JSwizzle

So I had the surgery two days ago, and I don't remember a darn thing about it actually happening, but the after effects are crap.

Gas bubbles that make you feel like you're having a heart attack, and all you can do is just wait for them to go away.

I haven't been too nauseous which is good, but they also put a patch behind my ear for that, so I hope I'm not just being fooled right now

Not sure why, but I had to get seven incisions, which is more than usual. They hurt. One of them burns.

On a side note, does anyone know of an unflavored Protein Powder that doesn't turn your drinks into tasting bad and kinda like baby formula? Let me know.

The worst part of this healing process is that there is no good way to lie down. It's very annoying

My existence....hahaha

On 07/13/2018 at 08:12, CourtsinPDX said:

Hey JSwizzle and others! I was sleeved on 7/9 and was also super nervous, especially the night before. The pain was pretty intense directly after surgery, but kept getting better and better. I haven’t even taken narcotics since recovery! No nausea or vomiting either, thank God! I’ve been diligent about tracking my Fluid intake (which also gets easier as days pass) and getting up and walking. It takes forever but I did a mile or so the past 2 days.

It defo helps to have someone at home with you while your recover. Bending over and stuff just won’t happen for while! I also bought a wedge to prop myself up in bed and while sitting on the couch. To help prevent reflux, but also so you don’t have to use your abs so much when getting up/down!

Sorry for the super long post, I just find it helpful to share and know other peeps are out there! Good luck and keep us posted on your progress! You got this!

On 07/11/2018 at 15:32, newmebithebypass said:

I can agree with other posters the iv is annoying but the mask they put on your face smells sweet like roses and the doctor says we’re going to help you relax now you will feel something warm in your iv and then wake up and ask to pee

On 07/11/2018 at 14:40, AliciaL said:

Had mine 7/2. Been rough for me but better each day. Glad your doing well keep up the good work!

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On 07/11/2018 at 14:36, wittymommy said:

Good luck! I had my sleeve surgery June 28 and went back to work this week - so far so good.

On 07/10/2018 at 23:50, Frustr8 said:

in the pat 5 years I have been put to sleep 6 or 7,times, at no time did it come close to the kind of "put to sleep: unwanted animals receive. Indeed it is just as relaxed as the,other posters said, be glad,we are not,back in the Dark Age of ether. Ooh you got SO SICK and you stayed that way for several days. I remember my,poor mama worrying I would tear out my tonsillectomy stitches with as many,pukings I had. And everything is so much better now. Yes you will do fine, I do believe this.😛

On 07/10/2018 at 08:45, KatallacStrong said:

Lol I love this! I too am new and wish you luck on your surgery girl!!

On 07/10/2018 at 17:56, Frustr8 said:

You can do it JSwizzle, and in just a week you will be telling all of us how smooth and quick it really was. Dread and fear are 2 cripplers, don't let them into your life. Deep breaths in, now blow out slowly and smoothly, let yourself relax and things will,go by until time.😛😁😛

On 07/10/2018 at 08:45, KatallacStrong said:

Lol I love this! I too am new and wish you luck on your surgery girl!!

On 07/09/2018 at 07:13, Letsgetgoing2018 said:

Hi there. I’m having my surgery tomorrow and I am super nervous. You’re doing great and you’re almost there so keep up the good work! I am a bundle of nerve today. Packed my bag last night. Clear fluids all day. Best of luck to you!

On 07/09/2018 at 20:42, heyprofessor said:

Hurray for one week of preop diet done! Today is my first day of preop diet and I'm getting really cocky because I have a big supply of fancy Whole Foods bone broth and jello--I hope I'm feeling good in a week! My surgery is July 23rd! I'll be rooting for you!

Can any of you fine folks tell me how to quote someone’s post when responding? I can’t figure it out :)

Can you explain the cheese? Cheese was fine for a double cheeseburger, but not on a salad? I’m just confused, thanks!

Thank you so much! I’ve actually never had surgery in my whole life, so it’s a big deal :)

Hi there!!! I have a gastric sleeve surgery in about a week, and I am super nervous about it.

I am also currently doing the two week all-liquid diet, and it blows. I will say, the Premier Protein chocolate Protein Drinks are really good though.

I will take all the encouragement I can get! Thanks so much and I hope to make some new friends here