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SO, I have had my surgery August 1st at 10:45 AM at Crescent Medical Center in Lancaster, TX. I was super nervous. The nurse tried to do an IV on me but I was dehydrated from not being able to eat or drink anything the day before so she tried a second time for and IV and barely found that one. Side note: I hate IV's especially when it has to get done twice.
I went into the OR and they didn't countdown they just put me to sleep. I awakened in recovery, my husband was there next to me. After my vitals were checked, they moved me to my room which was not that comfortable and quite small. She said he had done so many surgeries that morning that they ran out of the normal room so I was put in ICU.
I did not like the gas pain at all. The way everyone described the gas pain is nothing like it was for some odd reason. It was very uncomfortable, I could not get comfortable at all, I even start crying to my husband because I was so frustrated at the gas pain. It was this annoying ball of air bouncing around my stomach and chest that I could not get rid of. They gave me some chewable pill to help with gas; that did not help me at all!! The gas pain was so bad, I did not care about the soreness and pain of my 5 incisions. My husband said I was cursing up a storm.
The nurse said I had 5 goals to reach before I could discharged: urinating, drinking 2 cups of Water, using my spirometer, pain had to be below a 5 or getting better, and gas pain had to be getting better.

They did insert a catheter in me and did the leak test; both whilst I was sleeping. My urine was green for the first day because of the leak test. I kept drinking water, it helped my gas pain a lot because I was replacing the gas with water in my stomach so I began burping which helped a lot. I was discharge 3 hours after surgery and went to a follow up apt two days later and that was it. I have not had a bowel movement yet, I was told if I has had a BM in 5 days since surgery that I need to get Imodium to help with Constipation. I have passed gas which helped so much but still no BM> All I have been consuming and water and maybe 1 sip of Protein Drink since surgery.

Since starting this journey I weighed 287
At the time of surgery I weighed 277
As of right now I weigh 267.2; and this is only 4 days out from surgery.
I still crave some foods but I have self control and I know of I lost this much weight without getting out of bed, imagine when I began eating healthy and working out.

You all please walk!! Walk, walk, walk, sip, sip, sip!! The gas pain will make you feel really crappy but walk and sip, you got this. Yes I was frustrated and still get frustrated but I push through. Goodluck you August sleevers!!

Thanks everyone. Appreciate the tips. I’m just extra nervous considering the situation. Don’t want to mess up.

For the record @creekimp13 I was “following medical advice” I was on birth control. It failed. I’ve already talked to my doctors and my surgeons and the nutritionist. They haven’t been very helpful so thanks but no thanks for the lack of advice and support. Everyone on my medical team has said this happens sometimes, it’s known this surgery can increase your fertility. And btw I work in medicine so I’m aware of the risks, hence the birth control.

@afakasiwife I had my surgery on the 2nd left on the 4ththey gave me the Tylenol codeine as well and it came up faster than it went down. After asking my doctor I’ve been putting fruit and Peanut Butter in my shakes.
I’m feeling pretty good. I have a bit of soreness but that’s expected and I’m always tired which is also expected.
So far I’m down 5lbs. And my first preop appointment is on the 8th
HW:290 SW:268 CW:263

SO, I have had my surgery August 1st at 10:45 AM at Crescent Medical Center in Lancaster, TX. I was super nervous. The nurse tried to do an IV on me but I was dehydrated from not being able to eat or drink anything the day before so she tried a second time for and IV and barely found that one. Side note: I hate IV's especially when it has to get done twice.
I went into the OR and they didn't countdown they just put me to sleep. I awakened in recovery, my husband was there next to me. After my vitals were checked, they moved me to my room which was not that comfortable and quite small. She said he had done so many surgeries that morning that they ran out of the normal room so I was put in ICU.
I did not like the gas pain at all. The way everyone described the gas pain is nothing like it was for some odd reason. It was very uncomfortable, I could not get comfortable at all, I even start crying to my husband because I was so frustrated at the gas pain. It was this annoying ball of air bouncing around my stomach and chest that I could not get rid of. They gave me some chewable pill to help with gas; that did not help me at all!! The gas pain was so bad, I did not care about the soreness and pain of my 5 incisions. My husband said I was cursing up a storm.
The nurse said I had 5 goals to reach before I could discharged: urinating, drinking 2 cups of Water, using my spirometer, pain had to be below a 5 or getting better, and gas pain had to be getting better.

