La_Strega_Sa

Surgery Date: 10/31/2016
Pre Surg Weight: 215
Weight today: 153
Height: 5' 0"
Total lost: 62 Pounds.
I feel GREAT. No issues whatsoever. Never threw up.. nothing. But.... hair loss... ugh. That's a different story.

Surgery Date: 10/31/2016
Pre Surg Weight: 215
Weight today: 153
Height: 5' 0"
Total lost: 62 Pounds.
I feel GREAT. No issues whatsoever. Never threw up.. nothing. But.... hair loss... ugh. That's a different story.

@@MandySneddon It's a drug like Nexium, Prilosec and Protonix. They reduce stomach acid so you won't have burning. The drug was made to help heal uclers and keep a disorder like GERD at bay.
I was given a month's prescription while still in the hosp. Had to take it for one month. Am weaning off of it now.
You weren't given anything like that?

Good luck to the last ones in our October group. You've got this !
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@@Msbass1217 Yes! Good Luck to us.. HOLY CRAP.... It's just days away!!!!!

I thought this thread was about the movie as well. Hehehehehe
I am 12 days post op. I struggle to get my Protein shakes, Water, and a few bites of yogurt or Jello in each day. If I consume too much too quickly I feel ill immediately. Sure, a grilled cheese sandwich sounds delicious right now but I can't even imagine forcing down one swallow.
My surgery went fine. I am feeling great. I just wonder how in the world someone would feel well enough 4 days post op to choke down half a sandwich??
I visited 2 surgeons before deciding which one to use. Both said the only time they have EVER had a person get a leak was when they ate something they weren't supposed to eat. One guy ate BBQ a week out. A leak can kill you, are at least land you in the hospital for weeks.
I have to wonder if people just don't understand what the surgery entailed inside their body? I just imagine the line of staples in my stomach and food oozing out between them and free floating food in my body cavity and that is enough for me to not even consider it.
Seriously, it takes me like an hour or more to get a Protein shake down. A half sandwich? I can't even............

@@DARRIAM12 Good for you! You'll do great!

What is it with people having to start threads about not liking other people's opinions on a public forum?
Get over yourself, will ya?
Oh and pro tip: There's a difference between "Oopsie Daisy! I ate a cookie!" and "Yeah I just scarfed down a grilled cheese sandwich 4 days post op and boy is my tum tum sore!"
There's a life and death difference. And if you can't handle a little tough love to try to make people understand that they could DIE, then there is seriously something wrong with you.

Im from Camden..Im 4 days post op..and I feel pretty good...pain is minimun and no nausea at all..thank God for that..and tomorrow I start my Protein.. Sent from my LG-H901 using the BariatricPal App

Maybe you could just hide the members from the general public....and change the picture to .. oh, I don't know, this? Incognito, baby!! LOL

SMH
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Surgery was 930am yesturday, dident get back to my room until well after 1pm, I could not kick the anesthesia. I was out of it well into the night. I've had severe nausea and gas pains. Had to switch from morphine to Tylenol. Threw up twice yesturday what looked like old blood. It is no fun forcing that out I had spasms for a few hours after. I have been closing my eyes here and thier but have not really sleep much. After trying several different nausea meds I finally started to get some releif. Now just waiting for the morning hours to go for the Bari swallow so I can be cleared for liquids. My surgeon does not allow it until this test is cleared 24 hours after surgery. I'm trying to hang in thier.
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Hi Everyone.. Had my surg on 10/31. Just got home from hosp this afternoon. The nausea was horrific. Also started to get a pretty good headache, which I still have.
Gas was under control, as I was allowed Gas-X strips every 8 hours. Was receiving shots intravenously of Zofran daily, wearing a anti nausea patch, and today a more powerful, anti-nausea crushed tablet was added. Also very tired and weak.
So for me, the worst part of this procedure was/is:
1. The anticipation of surgery... yuk
2. The nausea.
Thank you again, to all who helped me get through this... I'm so glad it is over. Just pray this nausea goes away! Good Luck to all us, going forward!

Hi Everyone.. Had my surg on 10/31. Just got home from hosp this afternoon. The nausea was horrific. Also started to get a pretty good headache, which I still have.
Gas was under control, as I was allowed Gas-X strips every 8 hours. Was receiving shots intravenously of Zofran daily, wearing a anti nausea patch, and today a more powerful, anti-nausea crushed tablet was added. Also very tired and weak.
So for me, the worst part of this procedure was/is:
1. The anticipation of surgery... yuk
2. The nausea.
Thank you again, to all who helped me get through this... I'm so glad it is over. Just pray this nausea goes away! Good Luck to all us, going forward!

Hi Everyone.. Had my surg on 10/31. Just got home from hosp this afternoon. The nausea was horrific. Also started to get a pretty good headache, which I still have.
Gas was under control, as I was allowed Gas-X strips every 8 hours. Was receiving shots intravenously of Zofran daily, wearing a anti nausea patch, and today a more powerful, anti-nausea crushed tablet was added. Also very tired and weak.
So for me, the worst part of this procedure was/is:
1. The anticipation of surgery... yuk
2. The nausea.
Thank you again, to all who helped me get through this... I'm so glad it is over. Just pray this nausea goes away! Good Luck to all us, going forward!

Yay we did it! Octobers over, we're all done. Good luck in the weeks and months to come
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Tomorrow is my day! I have to be at the hosp at 8;30am. Thank you all for sharing your experiences. I also want to wish anyone else going for surg tomorrow, the best of luck!
And of course, Happy Halloween!!

Tomorrow is my day! I have to be at the hosp at 8;30am. Thank you all for sharing your experiences. I also want to wish anyone else going for surg tomorrow, the best of luck!
And of course, Happy Halloween!!

10/31 for me
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I was sleeved October 24th! Adjusting back to life after coming home from hospital... now it's time to finally make it happen. Positive vibes to all of our October newbies!
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First night in the hospital was painful getting up to try and go to the bathroom. Day 2 they took me off IV and tried to have me swallow nausea pill. It came right back up. I had bad nausea for two days that I had to do nausea suppositories. That worked really well so I could keep down Clear Liquids. Only needed that for day three. I am now 11 days post op and doing good on full liquids.
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Okay, I just got home. Pain from surgery practically nothing but the inflation gas was awful. I ended up spiking a slight fever and having some tachycardia so they kept me an extra night. I'm glad they did. Now home I'm working on drinking enough Water. I might consider having some juice later. Pain is very low if at all. I will confess to feeling very emotional and I'm not sure what is causing it. I'm prone to tears right now but I think it's just because of my body has been through so much.
Good luck tomorrow!! It's not so bad at all.
laurelrose11
HW: 276
SW: 245

Maybe you could just hide the members from the general public....and change the picture to .. oh, I don't know, this? Incognito, baby!! LOL

Tomorrow is my day! I have to be at the hosp at 8;30am. Thank you all for sharing your experiences. I also want to wish anyone else going for surg tomorrow, the best of luck!
And of course, Happy Halloween!!

I'm going in tomorrow!!! Happy Halloween!