Hello there, I'm in Ireland and scheduled for March 10th. Initial appointment was December 22nd. Super fast.
I'm nearly done week 1 pre op diet - don't see much off scales though...........
I’m on day 4 after surgery last Wednesday. Here are my thoughts based on what I just experienced.
On day of surgery, when you wake up, don’t panic. This day and the next day before going home you will feel like total crap. Don’t panic! It gets better quick. You will have pain, pressure, poking nurses, doctors stopping in, house cleaning coming in, sheesh…too much. Don’t panic! Lol
Your first full day home will be very uncomfortable. You will be recovering from surgery, working on almost no sleep, and trying to understand your new plumbing. I had anxiety from the anesthesia, was wicked tired, and cranky. Don’t panic!
Don’t worry about hitting goals on these first two days, people rarely do. Take meds on time, create a schedule. I was on oxy and nausea meds for two days. By day three only Tylenol. See if you prefer hot or cold liquids. I found warm better.
You will feel like an elephant is sitting on your chest…pressure from the gas. Don’t panic, it’s normal and will go away. Even being prepared on this and reading for 5 months, it was bad. Every swallow hurt a bit (pressure flare) but it eases slowly.
By day 4 I feel great, almost normal even. Isn’t the human body amazing? Full liquids, full Protein, no meds.
Remember don’t panic! There were times I wanted too!! (alright, I did a little, most do)
Good luck, you got this!”
