Tada......January 2013 Post-op!!!!!

Here were are on the losers bench (well not me yet but almost)...Let's keep up the super-amazing support we started with Wdwfreak's help! Post away ladies and gents: anything you want/need to talk about, vent, ask others, think might be helpful to share. What an awesome place to find/be a resource.

MrsPolk - Jan 02

Nikempster - Jan 3, Federal Way, WA

Thynnlynn - Jan 4, Ypsilanti, MI

Preacherswife26 - Jan 7

Frogjlr - Jan 7, St Vincent, Camel, IN

Truebind - Jan 7

Jmaromano. - Jane - Jan 7

MollyB38 - Jan 8

Teka2011 - Jan 9

BrattyAsh - Jan 9

BigMike - Jan 9, San Antonio, TX

Ducky07 - Jan 9

Ready2Smile - Jan 10

Ksierra319 - Jan 10

Feelin-Lika-Cow - Jan 14

Kloveburd - Jan 14

Trailblazer57 - Jan 14, Greenville, PA

TLP1212 - Jan 14

Mommywifeandfat - Jan 14

Lovealways - Jan 15, Long Island, NY

Mrs.mda - Jan 15

Libra_Lisa - Jan 18

Catgyrl68 - Jan 18

Wdwfreak - Jan 21

Jayla_Mom_of2 - Jan 21

Cookie - Jan 21

Dotie316 - Jan 21 - Germany

Copmom - Jan 22

Vbgirl264 - Jan 22

Fiusha - Jan 22

Sissy - Jan 22

Workingmotherofthree - Jan 23

Niemie - Jan 24

Dizzywzi - Jan 24

A Rose - Jan 25

Aimee - Jan 28

PianoMom1 - Jan 29, St Vincent Carmel, Indianapolis IN

MrsPitts11367 - Jan 30

Jessica9190 - TBD

I only stayed 24hrs...

Did it!!!!!!

Home now, doing great In on the 9th out on the 11th. Ambulating well, tolerating 64 oz of fluid slowly per day. Takes some work but I should feel better by next week.

Frogjr you are a champ!! Walking that much right away!!! I was so tired couldn't keep my eyes open to sip or walk. The meds kicked my butt!!

I'm one week post op and had post op blues pretty bad day 3' date='4 and 5. I haven't cried the past 2 days, so that is good news!! Stopped taking pain meds on day 5. I'm so tired of Jello, broth and popsicles!!! Powerade helped getting extra liquids down. I've had diahhrea every day since day 3. This morning I don't even want to drink cuz it cramping. My Dr said I might have an infection in my colon so I have to go back in. I did try some foods yesterday so I wonder if its the dumping?? It's been a crazy week but I'm glad to be post op now!!![/quote']

I'll be praying for you. I've had trouble with foods that I like. Fluid is getting better. Figured out a how and when to take all the pills. I take pain pills only when I just can't take it anymore and at bedtime. I was upset because I gained weight, which I knew I would. I guess I thought after I got home it'd start coming off and it wasn't till today

Lost 8.4 lbs since yesterday. Of you need anything just let us know.

Did it!!!!!!

Waaaahoooo. So very proud of you. You will be and do great.

Surgery went well for me yesterday, went under at 7:30 and was done by 10:30. Felt nauseous from the anesthesia but that quickly faded thanks to some great nurses. Was up and walking for thirty minutes that night, it felt great considering all the back pain that the gas caused. Anyone else have that? Massages and walking were great for getting through it.

Home now, discharged at one today. Gas is slowly working its way out and now most of the pain is just abdominal soreness. Feels like I did 200 sit IPS yesterday! Taking Water slowly, got heartburn drinking too fast this morning. This is now all about learning how to deal w my new anatomy.

When did everyone stop taking pain meds? When's everyone going back to work? I only took off 1 week from work but thinking I may need to do more- let me know how it's gone for you all!

I'm at four days post op...glad everything went well! I took two weeks...Monday will mark one week since surgery. Still on pain meds. They knock me out, but no prob getting in protein and drinks.

Hi!! Kim in va beach, va surgery was on jan 8

Height 5'2

Highest weight 267

Weight dos 247

Weight today 240

So far pretty good. Looking forward to lots if tips and encouragement to/from my fellow January buddies!!

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Was it a 2 or 3 day hospital stay for those who are post-op?

I was there 2 days post op

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OMYGeee...The day has finally come!!!! Heading to the hospital in an hour' date=' my surgery is at 9:30am. After that, make room for me on the losers bench cause I've got a hot date with a thinner, healthier me!

I'm prepared, (I think) and excited, nervous, ready for it, but it does feel surreal.[/quote']

Congrats! Sending a prayer for a speedy recovery!

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I'm finally on the losers bench.. Doctors say I may go home today.. I can say this has been an experience that will change my life forever. I now understand what the others are saying about the pain.. Gas pains! Wow! Just glad the hard part is over.. Please continue to pray for a full recovery

Agreed 100% gas was the worst! But it does get better! Welcome to the losers bench

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Home now' date=' doing great In on the 9th out on the 11th. Ambulating well, tolerating 64 oz of Fluid slowly per day. Takes some work but I should feel better by next week.[/quote']

Congrats!! 64oz?!?! You're a champ! I'm getting down about 48-54 but its s challenge

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Surgery went well for me yesterday' date=' went under at 7:30 and was done by 10:30. Felt nauseous from the anesthesia but that quickly faded thanks to some great nurses. Was up and walking for thirty minutes that night, it felt great considering all the back pain that the gas caused. Anyone else have that? Massages and walking were great for getting through it.

Home now, discharged at one today. Gas is slowly working its way out and now most of the pain is just abdominal soreness. Feels like I did 200 sit IPS yesterday! Taking Water slowly, got heartburn drinking too fast this morning. This is now all about learning how to deal w my new anatomy.

When did everyone stop taking pain meds? When's everyone going back to work? I only took off 1 week from work but thinking I may need to do more- let me know how it's gone for you all![/quote']

I'm out 3 weeks. I'm no longer taking pain meds and I'm 4 days post op but please take then as long as u need them. No need to be a superhero nows the time to take extra good care if yourself! Btw congrats!

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Thanks redlock! Glad to hear you're feeling so good only four days post op!

Congrats mike on the 64 ounces per day! I'm averaging 48 ounces and that takes work!!

Good luck to everyone now on the losers bench. Can't wait to see how much we will all shed off in the coming months!!

Yeah gas pain is the only issue, as you can't seem to expell it as you could before. Still on pain meds, but only minimal amounts. Walked a mile and a half twice each day really helps get everything moving. Keeping fluid intake high is important but I actually feel no thirst or hunger. Good luck all.