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Wow that is awesome congrats on the creamed food. I go in Thursday morning and crossing everything I get the all clear too also for golf and gym. Although my stamina isn't there I seem to be on an adrenalin high and just going stir crazy waiting to get out and be active again.
2 more days to go !!!

I used some over the counter sleep aides the first few nights and got 8-10 hours each night. With enough pillows I can sleep on my side propped up with the pillows.

Sorry you had a bad day, hopefully it is just a small set back.
Im off all meds now besides the spasm and reflux ones which I'm supposed to stay on for a while.
I'm doing ok with liquids and Protein I find I do a lot better with flavored water and ice pops are the best. Im down just over 6lbs since the surgery.
Walking every day but definitely scaling back my expectations after today. I set out for 4 miles but called it quites just after 2 definitely down on some energy but hardly surprising giving how little we are eating.
So ready to move onto soft foods hopefully next week.
Hope you feel better tomorrow.

Everyone will have their own path through this adventure but I wanted to share where I am one week post op for anyone like me that was pre op and curious
Firstly the Stats
HW 275 11/28/2016 (first appointment with WLC)
SW 245 4/3/2017
CW 236 4/10/2017
Fluids 50-60 oz a day
Carbs 65g a day
How I feel today, very little pain, occasionally I move too fast or crunch my big incision too much and I get a warning shot of pain but it goes quick. Still lots of bruising but going down every day. My mind is full of energy I am ready to rock and roll this spring season but my body doesn't have the gas in the tank it used to. Maybe the 300 cals a day might have something to do with it I am amazed at how just a 45 min bike ride empties the tanks, but this will get better, but really need to dial it down a bit and accept I am not at full strength. I am off all meds besides the Heartburn and spasm aids since day 4. Went back to work on day 4 with a light workload back at it full time today. Work from home desk job.
Next goals - get into more of a routine with fuel intake. I feel like its a non stop activity right now I want to get so there is more consistency on when I eat/drink so that I achieve the daily goals but its not all consuming. If I time the spasm meds with the carb intake I can achieve this much quicker, so I am planning 2 feeds a day, Protein shake then bari Soup and then Water in between. I do better with a routine I don't stray as much.
Seeing Dr on Thursday morning hoping to move onto soft foods then and a routine I think will be even more important to me then.
No regrets super excited for whats to come. Vacation in 2 months hoping to buy a whole new non plus size wardrobe for it :-)

I used some over the counter sleep aides the first few nights and got 8-10 hours each night. With enough pillows I can sleep on my side propped up with the pillows.

Every day feels a little better pain is much much less, Water intake easier, bruising going down. The main pain point is the big incision, its healing but obviously its still a wound and will hurt. Jumped on the scale today and its moving southwards so that is good.

Second day back at work and I think its helping with the boredom I was feeling, its keeping my mind busy and getting up and down from the desk is a good thing. Everything definitely goes down better when I am upright. Its finally a beautiful day here so I am going to get out for a long work in the sunshine.
Hoping you get better soon.

woke up this morning and seems like the gas pains have gone so now I feel the incisions more but its all improvement so I am happy.
I am back at work but I work from home at a desk so its not very challenging. I will take lots of breaks but the sitting upright in the chair seems to be a good thing.
I did ok with liquid and Proteins yesterday not on target but getting there. I am going to focus more on that today.
The noise coming from my stomach is something else growling away like crazy.

Yeah I was 5lbs up on my surgery weight but with everything going on with my body right now I'm not paying much attention to the scales. I'm sure we just need to stick it out for a little longer to start seeing the fruits of our pain.

Thanks for everyone's concern on the NSAID, it is double and triple checked its even in my release notes instructions from my doctor.
The worse part so far is the surgery gas they pump in to help the cameras have a clear view its trapped up in my rip cage at the back and its pretty sore to breath heavily or be in certain position but its manageable, just need to find the comfort position. The incision pain just feels abit like a really kick ass ab work out a few days before that is totally tolerable.
The pain when first coming round after surgery was pretty bad and I just watched for the pain light to come up and hit it immediately for another hit but I got up to my room and to be honest I slept on and off for so long you are not really conscious. I gave myself some more hits on the pain button but really not bad at all. I was up and walking a lot quite early and after the first escorted tour of the ward I was able to get up and walk on my own whenever I wanted. There was an IV incident during the night where mine came up and for some reason they couldn't get anyone else to put one in for 2.5 hours to say I was a tad annoyed is an understatement as it was 2.5 hours without pain meds and really set that back a bit.
I just did a 2 mile walk and picked up a heat pad for my back, my only discomfort is my back to be honest everything else seems fine.
Getting the fluids in is no joke though, very challenging.

