April 2014 pre-op group

[tebowfan 70]

Ok been alittle over 24 hours since surgery. Finally got pain and nausea under control. Switched meds and now able to walk. I ended up with the gastric bypass and a hernia repair and another parcel hernia repair that will be fixed after I lose about 60 pounds. Biggest thing that has helped me was ice packs on stomach. I also felt so hot from the meds so cold rags on back of neck. Hope everyone is doing good. Just stay calm and it will pass.. Then we will be on new paths to get healthy and fulfill our dreams..

To: TeacherLady2133

Congratulations!! So excited you are on the other side and on your way to recovery. I see your already saying words of wisdom. I'll be joining you in one week, next Wednesday. Praying for you!

[gixxergirl 85]

That explains a lot. Every that came in my room said it was freezing. I was hot. Any who, I'm glad to hear it went well.

[ReaRaes 49]

Holly, it sounds like you are dehydrated. Are you getting your full liquids in? And your Protein. It could also be Iron deficiency.

I am day day four post op and 11 lbs down and am feeling my skin drying out and becoming itchy. I have still only had 41 oz of gatorade since I left the hospital. It still hurts a bit when I swallow. I have to usually sit up and double swallow if you know what I mean. Like it gets to the pouch but can't leave it.

I have been dying every time I see a food commercial. Everything looks good. Food that I haven't wanted in years looks to die for. This afternoon my husband and I were watching movies and he made popcorn. I had to take one piece. It melted in my mouth. Then for dinner he had baked Beans. I licked some of the juice off his spoon. He had a twinkie for dessert. I ate literally a crumb. Then before I came upstairs I dipped my finger in the Peanut Butter jar and got just a tip full and put it in my mouth. All of it was heavenly. I can see that come Friday when I can have food again I will be so much better off. I will eat only what I can until I am full but I will stop my food cravings because I will be tasting food. I was happy with each taste of food I had tonight. I didn't want any more of them but that taste.

[jfraz357 13]

Today is the Day!! Can't believe it's here already. Nervous, but ready for this lifestyle change.

[gettinbacktome 104]

Today is the Day!! Can't believe it's here already. Nervous, but ready for this lifestyle change.

Praying for you! Soon you will be on the losers bench!

[gixxergirl 85]

Don't be nervous. You'll do great. I'm praying for your success.

[WickedBeauty 87]

Praying everything goes well for you and all those scheduled for today. We'll be waiting to hear from you.

Sorry it took so long to respond. Everything went great. Initially there were concerns regarding my cold, but my surgeon agreed it would be safe to proceed. Recovery has been a beast with the nausea and congestion and I'm just now staying awake long enough to communicate intelligently. LOL. Thanks so much for the prayers and support. I think the first 24 hours after were the hardest, but every few hours I feel better and better.

[WickedBeauty 87]

Well, I am up and getting ready for today. My surgery was moved up to 11:30 eek. Praying for those scheduled for today as well.

Praying that all went well for you!!! With a seamless transition to the post op side.

[Bigjkzgrl 40]

Surgery was done on Monday, home today, struggling with liquid intake but managing. Praying everyone else had a good surgery.

[JessM11 57]

Surgery was done on Monday, home today, struggling with liquid intake but managing. Praying everyone else had a good surgery.

As many times as I find out how much it hurts to take too big of a drink, I still do it sometimes:/ I don't know why. As soon as it hurts I tell my self "oh yeah" ugh!

[msshellg 63]

What's everyone eating tonight? I'm sooooo sick of shakes, I don't want broth. I don't like yoghurt.I need some ideas guys!!!! I'm on full liquids.. I'm so ready for this part to be over! What about some very thin grits... I don't know....

[WickedBeauty 87]

My husband cooked and I'm not sure what he cooked, but it smelled horrible. I'm fighting to get liquids right now. food doesn't appeal to me right now.

[gixxergirl 85]

I strained some cream of chicken and mushroom Soup. I also made sf cheesecake pudding with lactaid ff milk. I added two scoops of Beneprotein to the whole thing of pudding and 1 scoop to my serving of soup.

[msshellg 63]

I strained some cream of chicken and mushroom Soup. I also made sf cheesecake pudding with lactaid ff milk. I added two scoops of Beneprotein to the whole thing of pudding and 1 scoop to my serving of soup.

That sounds good!!!

[ladyraerae 20]

I had some Tomato Soup and it was very soothing and filling. Good luck!