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Hi all. Just wanted to share my experience in the hospital after surgery. Because of covid, I was not allowed any visitors. I never felt I really needed someone there looking at me anyway. If I could have done it all over again, I would've postponed until that restriction was lifted. It was okay during the night getting assistance from the nurses and aides, but during the day, especially right after moving in, I was left alone and it wasn't always easy getting assistance with things as simple as reaching your next 1 oz cup of Water. Nobody during the day ever helped me with my bedding. It was a nightmare. Luckily I was only there overnight.

So, I haven't really told many people about my surgery. A few close friends know, my mom, and my sister. I tell my mom everything so she knows, but out of my few close friends, only one was really supportive--everyone else was a bit hesitant. They all struggle with their weight, including my sister. So I don't like sharing my victories as they all start feeling bad about themselves. But today was huge and I want to share with someone other than my amazing and supportive mom. I laid down today to do sit-ups and I could actually see and feel my ribs starting to show through. I thought it was too good to be true so I videoed myself and lo and behold, I could see them quite prominently. I haven't seen them since 2015/2016. I am so excited! I can't see them standing up, obviously, but man was it a surprise laying down. Just really happy! I also tried on a shirt that was too tight before and now it is baggy.
Anyway, that was my NSV. Thanks for listening!

I would agree about the covid restrictions - at first I was completely fine with it - just drop me off and I’ll let you know when to pick me up. However, you are right- the nurses took care of meds - but it was on me to fix bedding, go unplug my IV pole to use the bathroom, drag it along, plug it back on, get back in bed, try to reach the pillows - or the table with my Water. I ended up there 3 nights. On the evening before discharge they lifted the no visitors so my husband came after work. Having him help me made such a difference. If I’d do it again- I’d wait until after no covid restrictions to have a close loved one there to help at least a couple hours out of the day and pass some time.

Hi all. Just wanted to share my experience in the hospital after surgery. Because of covid, I was not allowed any visitors. I never felt I really needed someone there looking at me anyway. If I could have done it all over again, I would've postponed until that restriction was lifted. It was okay during the night getting assistance from the nurses and aides, but during the day, especially right after moving in, I was left alone and it wasn't always easy getting assistance with things as simple as reaching your next 1 oz cup of Water. Nobody during the day ever helped me with my bedding. It was a nightmare. Luckily I was only there overnight.

I just had the ESG surgery on Jan 21, today is day 3 post op and doing well. What I wasn't aware of is the lack of wanting sweets so soon. My sugar free Protein Water, popsicle and Jello doesn't appeal to me now. I am loving my clear broth so much more. I am thankful that my plans to do and schedule went quicker than I thought..called Georgia Surgicare, referred to lung specialist due to asthma and cardiac specialist for hypertension, labs and from Dec 31, 2020 - date of surgery Jan 21st was smooth sailing. I had wanted help for years but husband was against it so I did everything until week before without his knowledge. My daughter drove me and stayed in hotel the 3 days before we went home. The worst part of the experience is the nausea and headaches from dehydration which stopped on Saturday. Gods best to all of you on your journey and those waiting to begin. I believe this will be one of the best decisions for me that I have made since accepting Jesus as my Lord and savior. By the way my husband flipped his prior thoughts and has been here to help if needed but I didn't need it so good job for me! My nurse Arianna and me 🤗

Same here part of me feel like did I make right decision my pain in my stomach my back it hurt while walking

I just had my sleeve done on the 10th of Feb as well. Mine hasn't been a easy process. I have been so nauseous couldn't keep anything down, pain was extremely hard. I also had a live biology done so I have a drained hose from my stomach. I can't tolerate Protein Shakes, so we are trying the Protein Water. I'm hoping to go home today from the hospital. I am definitely in the regretting I got this surgery phase.

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I had this on my fingers. They were so itchy, I would scratch to death, and they would bleed sometimes. Finally I tried cortisone, and it only helped a little bit. It finally went away after about 2 months post op. I never asked the doc what it was.

I had this on my feet (omg, the itch). I can't remember when it went away, but it did. Though I wasn't sure if it was related to weight loss at the time.

My feet and upper torso itched like crazy. My surgeon said it could possibly be a reaction to anesthesia and if so, should go away as the anesthesia works it's way out of my body. After about two weeks it went away, so I just assumed that was it.