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Stay_Tuned

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  2. Posted

    I am HOME..... In my own bed and getting my pain meds situated. I actually do not feel too bad... WAY less pain then I expected.

    I got to the hospital at 11am... Did all the IV preop and getting into my lovely gown and cap.... Rolled into Surgery room at Noon and was waking up in the recovery room by 2ish. This is where I encountered the most pain.... BUT they nice Lady gave me some morphine ! and tht helped tremendously!

    Just ice chip one ounce at a time until 8pm and then I could drink water!! Thankfully because I was about to find a mud puddle to drink out of.. I was sooo dang dried out.

    I was hooked up to oxygen pusle ox and blood pressure cuff until 10pm and then I only had my IV... That came off around 8am today. I was able to get out of my bed to the bathroom sit on the potty and get off by myself even the first time right after surgery.

    Three gals from my Surgeons office came in and talked to me a little and gave my some discharge instructions and then I was free to come home!

    I am now getting my first shake in and watching my Soaps!!

    I have NO regrets.... and I am excited about the future.... I cant wait to go shopping for all new clothes.... I am such a shopper... So I can now shop for purses LOL!

  3. Posted

    my surgeon makes you stay overnight... In my opinion it is a great decision on her part....

    They can give you better meds for the pain.. help you out of bed if you need that... I didnt. I was glad to be monitored to know I was doing A O K

    I am getting ready to go home soon....I am not sure when I will be released but it will be in a few hours I think!

  5. Posted

    Massa when you get to the forum you want... say May 2008 you willl see a blue button on the top left that says new thread.. Just click on that.... It is like that in every catagory.... The new thread button only comes up when you are not in an individual thread... just at the first page before you enter a specific thread....

    So I made it through the night... I got up every 2ish hours to tinkle... I drank about 60 ounces of water.. I started drinking at 8pm... but I was able to do that all on my own....

    I am now awaiting the surgeon to come in... I think they do a small swallow test with a barium like drink before I can go....

    This whole surgery was a breeze.... If anyone is worried I can tell you....that it is not worth losing sleep over about the pain.... Feels like LOTS of situps and maybe a punch....

    I have been on pain meds every 4-6 hours and that is keeping any little bit of pain at bay....

    Where are the other 5-21 bandsters... come out come out where ever you are!!!!

  7. Posted

    Yes I am sorta a internet addict LOL

    I wanted to show that I was good enough to do this for those who are still a little scared and concerned about pain

    I just had some loritab and I get to drink Water now... Been up all on my own with no assist to the potty.... This is much better then I thought

    I will post tomrrow!!

  9. Posted

    I am getting ready to pack my bag...... and shower and then on my way to the hospital! I have to be there at 11am.....I have an over night stay so I will post when I get back on how things went....

    I am super excited... NO nerves at all.... Just filled with hope...

    I know there are others out there with a surgery date of today... Let's all check in after surgery!!

    Good luck to everyone... and a quick recovery so we can start working off the weight!!!

  13. Posted

    LBT Rants and Raves *** Off-Topic DEBATE AREA *** Want debate? Get it here. Gripe, complain, moan, fight, rant and rave. Enter at your own risk!

    Key words in this header are "want debate?"

    I assume that means anyone who chooses to can disagree with a rant found here.... and post their own opinion....bringing on a debate....

    This "rant" did not alienate me at all as some earlier posters suggested it could possibly do ... However I would like to respond that I did NOT bypass a whole neatly organized forum to express dismay to this rant instead of going to the correct forum to ask a question I may have as suggested to me... In fact this post was right in my face when I signed on in the "latest forum threads section" on the home page.... When I opened it I felt the need to pledge to not ask such questions of those who had gone through this process before me with attitude..yes.....truthfully I am person who could ask a question that might drive someone batty....BUT I am still going to ask it....New people come on here daily... they may have different experiences and offer something that truely helps me rather then using the search button... I will "pledge" to use that function also...but I may also still go ahead and ask a question that is repetitive.....

    I firmly believe that you can gain knowledge from a group of those who have gone before you....all the newbies here will sooner or later be the "elders" of board and when I get to that point I hope that I can share my experiences and maybe alleviate a fear or answer a question of a new person on here who most likely has so many questions stirring away in their brains...whether they be repetitive or not to this board or to myself....

    Sometimes the answer may be staring a person in their face but asking it in their own words and getting personal responses is what works for them.....

  17. Posted

    I have to do a low carb high Protein diet until 4 days prior and then I go on Protein shakes. The first thing in your body to shrink is your liver.. this is what my surgeons office told me... During the operation they have to pass an instument around the stomach and they want your liver as small as possible so it will not get in the way.

    It is hard BUT I believe it will be worth it in the end. If you slip just get right back on the minute after. Don't say oh well I blew it so continue on for the rest of the day.

    I have to say with the higher Protein lower carbs my cravings are much less and I do not feel hungry..

    When is your surgery???

    Ohh and I am a military wife too! US Navy!

  20. Posted

    Hi there!

    This is what my nutritionist told me... 1 chewable vitamin...and 2 viactivs a day.

    I got the walgreens adult chewable comparable to the Centrum Vitamin and I got the caramel viactiv chews....

    As far as liquids go every surgeon is different.... Mine asks that you dont gain weight before the surgery.. and that you do the liquids 4 days prior to surgery... to shrink the liver as she will have to pass an instrument behind the stomach and it is best to be able to do that with the most ease...

    GOOD LUCK!!

  21. Posted

    I have Tricare....I didnt do much with my Tricare PCM.... Tricare only requires that you meet the weight requirements to be approved...100 pound over and 2 co-mobids... or 200% over "normal" weight. All other tests have been required by my Surgeons office...

    Here is my journey so far

    I went to my PCP for an appt to get my referral on March 23rd.

    referral was available next day

    My surgeon requires you attend the seminar before seeing her the next available was April 21st

    Attended meeting 4-21 and turned in paperwork.... 2 years of medical record and my insurance card.

    Approved by Tricare for the surgery on 4-25

    My surgeon requires that you see a Psych... Did that on 4-30

    Appt at Surgeon's office on 5-5 and at that time we scheduled the surgery for 5-21

    I had my preop testing and appts on 5-12 that consisted of EKG, Blood work, chest and abdomin xray, upper GI, meet with anesthesia team and also nutritionist. Then another appt with surgeons PA for a quick physical and review of health and tests performed.

    5-19 I have my final appt with the Psych

    5-21 SURGERY!!!

  23. Posted

    Hi there !

    I am a 21st surgery date too.!!!! I just did all my preop work today.. only thing left is a brief meeting with the psych to check my on me and make sure I am doing ok with my decision....

    I have to do Protein Shakes from the 17th on.... Just like 4 days... but I have been doing them off and on for a while.... When you find a product that you like it isnt too bad.....So I found one I like and it works well for me...The first two days are the worst.. and then it is a breeze....

    Let's all stay in touch!

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