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katie09/21/2016

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  2. Posted

    I was SO sad after my surgery! My coping mechanism, food, was no longer an option. I also had terrible nausea and didn't see an end in sight. It gets better! If it seems to be more than just a temporary funk, tell your doctor! Don't suffer in silence. I'll be praying for you.

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    This is exactly my experience!! The nausea really destroyed my soul...it's much better now but I'm struggling with this sad, lonely feeling. This was so unexpected...I'm still only 5 days post-op so in hoping to turn a corner soon.

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  5. Posted

    I am loving this thread! I was sleeved on 09/21 and I can relate to just about everything everyone is saying here!! Except for you lucky people who didn't get the pain or nausea...I wish that was me

    I felt like I was really prepared for everything going into surgery - a proper know it all! I was even reading some of the posts of people in this thread last week before my surgery thinking: "how on earth could they feel regret and misery? Surgery will be wonderful!" ....haha well, I learnt the hard way that it's not always smooth sailing!

    I still believe knowledge is power going into surgery, but it can be much harder initially to deal with....I'm still in the "initially" phase (getting better).

    I haven't even attempted Vitamins yet, just grateful to get fluids down!! So grateful for the support of the forums

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  6. Posted

    I was Sleeved on Wednesday Sep 21st. Passed the Leak Test, Released on Friday

    So I have a series of questions, fears, concerns.

    1. I know I am suppose to take in 64oz of Liquids but everytime I drink I hold liquids but I can feel the liquid entering the stomach and get a little bit if pressure pain. Or Gas pain.

    IN fact my next question

    I am constantly feeling Bloated and Gassy. Will this eventually go away? It is depressing. I want to feel normal again and I just feel bloated 24/7 since

    Another question is How long till I can safely say I wont spring a leak on my new VSG? I had my dog accidentally jump on my stomach and I got scared about that.

    And lastly will I ever be able to enjoy foods I use to love? I am entering depressions and regrets 4 days out. Worrying ill never know an Egg on buttered English Muffin again. Or pizza or a cheese Burger..

    Someone please respond and help me

    I was sleeved on the 21st & was struggling with the Water & pain issue too. I borrowed one of my toddlers sippy cups & this has helped me so much in getting the liquids down without the weird pressure. It might be worth a try?

    This week is tough I'm right there with you

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  7. Posted

    Cymbalta withdrawals are no joke!! I been through it several times. It's best to taper down the dose under the care of a doctor (I know that's not always practical). The withdrawals are mean but it can be done.

    I can't imagine coming off medication after surgery - I'm struggling with the surgery enough on its own. I have so much respect for those of you battling with that on top of everything else

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  8. Posted

    I appreciate all the support & ideas I already feel better just hearing from you all. My husband has taken the maximum amount of time off work & has done a wonderful job with the kids, but he had to go back to work today my older 2 kids are entertaining themselves & my youngest is right by my side (I can't sneak a nap in because I'm scared he will jump on my belly for a hug!). I feel like I'm getting on top of this...

    Short term pain for long term gain?

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  9. Posted

    Thanks for your reply, glad that im not the only one. I feel so upside down! I don't have a lot of family support (they live in another country) and not many friends close by....I underestimated how lonely I would feel at this point. Im really not good at asking for help or showing vulnerability so I'm hoping I can find help at the support group....or on here

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  10. Posted

    I'm not even a week out from my surgery, so I know it's only early days, but I'm struggling mentally and could really use some support or advice?

    Waking up from surgery was so much tougher than I expected. I envy all you folks who breezed through recovery!

    I'm planning on going to a support group as soon as I am feeling physically up to it. In the meantime, would love to hear from anyone who has been there, done that??

    I'm completely ok with the food restrictions, it's just my hospital stay was tough & chaotic - instead of restful. Now I have my kiddos to look after & im a weepy, nauseous mess! Please tell me it gets better??

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  12. Posted · Edited by katie09/21/2016

    Day 2 update: still in hospital my pain is under control but the nausea is back. Feeling a bit miserable but has a pretty good night (have been walking lots)

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    So happy to hear you are doing well! They should be able to give you something for nausea, did you pass your leak test yet?

    Hope Your Day is Great,

    *Amber*

    The Starving Mom

    starvingmom.wordpress.com

    “I'm not telling you it's going to be easy - I'm telling you it's going to

    be worth it.” - Art Williams

    They decided not to do the leak test on me at this time because of the extreme nausea - they said it could make things much worse so they are holding off for now. I ended up with a patch behind the ear, injections into my IV and finally I got a bag of stuff that helps people who have nausea from chemo. I really wasn't prepared for how sick I would feel - yikes!

    It's 3 days post op for me now & im home. I am a little bit depressed because it was over a day before they could get the nausea under control. I just wanted to sleep & I couldn't so I think exhaustion is playing a big part in what I'm feeling.

    It's gets easier as the days go by. I would still make this decision again :) how are you??

