FabulousFun87

Approved!! June 7th!

I’m a nurse, this is a common side effect of scopolamine. You did the right thing in removing the patch.< /p>

I had the patch, but left it on 3 days. Actually I forgot about it. My vision was blurry, and slowly got better over a few days. Nurse said it's normal.

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@Matt Z- Lol I just don’t like guacamole or sour cream :-)

Actually guacamole is fine... healthy fats and all.

Lol Houston here

#RealTalk....lol... u gotta be from Texas too....lol....... and #SquareBiz.... 🌮 🥗 sounds great right now....

Every surgeon is different, but I was allowed ground beef before week 4.

Silly question I know, I half way joking, but I still want to know.

How soon after surgery were you able to eat a taco salad?

(No sour cream or guacamole). Just lean ground beef or turkey, lettuce, Tomato, onion and a pinch of cheddar cheese.

Thanks you all for the support. I’m doing okay, other than gas pains. I’m able to get fluids down (very slowly). I’ve gotten up and did my walking a couple times.

At first a had to beg for them to let me get up, when that didn’t work I threatened to pull out all my wires and go walking on my own. After that they magically found someone to walk with me. Praying I don’t get the same nurse as yesterday, she was so unprofessional. When I would ask legit question she ignored me and would just straight walk out of my room.

Currently checked in at the hospital waiting to go back to get prepped for surgery.


Shoutout to all the other June 7th surgery people!!



Wrote this last night when I couldn’t call asleep.

Twas the night before surgery, when all thro” the house, not a cookie was found, not even a crumb.

The chicken broth was cooked by the microwave with care, in hopes that my surgery would soon be here.

I then lay down nestled all snug in my bed, while visions of my tiny waist danced in my head.

Dreaming me in size 10’s and all the new clothes, had me dozing away for a short summers nap.

When out from my phone there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.

Away to my phone I flew like a flash, turned off my alarm, and threw on the bath.

Thanks you all for the support. I’m doing okay, other than gas pains. I’m able to get fluids down (very slowly). I’ve gotten up and did my walking a couple times.

At first a had to beg for them to let me get up, when that didn’t work I threatened to pull out all my wires and go walking on my own. After that they magically found someone to walk with me. Praying I don’t get the same nurse as yesterday, she was so unprofessional. When I would ask legit question she ignored me and would just straight walk out of my room.

And now Your surgery should be over
And you're back in your room
Try to catch your breath quickly
Because you'll be up walking soon.
Your tummy feels tender, your throat might too
You're laying there dizzy wondering what next to do.
Wait and see what they bring you
Probably Jello, broth and a fruity drink is all
In teeny cups and bowls sized for a Barbie Doll.
But remember your fluids are important
They'll help you heal, don't you know?
You'll know the quantity is sufficent
When you suddenly have to go.
But it's part of your new journey
To become smaller thinner and feel better
To get rid of large worn clothes and all the ugly sweaters
But instead of a fat grub
You're becoming a beautiful butterfly
So spread your shiny new wings
And fly, baby, fly!
Your friend and best cheerleader
FRUSTR8

I hope you have a speedy recovery. Remember we will be here to support you afterwards.

Lovely! Congrats and Good luck!

Currently checked in at the hospital waiting to go back to get prepped for surgery.


Shoutout to all the other June 7th surgery people!!



Wrote this last night when I couldn’t call asleep.

Twas the night before surgery, when all thro” the house, not a cookie was found, not even a crumb.

The chicken broth was cooked by the microwave with care, in hopes that my surgery would soon be here.

I then lay down nestled all snug in my bed, while visions of my tiny waist danced in my head.

Dreaming me in size 10’s and all the new clothes, had me dozing away for a short summers nap.

When out from my phone there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.

Away to my phone I flew like a flash, turned off my alarm, and threw on the bath.

Currently checked in at the hospital waiting to go back to get prepped for surgery.


Shoutout to all the other June 7th surgery people!!



Wrote this last night when I couldn’t call asleep.

Twas the night before surgery, when all thro” the house, not a cookie was found, not even a crumb.

The chicken broth was cooked by the microwave with care, in hopes that my surgery would soon be here.

I then lay down nestled all snug in my bed, while visions of my tiny waist danced in my head.

Dreaming me in size 10’s and all the new clothes, had me dozing away for a short summers nap.

When out from my phone there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.

Away to my phone I flew like a flash, turned off my alarm, and threw on the bath.

Currently checked in at the hospital waiting to go back to get prepped for surgery.


Shoutout to all the other June 7th surgery people!!



Wrote this last night when I couldn’t call asleep.

Twas the night before surgery, when all thro” the house, not a cookie was found, not even a crumb.

The chicken broth was cooked by the microwave with care, in hopes that my surgery would soon be here.

I then lay down nestled all snug in my bed, while visions of my tiny waist danced in my head.

Dreaming me in size 10’s and all the new clothes, had me dozing away for a short summers nap.

When out from my phone there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.

Away to my phone I flew like a flash, turned off my alarm, and threw on the bath.

Currently checked in at the hospital waiting to go back to get prepped for surgery.


Shoutout to all the other June 7th surgery people!!



Wrote this last night when I couldn’t call asleep.

Twas the night before surgery, when all thro” the house, not a cookie was found, not even a crumb.

The chicken broth was cooked by the microwave with care, in hopes that my surgery would soon be here.

I then lay down nestled all snug in my bed, while visions of my tiny waist danced in my head.

Dreaming me in size 10’s and all the new clothes, had me dozing away for a short summers nap.

When out from my phone there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.

Away to my phone I flew like a flash, turned off my alarm, and threw on the bath.

@FabulousFun87 Congrats and good luck!

Best of luck and best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Love your poem!

I’m officially now for June 7th

I hope so!!! June 4th or 6th. Just waiting on insurance

Firstly, congrats!
Secondly, you've got everyone on this site backing you up. I can fully empathize with the feelings of being alone in this, but you aren't. You'll have your surgical team there taking care of you! Whenever you start to feel alone or scared, just remember all the reasons you are doing this for yourself, remember that everyone here is waiting for you to post how things went and are ready with our advice, well wishes and support for when you need it. Other's have gone alone as well.

I had my wife and mother waiting, and to be honest, I don't think it would have made any difference to me if they were not there. Once I got called back, I only saw my wife for maybe 10 mins before I was wheeled into the OR, and when I was in Recovery, there wasn't much they could do besides sit there next to me, I felt bad honestly. And once visiting hours were over, things really didn't change, my surgical and recovery staff kept me occupied / attended to as needed... I can totally understand the mindset, but personally it could have gone either way and it really wouldn't have mattered in the long run.
Good Luck, Stay Strong, You Got This!

Fab, i did have someone with me and when i woke up from surgery i looked at them and said go home and i went right back to sleep till like 10:30 that night. i then started on the liquids with sugar free popsicles and then started walking and that went on till like 4:30 a.m. then i had a nap till my Dad brought my wife back to pick me up.
So you can see i was alone most every hour i was awake. Is it better with support, yes
is possible by yourself, yes
you can do this. The first days are the hardest but each day gets easier and it gets better real fast.
If you have never had a surgery it is hard to guess how your body will react and everyone reacts a little different.
you could be going full speed by the weekend or maybe more slowly like getting over the flu but you will get there and the results will be worth it.
good luck