They did insert a catheter in me and did the leak test; both whilst I was sleeping. My urine was green for the first day because of the leak test. I kept drinking water, it helped my gas pain a lot because I was replacing the gas with water in my stomach so I began burping which helped a lot. I was discharge 3 hours after surgery and went to a follow up apt two days later and that was it. I have not had a bowel movement yet, I was told if I has had a BM in 5 days since surgery that I need to get Imodium to help with Constipation. I have passed gas which helped so much but still no BM> All I have been consuming and water and maybe 1 sip of Protein Drink since surgery.

Since starting this journey I weighed 287
At the time of surgery I weighed 277
As of right now I weigh 267.2; and this is only 4 days out from surgery.
I still crave some foods but I have self control and I know of I lost this much weight without getting out of bed, imagine when I began eating healthy and working out.

You all please walk!! Walk, walk, walk, sip, sip, sip!! The gas pain will make you feel really crappy but walk and sip, you got this. Yes I was frustrated and still get frustrated but I push through. Goodluck you August sleevers!!

SO, I have had my surgery August 1st at 10:45 AM at Crescent Medical Center in Lancaster, TX. I was super nervous. The nurse tried to do an IV on me but I was dehydrated from not being able to eat or drink anything the day before so she tried a second time for and IV and barely found that one. Side note: I hate IV's especially when it has to get done twice.
I went into the OR and they didn't countdown they just put me to sleep. I awakened in recovery, my husband was there next to me. After my vitals were checked, they moved me to my room which was not that comfortable and quite small. She said he had done so many surgeries that morning that they ran out of the normal room so I was put in ICU.
I did not like the gas pain at all. The way everyone described the gas pain is nothing like it was for some odd reason. It was very uncomfortable, I could not get comfortable at all, I even start crying to my husband because I was so frustrated at the gas pain. It was this annoying ball of air bouncing around my stomach and chest that I could not get rid of. They gave me some chewable pill to help with gas; that did not help me at all!! The gas pain was so bad, I did not care about the soreness and pain of my 5 incisions. My husband said I was cursing up a storm.
The nurse said I had 5 goals to reach before I could discharged: urinating, drinking 2 cups of Water, using my spirometer, pain had to be below a 5 or getting better, and gas pain had to be getting better.

They did insert a catheter in me and did the leak test; both whilst I was sleeping. My urine was green for the first day because of the leak test. I kept drinking water, it helped my gas pain a lot because I was replacing the gas with water in my stomach so I began burping which helped a lot. I was discharge 3 hours after surgery and went to a follow up apt two days later and that was it. I have not had a bowel movement yet, I was told if I has had a BM in 5 days since surgery that I need to get Imodium to help with Constipation. I have passed gas which helped so much but still no BM> All I have been consuming and water and maybe 1 sip of Protein Drink since surgery.

Since starting this journey I weighed 287
At the time of surgery I weighed 277
As of right now I weigh 267.2; and this is only 4 days out from surgery.
I still crave some foods but I have self control and I know of I lost this much weight without getting out of bed, imagine when I began eating healthy and working out.

You all please walk!! Walk, walk, walk, sip, sip, sip!! The gas pain will make you feel really crappy but walk and sip, you got this. Yes I was frustrated and still get frustrated but I push through. Goodluck you August sleevers!!

