no effort.
Today going to run some errands (I haven't taken any painkillers since the hospital so I'm safe to drive). Will keep up the walking. Will go back to work Monday (after Wednesday-afternoon surgery).

I'm home now! They had to give me three separate anti-nausea pills before I could keep down the contrast dye. I also had to get checked out for blood clots since my heart rate was high. None to be found! I was walking a lot because of gas pain so I wasn't too worried. I'm able to drink much better now and the main issue is just soreness. My nurses and medical team were awesome with me. It was hard but soon this will be a distant memory.
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Were you there the night she couldn't get her slides working? Your husband a computer guy? I think we were at the same preop meeting. If so, I was the blondish women, mid40s.

Hi Camber, I have not attended a support meeting but am considering it. I really like Kristin and she runs them I believe. Camber, what date did you do your pre-op group meeting with Kristin?

Seastar and camber, so glad you're home. Thank you both for all of the tips. How soon after surgery do you have your first post-op appt?
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I am right there with you curlysue! I had mine on the 16th. Went to work Tuesday and ended up making it half a day before coming home and crying. Today I was in such pain I was dizzy. Plus I see people saying "I've lost 14 lbs since my surgery" and I'm over here going "I've lost 5 and all my energy". I just want to sleep!!
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What in the world?!?!?!? I was wondering where my motivation went, why was I so tired all day everyday?l. Just found out I'm 5 weeks pregnant. Lord help me....not gain an enormous amount of weight.
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I also had gallbladder removed and I'm still in a LOT of pain. I'm having a hard time getting my fluids where they need to be because all I want to do is sleep.
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Something I learned... if a liquid version of your med exist then get them before you have surgery. Grinding pills and drinking pill slurry is no fun.
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so i am on the mushie/soft food week and have been strugglilng to find food that isnt bland and i want to eat and i stumbled across this beauty
1 avocado
1 tin tuna in springwater drained
a squirt of mayo
garlic salt
mash all together and yum thankyou to whoever posted this it is something i will make later aswell for a dip at parties

So glad to hear! It gets better each day!

Yay, Camber! Truly glad to hear you've made it to the other side. It. Keeps getting better, I hear!

Hoping Camber checks in soon and is doing ok.
I am home, tired but enjoying my own couch. Sipping and napping. Still having that sort-of achy pain in stomach, not bad but my brain keeps translating as hunger. Weird.
Random observations from the first 24 hours:
1. Definitely take the Emend anti-nausea pill, an hour or two before surgery, if prescribed by your surgeon. I balked at the co-pay - $50 for one pill?! - but a new research study says it really cuts dehydration and nausea, on average cutting almost 7 hours from your hospital stay.
2. Set up your bed at home (with lots of pillows so you can sleep sitting up partially), Protein shakes in the fridge, nightlight, Water bottle etc, before you leave for the hospital. You won't want to be stooping and reaching post-op. Consider sleeping on your first floor if your bedroom is up a flight of stars.
3. In hospital, focus on getting sleep/rest rather than tons of Water yet. Your IV will be hydrating you. That dry mouth is from anesthesia, not dehydration.
4. Wear no-skid socks in hospital to prevent falling when you walk around. You'll be pulling along an IV stand and not steady yet.
5. Once you are home (even for the car going home), fill a clear water bottle and mark with a rubber band where you "should" have drunk down to, by four hours from now or whatever.
6. At home: focus on water more than Protein Shakes. You will get dehydrated faster than you will protein-deprived.
7. Don't let the cats jump onto your belly like I did. Ow, incisions!
Good luck, all!

My surgery got moved up to around 12:30. Yay! Less time to worry. Hope things are going well for @@Seastar
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My surgery is set for tomorrow and though I have been fine with the idea of it for so long I suddenly feel terrified. It's good to see people who have already come through it in good spirits here.
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Hi Camber, I had severe nausea as well. It lasted about 36 hours following the surgery for me. I couldn't keep anything down during that time. It will get better. Hang in there! I lived on Popsicles after the nausea went away for a couple days.

I'll be sleeving in Issaquah. Hope you get to go under soon!

So excited for you both! I'm still in the early stages, need to decide on a surgeon. (It's between Srikanth and Houseworth).
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