Scared to Death for Post Op

[McButterpants 2,846]

I haven't vomited once. Never got the slimes. The only thing that has made me feel nauseous were my bariatric Vitamins (learned I had to take them with food, now they are fine).

Strictly follow your doctor's orders - that will give you the best chance for success!

Fear is normal - I almost backed out of surgery the night before and the day of surgery. I am so happy I didn't - this was the best thing I could have done for myself.

Best of luck to you!

[Susanfnp13 61]

My post op was horrible because they did not realize that I was allergic to the antibiotic they gave me in surgery. My reaction was severe nausea. It would have been much better if I had not of received this medication. I felt much better by day 2. I have never thrown up, but felt like I needed to at times ( only because I ate too much). The weight is melting off and it is pretty wild to see my body change. Very different than when I would lose weight on one of my diets. It is worth it. I was so worried about the actual surgery and my experience in the recovery room which was crazy because I don't remember a thing. My last minute advise: you are doing something that will improve your health and is a gift that you get to have the surgery. We all have a very individual experiences post op, you will wake up and know that you did it and you are getting ready to have the greatest journey of your life! Good luck!

[PirateGirl 14]

I was sleeved on 1/2 so am now on day 3 post-op. Day of surgery was pretty painful but I slept a lot and had a morphine pump (yay!). Didn't get to drink anything until mid-day the day after surgery and have been doing fine since. I did have a bit of nausea twice when I stood up to go walking but the nurses gave me something to take care of it. I came home on 1/4 and have been in minimal pain (just general soreness from the incisions) and have been tolerating everything well so far. Haven't had any more nausea since I was in the hospital. Honestly I started to feel great once the gas started exiting! That made a world of difference. Like you, I was very nervous and even considered canceling several times prior to the day of surgery. I feel very fortunate in my experience so far and am hoping it will continue to go this well. Good luck!