chiquitatummy

Oh nice, another 2/23rd’er. Mine was at 7:30am. I’m glad you feel great already, that’s awesome. I’m feeling pretty good too with no hunger pains. However I have twinges of pain from the gas. Oh god does the gas make for an unpleasant time lol.

I’m now gone after getting my surgery done Monday, feeling good. Was a bit full of gas 1st night but didn’t merit any pain relief. Here’s to a New Beginning x

My surgery was 7:30 am today. Feeling great, walking laps on unit, meeting fluid goals, minimal discomfort. Hoping it stays this way.

I did. The swelling went down after about three days, but my throat was scratchy for about a week. Hang in there, and keep drinking Water. It hurts, but it will actually help it feel better faster if you can stay hydrated. ❤️

thank you for posting this! I am 2 days post-op and have been having bizarre sneezing fits. It didn't occur to me that this could be a full signal. Lot's to learn with this new chiquita banana tummy.

I'm so sorry this happened to you. It's reasonable to be disappointed and hurt by the reaction and words you describe. People are full of opinions, but no one knows your health or what it has been like to be in your shoes better than you.
I used a lot of my time with a pre-op therapist to untangle and work through the way others perceive WLS and may judge me for it. I have been surprised how helpful working with a therapist has been on the relationship side of WLS. One of the conclusions I have come to is that I don't owe anyone an explanation and I don't have to take on making them more comfortable with the idea of me having WLS. Another thing that came out of it is I have decided (at least for now) to have a very small circle of people that know I am having this surgery. Everything I have to work with to be on this path feels like a lot already and hearing the input and opinions of other people (especially when they are not educated in WLS) just feels like more than I want to take on at the moment.
Sending you good thoughts!

I had surgery on 2/24. Feeling good. No pain just mild discomfort. I threw up foam after first solid Tylenol pill but other than that doing great. Will DC home today.

right? it's 9:30 am and already I sure would like a sip of Water.

I'm so sorry this happened to you. It's reasonable to be disappointed and hurt by the reaction and words you describe. People are full of opinions, but no one knows your health or what it has been like to be in your shoes better than you.
I used a lot of my time with a pre-op therapist to untangle and work through the way others perceive WLS and may judge me for it. I have been surprised how helpful working with a therapist has been on the relationship side of WLS. One of the conclusions I have come to is that I don't owe anyone an explanation and I don't have to take on making them more comfortable with the idea of me having WLS. Another thing that came out of it is I have decided (at least for now) to have a very small circle of people that know I am having this surgery. Everything I have to work with to be on this path feels like a lot already and hearing the input and opinions of other people (especially when they are not educated in WLS) just feels like more than I want to take on at the moment.
Sending you good thoughts!

My surgery is tomorrow afternoon. I was feeling pretty good, but now it's night time and my nervousness is rising. Any words of reassurance and wisdom from those who are on the other side would be welcome!

thank you for the advice and encouragement. 💖

My surgery is tomorrow afternoon. I was feeling pretty good, but now it's night time and my nervousness is rising. Any words of reassurance and wisdom from those who are on the other side would be welcome!

I actually had an appointment with my therapist today, (thanks to everyone for encouraging me to get in with her sooner rather than later) and after a lot of talking and processing, I went no contact with my sister and 2 other acquaintances for my own mental health. I know I’m going to need every ounce of it in the next 6 months. It sucks, but this is for ME!!
I have suffered from chronic Panic disorder since I was in a severe wreck, so when I feel like I’m being insulting, or mean, or anything like that I start to freak out, so I just try to avoid confrontation even if it’s something that hurts me (talk about unhealthy). But that’s something I’m working on. I’m learning quickly the thinner I physically get, the thicker my skin needs to be.
My weight has never been a joke per se, but the people in my life have told me my wreck (and 7 major reconstructive surgeries), my hypertension, and the medicine I’m on (serious serious weight gain implications) (125 lbs in 18 months, eating cucumbers and balsamic for almost every meal) isn’t an excuse to have gained this weight nor a reason to have surgery to rid myself of it. So to them it’s just always been invalid.
My therapist also mentioned that the reason I’m getting so many negative reactions, comments, and people walking away after telling me I’m an idiot, ignorant, going to be a failure, and am “ruining my life for one year max of looking good” is because almost everyone in my life is either obese or morbidly obese. And to them it’s seen as “not fair” and “the easy way out.”
This board has provided more support to me in 13 days than anyone in my entire life. I’m so grateful to have found it and to be a part of this community.
Thank you for taking the time to respond and provide me with some more insight and encouragement that I can do this! I know I seem like a wuss complaining and seeking advice and encouragement, and so many people do and have done this “alone.”
Thanks again, I appreciate you. I’m gonna start practicing the BCABD way of life and tell people sayonara!
I really hope I’m not being a burden on anyone. I know I’m long winded. I’m sorry!

