deekel8

How long did you wait to take your first shower and how was it? I had surgery Tuesday. I need to shower today lol. I feel nasty. Washed up yesterday, but it defiantly wasn't a shower !

Sip, sip, sip, Pee, walk, burp, pee, sip, sip, sip, repeat...
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@@deekel8 I have to laugh at the makeup one too. That must be so you look good in your post-op selfies! ????. I probably won't even use a brush!

Lino Lakes, MN
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PRE SURGERY PACKING LIST - DIDNT NEED MOST OF IT. SCROLL DOWN FOR WHAT I REALLY USED
Here's a packing list I've started, although I've heard alot of peeps say to pack next to nothing. Like, am I REALLY gonna want to put makeup on?
*Gas X strips (although my surgeon said dont, the nurses will be mad if you self medicate)
*toothpaste
*toothbrush
*biotene spray
*listerene strips
*those little disposable toothbrushes with paste on (colgate maybe?)
*hair ties
*Makeup?
*Shampoo
*Conditioner
*Body wash
*Magazines
(Some said we wouldnt be able to focus on a book on pain meds)
*Ipad/charger
*Cell/charger
*Ear buds
(If u dont have a long charger cord bring extension cord)
*Eye mask
*Ear plugs
*Chapstick
*Lotion
*Pads
*Brush
*Driver's license
*Insurance card
*Glasses
*Cpap
*Slippers
*Nightgown?
*Robe?
*Pillow (for ride home)
*Baby spoons
*Go home comfy outfit
*Undies
*Flip flops
*Heating pad?
*Medications (bariatric folder says to bring)
*Bariatric folder
ACTUALLY USED FROM LIST
Ok, so only needed/used a couple things on that list
*Ipad/charger (my family used, I didnt)
*Cell/charger
*Lip balm
*Drivers license
*Insurance card
*Glasses
*Cpap
*Heating pad - I used the heck out of hospital supplied heating pad. They wouldnt let me use mine, had to use theirs. That was what really got me to a number 4 on pain scale. Before that I was a 7. Definately ask for one as soon as in room.
*Outfit to go home in - i brought a maxi dress, panties and padded bra tank for under. Couldnt stand the pressure of the tank under it, had to leave hospital bra-less.

PRE SURGERY PACKING LIST - DIDNT NEED MOST OF IT. SCROLL DOWN FOR WHAT I REALLY USED
Here's a packing list I've started, although I've heard alot of peeps say to pack next to nothing. Like, am I REALLY gonna want to put makeup on?
*Gas X strips (although my surgeon said dont, the nurses will be mad if you self medicate)
*toothpaste
*toothbrush
*biotene spray
*listerene strips
*those little disposable toothbrushes with paste on (colgate maybe?)
*hair ties
*Makeup?
*Shampoo
*Conditioner
*Body wash
*Magazines
(Some said we wouldnt be able to focus on a book on pain meds)
*Ipad/charger
*Cell/charger
*Ear buds
(If u dont have a long charger cord bring extension cord)
*Eye mask
*Ear plugs
*Chapstick
*Lotion
*Pads
*Brush
*Driver's license
*Insurance card
*Glasses
*Cpap
*Slippers
*Nightgown?
*Robe?
*Pillow (for ride home)
*Baby spoons
*Go home comfy outfit
*Undies
*Flip flops
*Heating pad?
*Medications (bariatric folder says to bring)
*Bariatric folder
ACTUALLY USED FROM LIST
Ok, so only needed/used a couple things on that list
*Ipad/charger (my family used, I didnt)
*Cell/charger
*Lip balm
*Drivers license
*Insurance card
*Glasses
*Cpap
*Heating pad - I used the heck out of hospital supplied heating pad. They wouldnt let me use mine, had to use theirs. That was what really got me to a number 4 on pain scale. Before that I was a 7. Definately ask for one as soon as in room.
*Outfit to go home in - i brought a maxi dress, panties and padded bra tank for under. Couldnt stand the pressure of the tank under it, had to leave hospital bra-less.

Day 1 post op wasn't as easy as day of. Have been quesy and thrown up a little water twice. Throwing up freaking hurts. Got no sleep last night, but took a 3 hour nap when I got discharged this afternoon. Hoping the nap will help.

