ThinT

Post op 5 days. Feeling better for sure but having head hunger certain times of day. I’ve lost 10lbs already!

I imagine that’s the fluids they give . I also only had to do 1 day of liquids preop. So never lost weight preop.

Post op 5 days. Feeling better for sure but having head hunger certain times of day. I’ve lost 10lbs already!

Post op 5 days. Feeling better for sure but having head hunger certain times of day. I’ve lost 10lbs already!

I am currently 3 days post OP revision lapband removal and gastric bypass. I'm hurting, but not doing to bad. Good luck to those having surgery right now. I think the gas or bloating is almost the worst.

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Here's my post op report - everything is good! Yesterday, the pressure from the gas was the thing that bothered me most, but they gave me sublingual tablets to help alleviate it. I had some broth and a popsicle last night and a few sips of water today.
Right now, I'm walking around the room, waiting for discharge orders.

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Hey there!! Just got my date/insurance approval.
Surgery is gastric sleeve
Height 5’5”
Starting weight 239
Goal weight dr’s goal 147. Personal goal 130

When is your surgery? April 18
What kind of surgery? Sleeve
Height? 5’4” 
Starting weight? 235
Goal weight? 160

It’s almost showtime! Still nervous . Prayers are welcome!

Doing very well without the nausea. But I’m sure the pain meds are helping a lot. Thankfully I’m able to take sips of water.

Finished my surgery this morning! Feeling sore and had nausea this morning , which is gone now. They let me sleep most of the day , but will be walking soon.

Weak and resting. Soooper pain and nausea. Do not regret a thing. More later when stronger and fully awake.

From the earlier today. Feeling better. It was tough there for a couple hours but finally the pain is more manageable and I’m able to get some decent sleep.

Finished my surgery this morning! Feeling sore and had nausea this morning , which is gone now. They let me sleep most of the day , but will be walking soon.

Doing very well without the nausea. But I’m sure the pain meds are helping a lot. Thankfully I’m able to take sips of water.

Finished my surgery this morning! Feeling sore and had nausea this morning , which is gone now. They let me sleep most of the day , but will be walking soon.

Doing very well without the nausea. But I’m sure the pain meds are helping a lot. Thankfully I’m able to take sips of water.

Doing very well without the nausea. But I’m sure the pain meds are helping a lot. Thankfully I’m able to take sips of water.

I hope everyone is doing really well. I had a small hiccup in my pre-op diet on the weekend. But back on track. My weight has gone down a little.

It’s 8 sleeps till I’m on my way to hospital and surgery day. I just want it to be here already. I feel like I’ve been in a holding pattern.

Anyway I have things to keep me busy till then.

After all my years of dieting and to-yo weight. Part of me is ambivalent about that feeling of waiting till my weight has gone right down that I’ll be happy at the end. (I used to have a lot of attachment to ‘a certain weight making me happiest’. I know that’s not the case since I reached it quite a few times and there was still life to deal with and then I was afraid of staying there, keeping my weight.

So a part of me is slightly excited to be getting rid of this weight to have my life back so that my knees, back don’t hurt. I can actually start to go walking and not be embarrassed and not be in pain and more importantly I need to get fitter.

I think part of me is a little scared and also a bit teary I’m doing something for myself. It’s been a while since I’ve been kind to me/looking after myself. I’ve fallen down so many times in the last 4 years, yet still get back up. I’m a little worried about falling down and not picking myself up. I have isolated myself due to my weight and stopped seeing friends, going out. Feeling a bit daunted by all the change that is going to come and a teeny part of me scared that it won’t come. However I can only take one day at a time.

Clearly I’m reflecting on a lot today.

Anyone reading this, I am ok. Just feeling my feelings in a good way. Must be some grieving for what has happened. Finally reached the surface to start paddling and moving towards being more functional in all areas of life.

I’m wishing everyone in April all the very best. Be well, I hope anyone in recovery from surgery is doing really great - May it all go smoothly, if there is any pain or difficulties it will pass take deep breathes and think of the bigger picture. (Clearly notify a nurse or your Dr if you’re in pain - I’m just wanting to reassure that any tough bits we will get through it)

8 sleeps, hurry up already!

Much love & peace to all.

Doing very well without the nausea. But I’m sure the pain meds are helping a lot. Thankfully I’m able to take sips of water.

Doing very well without the nausea. But I’m sure the pain meds are helping a lot. Thankfully I’m able to take sips of water.

@ThinT Hope you’re doing well this morning.

Finished my surgery this morning! Feeling sore and had nausea this morning , which is gone now. They let me sleep most of the day , but will be walking soon.

Finished my surgery this morning! Feeling sore and had nausea this morning , which is gone now. They let me sleep most of the day , but will be walking soon.

Congratulations and glad that you are doing well so far.