Im with you Nicassa! my surgery is Tuesday. I did everything else, but I just have to my covid 19 test then its on for 7am tuesday monday morning! Im stoked! I only had a week to prep, but to be honest with you, I was supposed to start thursday, and I started friday! lol, its lent season and I just had to get them snowcrabs, crawfish and boiled shrimps in! lol, Im good now. on popsicles, fairlife chocalate, Water and Bone Broth. I lost 6lbs just that quick! I was 245 when I weighed in wednesday and as for today, Im 239 real time. Im cannot believe this! so if Im losing doing this, I can just imagine after the surgery! wow

I have been on liquid for 5 days Sunday will be 6 , Monday clear liquid and Tuesday morning is surgery day!

Thank you so much for your reply. I’ve been working with the counselor diligently. I was mentally stronger than I’ve been in my entire life going into sx, because going to the ER with BP so high it was in the “stroke” zone at 29 and being told I’m going to end up killing my self, really woke me up. I guess in all of the pre-op counseling, we worked through so much, including judgments from others. But I never in a MILLION years considered that these people that I considered more sisters than friends would do this. It’s just disheartening. Maybe it’s because they’re all the size I was when I started this and it’s projected jealousy.
I haven’t told anyone else about the surgery but them and my parents because we have always supported each other no matter what. So for 3/5 of my support system to peace out on day 10 post op was just overwhelming. I’ll definitely be talking to my therapist this week about how to do this without my circle, but in a way that’s healthy and conducive to my journey not just physically but mentally!!
thanks so much, I appreciate you!

I'm so sorry this happened to you. It's reasonable to be disappointed and hurt by the reaction and words you describe. People are full of opinions, but no one knows your health or what it has been like to be in your shoes better than you.
I used a lot of my time with a pre-op therapist to untangle and work through the way others perceive WLS and may judge me for it. I have been surprised how helpful working with a therapist has been on the relationship side of WLS. One of the conclusions I have come to is that I don't owe anyone an explanation and I don't have to take on making them more comfortable with the idea of me having WLS. Another thing that came out of it is I have decided (at least for now) to have a very small circle of people that know I am having this surgery. Everything I have to work with to be on this path feels like a lot already and hearing the input and opinions of other people (especially when they are not educated in WLS) just feels like more than I want to take on at the moment.
Sending you good thoughts!

Best of luck to everyone! I am actually having VSG, didn't realize I posted to a bypass thread until just now. Regardless, I'm glad to know my fellow WLS week peeps. We got this!

I'm so sorry this happened to you. It's reasonable to be disappointed and hurt by the reaction and words you describe. People are full of opinions, but no one knows your health or what it has been like to be in your shoes better than you.
I used a lot of my time with a pre-op therapist to untangle and work through the way others perceive WLS and may judge me for it. I have been surprised how helpful working with a therapist has been on the relationship side of WLS. One of the conclusions I have come to is that I don't owe anyone an explanation and I don't have to take on making them more comfortable with the idea of me having WLS. Another thing that came out of it is I have decided (at least for now) to have a very small circle of people that know I am having this surgery. Everything I have to work with to be on this path feels like a lot already and hearing the input and opinions of other people (especially when they are not educated in WLS) just feels like more than I want to take on at the moment.
Sending you good thoughts!

I'm so sorry this happened to you. It's reasonable to be disappointed and hurt by the reaction and words you describe. People are full of opinions, but no one knows your health or what it has been like to be in your shoes better than you.
I used a lot of my time with a pre-op therapist to untangle and work through the way others perceive WLS and may judge me for it. I have been surprised how helpful working with a therapist has been on the relationship side of WLS. One of the conclusions I have come to is that I don't owe anyone an explanation and I don't have to take on making them more comfortable with the idea of me having WLS. Another thing that came out of it is I have decided (at least for now) to have a very small circle of people that know I am having this surgery. Everything I have to work with to be on this path feels like a lot already and hearing the input and opinions of other people (especially when they are not educated in WLS) just feels like more than I want to take on at the moment.
Sending you good thoughts!

Feb 23rd

HELLO FEBRUARY BYPASSERS!!
I thought I would post this a day early, as I think I am going to be too preoccupied to post tomorrow as my surgery is first thing 6AM on Monday!!!
SURGERY SHOUT OUTS FOR THIS UPCOMING WEEK!!
2/22: Me, @betterme2021, and @MissSmartyPants
2/23: @WahooRach, @Nicossa and @luluplus6
2/24: @MarieMarie, @MDay07 and @Chi2Htown
2/25: @mydyer
2/26: @Glorious Release

February 23rd!