Badwolf523 hey hon, omg the gas pain was my main issue. Ad I think I am going to sleep on the couch because I am very uncomfortable in the bed. My husband helps me prop the pillows a certain way to help but I barely sleep comfortable. So I think we may be moving to the couch for a few days lol. When was your surgery day? Also, I hate taking the lquid Tylenol codeine, I feel so sleepy and dizzy when I take it , so I try to not to take it but my husband makes me becausje he knows the incisions are pretty sore.
I actually had a breakdown and cried a few hours ago to my husband and I told him I just want a yogurt, I want a taste in my mouth besides Water and Gatorade!! and for some reason I cant keep down my Protein Shakes. So yeah I freaked out for a moment and I'm better now. I feel like a child acting that way but this can be emotionally, mentally and physically draining to changed your entire life in the blink of an eye. BUt we got this lady lol.
Tell me your stats, and when was your surgery, etc. How are you feel overall?

Badwolf523 hey hon, omg the gas pain was my main issue. Ad I think I am going to sleep on the couch because I am very uncomfortable in the bed. My husband helps me prop the pillows a certain way to help but I barely sleep comfortable. So I think we may be moving to the couch for a few days lol. When was your surgery day? Also, I hate taking the lquid Tylenol codeine, I feel so sleepy and dizzy when I take it , so I try to not to take it but my husband makes me becausje he knows the incisions are pretty sore.
I actually had a breakdown and cried a few hours ago to my husband and I told him I just want a yogurt, I want a taste in my mouth besides Water and Gatorade!! and for some reason I cant keep down my Protein Shakes. So yeah I freaked out for a moment and I'm better now. I feel like a child acting that way but this can be emotionally, mentally and physically draining to changed your entire life in the blink of an eye. BUt we got this lady lol.
Tell me your stats, and when was your surgery, etc. How are you feel overall?

SO, I have had my surgery August 1st at 10:45 AM at Crescent Medical Center in Lancaster, TX. I was super nervous. The nurse tried to do an IV on me but I was dehydrated from not being able to eat or drink anything the day before so she tried a second time for and IV and barely found that one. Side note: I hate IV's especially when it has to get done twice.
I went into the OR and they didn't countdown they just put me to sleep. I awakened in recovery, my husband was there next to me. After my vitals were checked, they moved me to my room which was not that comfortable and quite small. She said he had done so many surgeries that morning that they ran out of the normal room so I was put in ICU.
I did not like the gas pain at all. The way everyone described the gas pain is nothing like it was for some odd reason. It was very uncomfortable, I could not get comfortable at all, I even start crying to my husband because I was so frustrated at the gas pain. It was this annoying ball of air bouncing around my stomach and chest that I could not get rid of. They gave me some chewable pill to help with gas; that did not help me at all!! The gas pain was so bad, I did not care about the soreness and pain of my 5 incisions. My husband said I was cursing up a storm.
The nurse said I had 5 goals to reach before I could discharged: urinating, drinking 2 cups of Water, using my spirometer, pain had to be below a 5 or getting better, and gas pain had to be getting better.

They did insert a catheter in me and did the leak test; both whilst I was sleeping. My urine was green for the first day because of the leak test. I kept drinking water, it helped my gas pain a lot because I was replacing the gas with water in my stomach so I began burping which helped a lot. I was discharge 3 hours after surgery and went to a follow up apt two days later and that was it. I have not had a bowel movement yet, I was told if I has had a BM in 5 days since surgery that I need to get Imodium to help with Constipation. I have passed gas which helped so much but still no BM> All I have been consuming and water and maybe 1 sip of Protein Drink since surgery.

Since starting this journey I weighed 287
At the time of surgery I weighed 277
As of right now I weigh 267.2; and this is only 4 days out from surgery.
I still crave some foods but I have self control and I know of I lost this much weight without getting out of bed, imagine when I began eating healthy and working out.

You all please walk!! Walk, walk, walk, sip, sip, sip!! The gas pain will make you feel really crappy but walk and sip, you got this. Yes I was frustrated and still get frustrated but I push through. Goodluck you August sleevers!!

