Hi all those having their surgery in September 2012.

I am set for the 25 th

I have done about half my pre op requirements

Psychiatric evaluation - check

EGD / colonoscopy - check

sleep study- check

Cardiology clearence- check

GI consult- check

Pre op education program - 1 class to go

Final doctor appointment

Final two dietician meetings

Official insurance clearence

Chest X-ray

EKG

Blood work

** these must be done within 30 days of surgery**

Appointment with IVC filter doctor

IVC filter placed 3 days before surgery

Pick up incentive spirometer and surgery bag

Well I'm three days out and got a bad case of head hunger today not real hunger just my other half had steak and my son had pizza and it was stuffed crust!!! I am having a hard time with my liquid in take everything tast so weird to me I cant finish a Popsicle with out feeling like

I'm going to bust on a good day I am getting in around 44Oz a day and I'm making sure what I do get in has electrolytes I have one incision that is really sore and I have been Laying on my back and putting my feet up like when I had my son and it pushes the gas out tmi! I know but the gas is such a killer just trying to stay hydrated!! I can finally sleep on my right side forget about the left side it is way too sore! I hope all the posters are doing good and all the ones still waiting are staying sain!

I hope you feel better fast. Too bad surgery didn't mess up our sense of smell too. Just the smell of pizza and steak adds 10 pounds to me

My surgery was unsucessful...I was admitted at 8:30 am in the morning and ready for 9:30 am. The surgeon made 6 incision outside my stomach area and inserted the larpoc. equipment with air. Then they had to abort the srugery because my heart became weak and my heart rate was so low. My blood pressure went down to 70/40. They pulled the plug and the next thing I knew my surgeon was in the recovery room and told me that he almost lost me because of my heart and pressure. I was devastated and I started to cry. I don't understand why this happened to me? My Cardiologist told me that I was fit to do this surgery and he cleared me. After that they kept me in the hospital for evaluation. They ran some tests on me. They took many blood drawing' date=' a heart cat scan, and 2D echo. All came out negative. Even though the procedure wasn't done I was in pain and haven't eaten for 3 three days. Today they discharge me and I have mild gatric pain. The doctor said to me to schedule an appointment for Monday to discuss my condition and to reschdule my surgery. I'am so hurt and tramatized I don't know what to do now. I guess it was bad luck for me. I'm home know and I'm still crying. I can't believe I had a brush with death.[/quote']

I am so sorry to hear that! That would be enough to scare the crap out of anyone I hope the pain goes away soon and you can move forward with your journey.

I hope you feel better fast. Too bad surgery didn't mess up our sense of smell too. Just the smell of pizza and steak adds 10 pounds to me

I know I made my sons let me sniff his pizza it was pitiful! But This is the first time I have ever turned down pizza or stake or any other food for that matter so thats a win in my book!

I am so sorry to hear that! That would be enough to scare the crap out of anyone I hope the pain goes away soon and you can move forward with your journey.

Thanks Jane. My entire body is so sore. I will keep strong. I'm glad everything turned out good for you. Is a new you and have a safe recovery :-)

Stupid phone cut my thread short so here's the rest able to get all my liquids in and protein via shakes still takin my pain meds just waiting for the scale to start moving

How are you doing with nausea . I had mine Tuesday but it keeps coming back when I walk .

Well I'm three days out and got a bad case of head hunger today not real hunger just my other half had steak and my son had pizza and it was stuffed crust!!! I am having a hard time with my liquid in take everything tast so weird to me I cant finish a Popsicle with out feeling like

I'm going to bust on a good day I am getting in around 44Oz a day and I'm making sure what I do get in has electrolytes I have one incision that is really sore and I have been Laying on my back and putting my feet up like when I had my son and it pushes the gas out tmi! I know but the gas is such a killer just trying to stay hydrated!! I can finally sleep on my right side forget about the left side it is way too sore! I hope all the posters are doing good and all the ones still waiting are staying sain!

@jane I know how you feel . I keep seeing pizza commercial and it's all I can think about .im 4 days out and feel ok just Nauesa when I walk hopefully that will pass . What have you been drinking

My surgery was unsucessful...I was admitted at 8:30 am in the morning and ready for 9:30 am. The surgeon made 6 incision outside my stomach area and inserted the larpoc. equipment with air. Then they had to abort the srugery because my heart became weak and my heart rate was so low. My blood pressure went down to 70/40. They pulled the plug and the next thing I knew my surgeon was in the recovery room and told me that he almost lost me because of my heart and pressure. I was devastated and I started to cry. I don't understand why this happened to me? My Cardiologist told me that I was fit to do this surgery and he cleared me. After that they kept me in the hospital for evaluation. They ran some tests on me. They took many blood drawing, a heart cat scan, and 2D echo. All came out negative. Even though the procedure wasn't done I was in pain and haven't eaten for 3 three days. Today they discharge me and I have mild gatric pain. The doctor said to me to schedule an appointment for Monday to discuss my condition and to reschdule my surgery. I'am so hurt and tramatized I don't know what to do now. I guess it was bad luck for me. I'm home know and I'm still crying. I can't believe I had a brush with death.

