Our time has finally come where our group can move over from the "pre op" thread. I can't wait to join you in a little over two weeks.

Congrats on the 11 pounds. It's so interesting how different the pain is for everyone. I'm still preop. Surgery is on 7/23. I have such a hard time swallowing pills' date=' I was afraid I would have trouble post op. I told my surgeon and he said he would order liquid pain meds. I'm so relieved.[/quote']

Most surgeons order liquid pain &other meds after surgery due to swelling around esophageous area

Well I haven't posted here yet' date=' I was posting in the pre-op forum. But never got a response. I had my surgery Monday after noon. Came home on Wednesday evening. Everything has been going ok. I was laying on my sofa tonight and was watching a movie, forgot to take my dose of pills. Holy freaking carp. I sat on the edge of the sofa and it hit me, sharp excruciating pains. Got that fixed asap. On the up side I am now at 317, that makes 11 pounds since the surgery <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> how is everyone else doing?[/quote']

Hey Nicole!

Glad your home...not so glad about your pain! Be sure to stay on top of that pain meds. I took mine religiously the first 5 days then slowly weaned off. I haven't taken any now in 4 days. I'm 16 days post op now. I'm down a little over 20 lbs now and feeling pretty great. My biggest issue is lack of energy and desire to eat. Congrats on the 11lbs loss! Sounds like we have some similar preOp stats! I'll look forward to hearing from you and your progress. Have a great day!

Why the souvenirs shots?

blood thinners.

Hi everyone, I am 9 days post op and doing pretty well. Getting at least 48oz of water a day usually more. Averaging 80g protein and 700 calories. Have also walked a minimum of 2 miles a day most days since day Monday :-)

I guess I am lucky, so far pain has been easily bearable only took Tylenol for 2 days (mostly coz I had a headache) since then nothing.

I do find I tire easily, have to go back to bed for a rest after my shower :-) and enjoying a siesta in the afternoon.

I find I am waiting for something to go wrong (a stricture or something) but know I should just relax a count my blessings for now.

Wishing everyone out there a speedy recovery.

Thank you, it's strange that all I have been doing is resting and the weight is just going down. I will definitely be watching the clock more often. When I was in the hospital I had a morphine drip and got to push a little button every fifteen minutes or so. Morphine doesn't help me much comfort wise, but it helped me sleep and that's all that mattered till I could take the pills. And I am oh so happy that they are smaller than a tick-tac. They also gave me nausea patched instead of pills cause I was having a hard time with just ice chips staying down. I was given some liquid Tylenol for my back cause it was starting to hurt, it made me throw up, so while the thought of liquid meds sounds heaven sent. Make sure you can stomach the taste. It was a cross of cherry cold medicine and goody powders. I have only been walking around my apartment because one of the incisions is on my bra line, so I can't wear a bra, and I won't go anywhere with out one on. So hopefully they heal fast. Lol I haven't had any head hunger thank goodness, my family had subs last night and while it smelt good, I had no desire to eat it. I was full off of my beef broth. Which my mother found quite entertaining. Lol

Thank you, it's strange that all I have been doing is resting and the weight is just going down. I will definitely be watching the clock more often. When I was in the hospital I had a morphine drip and got to push a little button every fifteen minutes or so. Morphine doesn't help me much comfort wise, but it helped me sleep and that's all that mattered till I could take the pills. And I am oh so happy that they are smaller than a tick-tac. They also gave me nausea patched instead of pills cause I was having a hard time with just ice chips staying down. I was given some liquid Tylenol for my back cause it was starting to hurt, it made me throw up, so while the thought of liquid meds sounds heaven sent. Make sure you can stomach the taste. It was a cross of cherry cold medicine and goody powders. I have only been walking around my apartment because one of the incisions is on my bra line, so I can't wear a bra, and I won't go anywhere with out one on. So hopefully they heal fast. Lol I haven't had any head hunger thank goodness, my family had subs last night and while it smelt good, I had no desire to eat it. I was full off of my beef broth. Which my mother found quite entertaining. Lol

Ongosh so excited and nervios at the same time post-op 4 days!!

How is everyone doing today? Last night I went to a birthday party and the smells of all the food gave me some serious head hunger. I think that has been the most frustrating part of this whole experience! Anyone else dealing with head hunger issues? How do you cope?

I'm busy dealing with GAS issues!

I'm walking, sucking down Gas X strips, belching, cutting the cheese.

Gas is wrapped around my stomach and back, clenching to me, sometimes cutting off my breath!

This just started full force today DAY 4 Post Op.

Hope this is just the end of it trying to stay with me!

I'm busy dealing with GAS issues!

I'm walking' date=' sucking down Gas X strips, belching, cutting the cheese.

Gas is wrapped around my stomach and back, clenching to me, sometimes cutting off my breath!

This just started full force today DAY 4 Post Op.

Hope this is just the end of it trying to stay with me![/quote']

Oh man I remember how that feels. I hope you work through it soon

How is everyone doing today? Last night I went to a birthday party and the smells of all the food gave me some serious head hunger. I think that has been the most frustrating part of this whole experience! Anyone else dealing with head hunger issues? How do you cope?

I went to my husbands squadron picnic yesterday and thought I was going to die from all the cupcakes staring back at me. It is all in my head I know but damn I just wanted one little bite. I made it through the day by repeating the number 30 in my head over and over again. 30 is the number of pounds I am down 19 days post-op.

I actua lly have been dealing very well. I work a lot and don't get time to always cook for my family. But being home after my surgery I've been enjoying making their faves and catching up. No nausea and this helps with the urges. I figure I have to deal and move on. Its helping me knowing that my 2 boys and husband have their mom full time at home atleast for a mth or so and that keeps me grounded. plus I know my goals too. I do live in the real world...food is always around me...gotta deal, get use to it and be strong!

@caleaka I love your strategy. I'm going to try that next time the smells try to take over; thanks.

I'm 4 days out and dealing with lots of head hunger. I have some pain, and I struggle too get enough liquid in. Today I went to nutmeg state nutrition and got some protein soup and fruit drink. I can't wait to chew again. My family is very unsupportive and east all kinds if junk food.

So today is 6 days post op and I have done really well with head hunger. Well today my husband made lunch for our son and himself. He made one of my favorites, pepperoni and motz sandwiched on a soft deli bun. UGH! they looked soo good. my mouth was watering. I was really hoping I would be someone who didn't get head hunger. :/ oh well. On the plus side I am down to 300 lbs! That is 28 lbs in 6 days! I am shocked I didn't expect it to come off so fast.