It feels sooo good to click on the POST Op forum!!!! heeheeeee!!!!

Anyway, where was I? Ok, a couple of things that I would share now that I am five days POST OP! (heeeheeeheee!) First, there truly is ZERO appetite!! This is so freaky and maybe it is just because my stomach is traumatized, swollen and all that, but not even my head is hungry. I'm sure it will change but, I have to say, what I am feeling now is nothing short of miraculous. AND, if this is 99% hormonal, it ReAlLy pis*** me off that no drug or shot has been developed to counteract the hunger we feel... Probably just five day-out babble, any of you old-timers care to comment on your appetite?

Further, we have gone to restaurants a couple of times since surgery and yeah, all those pretty pictures of food on the menu's and seeing the real thing was nice, everything smelled GREAT but it didn't bother me!!!!! I didn't start to drool, my stomach didn't growl, I didn't feel like I was going to go nuts if I didn't order something NOW; it's unbelivable to say the least... I had my broth and tea and was perfectly happy with that.

Second thing; I screwed up our return itinerary which left us in San Diego an extra day. IT WAS THE BEST MISTAKE I'VE EVER MADE!!!! I'm telling you, if you have to travel any kind of distance for this surgery, please, plan on an extra night before you have to fly cross-country. I am SO glad that we did that!! It gave us a night in a real bed, time to truly relax and get our/my bearings together. DO it!!! You'll be glad.

Now, that being said, my first instinct was to lay around in bed all day and night but I transcended that and made myself explore for a bit with my husband. We took the trolley down town and then met friends for dinner near the hotel. It was just what the doctor ordered (ha) and the activity vaulted me over the hospital/surgery blahs and gave me energy to travel the next day. I felt like a different person. Again, if there is any way possible, give yourself an extra night before long travel. I flew from the Florida Keys to Aceves. Ernesto, the driver, was happy to drop us off at the hotel on the way to the airport with the rest of the folks, no problems. Some hotels then have free shuttles to the airport the next day. Added bonus, we were able to check in early - at about 10:30 a.m..

Yayyyyyyyy!!!!

Carol

p.s. gotta go weigh and then will update ticker...

I'm glad you got over it OK. It is a very serious condition that can happen to sleevers if they get a severe gallbladder attack.

"When acute pancreatitis is mild, the death rate is about < 5%. However, in pancreatitis with severe damage and bleeding, or when the inflammation is not confined to the pancreas, the death rate can be as high as 10 to 50%."

Acute Pancreatitis: Pancreatitis: Merck Manual Home Edition

Regarding hunger - I'm 3 wks out and was SO looking forward to starting mushies. Now that I can eat them I could care less!! Nothing looks good to me or smells good to me. I do good to get a couple of protein shakes down. Thank goodness for Isopure and it's 40+ grams of protein per bottle or I'd be in trouble. I'm hoping in a few weeks when I can start to eat regular food the desire to eat will come back some.

Hi Suryfer!

Jeez, I was starting to think I was the only one in the Southeast with the exception of my sleeve buddy Gary from Arkansas! Which doc are you going to?? Staying in the U.S. or going abroad? The best of luck to you!!! To answer your questions... you know, I tried to get myself all worked up and in the nervous state of mind, but it never happened; I think I was just finally ready. I remember being MUCH more scared when I had my cesarean, etc. Anyway, you'll be fine, just think of getting around this big corner.

Now about a lot of pain post op... well, it wasn't easy that's for sure. It is major surgery, afterall. Days one and two stink. There's just no way or reason to sugar coat it. But, think of the big picture; two stupid, miserable days for literally, a new life! I was asked a couple of times during those two days if I regretted it. No. Not even during that rough stage. I knew it would pass and it sure has. I feel great only six days out! I did have some nausea due to my reaction to morphine but the docs took care of it immediately. It only happened a couple of times on day one and never again.

Take care and feel free to PM me or post here if you have more questions! I would love to meet you!!

Carol