So my gastric sleeve is scheduled for August 1st. my husband and I are driving to Texas the day before and surgery is in the very early morning. I am getting very nervous. I only been doing a 7 week pre op diet because the first week of preop I was bad girl. I thought it would be my last time eating my favorite foods and I ended up gaining 4 pounds. But wls is not the end of the road for eating your favorite foods. I figured that out on my own and I began my preop late but the big thing I started it and I lost a little weight. The most important thing is making sure my liver has been shrinking and with the little weight loss, I am sure it has shrunk. it does not take long for that.

I know you are nervous, as I am, it is going to be a great journey, youre going to get your life back. We got this chica!!!
How has your pre op diet been going? As you previously read, my sucked but I hoped back on the band wagon and my surgery is on 3 days omg!!

SO, I have had my surgery August 1st at 10:45 AM at Crescent Medical Center in Lancaster, TX. I was super nervous. The nurse tried to do an IV on me but I was dehydrated from not being able to eat or drink anything the day before so she tried a second time for and IV and barely found that one. Side note: I hate IV's especially when it has to get done twice.
I went into the OR and they didn't countdown they just put me to sleep. I awakened in recovery, my husband was there next to me. After my vitals were checked, they moved me to my room which was not that comfortable and quite small. She said he had done so many surgeries that morning that they ran out of the normal room so I was put in ICU.
I did not like the gas pain at all. The way everyone described the gas pain is nothing like it was for some odd reason. It was very uncomfortable, I could not get comfortable at all, I even start crying to my husband because I was so frustrated at the gas pain. It was this annoying ball of air bouncing around my stomach and chest that I could not get rid of. They gave me some chewable pill to help with gas; that did not help me at all!! The gas pain was so bad, I did not care about the soreness and pain of my 5 incisions. My husband said I was cursing up a storm.
The nurse said I had 5 goals to reach before I could discharged: urinating, drinking 2 cups of Water, using my spirometer, pain had to be below a 5 or getting better, and gas pain had to be getting better.

They did insert a catheter in me and did the leak test; both whilst I was sleeping. My urine was green for the first day because of the leak test. I kept drinking water, it helped my gas pain a lot because I was replacing the gas with water in my stomach so I began burping which helped a lot. I was discharge 3 hours after surgery and went to a follow up apt two days later and that was it. I have not had a bowel movement yet, I was told if I has had a BM in 5 days since surgery that I need to get Imodium to help with Constipation. I have passed gas which helped so much but still no BM> All I have been consuming and water and maybe 1 sip of Protein Drink since surgery.

Since starting this journey I weighed 287
At the time of surgery I weighed 277
As of right now I weigh 267.2; and this is only 4 days out from surgery.
I still crave some foods but I have self control and I know of I lost this much weight without getting out of bed, imagine when I began eating healthy and working out.

You all please walk!! Walk, walk, walk, sip, sip, sip!! The gas pain will make you feel really crappy but walk and sip, you got this. Yes I was frustrated and still get frustrated but I push through. Goodluck you August sleevers!!

SO, I have had my surgery August 1st at 10:45 AM at Crescent Medical Center in Lancaster, TX. I was super nervous. The nurse tried to do an IV on me but I was dehydrated from not being able to eat or drink anything the day before so she tried a second time for and IV and barely found that one. Side note: I hate IV's especially when it has to get done twice.
I went into the OR and they didn't countdown they just put me to sleep. I awakened in recovery, my husband was there next to me. After my vitals were checked, they moved me to my room which was not that comfortable and quite small. She said he had done so many surgeries that morning that they ran out of the normal room so I was put in ICU.
I did not like the gas pain at all. The way everyone described the gas pain is nothing like it was for some odd reason. It was very uncomfortable, I could not get comfortable at all, I even start crying to my husband because I was so frustrated at the gas pain. It was this annoying ball of air bouncing around my stomach and chest that I could not get rid of. They gave me some chewable pill to help with gas; that did not help me at all!! The gas pain was so bad, I did not care about the soreness and pain of my 5 incisions. My husband said I was cursing up a storm.
The nurse said I had 5 goals to reach before I could discharged: urinating, drinking 2 cups of Water, using my spirometer, pain had to be below a 5 or getting better, and gas pain had to be getting better.

