November sleevers in Mexico?

[KristenVSG2014 1,872]

Uh...Day 7 Post Op Update:

I still have diarrhea. ????

Also, I still have bouts of extreme exhaustion. BUT, I can now do pretty much anything myself. I can dry myself after a shower. I shaved my legs yesterday (carefully)!!

I'm allowed to start full fluids which means I can finally have something besides clear broth and Protein. I'm really looking forward to a Protein Shake, maybe some creamy Soup and a sugar free pudding.

[KristenVSG2014 1,872]

Oh! I forgot. That dang gas bubble that was trapped finally moved and I've been getting rid of it more and more every day.

[healthierhappierme 14]

@ - happy to hear you are doing better. Have been thinking about you. Is diarrhea typical after surgery?

[healthierhappierme 14]

@@Becca R. - you are almost there!!

[healthierhappierme 14]

@@smb0187 - How are you feeling? How did getting the drainage tube out go? Can you tell I am a big wuss? :-)

[KristenVSG2014 1,872]

@ - happy to hear you are doing better. Have been thinking about you. Is diarrhea typical after surgery?

Yes, it seems you go one way or another - Constipation or diarrhea. Today was the first day I went with no diarrhea. Yay!! It seems starting the "full liquids" phase has helped. Honestly I'd rather have diarrhea than constipation. At least then I'm cleaned out and it helps getting rid of gas. I just had to drink a lot of electrolyte Water.

[smb0187 32]

@@smb0187 - How are you feeling? How did getting the drainage tube out go? Can you tell I am a big wuss? :-)

I'm feeling great! The drain tube was the weirdest feeling. I don't really even know how to explain it. It didn't hurt or anything just very weird. Lol

[Becca R. 59]

Woke up this morning with butterflies the size of bats. NERVOUS.

@@wantingabetterlife -- are you nervous yet, too??

@ -- thanks for the shout out. I needed it!!

So last night I had my husband draw my outline on some butcher paper and I'm going to draw a new one over the top in one year. Got me wondering what you guys are planning for before and afters??

[KristenVSG2014 1,872]

@@Becca R. I've been taking a full body shot each month in my bra and underwear along with taking measurements.

[wantingabetterlife 364]

@@Becca R. I am VERY nervous and very HUNGRY!

[sprocket 104]

I'm going in tomorrow. Nerves settled in today. Still more excited than anything though. I think I'm more nervous about arriving, finding the transport van and getting there than of the actual surgery (at least so far).

[Becca R. 59]

@@sprocket -- me too! What time are you flying in? I'm most nervous about anesthesia. Blech. Nasty stuff. I really, really hope they don't break or chip any of my teeth. :/

[sprocket 104]

@@sprocket -- me too! What time are you flying in? I'm most nervous about anesthesia. Blech. Nasty stuff. I really, really hope they don't break or chip any of my teeth. :/

Oh god I didn't even know that could happen. I hope my teeth make it through fine...dental work is a pain. ????

We get there about 6:30 and only have to fetch our bags and get curbside for pickup. At least that's what they say. I'm hoping it does go that smoothly.

Edited November 14, 2014 by sprocket

[wantingabetterlife 364]

@@sprocket -- me too! What time are you flying in? I'm most nervous about anesthesia. Blech. Nasty stuff. I really, really hope they don't break or chip any of my teeth. :/

Stop giving me more to worry about Becca!!!!!!

[sprocket 104]

Good luck everyone! I'm just waiting for my turn. All hooked up and ready to go. ????