Any december surgies out there???

Waiting in the surgeons office -- final visit before surgery tomorrow. I can't believe how scared I am. Part of me just wants to run out the door, drive thru a fast food line and forget this whole thing. Frankly, if I hadn't done nine months of prep, starved for two weeks including Xmas on protein shakes alone, and done a bowel prep yesterday -- I might actually do it. I'm so frightened!

I was terrified too. My surgery was 12/18 and it goes by quickly. The fear was by far worse than the reality. I I am shrinking! I started at my highest weight of 289. I lost some weight during the pre-op 2 weeks of liquid protein. Today my bathroom scale said 245! This surgery was truly the best Christmas gift I could have possibly gotten. Hang in there and be gentle with yourself. I will keep you in my thoughts.

hey i have to be in the hospital by 5:30 am which me good luck

Thank you! I'm looking forward to it being over for sure :-). Is the pain all but a memory now?

You will do amazing! I had minimal pain for about 24-36 hours and then that was it! After that was the normal I just had surgery so had to walk slow..sit down easy ect but I'm 2 weeks post op today and no regrets!

Surgery went really well yesterday. Dr. found a hiatal hernia which he repaired. Chest is a little tight. I was able to sit up in a chair late last evening for 45 minutes. Step one diet today and walking, walking, walking.

hey i have to be in the hospital by 5:30 am which me good luck

Good luck girl!! Best wishes!

Me too. Surgery was yesterday afternoon doc found a hernia and said my gallbladder was no good so he took that too. He said my ten ur old lap band had excessive scarring and surgery lasted about three hours. I'm about 20 hours post op and I've been up walking lots. Can't say I've had no pain cause I've had quite a bit. Lots of nausea, and tons of air in my tummy but it's starting to get better. I'm sipping on broth and jello but I've been working on this for about an hour. Tiniest sip and I get gurgles and a little pressure in my chest. This is gonna take awhile. But it's over so yay!!!!

I had surgery on Thursday. It is frightening. I have had surgery before but forgot the process. My pain was minimal but you will be uncomfortable. I know I had second thoughts up to the time of surgery. Hang in there as I am sure both of us will be very happy about it soon.

Hoping for the best for you.

It will get better snuffalufugus just remember you had major surgery! Use those pain meds!

Is it bad that my husband is eating pizza and I want to clobber him?

Edited January 1, 201412 yr by LillyRoad

Me too. Surgery was yesterday afternoon doc found a hernia and said my gallbladder was no good so he took that too. He said my ten ur old lap band had excessive scarring and surgery lasted about three hours. I'm about 20 hours post op and I've been up walking lots. Can't say I've had no pain cause I've had quite a bit. Lots of nausea, and tons of air in my tummy but it's starting to get better. I'm sipping on broth and jello but I've been working on this for about an hour. Tiniest sip and I get gurgles and a little pressure in my chest. This is gonna take awhile. But it's over so yay!!!!

Same here minus gallbladder removal-considerable pain the first night but feeling much better

Edited January 1, 201412 yr by Cherryhair

Me too. Surgery was yesterday afternoon doc found a hernia and said my gallbladder was no good so he took that too. He said my ten ur old lap band had excessive scarring and surgery lasted about three hours. I'm about 20 hours post op and I've been up walking lots. Can't say I've had no pain cause I've had quite a bit. Lots of nausea, and tons of air in my tummy but it's starting to get better. I'm sipping on broth and jello but I've been working on this for about an hour. Tiniest sip and I get gurgles and a little pressure in my chest. This is gonna take awhile. But it's over so yay!!!!

Fixing the hernia and having your gallbladder removed could account for the pain. I had very little pain with my RNY in May and poured most of my pain meds down the drain after 3-4 days. Then I had my gallbladder removed and a hernia repair on 12/6, which I thought would be a piece of cake after having my insides rearranged. That pain was WAY worse and lasted much longer. I used up all my percosets for that one! Hang in there... It'll get better! :-)

Thank you both. Yep I think it was the hernia repair that was causing so much pain. Doc said nearly all band patients have em too. But I'm feeling great now! And weight is coming off. I'm down six lbs since Monday. Uncanny.

Thank you both. Yep I think it was the hernia repair that was causing so much pain. Doc said nearly all band patients have em too. But I'm feeling great now! And weight is coming off. I'm down six lbs since Monday. Uncanny.

I think if I didn't have the hiatal hernia to repair pain would be much better to handle. I have noticed I feel better eating protein, energy higher and the food seems to " stick" better if that makes sense. I still woke up at 2 am for pain pill due to sternum cramping last night. It will pass for us.

Surgery went really well yesterday. Dr. found a hiatal hernia which he repaired. Chest is a little tight. I was able to sit up in a chair late last evening for 45 minutes. Step one diet today and walking, walking, walking.

so day five for me and you huh. How are u doing? If u have a my fitness pal account u are welcome to friend me if u like. Seeing as how we both had surgery on the same day my user name on there is xrayshel it's a great way to track everything I eat and I'm able to see all my friends food diaries too so that's helpful! And motivational as well.

Surgery went really well yesterday. Dr. found a hiatal hernia which he repaired. Chest is a little tight. I was able to sit up in a chair late last evening for 45 minutes. Step one diet today and walking, walking, walking.

so day five for me and you huh. How are u doing? If u have a my fitness pal account u are welcome to friend me if u like. Seeing as how we both had surgery on the same day my user name on there is xrayshel it's a great way to track everything I eat and I'm able to see all my friends food diaries too so that's helpful! And motivational as well.

Hi xrayshel, I just sent you a message through MyFitnessPal. Anyone else wanting to connect my user name on MyFitnessPal is Repurposed2013

Edited January 5, 201412 yr by DelayedGratification