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  13. Posted

    My surgery was 09/21 & I just got home yesterday. I'm going to be honest & say recovery is a lot more difficult than I was expecting.

    I'm having the most trouble with nausea- I can live with the pain but the constant sick feeling is horrid! Meds help & it gets easier as time passes.

    Oh and this is probably TMI but my period decided to arrive early - about 20 minutes before I was due in surgery!! Yes, they can still go ahead and did. I get nausea at that time normally so that on top of surgery has really knocked me around.

    Im feeling thoroughly miserable but i still have no regrets & im happy I have other people's stories to read on here or i would be feeling a lot worse mentally.

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  15. Posted

    Thank you for all the supportive messages - I'm feeling the love from the forums right now and I need it! I was sleeved at 8am this morning, and I woke up wishing I could get knocked back out lol nausea was worse than the pain....meds have taken care of both thankfully.

    I'm just hanging out in my stylish hospital gown trying to rest. For the first couple of hours I was in full on regret mode but as the day goes on I am feeling much better.

    Thanks everyone

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  17. Posted

    It's my turn for the gastric sleeve tomorrow morning (8am). I feel nervous and weird...

    I started at my surgeons weightloss center on Jan 29th 2017. I am 5'9 and I weighed in at 271 pounds. This morning I weighed myself at 216 pounds, so I'm heading into surgery somewhat lighter than I expected. I am thankful for the program I've been through and the time I've had to adjust things in my life in preparation for this.....(although who knows how I will feel this time tomorrow!)

    Having said that, in still terrified but excited to get through this next part. I haven't been on the forums long but I am so grateful for having access to something like this - shared experience. I've learnt a lot & really love having the support of others who get it.

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  20. Posted

    Yay! I am finally home from the hospital! Woot Woot!

    So here is the low down people:

    On Tuesday my surgeon decided that because he would be performing multiple surgeries and due to the complexity involved that he would like to move my surgery date up- So I had surgery the next day (a big deciding factor in this was that he would be going out of the country the day after my originally scheduled surgery and wanted to be on call to me while I was in the hospital should any complications arise).

    So we scrambled and moved stuff around and at 6am Wednesday morning I went in for surgery.

    Dr Rogula performed a RNY Gastric Bypass, A midline abdominal muscle resection, removal of previous hernia repair (completely- scar tissue, mesh, everything), and hernia repair.

    The open abdominal wound, mesh, and infection that has been causing me issues for months? He literally cut the whole damn thing out of me!

    My stay at UH Geauga was 5 very long days- I do have to say, I AM NOT A FAN of this surgery. Not because of the long hospital stay but the pain OMG there is sooooo much pain! I thought eh itd be like a c-sec/hernia surgery MAN I WAS WRONG!!!

    This surgery hurts super bad- I am not a fan.

    The nausea has not been too bad, I am tolerating liquids and Proteins well, I am healing beautifully, no issues with my staples or anything :) everything is going great- ALTHOUGH I did have to have 6 IV's while in the hospital- that is normal for me my veins are fickle b*****s like me lol.

    All in All I am doing great, happy to be home, happy for liquid oxycodone, and happy for an awesome surgeon!

    Hope Your Day is Great,

    *Amber*

    The Starving Mom

    starvingmom.wordpress.com

    “I'm not telling you it's going to be easy - I'm telling you it's going to

    be worth it.” - Art Williams

    So happy to hear you are home! I've been wondering how you are. I'm happy it all went well (besides the pain, that doesn't sound fun at all). Hope you are feeling better & recovering :)

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  23. Posted

    @@katie09/21/2016 - I would have done the EXACT same thing! You don't owe anyone details from your personal life, particularly not people whom you don't expect have your best interest at heart. Do what you need to do to protect yourself from negativity - if you're anything like me, I have enough negativity of my own to battle without absorbing any from others. More importantly, it looks like your surgery is coming up in a few days - best of luck for an easy surgery and a quick recovery!

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    Thank you :) and yes, I have enough negative battles going on - I don't need to invite more in! I guess lied in that moment to protect myself. Appreciate the support!

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  24. Posted

    I think some people's bodies go into shock. Weight loss doesn't happen because they go into starvation mode. Stay the course, I'm sure it will come!!

    Thanks, and believe me, I am starving, which is probably why I am not losing weight. I hate every single food on my list right now. Right now I just hate everything- I hate feeling sore, I hate the time I have taken away from my young son because I have been recovering. When I think about how I let a surgeon take 85% of my stomach out, I want to throw up. It seems so barbaric. I wish I had tried harder to lose this weight on my own or love myself no matter what what size. I wish I could rewind time and cancel my surgery. Plus my mom was diagnosed with ovarian cancer recently and I just couldn't have done this at a worse time.

    I'm really struggling.

    I'm sorry to hear you are having such a rotten time I'm curious to know what sort of preparation you had before surgery? I hope things improve for you soon

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