Anyone else a May surgery??? I seen my surgeon today & my big day is May 8th 2013!

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What kind of medication did you all go home with? Don't doctors usually give pain and nausea medication? Freaking out because I just found out at my preop appt that my doc gives neither. I was told to buy Tylenol. That does nothing for me, Motrin is out of the question now.... So I'm stressed. Pain after surgery seems pretty darn likely. :/.

I think we have the same doctor... but if not, my doctor doesn't give pain meds either. I just got out of the hospital yesterday and before hand I was a bit freaked out about the pain meds thing but they did a good job with it in the hospital and after talking to the doctor his reasoning for no take home pain meds made since... you could really hurt yourself if you don't follow the diet to the T in the first three weeks and being home alone on narcotics isn't going to have you in your best mind-frame nor able to make the best decisions, which is pretty important. He also said that if I felt I still needed the pain meds I could stay in the hospital, kinda harsh I guess but I understand.

So today, my first day home I do have some pain but it isn't manageable I did get some Tylenol haven't tried it yet, not sure what the point is as it does nothin for me. I'm going to try a heating pad tonight and see if that helps any.

My surgery is May 28th.

I think we have the same doctor... but if not' date=' my doctor doesn't give pain meds either. I just got out of the hospital yesterday and before hand I was a bit freaked out about the pain meds thing but they did a good job with it in the hospital and after talking to the doctor his reasoning for no take home pain meds made since... you could really hurt yourself if you don't follow the diet to the T in the first three weeks and being home alone on narcotics isn't going to have you in your best mind-frame nor able to make the best decisions, which is pretty important. He also said that if I felt I still needed the pain meds I could stay in the hospital, kinda harsh I guess but I understand.

So today, my first day home I do have some pain but it isn't manageable I did get some Tylenol haven't tried it yet, not sure what the point is as it does nothin for me. I'm going to try a heating pad tonight and see if that helps any.[/quote']

Thank you. We do have the same doc, and I really like him, but I'm not sure about that part. I cant sit in the hospital just for pain medication, and actually want to be home ASAP... What you explained makes sense, but I don't know if I can be ok knowing that is not even an option. I'm glad you are doing well, how many days were you in the hospital? Let me know how it goes with the heating pad!

I was in the hospital for 2 days mostly because I have diabetes. Honestly the worst pain was the gas pain and when that started moving it was better, it's really just sore, don't worry! I talked to a bunch of people that had had surgery with him an they didn't have any trouble either. You may want to call or email to Karli his nurse, she's great and helped with some of my fears with that too. She had surgery with him too.

I every one just giving you guys a quick up date I am now on the losers bench I am very sore and still have some pain but I am ok thanks to every one I made it thank you for all your support :-)

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Glad you are alright and congratulations!

I'm finally home from the hospital. My doc sent me home with pain med and nausea meds. Im actually feeling really good. I am getting 64 oz in but not 60g of protein yet. My doc made it a point not to chew gum just in case you accidentally swallow it. He recommended listerine strips. Everyone seems to be doing really good.

surgery date: May 14

I was in the hospital for 2 days mostly because I have diabetes. Honestly the worst pain was the gas pain and when that started moving it was better' date=' it's really just sore, don't worry! I talked to a bunch of people that had had surgery with him an they didn't have any trouble either. You may want to call or email to Karli his nurse, she's great and helped with some of my fears with that too. She had surgery with him too.[/quote']

Thank you so much for taking the time to write, It means a lot. I'm thankful for the support. I am def going to call tomorrow, I want to talk about it before the surgery so we agree on the discharge home care. I feel so sad about this, I felt all was going so smoothly for me in this process. It was like hitting a wall when they told me that. Its a big deal to me because I fear being in pain with no help, its actually been a fear/nightmare of mine all my life, like panic producing fear! My first appt with him, he had given me the impression pain control would not be an issue.

It didn't even really sink in until I was on the way home... Then the panic hit. I had already signed my consents and everything. Do you have Karlis email? Could you message it to me?

if this is something we can't work out , I wonder how quickly I could get scheduled with another surgeon since all my preop stuff is complete and approved by the insurance company already?

Question everyone...I am on day 3 of pre op liquid. Headaches daily and having hard time concentrating. Is it alright to eat watermelon? Low calories and 92% water? How about soup? I can get same amount of protein from soup as shake' date=' with fewer calories. Having hard time finding shakes I like. Is it that I need to eat 800 calories, or only liquid? Seems like I could do this easier if I just restricted to calories, and not liquid. Just trying to keep sanity for 11 more days![/quote']

It gets better!! I am on my clear liquid today. Surgery in the AM

i would like to apologize for not being here to support everyone lately good luck to all the upcoming surgeries and congrats to everyone post op and on the losers bench with me yay we did it I need to ask anyone now how to deal with some stress and depression post op ? One week ago today our family was devastated by a loss my niece lost her six year old son I know some think of us as distant family but we are very close to her and her children and I'm having a hard time coping

Oh so sorry to hear of your loss!! Prayers your way!

Surgery day tomorrow!! Excited and not really scared yet!! I'm sure the nerves will start up in the morning!! 9:00 am check in time!! Looser bench here I come!!!

i would like to apologize for not being here to support everyone lately good luck to all the upcoming surgeries and congrats to everyone post op and on the losers bench with me yay we did it I need to ask anyone now how to deal with some stress and depression post op ? One week ago today our family was devastated by a loss my niece lost her six year old son I know some think of us as distant family but we are very close to her and her children and I'm having a hard time coping

There is nothing to say that actualy helps with the loss i lost my father in law about a month ago ( he has been my dad longer than my own father). But to say that i try to live my life in the happiness that he would like to see and honour him by doing that. I like to think that if he is looking down and there would be a smile on his face at my antics and he would be at peace because i was happy and not sad.

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Surgery date: May 14, 2013

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Dawnolson

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Surgery date: May 14, 2013

I get to go home this morning. I will be able to rest a lot better. My surgeon says I will have to be sipping all day to get the adequate hydration in order to not dehydrated. It's tough for me to get the liquids down. Which is why I was here 3 night's. I guess my best friend will be my cup for a while. He says it will get easier. Is it tough for everyone else to get liquids in?

Surgery date: May 14, 2013

I get to go home this morning. I will be able to rest a lot better. My surgeon says I will have to be sipping all day to get the adequate hydration in order to not dehydrated. It's tough for me to get the liquids down. Which is why I was here 3 night's. I guess my best friend will be my cup for a while. He says it will get easier. Is it tough for everyone else to get liquids in?

Surgery date: May 14' date=' 2013[/quote']

I'm glad you get to go home today there's not like being in your own home and own bed! And I hope your recovery continues to get easier quicker.