Isla, I'm so sorry your first surgery attempt didn't turn out like you had hoped, but I'm so very happy you had a competent medical team around you that made the decision to keep you safe! I'm sure it's difficult to deal with the pain and disappointment without the reward, but your day will come and we'll be here for you! Please keep us posted and let us know what your doctor says on Monday.

Thank god it is over! Sore as hades in hospital, got home yesterday and between the gas issues and feeling like a truck backed over me, getting better. Today I am really glad I stocked up on several types of the isopure drinks, so I can take small sips, and get water too.

Gas,gas,gas!

But walking really helps

Steve, glad to hear your surgery went well. The gas pain for me was the worst part. I'm 5 days post op and still have severe gas pain in my shoulder. I'm praying today is my breakthrough day where it magically disappears! I agree, walking is the cure for everything! Praying for speedy recovery. Each day gets better!

I got bad news today. My nasal swab was positive for mrsa. MRSA is a nosocomial infection which means its hospital acquired and the organism is resistant to treatment. As a nurse for almost thirty years I guess it's inevitable to be colonized but it's devastating to be told your surgery may be delayed because they have to do you last so they can decontaminate, you will be unable to be on the bariatric floor but will be placed on a floor on isolation, and have to get an infectious disease clearance.

So I made an appointment with a doc for Monday and I am starting some antibiotics that have from my last infection, I am going to bath in hibicleanse everyday and may do a nasal lavage with it . I feel desperate!

Praying for you Rachael. Remember God can move mountains, so although it's hard, keep the faith and don't get discouraged! Your day will come and we'll be cheering you on!!

Well I'm three days out and got a bad case of head hunger today not real hunger just my other half had steak and my son had pizza and it was stuffed crust!!! I am having a hard time with my liquid in take everything tast so weird to me I cant finish a Popsicle with out feeling like

I'm going to bust on a good day I am getting in around 44Oz a day and I'm making sure what I do get in has electrolytes I have one incision that is really sore and I have been Laying on my back and putting my feet up like when I had my son and it pushes the gas out tmi! I know but the gas is such a killer just trying to stay hydrated!! I can finally sleep on my right side forget about the left side it is way too sore! I hope all the posters are doing good and all the ones still waiting are staying sain!

I don't have head hunger yet, but I did make blueberry muffins with my son last night to have with breakfast this morning. I had to be really careful not to lick my finger when I got batter on it!

My surgery was unsucessful...I was admitted at 8:30 am in the morning and ready for 9:30 am. The surgeon made 6 incision outside my stomach area and inserted the larpoc. equipment with air. Then they had to abort the srugery because my heart became weak and my heart rate was so low. My blood pressure went down to 70/40. They pulled the plug and the next thing I knew my surgeon was in the recovery room and told me that he almost lost me because of my heart and pressure. I was devastated and I started to cry. I don't understand why this happened to me? My Cardiologist told me that I was fit to do this surgery and he cleared me. After that they kept me in the hospital for evaluation. They ran some tests on me. They took many blood drawing' date=' a heart cat scan, and 2D echo. All came out negative. Even though the procedure wasn't done I was in pain and haven't eaten for 3 three days. Today they discharge me and I have mild gatric pain. The doctor said to me to schedule an appointment for Monday to discuss my condition and to reschdule my surgery. I'am so hurt and tramatized I don't know what to do now. I guess it was bad luck for me. I'm home know and I'm still crying. I can't believe I had a brush with death.[/quote']

Im so sorry your surgery didn't happen . I am still here as I'm an unable to pee n having a lot of pain, and im running f fever 102.4...now,,,I will keep u in my prayers

@jane I know how you feel . I keep seeing pizza commercial and it's all I can think about .im 4 days out and feel ok just Nauesa when I walk hopefully that will pass . What have you been drinking

I drink power aid zero and propel zero and smart water when I can they all have electrolytes in them I get sick to my stomach too it stinks because it is when I do just about anything like walking or sipping or when I move around at all the nausea gel they gave me has been a life saver

Lol I know what you mean my son asked me to tear up his biscuit and put it in his gravy I was so worried that I would lick my finger just out of habit

Oh Leilani hope you feel better soon!