They did insert a catheter in me and did the leak test; both whilst I was sleeping. My urine was green for the first day because of the leak test. I kept drinking water, it helped my gas pain a lot because I was replacing the gas with water in my stomach so I began burping which helped a lot. I was discharge 3 hours after surgery and went to a follow up apt two days later and that was it. I have not had a bowel movement yet, I was told if I has had a BM in 5 days since surgery that I need to get Imodium to help with Constipation. I have passed gas which helped so much but still no BM> All I have been consuming and water and maybe 1 sip of Protein Drink since surgery.

Since starting this journey I weighed 287
At the time of surgery I weighed 277
As of right now I weigh 267.2; and this is only 4 days out from surgery.
I still crave some foods but I have self control and I know of I lost this much weight without getting out of bed, imagine when I began eating healthy and working out.

You all please walk!! Walk, walk, walk, sip, sip, sip!! The gas pain will make you feel really crappy but walk and sip, you got this. Yes I was frustrated and still get frustrated but I push through. Goodluck you August sleevers!!

I had one for all my abdominal surgeries and my revision to RNY.
They took mine out about 6 hours after surgery until I was alert and ready to walk. Never felt a thing when they took it out, just pressure but no pain. And it’s very quick.
I had a drain before in my abdomen and that was a mind f**k lol

So my gastric sleeve is scheduled for August 1st. my husband and I are driving to Texas the day before and surgery is in the very early morning. I am getting very nervous. I only been doing a 7 week pre op diet because the first week of preop I was bad girl. I thought it would be my last time eating my favorite foods and I ended up gaining 4 pounds. But wls is not the end of the road for eating your favorite foods. I figured that out on my own and I began my preop late but the big thing I started it and I lost a little weight. The most important thing is making sure my liver has been shrinking and with the little weight loss, I am sure it has shrunk. it does not take long for that.

I know you are nervous, as I am, it is going to be a great journey, youre going to get your life back. We got this chica!!!
How has your pre op diet been going? As you previously read, my sucked but I hoped back on the band wagon and my surgery is on 3 days omg!!

Okay well that makes me a feel little better. I guess it really depends on your doctor. But I would have thought it wouldn't be needed, especially since you cant eat or drink anything the day of. But my surgery is August 1, 3 more days, yikes!!

Thanks guys

And BEST of Luck to you and Hubby both on Wednesday August 1st. I'll pray 🙏for Traveling Mercies for you both, Sabrina, as you travel from Baton Rouge to Dallas. Things are going to be just fine!

I'm on August 2nd and can't wait. Starting to get a little nervous

Yes, it is getting real, finally sinking in. Im not nervous just anxious for the future and how life will be after. I actually live in Baton Rouge, LA, Dr. Nicholson was referred to me, and I have done a lot of research. So My husband and I will sort of make It into a little road trip driving up there to Dallas. We are staying at a BnB and I am so ready.

How is your support system for the surgery? Family, spouse, kids, etc?

Hello!!
My name is Sabrina and I have a gastric sleeve scheduled for August 1st in Dallas, TX, and I am so excited. I am also self pay. I am so happy ive chosen this journey and I know you will love your end results. I a m not doing so well with my pre op diet. I am allowed to eat 1- 4 oz of meat with veggies once a day. I have actually not really been eating, when I do its fast food. We are unpacking so the fast food is easy to grab. How have you stuck to your pre op diet?
I have 10 days left until surgery and I don't feel it is too late to get on my strict pre op diet. How have you done it?
Who is your surgeon?