traceybishop1977

I'm SO EXCITED about my surgery on Tuesday (9/26/17). I have been over weight my whole life and it took me to turn 40 yrs old to realize I wanna LIVE! and I mean REALLY live..not closed up behind doors hiding from the world.. I've started my NEW Journey of healthy living and I can't wait to continue..
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I hope your doing well..

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Wonderful news! Please keep sharing your journey. Mine is 10/5

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Fantastic to know that everything went great! Each Doctor is different and my plan is strict. Couldn't have any liquids for the first 24hours. I'm glad you can have Fluid and sounds like you get a meal as well. The walking is crucial and superb job at getting out in those halls and walking your into a whole new lifestyle..the gas I have is really bothering me but I have a post surgery appointment on Friday and can't wait to get this drain out of my stomach.

I had my surgery this morning at 7am..and I have not had any pain ..Yet..my stomach block will last for 10 hours so all of my pain "Might"hit me tonight..My #1 suggestion is to WALK! I have walked ALL over this hospital and I have NO pain or pressure in my chest and shoulders. I prayed for NO pain and that is exactly what I have..NO PAIN..thank God..I will be discharged 1st thing in the morning..YaY! Now it's time to GET IT DONE!!
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I had my surgery this morning at 7am..and I have not had any pain ..Yet..my stomach block will last for 10 hours so all of my pain "Might"hit me tonight..My #1 suggestion is to WALK! I have walked ALL over this hospital and I have NO pain or pressure in my chest and shoulders. I prayed for NO pain and that is exactly what I have..NO PAIN..thank God..I will be discharged 1st thing in the morning..YaY! Now it's time to GET IT DONE!!
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I had my surgery this morning at 7am..and I have not had any pain ..Yet..my stomach block will last for 10 hours so all of my pain "Might"hit me tonight..My #1 suggestion is to WALK! I have walked ALL over this hospital and I have NO pain or pressure in my chest and shoulders. I prayed for NO pain and that is exactly what I have..NO PAIN..thank God..I will be discharged 1st thing in the morning..YaY! Now it's time to GET IT DONE!!
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I had my surgery this morning at 7am..and I have not had any pain ..Yet..my stomach block will last for 10 hours so all of my pain "Might"hit me tonight..My #1 suggestion is to WALK! I have walked ALL over this hospital and I have NO pain or pressure in my chest and shoulders. I prayed for NO pain and that is exactly what I have..NO PAIN..thank God..I will be discharged 1st thing in the morning..YaY! Now it's time to GET IT DONE!!
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Congrats on the no pain! God is good [emoji4] Keep us updated on how you are doing.

I had my surgery this morning at 7am..and I have not had any pain ..Yet..my stomach block will last for 10 hours so all of my pain "Might"hit me tonight..My #1 suggestion is to WALK! I have walked ALL over this hospital and I have NO pain or pressure in my chest and shoulders. I prayed for NO pain and that is exactly what I have..NO PAIN..thank God..I will be discharged 1st thing in the morning..YaY! Now it's time to GET IT DONE!!
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Tomorrow at 8:30 am, PST, I'm having my sleeve surgery. It's nearly been a year to the date since I had my first meeting with my surgeon and it's been a rollercoaster ride getting here. While I am nervous, I'm a hard stick, I will be fine as soon as they get my IV line in. Pray that all goes well and that the surgeons hands are steady, that there isn't any scar tissue to have to cut through this time, that all goes well without complications, and that I make a swift and complete recovery.

Do keep us posted with how your doing....I know it may be rough for the first few hours, maybe even the first day but just hang in there. The gas can be a major pain and not being able go have anything to drink for the first 24 hours is outrageous. Don't forget to do your breathing exercises...today is day 6 post op and the pain is practically gone but I decided to drink a Breakfast shake, worse decision ever! I'm losing it at every end (tmi)

Best of luck to us both!! Heading to the hospital now!

"SURGERY DAY" YAY! Let's go DO THIS[emoji109]

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"SURGERY DAY" YAY! Let's go DO THIS[emoji109]

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Hello everyone! I was sleeved on 9/21/17 and wasn't nervous or anxious about anything besides having a drain. I will say the discomfort right out of surgery was about 6 on a scale of 1 to 10 but I took that morphine drip for the ride as if it were my best friend for the first few hours. My doctor and the hospital staff were shocked and impressed at how well I was moving around 6 hours after surgery but I was determined. I encourage you to get up and keep moving. Everyday gets easier!

Hi Tracey! I'm 40 as well and had gastric sleeve on 9/20/17. I wasn't really nervous but instead extremely anxious. Please believe that everyday gets easier. I feel a little less pain as the days go by. You'll do fine and begin to love the new path you're on even when you feel starved from the liquid diet.

Hi Tracey! I'm having vsg on Tuesday as well! Pretty nervous about it but excited as well

I'm SO EXCITED about my surgery on Tuesday (9/26/17). I have been over weight my whole life and it took me to turn 40 yrs old to realize I wanna LIVE! and I mean REALLY live..not closed up behind doors hiding from the world.. I've started my NEW Journey of healthy living and I can't wait to continue..
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Yes, so very common not to have a BM for a week or sometimes longer after surgery. I didn't have my first one until post op day 10.
The fleet enema is a good idea, and I checked with my surgeon, and he told me that I could also safely take MOM and Miralax, which I did.

I'm SO EXCITED about my surgery on Tuesday (9/26/17). I have been over weight my whole life and it took me to turn 40 yrs old to realize I wanna LIVE! and I mean REALLY live..not closed up behind doors hiding from the world.. I've started my NEW Journey of healthy living and I can't wait to continue..
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I'm SO EXCITED about my surgery on Tuesday (9/26/17). I have been over weight my whole life and it took me to turn 40 yrs old to realize I wanna LIVE! and I mean REALLY live..not closed up behind doors hiding from the world.. I've started my NEW Journey of healthy living and I can't wait to continue..
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Thank you SO MUCH!!

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Very typical. I like fleet enemas for instant relief. (Schedule 30 minutes in the bathroom).

My sleeve was completed on the 21st as well so I'm 3 days post op. I start full liquids today. I'm following the sample meal plan that I was given by my surgeon.
Meal1- 4 oz yogurt
Meal2- 8 oz Protein shake
Meal 3- 1/2 cup blended, creamy soup
Meal 4- 8 oz Protein Shake
Meal 5-1/2 cup blended, creamy soup
Meal 6- 8 oz protein shake

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