April 2014 pre-op group

[crissymcclendon 12]

Oh wow geesh I thought id feel better as time progressed. At least thats how today went over time pains n feeling seemed less severe. I took a walk and that was good but I ended up with gas pain under rib. Ive mostly been on Tylenol but I took a hit of Diluded after walk because I was worried

[AprilHansen 109]

Oh wow geesh I thought id feel better as time progressed. At least thats how today went over time pains n feeling seemed less severe. I took a walk and that was good but I ended up with gas pain under rib. Ive mostly been on Tylenol but I took a hit of Diluded after walk because I was worried

You will feel better. But days 3&4 were the worst for me.

[teacherlady2133 258]

I have been trying recipes before I have my surgery. My Dr. does things different. No pre-op diet and right after hospital is full liquid. So thinned out Soups and yogurts and Protein Shakes.

I made a Protein pudding and then froze it in ice cube trays it is like a fudge sickle.

I know after having my c-sections popsicles seemed to help me so going to hopefully use this too!

It was one large box of sugar free pudding(choc)

3 cups of 1% milk

3 scoops of choc protien mix.

(I saw this on Pinterest)

Another Soup recipe I made was cream of mushroom with milk and added 1 cup of blended cottage cheese. Then strain so no mushroom pieces. It taste homemade because had a sour cream taste. It added more protein.

Hope these can helps some of you

[Swhitton85 66]

Hello. I had my surgery yesterday @ 9:00am. Have been in quite a bit of pain since I woke up. They have been giving me diludad about every 2 hours. Seems to help pretty quickly but starts wearing off after about an hour & 30 min. I got up & started walking about 2 hours after I got in my room. Try to walk right after each pain shot b4 falling back asleep. I'll update u all soon. Going to try resting a lil bit xoxo

[Bianca J 165]

Dilaudid does work for that instant relived but I may have to stay an extra day since I have not had a bowel movement . My doct is very cautious and that's what I like. I just passed gas throughout the night so now I took milk of mag again to help with my bowels. It's my first surgery and I know dilaudid can cause Constipation so I'm going to slow it down for a bit . I will keep posted when my doc comes in

[ladycynjj 31]

Excited...at hospital for my Sleeve!!! Prayers please!!

[WickedBeauty 87]

Prayers that all goes well!

Excited...at hospital for my Sleeve!!! Prayers please!!

[gettinbacktome 104]

Excited...at hospital for my Sleeve!!! Prayers please!!

Sending out prayers to you for a smooth surgery!

[always a Labrat 9]

Good luck everyone. Prayers and all happy thoughts

[crissymcclendon 12]

Morning two feelin ok just gas pressure waiting to get this cath out!

[MrsGloMartin 198]

I am just checking in. Had the band removed and a conversion to a bypass on Thursday 4/3. Feeling so much more human today. Pain is rapidly going away. I am taking liquid Percocet just 2 x a day now. All the Fluid I gained at the hospital is also going away.... Very slowly. Trying to keep up with the fluids. That is the hardest part. My day consists of drinking and going to the bathroom. Sorry if that is TMI. I go to the surgeon on Thursday to get the drain out. The drain just freaks my husband out. He cannot get his mind around a tube that is sewn into you and is supposed to leak out stuff. Needless to say I handling my own dressing changes.

Wishing all who have had surgery speedy recovery and for those anticipating surgery best wishes!!

Good Morning jkppt, don't worry about your hubby he really cares for you and supports you men are just extra squemish about stuff like this and emotionally they can't handle it. Thank God you are strong enough to do this for yourself as I know I will be if I have to do any dressing changes after my surgery. I'm glad to know that you are doing well thus far and I pray that each day gets easier for you. God bless!!!

[MrsGloMartin 198]

Morning two feelin ok just gas pressure waiting to get this cath out!

Good morning Crissy, it's great that you are feeling ok except for the gas pressure, that's to be expected. Are you able to walk around yet? If so that's a very good way to get things moving around in your intestines that the gas pressure may be released along with the pain. My prayers are always with you, God bless.

[MrsGloMartin 198]

Prayers that all goes well!

Excited...at hospital for my Sleeve!!! Prayers please!!

Praying for you that your surgery goes smoothly and that your healing process is easy. God bless!!!

[MrsGloMartin 198]

Excited...at hospital for my Sleeve!!! Prayers please!!

Prayers are going up for you now relax and rest easy as the blessings begin to flow down!!!

[jkppt 76]

Good Morning jkppt, don't worry about your hubby he really cares for you and supports you men are just extra squemish about stuff like this and emotionally they can't handle it. Thank God you are strong enough to do this for yourself as I know I will be if I have to do any dressing changes after my surgery. I'm glad to know that you are doing well thus far and I pray that each day gets easier for you. God bless!!!

Thank you so much!! It is getting easier each day. I could really use the extra set of hand from my husband though as it is hard to the dressing change on yourself! Hopefully you will not have a drain. That has been the most uncomfortable for me as it tugs when I move and last night it leaked and soaked the dressing. Tube is still in place and I cannot wait to get it out on Thursday.

Jennie