Lindsay_Sayz

How are you doing ? I had mines Jan 9 . Im feeling great not to many complications

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Lindsay, I hear that!!! I felt the same way. Im now 9 days post op. The pain gets less and less. I told everyone, if I could fast forward 2 weeks I would. Hang in there your feelings and pain is normal!!! XO

I had the gastric bypass hun. X

I'm feeling absolutely fine today. I have been up and walking around regularly since 2 hours after my op. They gave me dispersable paracetamol around 9pm. Offered me tramadol but I really don't need it so I've refused so far. I'm sipping Water happily but still on a drip. The general anaesthetic was the only horrible bit for me so far. I took an asthma attack when I went under but thankfully I am in good hands and they've looked after me wonderfully. I'm waiting to be waterproofed up so I can shower now. Want to look my best for my visitors later xx

The pain is slowing getting better since surgery on the 1/10! The doctors gave me an abdominal binder, and it helps so much!

Lyndsay, if you need relief they should have given you a script for pain. If you're not in the hospital otherwise ask! I noticed the second night I had to breakdown and take pain meds.

I had my surgery on the 10th and I’m in so much pain!

Still early out for me (day 5 Post) — but trying to think ahead a bit. I really want to avoid the saggy skin if I can so wondering what folks did for exercise and how long did you wait? Obv I’ll wait til after two week appt and ask Dr . I want to try boxing...

Thanks! They told me two nights typically, and the insurance company said the doctor just needs to send over paperwork as to why a second night is required.

I was in for one night too, but I had sleeve. My surgeon requires two nights for bypass. I would ask your surgeon. Good luck, you are on your way.

So I go in for surgery on the 10th. My insurance company approved me for on day inpatient stay and said this is the average stay for gastric bypass. How long were you in the hospital?

Hi Lindsay! Do you still have this group. For some reason the link is not working for me.

I'm so glad to hear that everyone is going good! Mine is on the 10th, and I'm so nervous about surgery and everything after surgery!

That is so nice of you to say. Thank you and I will also be thinking of you and all of the rest of us going tomorrow! We can do this! I hope they give me something to relax as soon as I get there- can’t believe this is finally happening!!!!


Surgery Date: January 8, 2018
Sleeve Gastrectomy

I wish my insurance would pay, but at least there were no hoops for me to jump through being private pay. I decided in December to have surgery and it was booked the same day I asked, and now surgery is today. It's scary how easy it was but I am very confident in my surgeons skills, and I know I need this to be healthy. In hindsight I almost wish I had those hoops to jump through because I'm kind of regretting not being more prepared for it. I'm a "fly by the seat of your pants" kind of person apparently.

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Great work! 80lbs in 4 months is fantastic!

On 1/3/2018 at 8:33 AM, Gretsada said:

I have the same reason... I want to be able to do activities with them and be healthy for them!!!
Am doing this for my little ones (5 and 3 years old).

How did your surgery go?

Here is a link my Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2018BariatricBadAsses/

How do ye not have one? Which op are you having?

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I’m thinking of creating a Facebook Group for inspiration, so we can share our journey, post recipes, ask advice and of course to post results! Would anyone be interested in joining?

I have the same reason... I want to be able to do activities with them and be healthy for them!!!
Am doing this for my little ones (5 and 3 years old).

Hey Lindsay! I'm having my surgery today and I'm a bit nervous, too. I also have 2 small children. The biggest driver for me choosing to have the sleeve gastronomy done is my kids. I know that if I don't do something about my weight it will continue to restrict the activities I can do with them, cause more health issues and ultimately take knee away from them sooner than later. We're doing the right thing for us and our children and will be better moms for it in the end. Keep your head up, congrats on your decision and good luck!!!

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I'm getting surgery on the 10th, and I'm so worried about complications. Did anyone have any?

I’m having gastric bypass on the 10th because I’m beyond nervous for the procedure. I’m so worried about complications during or having the surgery! I keep telling myself I have a child....what if something goes wrong! Does anyone else have these feelings? I desperately want my life back because I feel I’ve been stuck in a fat shell!