Just looking for people on the same date!

????????my overall experienceSo surgery was a success!

Not thrilled with St. Barnabas at all, nurses amazing actually hospital seems cluttered and a bit u organized. ????While in OR they were strapping me down, talking, looking and complaining about how rooms were not set up properly and missing what they needed. I've had many surgeries and usually get to OR and switch tables get a quick ok what's ur name verification, and then the anesthesiologist usually will tell me to start counting and I go to sleep then wake up and recovery. This time I must've sat there for over 20 minutes while they look for items got me set up and my anxiety was out of control. After or recovery section they brought me to my room and I was so very nauseous and a we entered room I was so outta it I thought it smelt like cigarettes and they parked my bed and I almost puked. Rang for nurse in a daze crying cause gagging was causing stomach pain ( unnecessary ) to get me outa room someone was definitely smoking. They came in they took me out of room said she was in the bathroom smoking with her boyfriend. As I overheard him tell her they already told her the day before no smoking. Needless to say this was approximately 4 PM in the afternoon so they knew the room smelt like cigarettes and was dirty and still attempted to put me in there like I was an idiot and that is so unsanitary. That's away and hallway for 30 to 40 minutes for a new room. Pain meds made me dry heave and more sick so I stuck to only nausea meds. That medicine made it even worse I asked for them to call the doctor to see what else could be done and they were able to bring me back to the OR and give me two more tap blocks in my stomach to numb it. It's now a week later and I saw my doctor Wednesday and he said alls well incision is swollen bruised and that I need to rest but all went well with surgery. Into puréed foods and it's only week two and Wednesday I can start regular if I still don't have pain while eating. Just pain from actual surgery. Have to go back in three weeks sooner if incision or back worsens or if swelling and incision pain gets worse. So far I am doing well with the adjustments but the one incision in right the stomach actually came out of still hurts a whole lot, but I'm also full time mommy and have been busy with my baby and other kids, cooking, cleaning, homework etc. I guess if I was a couch potato for a week I'd be 100% but I can't ???? life is good and I am officially down 26 pounds!! ????

Edited February 13, 201511 yr by dar81

Did anyone use dr paragi In Livingston nj? My pre op Visit is on Wednesday did anyone cheat on their liquid diet does the doctor do a nicotine test? Super anxious my surgery is on the 24th!!

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Pain is crazy under stomach extract incision and welt along with back pain what about u I'm 12 days post op down 28lbs but miserable - even in solids tomorrow and I don't care cause of pain

• OH NO I DON'T FEEL BAD NOW AT ALL

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I just called the office again and he actually got right on the phone with me I explained again the pain under the main incision and how there's like a golf ball size lump can't bend still have really bad back pain unable to sleep besides on my back and that's barely happening and he explained the pain can last up to four weeks try to take it easy hot compresses which I'm going to put my mind at ease but at the same time it's still really really hurts I just wish it wasn't this bad. How long ago was your surgery and how are you doing how was your pain your recovery what stage of eating are you at too many questions don't answer just asking because I feel like I wasn't expecting it to be this rough like I said had appendix out while bladder 11 surgeries including those cysts wisdom teeth next surgery for spinal fusion and I was never in this much pain

Recovery was good, took it easy for two weeks. I didn't have pain or lumps like that. 5 weeks out. I'm am able to eat anything I can stand. U will be better soon it just takes time.

How is everyone doing. I'm losing so slow its crazy.

Doing alright started excercising and now going through not being able nto tolerate foods I used to love. Throwing them up. How about you?

How is everyone doing. I'm losing so slow its crazy.

Doing fine. Im 6 weeks out. Lost about 40lbs.. Starting weight training and cardio at the gym.. I was at a stall aro u nd 3 weeks for a awhile and then was dropping weight fast for a few days. Eating most foods now.. Some still hurt going down. Im still learning.

Just spent 12 hrs in Er. Scare tissue and sever pain ????

I had my sleeve surgery Jan. 13.....I've been pretty much at a stall for 2 weeks : (. Trying to eat a lot of protein and drink a lot of water....any suggestions anyone? Trying to stay positive.

I had my sleeve surgery Jan. 13.....I've been pretty much at a stall for 2 weeks : (. Trying to eat a lot of protein and drink a lot of water....any suggestions anyone? Trying to stay positive.

I'm in a similar situation. Trying to up my water and exercise--I can see the difference, even if the scale can't! Fingers crossed that it changes soon.

How its everyone???

How its everyone???

Hey there! I'm team 1/15/15 and in doing great! My weight loss seems slower than most but I'm not racing to the finish line. I'm taking the scenic route lol. I'm walking most days and I'm looking to start some body weight training at home. I had some jalapenos for dinner tonight. My pouch was not a fan. Ugh. I'm tolerating most foods fairly, though. You????

I am doing great!!!! I am down 51 pounds!!!

I can eat most things...only few things just do not do well with my tummy.

Hope everyone else is doing great too.

Go Team 01/15/15!!