Thanks for everyone's concern on the NSAID, it is double and triple checked its even in my release notes instructions from my doctor.
The worse part so far is the surgery gas they pump in to help the cameras have a clear view its trapped up in my rip cage at the back and its pretty sore to breath heavily or be in certain position but its manageable, just need to find the comfort position. The incision pain just feels abit like a really kick ass ab work out a few days before that is totally tolerable.
The pain when first coming round after surgery was pretty bad and I just watched for the pain light to come up and hit it immediately for another hit but I got up to my room and to be honest I slept on and off for so long you are not really conscious. I gave myself some more hits on the pain button but really not bad at all. I was up and walking a lot quite early and after the first escorted tour of the ward I was able to get up and walk on my own whenever I wanted. There was an IV incident during the night where mine came up and for some reason they couldn't get anyone else to put one in for 2.5 hours to say I was a tad annoyed is an understatement as it was 2.5 hours without pain meds and really set that back a bit.
I just did a 2 mile walk and picked up a heat pad for my back, my only discomfort is my back to be honest everything else seems fine.
Getting the fluids in is no joke though, very challenging.

And I'm home. Was able to tolerate some lunch so off I went now it's down to me. Not too much pain just controlling with Aleve right now.

All clear on the swallow/leak test. Doctor came to visit and signed off in removing the IVs and ordered a clear liquid breakfast. Nice assortment of items so I can see what works.

When you think small sips think smaller.

Definitely some discomfort going down but it's all new and my new stomach and I will figure it.

At about pain level 2 just when I move and it's 24hrs after surgery.

I can go home as soon as I can tolerate a Protein Shake for lunch.

Right now everything is looking good and my keenest to get on wth my new life is in overdrive.

Pain as bad for the first hour after I woke up then find with drugs until my IV came out and they couldn't get a new one in for 2.5 hrs during this time no meds so the pain came back. As soon as I was reconnected the meds got it under control.

Went for swallow test this morning now waiting for sign off for liquid Breakfast.

I have been up and walking lots which feels good. Slept pretty much most of the day and night. Feel very energized this morning.

Gas has moved up to chest from back just an inconvenience nothing very painful.

I'm in the waiting room and I'm super early, I think I was a bit over enthusiastic to get here. No one is here yet. Butterflies are seriously taking over my body.

See you on the Bench

Just about to set out for the hospital as I'm up first on the schedule this morning. :-)

Wishing everyone best on this fantastic new journey.

I'm on day 6 and somehow managed not to slip up! I have between 3-4 Premier Protein shakes a day and loads of Chrystal light.

This all feels so sudden despite the 7 month wait lol

The important thing is you are getting the surgery. It's a shame the insurance company could not see the benefits to them to pay but I'm sure they will be happy to enjoy your lower medical costs as a result.
The while insurance thing is crazy. I called and assured it was covered. Called again after WLC said united help at just denied someone because they needed 6 mths supervised diet. My WLC didn't even want to put the request in because they were so convince I would need the six months yet they kept going forward with planning for April. In the end I forced them to put it in and it was approved in 3 days no diet plan needed. A lot of stress for nothing but pleased it's covered.
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I thought I would have to postpone to fulfill insurance criteria of a 6 month diet plan but the surgery got approved immediately. 60 days and counting.
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I thought I would have to postpone to fulfill insurance criteria of a 6 month diet plan but the surgery got approved immediately. 60 days and counting.
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Thank you its so great to be able to share the news. I have had a lack luster response from the few folks I have told so I am not saying anything else about it and just forging ahead on my own.
If only I had come around to the idea sooner I could be heading into surgery any day now. First world problems but I have a few ski trips booked with other people so have to wait until after those. I arrive home from France on the sunday and head into Surgery on the Monday, liquid diet (not the fun kind) for the journey back to the US for me. Thankfully my surgeon doesn't require the 2 weeks pre op diet and I am already below my surgery target weight so it will work. I never though there would be a day when I would prefer not to be going on a ski trip, but I guess it shows how ready for this I really am.
Roll on April my fellow April Sleevers we are looking forward to a fabulous summer 2017 :-)

I thought I would have to postpone to fulfill insurance criteria of a 6 month diet plan but the surgery got approved immediately. 60 days and counting.
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I thought I would have to postpone to fulfill insurance criteria of a 6 month diet plan but the surgery got approved immediately. 60 days and counting.
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I thought I would have to postpone to fulfill insurance criteria of a 6 month diet plan but the surgery got approved immediately. 60 days and counting.
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