I finally got my date today! I will be getting my surgery on March 9th!!! I am so excited and 100 things are running through my head! Any advice from people who have already had the surgery? Any one else getting theirs done in March??

@Marcy. You can do it! Don't get discouraged, my weight often fluctuates 5lbs over a few days. I agree, walking is good but don't go trying to build muscle at the gym because you may actually gain weight temporarily! Water, shakes, broth, Sf jello, walk, make sure you get enough sleep at night because that helps too. It's only a few more days! You got this!

Edited March 27, 201511 yr by NewgirlfromMd

I agree.. I would actually take a break from working out this weekend.. Drink your shakes and see how you are Monday.

I am 4 days out and i get the same thing @@NewgirlfromMd

I am 4 days out and i get the same thing @@NewgirlfromMd

How are you feeling? Hopefully better then the last few days. Each day gets better.

So I have been stalled for almost 5 days... I know this happens sometimes but what a bummer...

@@JRfishes, thank you. I'm not going to give up. I have come too far to let this obstacle stop me.

@@NewgirlfromMd, thanks. I have faith. I'm going to do lots of walking this weekend and if it's meant to be, it'll be. I'll continue to drink my water and shakes.

Thank you all for the words of encouragement. My emotional episode has passed, now it's time for me to stay focused and let it be God's will, whether it happens on Monday or not, it will happen. xoxoxo

@@MaryC94 I'm pulling for you girl! Just got my time. Have to be at the hospital at 10am monday!

@@sassycas45 @@NewgirlfromMd @@Msnursekrystal Thank you so much for updates and glad for the March gals doing well!

Barring any catastrophes I'm a member of the club Monday!

Day 4 post and Geezo I guess I slept on my side too long. My chest is killing me. I hate when I do that. Everything else feels pretty good. Gas pains as normal b trying to walk those out.

And one other thing you gals and guys thst can go through this with no pain meds are strong. I cannot do it. Maybe if I didn't have this belly button incision it would be a different story.

I had my surgery 5 days ago. More pain than I anticipated, and when I checked my weight after 5 days, I was surprised to see I'd lost no weight. I've eaten nothing for 5 days and lost 0 lbs. know I remember why diets always failed. Guess those IVs are high calorie!

I had my surgery 5 days ago. More pain than I anticipated, and when I checked my weight after 5 days, I was surprised to see I'd lost no weight. I've eaten nothing for 5 days and lost 0 lbs. know I remember why diets always failed. Guess those IVs are high calorie!

I'm afraid to even weigh myself! I had surgery on Tuesday and I actually feel huge. I know it's likely because everything inside is still swollen and I'm still working out a lot of gas so I do know in my head that I haven't gained any weight. Just don't think my heart could handle seeing a higher number on the scale. I think I'm gonna wait until I'm al least walking upright lol

I had my surgery 5 days ago. More pain than I anticipated, and when I checked my weight after 5 days, I was surprised to see I'd lost no weight. I've eaten nothing for 5 days and lost 0 lbs. know I remember why diets always failed. Guess those IVs are high calorie!

I'm afraid to even weigh myself! I had surgery on Tuesday and I actually feel huge. I know it's likely because everything inside is still swollen and I'm still working out a lot of gas so I do know in my head that I haven't gained any weight. Just don't think my heart could handle seeing a higher number on the scale. I think I'm gonna wait until I'm al least walking upright lol

It's completely normal to even put on a few lbs in first few days due to the fluids they give U during surgery and after! It can take up to a week after surgery to start losing it all, I went up 4lb after surgery and then only lost it bout a week ago and I am 16days post

I had my surgery 5 days ago. More pain than I anticipated, and when I checked my weight after 5 days, I was surprised to see I'd lost no weight. I've eaten nothing for 5 days and lost 0 lbs. know I remember why diets always failed. Guess those IVs are high calorie!

Don't stress about that! I had gained 10lbs of the 17lbs I had lost preop in the hospital. It all fell right off. It will start coming off again, just be patient. and I agree, so frustrating!

I had my surgery 5 days ago. More pain than I anticipated, and when I checked my weight after 5 days, I was surprised to see I'd lost no weight. I've eaten nothing for 5 days and lost 0 lbs. know I remember why diets always failed. Guess those IVs are high calorie!

I'm afraid to even weigh myself! I had surgery on Tuesday and I actually feel huge. I know it's likely because everything inside is still swollen and I'm still working out a lot of gas so I do know in my head that I haven't gained any weight. Just don't think my heart could handle seeing a higher number on the scale. I think I'm gonna wait until I'm al least walking upright lol

It's completely normal to even put on a few lbs in first few days due to the fluids they give U during surgery and after! It can take up to a week after surgery to start losing it all, I went up 4lb after surgery and then only lost it bout a week ago and I am 16days post

Yes I agree, don't get discouraged! My Nut said that my weight might be up that first week from the fluids, and surgery in general. You have swelling & Fluid retention sometimes. I lost 10lbs the first week & I wasn't sure what was normal so when my doctors office called me to check on me yesterday I asked them and they said sometimes people don't even loose anything for a few weeks and they are really embarrassed, but then they lose 100lbs over the next six months! Everybody is different & it's too early to worry!