Just ate Jello and it was heavenly!!!!!
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I got sleeved!! 7am EST, 8 hours ago. This hospital is super great! They have been quick with pain meds and stuff for nausea. I have been walking twice and to the potty 3 times. Thank you so much BP for all the advice, it has been so helpful.
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Just had the sleeve yesterday. I survived without any problems. Pain level is tolerable. I could go home today but have to pass gas and drink the amount if required Fluid. Perhaps tomorrow. So glad to have this part of my journey over. I am walking lots around the hospital halls. It makes me feel better. Good luck all. No pokemon in the halls that I can find! LOL
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I just got home today. I'm still having some pain and having a hard time keeping Water down, so that is my current focus. I just want to feel better.
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I feel pretty good today but worse than yesterday. One of my incisions is red and swollen and I have a sharp pain on the left side. Dr. says to take Benedryl and if it gets worse I have to come back in. No problem swallowing and drinking Water and Protein Shake. I'm glad everyone made it through safely. Keep in mind everyday will get better.
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So, now that you are home, how are you feeling mentally? I am a little overwhelmed with trying to get all the liquid in, plus the timing of my meds. Other than that my mood is pretty stable. I could care less about food, which is an amazing feeling. Even watching the food commercials doesnt bother me. Anyone feeling sad, scared, anxious, happy or anything else?
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Sorry I haven't updated till now! I've been so exhausted from the pain meds. Couldnt even type a short text without being wiped out.
Had my surg 730AM Tues. All went well. Woke up in recovery with nurse having to tell me loudly over n over to take a deep breath. I have sleep apnea and apparently i kept stopping breathing while in there. That was a major struggle cuz all I wanted to do was sleep.
Didnt have the gas pain, but had alot of pain in my back so it took till about 5pm to get on top of that with Dilaudid(?) once that really kicked in i slept well. Even missed visitors that stopped by, along with my surgeons visit.
All is going well. Passed my leak test n started liquids about 9AM yesterday. Could only use swabs up till then. They wouldnt let me do the biotene spray so had horrible dry mouth. Havent been hungry yet.
Was released to go home about 5 last night. Now am trying to stay ahead of pain. Had a bad time getting to sleep last night and started to feel like i shouldve stayed in hosp one more night. But i took the pain, nausea and spasm meds and got thru it.
My challenge now is to obviously get all the liquids in along with timing out all my meds (thyroid, wellbutrin, prilosec plus the pain meds)
So glad everyone is doing well. I just keep holding on to the thinking that most peeps feel much better days 3, 6 and 14.
I never get all 10 spirometer breaths in per hour. Thats been hard. Can only breathe till about 1500 so far.
Never had the feeling of regret or buyers remorse we hear so much about. Am so thankful that i had this opportunity and am not looking back. Only ahead to much healthier and happier days! So lucky to have all of you to share the journey!
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Congrats! Getting sleep is definately a challenge! During the discharge instructions the nurse was telling me - ok, u need to get x oz in. It will divide up to this many hours per day to accomplish that. If you take a nap, you'll have to stay up till x that night to complete liquids....That really hit home! Good luck on your journey. Keep us posted!
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Thank you! I feel better today and they are going to discharge me today. Congrats to you on your surgery as well

Im in a good mood mentally. Super excited to take these baby steps. I feel so swollen tho all in my belly. Finally passing gas today. Tmi...sorry.
Getting liquids in is so tough. And now im gonna miss my ivs. I didnt worry as much in the hospital cuz we were getting hydrated but now....stresses me out. Zero hunger pains. Love that and food doesnt bother me either. My hubby cooked Breakfast tacos this morning and the smell gagged me. Lol. Hope that stays that way. That would be awesome if food repels me lol.
Just takin it easy. Want tonstay ahead ofnthe pain. I would say the pain is about a 5 moving ariund but just sitting still or laying in bed is a zero. I feel so grateful and excited!
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I had my gb on the 26th and came home yesterday. I woke up this morning feeling like I didn't know what I was doing. Ima little
Sore. Other than that I feel ok. Dr told me not to walk outside because of the heat, so inside it is.
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I feel like I don't know what to eat for my first week
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So, now that you are home, how are you feeling mentally? I am a little overwhelmed with trying to get all the liquid in, plus the timing of my meds. Other than that my mood is pretty stable. I could care less about food, which is an amazing feeling. Even watching the food commercials doesnt bother me. Anyone feeling sad, scared, anxious, happy or anything else?
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Thanks for looking out for me! I've been so tired. Now that I'm on a different pain med Im feeling more energy. Hope you are doing better today Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

So sorry to hear the nurses were so dissapointing. I had surg Tues morn n couldnt have anything till after 8am wed when dye test showed no leaks. Couldnt even use the biotene spray ????. The no liquids thing was fine except for the horrible dry mouth i had. Could only use those sponge swabs.However, my nurses were great and all in all it was a good experience. Hope the rest of your recovery goes well!
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Congrats everyone, let's head for the losers bench.

Yayyyyyy. My dr is coming i. 30 mins to check me out and i might get to go home a day early too!!!!! Wowooowooo
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Leak free for me and I get to go home today!!!
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Just had my swallow and passed. Yayyyy no leaks. But both my ivs blew so had to get another one. Ill take that over major complications any day. This spirometer is a pain and hard lol.
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