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

So far today has been horrible. Got stuck in traffic (a gigantic motorcycle parade came from out of nowhere saw at least 500 + motorcycles!!!!) so what was a 10 minute ride home turned into a hour and n half of me sitting in a car crying trying to find a way to lay or sit to ease my pain. This burning/pain sensation is HELL. It's unlike anything I've ever felt. Gonna spend the rest of my Sunday in bed. :-(

So sorry' date=' Rachel and Jessica. I hope you both feel better soon. Starting to get a little better for me. I even went to Walmart and held my baby today. Of course, now I'm all ready for pain med and a nap, but I'm still pretty pleased. I'm staying away from the scale as much as I can because I still feel so bloated. It's wired cooking for the kids and smelling pizza without eating any. At least I can honestly say that I'm not hungry. Just drinking the protein is work. Getting closer and closer to a slimmer, leaner me. Yay![/quote']

Ur a strong women I don't know how u mothers and wives cook and still carefor your family after all of this. My hat is off to each and every one of you. Ur all are truly deserving of your titles of mother and wives and I can only hope ur families appreciate you. Hell I had to send my puppy to my moms untill I feel better.You all are TRULY SUPERWOMEN!!!!!

So far today has been horrible. Got stuck in traffic (a gigantic motorcycle parade came from out of nowhere saw at least 500 + motorcycles!!!!) so what was a 10 minute ride home turned into a hour and n half of me sitting in a car crying trying to find a way to lay or sit to ease my pain. This burning/pain sensation is HELL. It's unlike anything I've ever felt. Gonna spend the rest of my Sunday in bed. :-(

That's the pain I've been talking about! It's debilitating!! I took a shower yesterday and had to lay down so my husband could clean and change my dressings. I thought I was gonna pass out from the pain. And what are you doing driving..lol.

Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

Thanks, Sassy, before I get too big a head, I should admit that now I'm exhausted. I've pawned my son off on my wonderful step-daughters. My left side keeps getting the sharp pains you all are mentioning. Off to take a pain med and try to sleep away the hurtiness.

Home again and I made a discovery. My pouch likes warm fluids not ice. So drinking is getting easier sipping things warm.

Since I have been home the damn diarrhea has eased up thank god.

Home again and I made a discovery. My pouch likes warm fluids not ice. So drinking is getting easier sipping things warm.

Since I have been home the damn diarrhea has eased up thank god.

Glad you're doing better. I love the way tomato soup feels in my tummy. It's a little thicker and stays a little longer. Unjury makes a chicken broth protein. I've got some samples but haven't tried it. Maybe you are on your way to recovery...

Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

I wish I could have tomato soup. Not yet. My doctor only allows clear liquids for two weeks. I'm actually looking forward to fat free refried beans. I'm so pleased you're home again, Rachel. And I hope diarrhea stays away. Ugg. We sure don't need extra gross stuff in addition to the super fun gas. I also think I got a UTI from the catheter. That's just great. Can't get too upset because I know it's actually been pretty smooth sailing for me so far. Goodnight to all, I hope you sleep well.

What do you eat with the refried beans? Or do you just eat them plain?

I don't know for sure, yet. We'll see. I haven 't thoroughly investigated my short list of allowed foods for 4-6 weeks post op. Just the beans will be nice at first. I hope cottage cheese is also on the list.

On another note. I can get in and out of bed way better than yesterday, but the odd sharp pains inside my belly are sure not fun.

So far today has been horrible. Got stuck in traffic (a gigantic motorcycle parade came from out of nowhere saw at least 500 + motorcycles!!!!) so what was a 10 minute ride home turned into a hour and n half of me sitting in a car crying trying to find a way to lay or sit to ease my pain. This burning/pain sensation is HELL. It's unlike anything I've ever felt. Gonna spend the rest of my Sunday in bed. :-(

Not happy for you..hope you have much better days the rest of this week I promise it gets better. Today I busted my ass going up the stairs on me new house..who does that?...lol. Hope that gives you a laugh... Feel better...

I wish I could have tomato soup. Not yet. My doctor only allows clear liquids for two weeks. I'm actually looking forward to fat free refried beans. I'm so pleased you're home again' date=' Rachel. And I hope diarrhea stays away. Ugg. We sure don't need extra gross stuff in addition to the super fun gas. I also think I got a UTI from the catheter. That's just great. Can't get too upset because I know it's actually been pretty smooth sailing for me so far. Goodnight to all, I hope you sleep well.[/quote']

I ate them plain but got super gas..lol. And had too stop..boo for beans, and I love them.. Makes sure if they give you meds for you uti they give you something for a yeast infection too.cuz you till moSt likely grr one from the abx.. It sucks..

Welllllllllllllll

Last night I went into a very rapid rate fib and am now in the hospital. I converted to sinus rhythm after 4 hours but they still admitted me. Should be discharged soon. My cardiologist changed my meds so I can take a small capsule instead of crushing the bp med which was hard to choke down. I also continue to have diarrhea but when I called to inform my surgeon they said they could not send the message until I was discharge ' date=' the hospitalist has to page them. I was like but they don't need to talk to them I do to consult about what's going on but thanks anyway.

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Please please please take care, I will life you up in pray also this week, that god lays his healing hands on your body and takes away your pain and that your heart find a nsr and that all your pain be dealt with thru rest. ..take care and know I am I praying for you

Disclaimer: period question!

So yesterday night I randomly started bleeding. My cycle is the 15th. It is very heavy and I have gone through 3 super tampons. Anyone experience this?

Surgery 9/24/12 344 9/29/12 327.8

Disclaimer: period question!

So yesterday night I randomly started bleeding. My cycle is the 15th. It is very heavy and I have gone through 3 super tampons. Anyone experience this?

Surgery 9/24/12 344 9/29/12 327.8

Yes!!!! Got my period a few days after surgery, still have it, and it is super heavy. I had a period right before surgery. What is the deal with this?

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