Hi everyone, greetings from Mexicali! I was wheeled into the OR right about 5 hours ago and I'm chilling on the couch talking to my boyfriend online! I'm amazed at how easy the surgery's been. It's my first surgery ever, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I don't have any pain per se, just a slight discomfort in my tummy. I also woke up drenched in sweat in the recovery room, not sure why. My temp was below 36, so thankfully, no fever. I'm still sweating quite a bit, even though my room is cold AND I have a fan running. Before the surgery, I was freezing in here!

I have random annoying hiccups, but they are no more painful than regular hiccups. Nothing by mouth for me today, just an IV to stay hydrated. I was able to walk a few steps to the bathroom (I have a private one in my room), but can't pee yet - must be the spinal.

BBJ~

I'm soooo glad you were able to have your surgery!! Congrats! We fly in tomorrow!!! I'll come by and say "HI" :sad0:

Goodmorning, hope you are doing okay today.

Gary

Had a bit of a rough start to the day, just like Dr. Aceves insinuated. I didn't sleep an awful lot because I kept getting up to pee every hour. But then around 3 am I started getting quite nauseous and developed quite a bit of pain. I kept hiccupping, too, and it was not helping! Barely made it out of my room to the nurse's station to request some antinausea and pain meds. They gave me a shot of both, but I felt pretty miserable until my 2nd shot of pain relievers around 7:30 am. I also developed a slight fever (37.8 - I guess it's about 99.5-100?), so they gave me an IV antipyretic. I'm feeling fine now - no nausea, and I can walk a lot further/faster than yesterday - but the morning was definitely very rough. Hoping I'll have an easier time sleeping today.

Good news, glad you got it done.

Jane x

I am happy that you were able to get the surgery! Hope you start feeling better soon. Keep us updated.

Lily

Congrats!! I was scheduled for 8-12 but had to cancel due to recent knee surgery that didn't turn out well. Was looking forward to meeting you in person. Hope everything continues going well for you...keep us posted:thumbup:

Hi Kathe, sorry to hear your knee surgery did not go well. How long do you think it will be till you are well enough to get the VSG?

Jane x

On a side note, my mother has been insufferable....you'd think now that I've had the surgery and there's no turning back, she'd be supportive (or at least leave me alone). Instead, I'm getting twice a day lectures about how I ruined my life and am pretty sure she's buried me a few times already.:001_tongue:

Moms can sometimes be hurtful. I think that is why I do not plan on telling my family as I know I will get the lectures over and over from everyone of how I have ruined my life.

Just know that you have a great support group here. And hopefully Mom will come around.

Lily

Moms can sometimes be hurtful. I think that is why I do not plan on telling my family as I know I will get the lectures over and over from everyone of how I have ruined my life.

Just know that you have a great support group here. And hopefully Mom will come around.

Lily

Thanks....this morning she said she's afraid of me turning into Michael Jackson.:thumbup1: I've never even mentioned any other surgeries.

Interestingly, she also said that she can't imagine dealing with her own emotions if food was taken away from her (my mother is also obese, slightly more so than me). So she said that I will probably turn into a raging b***h now - which, of course, IS possible, which is why I'm gonna see a counselor to help with these issues. But she seemed awfully concerned about me not being very likeable next time I visit. I guess she'd rather see me stuff my face every time I'm not happy and then die from a heart attack when I'm 50, but at least I'll be more fun to be around.

They'll get over it.

Awesome news!

Thanks....this morning she said she's afraid of me turning into Michael Jackson. I've never even mentioned any other surgeries.

Interestingly, she also said that she can't imagine dealing with her own emotions if food was taken away from her (my mother is also obese, slightly more so than me). So she said that I will probably turn into a raging b***h now - which, of course, IS possible, which is why I'm gonna see a counselor to help with these issues. But she seemed awfully concerned about me not being very likeable next time I visit. I guess she'd rather see me stuff my face every time I'm not happy and then die from a heart attack when I'm 50, but at least I'll be more fun to be around.:thumbup:

They'll get over it.

Sometimes you see your parents have feet of clay, which is actually quite liberating when you have processed it. Rest assured you are not the first here, accept they can give what they are capable of, they still love you.

Jane x