Hi everyone who is having surgery in October 2014. We can start a new topic for those of us who have had surgery already.

This is the spot were we will all end up, were we'll share our stories and recovery. It will be a new dawn for so many of us. Let's stay close as united we will conquer anything that comes our way!

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So, the surgeons office called to check on me. They said they will be calling a prescription in for some medicine to protect my stomach. I don't remember the name of it. She also wants me to get some MiraLax because I haven't pooped yet. She said it should have happened by now. My big incision is hurting pretty bad tonight. I'm trying to go longer than 3 1/2 to 4 hours between my Lortab. Ugh...

@kimodell69. Be careful cutting your pain Meds too soon. When was your procedure? Your body needs to heal & the pain med help that. Unless it's been 8 days postOp or it makes you sick of follow the frequency on the script.

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@@AmyLynn, take care and keep us updated.

went to the thrift store today, started trying on 18's, went down to 16's and then to 14's. Been 20 years since a size 14 jeans. I got 1pair of 16 that is a good fit now, and one 14, that will be good in a week or two. And 4 tops, all of which size L, no X's in front of it.

@@amylynns I pray you feel better soon. Keep us posted!!

Kim your surgery is still pretty recent. Take your pain meds as often as you can. I'm sure that big incision hurts.

went to the thrift store today, started trying on 18's, went down to 16's and then to 14's. Been 20 years since a size 14 jeans. I got 1pair of 16 that is a good fit now, and one 14, that will be good in a week or two. And 4 tops, all of which size L, no X's in front of it.

@smiley933. Wow 20 yrs........ You Go Girl!!!! Hey there's nothing like sliding into a smaller size but 2 sizes down fantastic Congrats!!!!

@@smiley922 WAY TO GO!!!!

went to the thrift store today, started trying on 18's, went down to 16's and then to 14's. Been 20 years since a size 14 jeans. I got 1pair of 16 that is a good fit now, and one 14, that will be good in a week or two. And 4 tops, all of which size L, no X's in front of it.

Wahoo on the sizes! I can't wait to be a 14, I think that is a good 20lbs from now though.

So I did my 1st month stats. I'm down 25 lbs from highest weight, 17 lbs from surgery weight. I'm down 28 inches throughout my body and 2 dress sizes. I say that's a pretty good accomplishment so far.

So I did my 1st month stats. I'm down 25 lbs from highest weight, 17 lbs from surgery weight. I'm down 28 inches throughout my body and 2 dress sizes. I say that's a pretty good accomplishment so far.

@AuriP. Your Rockin it! Congrats 25lbs gone forever!!

@kimodell69. Be careful cutting your pain Meds too soon. When was your procedure? Your body needs to heal & the pain med help that. Unless it's been 8 days postOp or it makes you sick of follow the frequency on the script.

My surgery was Wednesday, 10/28. The big incision is no fun. My stomach looks like it got all hacked up.

My surgery was Wednesday, 10/28. The big incision is no fun. My stomach looks like it got all hacked up.

Stay with the pain Meds give your body time to heal!

Ok. I'm home! ! Labs are all ok my liver and kidneys are good. CT scan showed ALOT of swelling with that one incision and some free Fluid below that incision. But they aren't really worried about it. If my pain gets worse I need to let them know right away. I need to take tylenol more consistently. I won't take the prescription pain meds unless totally necessary. Like last night. But I hate taking it. I still feel the effects of it today.

But no infection, so that's good! I was worried they left some chunks of gauze in there or something! Lol! When I bend over or if I'm laying down and bend my knees up, it feels like something is in there. But it's just the swelling, whew!!

Beni- the itching after surgery has always happened with me after any surgery. I guess I thought that was normal!? I'll be sure to ask about that at my next appointment.

I was able to pull off all my step - strips finally today...except the one larger incision. I'd love for it to come off too so I can clean that area up better. But I'm not yanking it off too early.

Thanks for everyone's thoughts today!!

_{food was never my addiction. Work is my addiction. How do I know? I was answering emails right out of surgery. I just saw one of them. Hilarious what you think sounds right when you are hopped up on narcotics.}

_{Today I worked from home. (Surgery was last Monday.) My boss insists I don't need to come in this week as we have a big conference to facilitate next week. So, I sat down at my computer at 8 after my morning walk and... forgot to get up until about 2. Then I was hungry. Really hungry. (At least when I'm in the office, someone drags me for a walk around the building every 60-90 minutes.)}

_{So, I'm a week out and I've figured out a couple of things.}

• _{The awful "nausea" I had on Thursday and Friday was my new version of hungry. Empty pouch = nausea. The dietitian and nurse bumped up my food schedule so I can have pureed Soups and even saltines. That helped. It may have something to do with my usual activity level. I get between 7000 - 12000 steps a day (as long as I don't sit down at the computer before my walk. )}
• _{If I'm not paying attention, I'll still down 8 ounces of Fluid too fast... so I can get back to work.}
• _{Little spoons (I bought a 50-pack of tasting spoons) are wonderful devices for slowing me down.}
• _{I can get my Protein in very easily with just a little planning.}
• _{Bariwise Fruit drinks are the bomb.}
• _{Crystal Light does not make good ice pops. The mix freezes in the center and the rest is just ice.}
• _{I hate sleeping on my back and can't wait until it doesn't hurt to sleep on my side again. Mostly, I have arthritis in my lower back and after a few hours the pain wakes me up...even if I take pain medication.}

I'm still really disappointed that he wasn't able to fix the hernias. I realized today no matter how much weight I lose, with "Oscar, Ernie and Bert" (I thought it was just "Oscar the Grouch" going in), I'm going to look like I'm expecting a baby until those get repaired. I'm trying to focus on the healthy living part so I can get to the point where those can be fixed.

That's my update for now.

I'm praying for those having complications and struggles. Hang in there. We will all get there eventually.

Way to go Auri!!!

I'm down 26 pounds as of today and I lost 16.5"

All I've worn is my yoga pants since surgery! But I had bought some new shirts to wear with my yoga pants. 1x instead of 2x. And those are fitting well. But I'm going to work tomorrow for a few hours and haven't tried on any of my work clothes yet. I'm sure with my right belly hurting I won't be able to wear my jeans so hopefully some of my dress pants fit good enough! :-) (i can pretty much wear whatever I want at work...besides yoga pants! )