I've seen topics where members having surgery in the same month have kinda banded together to offer support and encouragement to one another. I think this is a wonderful idea, and I'd like to see if there's anyone having surgery in March that would like to support one another.

I have a tentative date for the second or third week in March. I have UHC through Georgia Pacific and they use BRS for approvals. I don't expect any delays, nor does my surgeon's office, so she saved me a spot, so to speak, lol.

Tonight I have my psyc eval, and Monday is my information class, I have two more visits, 2/5 and 3/5 of my six month supervised diet, and on March 5th when I leave my PCP's office, I'll take my worksheet to the surgeon and we'll submit to insurance. That's where I'm at!

I'd love to talk with others that are looking at the same time frame as me!!

I was just wondering on average how long it took everyone to have their first bowel movement after surgery?

I had surgery 1 wk ago and still haven't had one. I'm on liquids still. So I'm assuming that's why.

I was just wondering on average how long it took everyone to have their first bowel movement after surgery?

I had surgery 1 wk ago and still haven't had one. I'm on liquids still. So I'm assuming that's why.

Hey everybody I'm supposed to be going home today I had a pretty rough morning. I had throw up and drain my g tube 3 times i don't know what caused the nausea. I did just take off my anti-nausea patch last night and i'm wondering if i would have been feeling this way every morning. I've got a headache that won't quit. I'm going to take a shower around noon and hopefully my surgeon will release me to go home. I hope you are all doing well.

Thinking of you. I am hoping to go home today too. No vomiting just a little nausea. The doc is starting me on clears today. I can wait to drink something besides water. Lucky you for being able to take a shower I can't wait!

Hey everybody I'm supposed to be going home today I had a pretty rough morning. I had throw up and drain my g tube 3 times i don't know what caused the nausea. I did just take off my anti-nausea patch last night and i'm wondering if i would have been feeling this way every morning. I've got a headache that won't quit. I'm going to take a shower around noon and hopefully my surgeon will release me to go home. I hope you are all doing well.

Thinking of you. I am hoping to go home today too. No vomiting just a little nausea. The doc is starting me on clears today. I can wait to drink something besides water. Lucky you for being able to take a shower I can't wait!

I had surgery 1 wk ago and still haven't had one. I'm on liquids still. So I'm assuming that's why.

Me too. I guess you are right, it has to be due to the liquids. I guess shouldn't be concerned too much yet as I can pass gas but no real urge for a bm.

Hey everybody I'm supposed to be going home today I had a pretty rough morning. I had throw up and drain my g tube 3 times i don't know what caused the nausea. I did just take off my anti-nausea patch last night and i'm wondering if i would have been feeling this way every morning. I've got a headache that won't quit. I'm going to take a shower around noon and hopefully my surgeon will release me to go home. I hope you are all doing well.

Hope today goes better for you. I can say as for the headache (knock on wood) that mine is finally gone. It took 3 days after I left the hospital for it to go away. Hope you start feeling much better, and get to go home

HW 227, SW 214, CW 222 - Loss To Date 13lb - Surgery RNY 3/14/13

Me too. I guess you are right' date=' it has to be due to the liquids. I guess shouldn't be concerned too much yet as I can pass gas but no real urge for a bm.[/quote']

So I'm not sure i can consider mine bm's. just like diarrhea since day 3. :/ at least something is moving

HW 227, SW 214, CW 222 - Loss To Date 13lb - Surgery RNY 3/14/13

I have ben extremely stressed especially with a fiance as selfish as the one I have. Surgery went well had a fever last night but it resolved. I have now been wtg 4 hrs to discharge and just found out I probably cant afford my lovenox. So yeah I am beyond stressed right now.

I have ben extremely stressed especially with a fiance as selfish as the one I have. Surgery went well had a fever last night but it resolved. I have now been wtg 4 hrs to discharge and just found out I probably cant afford my lovenox. So yeah I am beyond stressed right now.

I have ben extremely stressed especially with a fiance as selfish as the one I have. Surgery went well had a fever last night but it resolved. I have now been wtg 4 hrs to discharge and just found out I probably cant afford my lovenox. So yeah I am beyond stressed right now.

What is Lovenox?

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What is Lovenox?

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Blood thinner shot

Pre Op testing done! Thank GOD

I asked my doc how long the surgery was he told me, I asked him how can surgeons stay there for hours operating and not have to take a break he said its like a adrenaline rush he loves it, he said as soon as I scrub out I say wow my back hurts and I really gotta pee, we just died laughing.

Love my doc!!!!!

Pre Op testing done! Thank GOD

I asked my doc how long the surgery was he told me' date=' I asked him how can surgeons stay there for hours operating and not have to take a break he said its like a adrenaline rush he loves it, he said as soon as I scrub out I say wow my back hurts and I really gotta pee, we just died laughing.

Love my doc!!!!![/quote']

How long is the surgery exactly.

How long is the surgery exactly.

I'm having a revision, he said its more complicated and will be about 4 hours

I had my surgery exactly a week ago and mines lasted from 2:18pm-10:30pm....I was told it would be a 4hour procedure but my Surgeon stated when closing me up I kept Oozing where my staples went into my abdomen(the six incisions) yeah so he took them out and hand sewn every stitch which was time consuming...needless to say I'm quite pleased because now my incisions are even tinier than the staples would have been and knock on wood there has been no problems.... I am thankful for Dr. REARDON at The Methodist Hospital in Houston Texas in the medical center and the ENTIRE SURGICAL TEAM!!!