nolady

Tomorrow is the day! I'm excited and nervous all rolled up into a ball of nervous energy. Waiting for the hospital to call with a report time and working, working, working. Looking forward to the drugs so I don't have to think about this dang job!

Tomorrow is the day! I'm excited and nervous all rolled up into a ball of nervous energy. Waiting for the hospital to call with a report time and working, working, working. Looking forward to the drugs so I don't have to think about this dang job!

I saw a segment this morning on the today show regarding a 4 year study they did comparing a thin person's brain to an obese person's brain. After eating a meal until feeling full, the thin person's brain hardly had any activity but the obese person's brain acted like it had not eaten yet. They stated they now have biological confirmation that we are wired differently. In the segment they said that when weight-loss surgery is done, the obese brain reacts like the thin person's brain but only for the first year. The brain reverts back to its old self after a year. Scary!!! I know I have to totally change my eating habits but I sure hope Im not one of many who gain back. Your thoughts?
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I saw a segment this morning on the today show regarding a 4 year study they did comparing a thin person's brain to an obese person's brain. After eating a meal until feeling full, the thin person's brain hardly had any activity but the obese person's brain acted like it had not eaten yet. They stated they now have biological confirmation that we are wired differently. In the segment they said that when weight-loss surgery is done, the obese brain reacts like the thin person's brain but only for the first year. The brain reverts back to its old self after a year. Scary!!! I know I have to totally change my eating habits but I sure hope Im not one of many who gain back. Your thoughts?
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I saw a segment this morning on the today show regarding a 4 year study they did comparing a thin person's brain to an obese person's brain. After eating a meal until feeling full, the thin person's brain hardly had any activity but the obese person's brain acted like it had not eaten yet. They stated they now have biological confirmation that we are wired differently. In the segment they said that when weight-loss surgery is done, the obese brain reacts like the thin person's brain but only for the first year. The brain reverts back to its old self after a year. Scary!!! I know I have to totally change my eating habits but I sure hope Im not one of many who gain back. Your thoughts?
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I saw a segment this morning on the today show regarding a 4 year study they did comparing a thin person's brain to an obese person's brain. After eating a meal until feeling full, the thin person's brain hardly had any activity but the obese person's brain acted like it had not eaten yet. They stated they now have biological confirmation that we are wired differently. In the segment they said that when weight-loss surgery is done, the obese brain reacts like the thin person's brain but only for the first year. The brain reverts back to its old self after a year. Scary!!! I know I have to totally change my eating habits but I sure hope Im not one of many who gain back. Your thoughts?
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I use my Fitbit daily. I love the step count. I set goals each week and it feels so good to get that vibration stating I met my goal. I'm also tracking my sleep, something I don't get much of. Mine also tracks my Water and food intake. Love it!
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I've had a couple knee surgeries and a couple abdominal hernia repairs.
I had another abdominal hernia repaired at the same time as my sleeve surgery.
The pain that I felt post op from this surgery was best described as minor and very easily controlled. While my IV was in I could simply press the button when I needed a shot of pain medication. It was removed the next day and I was released that afternoon. I had been given a prescription pain med (liquid) that I took the first two days at home and then I didn't need anything beyond that.
The hernia repair was where I was experiencing the mild and easily controlled pain. It was so much less than what I'd had with the two prior repairs. Way, way less.
I questioned my surgeon more than once to see if he'd even done the sleeve as it was never a source of pain.
I'd have to say that this surgery was about on the same level as my vasectomy a few years back. No kidding....very minor. Had it not been for the hernia repair I'd have been able to return to work in just a few days.
My sleeve has been a medical miracle in my life.
I've lost a large chunk of weight that I wanted to lose....and am 10 months post op. I feel in control and confident to face the rest of my life with my sleeve and my newfound nutritional knowledge of what my body responds to.
I am off the prescription meds for: blood pressure and pain (back issues). I now take Advil on days where I feel my back and knees need it.....but not everyday.
I can't begin to describe the incredible way that feeling better physically translates to improved outlook on life. It is a side effect of the weight loss surgery that I didn't anticipate.....but it is occurring and I'm grateful for it. I did'n't realize how grumpy and miserable I'd been in that last year or two prior to my VSG surgery.
Once the burden of weight began to lift.....so did my spirits. Truly a case of free yer ass and your mind will follow, lol.
My low pain results are not uncommon. Most of us have strolled through this process with supreme ease. I can say this and I hope that it sinks home........it'll seem counterintuitive when it occurs for you.....until you take that leap of faith...it is this: When you are laying in your comfortable hospital bed.....waking up after surgery....warm blankets on you....pain meds in your system....comfortable and sleepy......and they tell you it's time to get out of bed and go for a walk......they mean YOU....yes YOU, lol. Gert yer ass up and do a few laps. It gets easier every time and it'll do wonders for your recovery rate. Keep on walking every few hours.
There are lots of hurdles you have to get over in order to have your surgery.......insurance requirements.....financial concerns.......scheduling time off from work.......the logistics of getting to/from hospital.....etc. Do your part to get these nailed down and taken care of. Rock the pre-op diet. Don't let "pain" be a hurdle you think you have to deal with. The professionals at the hospital will take care of your pain management and it'll be a non-issue.
Go forth and kick ass !!!!!!!!