kstatewmn

So I had surgery on 2.21. Still glad I did it and found out I'm really not as big of a wuss as I thought. I go back tomorrow for my 2 week post op. I appreciate every one that provided their perspective. Now starts the battle. 2 week pre op I weighed 288 and today weigh 266, I realize I should be excited with the weight I have lost but I was hoping for more. I go back to work on Monday and not sure a person could even tell if I lost any weight.

So I go in for surgery tomorrow and am very scared!

February 21st and having all kinds of mixes feelings
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Feb 21st for me also!
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Everything was worth it!!!
The most pain was when I woke up in recovery but the drugs worked so I was good to go the rest of the day. The pain really wasn't that bad in comparison to the gas pressure. The hospital encourages you to walk after and so do! It really does help! Even if you don't feel like it...walk. You get gas...walk it off for relief. If you feel any pain don't hesitate to get pain meds they really help immediately. I have 6 small incisions and one you can't even see and another you can barely see. I'm putting scar removal oil on them and it's helping. Trust you will be fine and keep us posted please:) this is a great community of people!
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Hello love!
First of, congratulations in taking the step to better your health and life. That is actually the hardest! So kuddos to you! Secondly, this forum will help you out tremendously with all the different types of inputs since everyone is so diverse. If you are having Gastric Bypass, laparoscopically you will have about 5-6 incisions. The most painful part of all was waking up after surgery. You will have gas pain, imagine a colic baby... how they squirm and feel so painful. This will last for a bit. I suggest you ask your surgeon if you can have Gas-X strips or if they can assist with that. I had to walk it out lol but the Gas-X comes very useful while at home until you do that first poop! Honestly speaking you will feel soooo much better after your first poop! Lol
Other than that, the first 3-4 weeks will be brand new to you and your body. I used to sleep on a recliner. It was comfy and I didn't feel as much pain while I slept. Hope this all helps! And again congratulations!
God bless you
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I don't think anyone can truly explain the pain from any surgery. I haven't had the gastric surgery yet, but have had other surgeries. I had my tonsils out as an adult... Very painful. Then I had my gallbladder removed... Seriously didn't feel like I had surgery. Then a disc in my neck replaced with an artificial one... That's my spine... Little to no pain! All I can suggest is to focus on the long term results. Take full advantage of the pain medicine, initially while in the hospital (just to calm your fear) then reevaluate a day or two later. Everyone will have a different experience, but focusing on the "what if" with pain will scare you away. You can do this!! It is only a tiny moment in your life, that will pass, and the long-term success will definitely be worth it. You can do this and try not to focus on pain. I hope that helps and good luck!!!
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I have never had surgery. I know this is the decision I need to make for me but getting really scared about the pain. I have not broken a bone, never got a tattoo, only been hospitalized one night. Can anyone help me understand the pain the day surgery? My surgery date is 2/21.
Thanks
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