KeeJones

I went to Blossom also. Sleeved 11/13. Down 11lbs. The experience was so smooth. My primary dr really appreciated all the medical records Blossom provided all the way down to a pre filled out lab form

Are there driving restrictions ?

11/13 Blossom Sleeve Update I am officially 5 days post op and feeling better each day. My overall experience at blossom was exceptional. Day 1 Sleeve - OMG .. the pain right after surgery was horrible. My husband said I got snappy with the nurse at warm springs when I when my driver got there. Poor nurse was explaining everything to my husband and all I could think about was they left the door open and it was so windy and I was having chills.. needless to say I apologized profusely at my IV therapy. Nursing staff got a good laugh out of me.. I was able to relax and rest once I got to the hotel and took the pain meds. My husband crushed them and mixed with a small amount of water so they could get into my system faster. By the time the aide came that evening I was up walking and feeling like there was a light at the end of the tunnel. Each day is better and better. Day 2 - IV Therapy - was feeling pretty good. Able to meet about 1/2 of my required fluids/ protein. My veins are horrible; my IV stopped flowing couldn’t even be flushed. I had to get a 2nd IV just to get my fluid and tramadol and it flowed so slowly. A 1hr IV therapy appointment turned into 4.5hrs. Day 3 - headed home. Anyone traveling after surgery I would highly recommend a travel pillow. Every bump in the road feels like your super sore insides are giggling around. My husband’s driving didn’t help.. SMH.. I took more pain meds when I made it home. Day 4- super sore after traveling laid around most of the day with the exception of walking every hour. I didn’t say this earlier but Walking is an absolutely must. I would be so stiff and achy and as soon as got to walking I felt better. I had a lot of gas buildup but didn’t actually burp a lot; either way walking really eased the gas pain. I walked every hour- 2hrs no matter what time it was. Since everyone at blossom was at the same hotel there was always some in the hallways walking at crazy hours too. Day 5 - today I felt my best.. full of energy. I have to keep reminding myself not to bend at the waist.. if I forget and bend over that sharp pain is a quick reminder. I rode to the grocery store with my husband today and walked around in there.. it was a little strange not craving anything I passed on a aisle. I felt so good I decided to walk around the neighborhood it was a beautiful day I couldn’t resist. Day 6AM - I am sooo paying for that walk around the neighborhood. I’m sore all over.. I over did it. I was proud to not have to take so much pain meds but I’m taking some now.. Question - does anyone else have pain when their stomach growls ?

I’m right at the door of my sleeve. 13th..