Finally!!!! after crying & being nervous. I had my surgery on feb 6th at 9.30am. Was in the recovery room at 10.30. Groggy all day but quite awake & normal. Obviously the pain killers were working. I had the Leak X-ray test the next morning and it was all ok. Got home and for about 24 hours I was just so emotional and cried a lot because I was scared of the next few months with 2 kids and no lifting them.

That's my only worry!

I feel physically fine with no pain and discomfort.

I'm on a liquid diet for 15 days post op and then to soft foods which I just cannot wait for. I am still hungry and missing foods. Is it normal?

I pray mine goes as well i get sleeved on the 26th feb ....keep on trucking the wanting food is just a head thing it will pass i hear and hope:) GL

Congrats, and welcome to the Loser's Bench!

Are you on a PPI (Prilosec, etc?) in the beginning i had hunger which was actually acid. Maybe that will help?

And CONGRATS! Those feelings are normal.

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Absolutely normal. I cried like a baby a day after my surgery and I my head wants food but my stomach doesn't. I'm not hungry at all. Takes everything for me to drink these protein shakes but I must and don't forget those fluids to stay hydrated. When I want to eat I get out my sugar free Popsicles. They help ALOT!! I had four of them yeaterday

Congrats and welcome

My only advice FOLLOW your post op diet!

AND keep reading/posting in VST.

Dee

I am almost 3 weeks out and lift my 40lb nephew no problem.

Finally!!!! after crying & being nervous. I had my surgery on feb 6th at 9.30am. Was in the recovery room at 10.30. Groggy all day but quite awake & normal. Obviously the pain killers were working. I had the Leak X-ray test the next morning and it was all ok. Got home and for about 24 hours I was just so emotional and cried a lot because I was scared of the next few months with 2 kids and no lifting them.

That's my only worry!

I feel physically fine with no pain and discomfort.

I'm on a liquid diet for 15 days post op and then to soft foods which I just cannot wait for. I am still hungry and missing foods. Is it normal?

. Hunger is this normal? Post op I had a conversation with my surgeon about this... He explained that 50 % of his patients still have hunger post op. So based on that conversation Yes it is normal. I noticed when I have gas I mistake it as hunger... I hope this helps! Best Wishes Tina

Got home and for about 24 hours I was just so emotional and cried a lot because I was scared of the next few months with 2 kids and no lifting them.

That's my only worry!

Congratulations! Here's to lots of rapid and healthy healing!

I'm a mama of young kids as well, and this is also my biggest fear. I hope you have lots of health! I have family coming for 2-3 weeks and then my husband hired a couple of mother's helpers to come in for a few weeks during the day while he is working. Maybe you can hire a college girl (or girls) for those hours during nap time when you know you'll need help lifting? Or all day if you can afford it?

Best of luck to you!

I am almost 3 weeks out and lift my 40lb nephew no problem.

Some doctors say NO lifting until 6-8 weeks post-op. Mine is one of them.

I've also seen some docs allow 5 lbs to be added each week, so you can lift progressively heavier things.

Not everyone is cleared to lift at 3 weeks, especially if a doc knows you have young children...they want to save you from excessive lifting and strain to your staple line. Every doc is different.

Finally!!!! after crying & being nervous. I had my surgery on feb 6th at 9.30am. Was in the recovery room at 10.30. Groggy all day but quite awake & normal. Obviously the pain killers were working. I had the Leak X-ray test the next morning and it was all ok. Got home and for about 24 hours I was just so emotional and cried a lot because I was scared of the next few months with 2 kids and no lifting them.

That's my only worry!

I feel physically fine with no pain and discomfort.

I'm on a liquid diet for 15 days post op and then to soft foods which I just cannot wait for. I am still hungry and missing foods. Is it normal?

Congrats to you! I can only imagine how good it must have felt to release the emotions that have built up for so long! You will do great and I'm sure you will be lifting those sweet little ones in your arms soon!

Keep us posted!

mrs.MPS hehhe I got my surgury on the 5th at 9:30 too that's pretty neat lol I'm feeling okay I'm 22 weigh 201 pounds we r going to look great soon do u get hungry or thirsty?

Congratulations! Here's to lots of rapid and healthy healing!

I'm a mama of young kids as well, and this is also my biggest fear. I hope you have lots of health! I have family coming for 2-3 weeks and then my husband hired a couple of mother's helpers to come in for a few weeks during the day while he is working. Maybe you can hire a college girl (or girls) for those hours during nap time when you know you'll need help lifting? Or all day if you can afford it?

Best of luck to you!

What a sweet hubby to be so supportive!