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I'll send good vibes up your way

The more that are sent- the more get returned...

I believe my follow up is the day you have surgery biggrin.gif

I can't wait- I do believe that will be mashed potato week...

I will hand deliver my vibes.... let them loose on 3rd floor... they will find their way...

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Well, I'm back!

I had my surgery on Monday the 6th, and came home yesterday the 7th. I'm still on pain meds, although I think I will try regular liquid Tylenol rather than with the codeine today and see if that will still help with the pain. The codeine knocks me out.

Not sure what information to post, so if you want some additional info, feel free to PM me or post back.

I had my surgery at 8 a.m. and was walking around by 3 p.m. Walk, walk, walk is all I can say. Everyone at Kaiser was very supportive and very kind. The nurses and techs are truly nice people who were very helpful in managing my pain and nausea. Don't be afraid to ask for pain meds when you first wake up. It hurts. It's manageable though, so don't freak out. The nurses are completely on top of it and will give you a button to push every 6 minutes, which saved me.

The first day and the second morning were roughest for me, but once I was past the morning nausea of the second day, things got much better. They gave me something for the pain and the nausea and it got rid of the nausea, and after that it was walking, sleeping, walking, sleeping. The pain meds kept knocking me out! lol

On day two, I went for an upper G.I. and they looked for leaks. No leaks were found, but apparently I have some kidney stones I'll get to enjoy passing one day. Then they cleared me to eat and drink. They started me on Clear Liquids for Breakfast, and then put me on stage two for lunch. I hardly drank anything for breakfast, and I literally took two bites of some pudding and was full for lunch.

Last night at home wasn't too bad. I took the Tylenol with codeine, and alternately slept in the reclining chair and then in bed every 45 minutes last night. I'm still sore, but doing just fine. Hope this helps, and best of luck to all of you who are having surgery soon!!

Darlene

Dargar- 1 week apart- :)

post as soon as you get out-

or Pm me...

I want to hear all about it...

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Glad it went good darga. Happy recovery and speedy weight loss to you. My doctor, Dr David Le, said he checked for leaks when I was still in surgery. No upper gi test. Guess they all do it differently. Happy vibes your way. Lisa

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Welcome back to the land of the loosing, Darlene. It just gets better from here and you are going to do great. I hope to see you at Tuesday group sometime soon. Take it slow--it's all about YOU right now!

David

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Thanks David! I'll probably go to a support group down here in Santa Rosa though as it's tough to get up to SSF. Thanks for the support!

Welcome back to the land of the loosing, Darlene. It just gets better from here and you are going to do great. I hope to see you at Tuesday group sometime soon. Take it slow--it's all about YOU right now!

David

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Lisa, how lucky you are! Having to drink the barium the next day after surgery was truly gross....glad I didn't lose my cookies...lol :)

Glad it went good darga. Happy recovery and speedy weight loss to you. My doctor, Dr David Le, said he checked for leaks when I was still in surgery. No upper gi test. Guess they all do it differently. Happy vibes your way. Lisa

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Hey Sing,

Your surgery is coming soon, that's awesome! Post back when you get home...I'm so happy for you!:P

Hey Neil! I'll be at pre-op when you're in recovery! I'll send good vibes up your way. :)

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Darlene I live in petaluma maybe we can meet one day. Lisa

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Hey Babysista,

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers...All went well, and today (third day) I am feeling SO much better! I'm really glad I had this done, and can't wait to see the numbers on the scale go down :) Best of luck to you!!!

Dargar27,

Today is your big day......:rolleyes: You are in our thoughts and prayers today...!!

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Lisa,

I grew up in Petauma. We will meet for sure...you just say when :)

Darlene I live in petaluma maybe we can meet one day. Lisa

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Message me your number. I'll text you when I get back from Disneyland. Oh everyone. Went on an upside down roller coaster yesterday 54 lbs lighter then last time and I didn't die 5 months out from surgery. Woo hoo.

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That's great to hear because we are taking the kids next June....enjoy yourself!! I'll send you my number :)

Message me your number. I'll text you when I get back from Disneyland. Oh everyone. Went on an upside down roller coaster yesterday 54 lbs lighter then last time and I didn't die 5 months out from surgery. Woo hoo.

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Is anyone going to the Santa Rosa support group on Saturday morning at 10am? A few of us from Oakland will be there.

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Hey Babysista,

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers...All went well, and today (third day) I am feeling SO much better! I'm really glad I had this done, and can't wait to see the numbers on the scale go down :) Best of luck to you!!!

Hello Dargar27,

I am glad to see you are home and doing well..... Did they give you a pill heart burn? A friend of mine who had the VSG at Richmond Kaiser said they gave her medication for acid/heart burn that she takes every day. Get your rest and do what you can without over doing it. Hope to hear from you soon.

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Hey Baby,

Yes, I have to take it daily for three months until the bottle is gone. Thankfully, I haven't had any heartburn yet, but of course I'm still on stage II so we'll see how things go when I reach stage III....can't wait for that stage B) Today, I am really full but probably only consumed 150 calories...it's so strange, and will take a lot of getting used to.

Hello Dargar27,

I am glad to see you are home and doing well..... Did they give you a pill heart burn? A friend of mine who had the VSG at Richmond Kaiser said they gave her medication for acid/heart burn that she takes every day. Get your rest and do what you can without over doing it. Hope to hear from you soon.

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