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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I have the hydrocodone but my goodness, it is so strong and stays in my system for too long! Makes me loopy!

I used liquid adult Tylenol. Found it at cvs. It helped

Hey guys I'm still here going on 10 days sigh. They are going to start tube feeding me. My life sucks. I'm looking skinny but never did I want it to be this way.

Hey everyone! So, today is my first day alone since a few days before my surgery, I am now a week out. I'm not cleared to drive yet either, because my post op isn't til tomorrow...haven't taken any pain meds, but I'm afraid to chance it. I thought I'd be fine with it, I usually like to have some quiet time. But I'm super lonely and feeling kind of sad and depressed I don't know why?

@@Luna222 That is exactly how I feel today. It was my first day alone since surgery (my surgery was 10/29) and just feel so alone today. I can cry at the drop of a hat. It sounds so stupid, but I want more attention. Even typing it it sounds stupid. It's not like I want everyone to shower me with attention, but maybe I want my family and friends to check on me more often? I don't know. I think the pain meds have me feeling more emotional along with having major surgery. Maybe I just need to go to sleep. Lol...

Hey guys I'm still here going on 10 days sigh. They are going to start tube feeding me. My life sucks. I'm looking skinny but never did I want it to be this way.

Oh no @@Bronxmerci! Do they know what is going on? Sending healing thoughts and hugs!

They said the clot is causing me most of the pain, but by me not eating or drinking in almost 2 weeks, and being that I'm 3 weeks post op, my stomach kinda closed up way more so everything irritates it. They are going to tube feed me and keep me on pain meds while I introduce food slowly and maybe my stomach will tolerate it eventually. I'm stuck here until I can eat and drink, and the clot is going to go away in the next coming months so even after I leave I'm going to have to be on pain meds and coumadine and heparin shots for 6 months. I am so mad that I had this surgery, if I could go back I would of never did it, I'm worse now than when I was almost 300lbs. I should of thought of my child before I decided to risk my life doing this. I feel like a selfish b*t*h and a failure to life.

They said the clot is causing me most of the pain, but by me not eating or drinking in almost 2 weeks, and being that I'm 3 weeks post op, my stomach kinda closed up way more so everything irritates it. They are going to tube feed me and keep me on pain meds while I introduce food slowly and maybe my stomach will tolerate it eventually. I'm stuck here until I can eat and drink, and the clot is going to go away in the next coming months so even after I leave I'm going to have to be on pain meds and coumadine and heparin shots for 6 months. I am so mad that I had this surgery, if I could go back I would of never did it, I'm worse now than when I was almost 300lbs. I should of thought of my child before I decided to risk my life doing this. I feel like a selfish b*t*h and a failure to life.

#1 you are NOT a failure to life!! Period.

You had this surgery and took upon the risks to make a better life for yourself and your child. You did it to be healthy for your child and be present hopefully longer and to get to see all of his milestones. I am so sorry that this has happen and that you are frustrated and upset, let alone in pain. Know that we are here for you to vent or cry or scream! You will get beyond this challenge and you will be stronger mind body and soul for it. I send you my prayers and well wishes. ✨❤️✨

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I'm so sorry you are having this complication and that you feel this way. Buyers remorse is totallty normal and expected when you have gone through what you are now. No one ever knows if we will have complications or not, or how detrimental the complications may be. I'm hoping that in the next coming months, especially after the clot goes and you're able to handle food that you change your mind about your surgery. You aren't selfish to think about, love and care for yourself. If you don't take care of you, you wont be able to take care of anyone else, especially your son. Just know that at the end of all of this he will never blame you for fighting for a healthier you, for fighting to make sure you were there for him through everything and that the weight that hinders you now, wont in the future. I will pray long and hard for you tonight that God will give you the relief you so despirately need. With Love.

They said the clot is causing me most of the pain, but by me not eating or drinking in almost 2 weeks, and being that I'm 3 weeks post op, my stomach kinda closed up way more so everything irritates it. They are going to tube feed me and keep me on pain meds while I introduce food slowly and maybe my stomach will tolerate it eventually. I'm stuck here until I can eat and drink, and the clot is going to go away in the next coming months so even after I leave I'm going to have to be on pain meds and coumadine and heparin shots for 6 months. I am so mad that I had this surgery, if I could go back I would of never did it, I'm worse now than when I was almost 300lbs. I should of thought of my child before I decided to risk my life doing this. I feel like a selfish b*t*h and a failure to life.

They said the clot is causing me most of the pain, but by me not eating or drinking in almost 2 weeks, and being that I'm 3 weeks post op, my stomach kinda closed up way more so everything irritates it. They are going to tube feed me and keep me on pain meds while I introduce food slowly and maybe my stomach will tolerate it eventually. I'm stuck here until I can eat and drink, and the clot is going to go away in the next coming months so even after I leave I'm going to have to be on pain meds and coumadine and heparin shots for 6 months. I am so mad that I had this surgery, if I could go back I would of never did it, I'm worse now than when I was almost 300lbs. I should of thought of my child before I decided to risk my life doing this. I feel like a selfish b*t*h and a failure to life.

Oh my gosh girl! ! I wish we were near you to come and hug you! ! You are not a failure at all!! You were thinking of your child when you did this to be healthier! The chances of this happening are so small, I am just so so sorry it happened to you! !! You are in my thoughts and prayers!

Hey everyone! So, today is my first day alone since a few days before my surgery, I am now a week out. I'm not cleared to drive yet either, because my post op isn't til tomorrow...haven't taken any pain meds, but I'm afraid to chance it. I thought I'd be fine with it, I usually like to have some quiet time. But I'm super lonely and feeling kind of sad and depressed I don't know why?

I was the same way my first day alone after surgery. I cried most of the day and walked around my back yard. I have been pretty emotional since the surgery, my aunt that had RNY several years ago said this is just part of the package. It gets better with time.

Same here. I cried so much those first several days. It'll pass though, hang in there!

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Oh! That would be perfect! My mom manages a pharmacy. I'll have her check tomorrow to see if she could order it. Thanks!!

Hi everyone I am 1 week and a day post op , my surgery was on Monday Oct 27th. So far so good I went back to work today, I am off pain meds completely and on stage 3 as far as "eating" I can have some watered down cream of wheat with a little protein powder for breakfast and protein shakes and some non fat plain greek yogurt , I dont feel hungry but find myself still thinking about food often and am tempted to eat something I shouldn't! !!! I am down 15 lbs...tryin to stay focused!! Reading all the positive feedback in this forum helps!!

Hey guys I'm still here going on 10 days sigh. They are going to start tube feeding me. My life sucks. I'm looking skinny but never did I want it to be this way.

Oh my goodness. @@Bronxmerci I know you must be beyond frustrated and worried. I'm glad they're being proactive with you though. We're all praying for you! Sending hugs too!