May 5, 201412 yr I am recovering from my VSG surgery. It's been 7 hours I can't believe how good I feel!! I made my self sick with worry leading up to today. I even cried on the way to the hospital This morning. I am praising God for his incredible love and giving me this almost painless Recovery!!! I'm praying the others that are having theirs done soon have a good experience Also. Thank you everyone on this board for your support!!
May 5, 201412 yr That's the Vicodin talking, wait till that wears off I'm kidding, but seriously, keep moving. I will hurt like heck but it will help you recover that much faster.
May 5, 201412 yr Congrats on having such an easy surgery. I was very uncomfortable from the gas after surgery, but it never hurt me to walk. I was mainly felt weakness. But like they say, get up and walk. It will help you in the long run.
May 6, 201412 yr I am recovering from my VSG surgery. It's been 7 hours I can't believe how good I feel!! I made my self sick with worry leading up to today. I even cried on the way to the hospital This morning. I am praising God for his incredible love and giving me this almost painless Recovery!!! I'm praying the others that are having theirs done soon have a good experience Also. Thank you everyone on this board for your support!! I'm having my surgery Thursday, and I will probably cry on my way too! I've got nerves going on here! But, thank you for your post, it helps! Wishing you a full and speedy recovery! God bless!
May 6, 201412 yr I am recovering from my VSG surgery. It's been 7 hours I can't believe how good I feel!! I made my self sick with worry leading up to today. I even cried on the way to the hospital This morning. I am praising God for his incredible love and giving me this almost painless Recovery!!! I'm praying the others that are having theirs done soon have a good experience Also. Thank you everyone on this board for your support!! Yayyyy! So happy for you!
May 6, 201412 yr i agree with walking as much as possible! helps with the shoulder referred pain but MORE IMPORTANT, decreases risk for blood clots in legs and lungs. so happy for you!
May 6, 201412 yr I am recovering from my VSG surgery. It's been 7 hours I can't believe how good I feel!!<br> I made my self sick with worry leading up to today. I even cried on the way to the hospital<br> This morning. I am praising God for his incredible love and giving me this almost painless<br> Recovery!!! I'm praying the others that are having theirs done soon have a good experience <br> Also. Thank you everyone on this board for your support!! Congratulations I wish you a speedy and healthy recovery!! Just listen to what the doctors and nurses tell you , and walk...????????????
May 6, 201412 yr I am post surgery 5 days today and I have to say I have been shocked at how easy my recovery has been. The first day or two I was very fatigued but since then all has been good. I have not had any problems with gas, burping, diarrhea, or throwing up. I have been shocked the small amounts I eat and how long it takes me to eat it. My energy level is getting better each day. In fact yesterday I didn't even need a nap. My biggest challenges have been bad breath and not gulping down water. Added bonus not tempted by any food and I've lost 12 pounds since surgery. Keep positive everyone! I was so worried pre surgery that I would regret this but honestly I only see good in my future!
May 6, 201412 yr I am post surgery 5 days today and I have to say I have been shocked at how easy my recovery has been. The first day or two I was very fatigued but since then all has been good. I have not had any problems with gas, burping, diarrhea, or throwing up. I have been shocked the small amounts I eat and how long it takes me to eat it. My energy level is getting better each day. In fact yesterday I didn't even need a nap. My biggest challenges have been bad breath and not gulping down water. Added bonus not tempted by any food and I've lost 12 pounds since surgery. Keep positive everyone! I was so worried pre surgery that I would regret this but honestly I only see good in my future! Today is 6 days for me. And I feel I have had the same good luck as u:))) Hip hip hooray for us:) Lucky u 12 pounds!! I have only lost 3.7. How much protein have u been able to get in? Today I am shooting for 4 carnation shakes-w injury 1tbsp-and 2% milk. What are u drinking?
May 6, 201412 yr I am post surgery 5 days today and I have to say I have been shocked at how easy my recovery has been. The first day or two I was very fatigued but since then all has been good. I have not had any problems with gas, burping, diarrhea, or throwing up. I have been shocked the small amounts I eat and how long it takes me to eat it. My energy level is getting better each day. In fact yesterday I didn't even need a nap. My biggest challenges have been bad breath and not gulping down Water. Added bonus not tempted by any food and I've lost 12 pounds since surgery. Keep positive everyone! I was so worried pre surgery that I would regret this but honestly I only see good in my future! Today is 6 days for me. And I feel I have had the same good luck as u:))) Hip hip hooray for us:) Lucky u 12 pounds!! I have only lost 3.7. How much Protein have u been able to get in? Today I am shooting for 4 carnation shakes-w injury 1tbsp-and 2% milk. What are u drinking? It's hard not to get caught up in numbers. Honestly a month from now we could be at the same weight loss, bodies do what they do. I have been drinking the costco premier Protein shakes 30 grams of protein, 1 gram of sugar and low in fat. I drink 1/3 cup x 6 times a day. Here's the 2 week full Fluid diet they gave me1/4 cup plain oatmeal with skim milk and add scoop of Protein powder, 1/4 cup of plain yogurt (Greek), 1/3 cup of shakeSnack - protein shakeLunch- 1/4 cup strained low fat Soup, 1/4 cup of apple sauce add protein powder, protein shakeSnack - protein shakeDinner - 1/4 cottage cheese add protein powder1/4 yogurt, 1/3 protein drinkSnack - protein shakeSo I eat most of this. I might miss a scoop or so of protein powder. I take an hour to eat a meal. Never hungry. Never tempted. Water has been hard for me not to gulp down so I have decided to freeze water as Popsicles. There's all my secrets. Hang it there...it will all come together!
May 7, 201412 yr jodyjenson Wow yum! Today I couldn't bare to sallow another sip of protein powder???? soo sweet! I'm going to call doc and see if I can change up my full liquids. Yours sounds less sugary sweet n sweet!
May 7, 201412 yr Ok A lot of info but did anyone else get Aunt Flo when they got home from hospital? Great surprise from stress on body. N has anyone had a #2? Ha sorry but u all are the only ones on same page as me:)
May 7, 201412 yr Ok A lot of info but did anyone else get Aunt Flo when they got home from hospital? Great surprise from stress on body. N has anyone had a #2? Ha sorry but u all are the only ones on same page as me:) Hi Amy No Aunt Flo for me and that was one of my hopes that I wouldn't get it while I'm recovering especially the first couple of weeks. So sorry that you got it! The n2 thing. I have been regular. Certainly not the same but almost everyday. I think that's the exception not the norm. Just make sure you are not constipated. Honestly with the little amount that we eat..I'm surprised we can Check in with the Dr. Are you back to work or taken a chunk of time off?
I am recovering from my VSG surgery. It's been 7 hours I can't believe how good I feel!!
I made my self sick with worry leading up to today. I even cried on the way to the hospital
This morning. I am praising God for his incredible love and giving me this almost painless
Recovery!!! I'm praying the others that are having theirs done soon have a good experience
Also. Thank you everyone on this board for your support!!