Well tomorrow is my surgery please wish me luck :-)

Thanks for sharing your journey. I'm leaving for surgery in 8 hours???? You've made me feel so much better

You're going to do fantastic!

Thanks for sharing your journey. I'm leaving for surgery in 8 hours???? You've made me feel so much better

How did your surgery go? Prayers sent for speedy recovery ????????

On my way in in 20 mins. it's getting real now!

Today I'm still in pain, I kept getting hiccups from hell last night, my tummy is very sore from them. From what I read, it's a sign I was sipping to fast. So I'm really going slow on the drinking. Man alive its gonna be impossible to get in ample fluids in at first. Thank goodness there's unflavored protein powder I add to my water. This will all be worth it I keep telling myself.

On my way in in 20 mins. it's getting real now!

Praying for ya ????????

Congrats!

Yes! I was in pain for about three weeks...when you're able to walk more you will pass gas and start feeling better. It just takes time

Glad to hear your surgery went well! Will be sending prayers for a speedy recovery time for you as well! Have a great weekend!

Such a small world. I have not been on this site since my surgery which was also May 5th, same surgeon and I'm sure same hospital (Mercy). Glad to hear you did well with it all. I was released at around 11:00 on Wednesday morning. Wednesday was not too bad other than having a difficult time catching my breath after walking. Thursday was a good day - felt good and was able to walk my cul-de-sac for the first time. Still on meds. After Thursday, I figured Friday would be a breeze and I should be well on the upswing...... wrong! It was my worse day ever. I spent most of the day on meds and in bed. This morning I woke up feeling better and have actually been awake since 4:30 am. I find I am still getting winded when I walk a lot, but getting through it. How is your pain today? Mine has subsided quite a bit since yesterday - but not counting on it staying that way. From other people I know who have had this surgery - the first week was referred to as "hell week". I am doing better on getting my liquids in today - sleeping a lot the past days have limited my total intake. Looking forward to moving on to week two. Let's stay in touch.....

Such a small world. I have not been on this site since my surgery which was also May 5th, same surgeon and I'm sure same hospital (Mercy). Glad to hear you did well with it all. I was released at around 11:00 on Wednesday morning. Wednesday was not too bad other than having a difficult time catching my breath after walking. Thursday was a good day - felt good and was able to walk my cul-de-sac for the first time. Still on meds. After Thursday, I figured Friday would be a breeze and I should be well on the upswing...... wrong! It was my worse day ever. I spent most of the day on meds and in bed. This morning I woke up feeling better and have actually been awake since 4:30 am. I find I am still getting winded when I walk a lot, but getting through it. How is your pain today? Mine has subsided quite a bit since yesterday - but not counting on it staying that way. From other people I know who have had this surgery - the first week was referred to as "hell week". I am doing better on getting my liquids in today - sleeping a lot the past days have limited my total intake. Looking forward to moving on to week two. Let's stay in touch.....

Omg yes small world, and yes Mercy was the hospital. I was let go at about 10:20 Wednesday morning. Wednesday was ok pain wise cause of morphine still in my system. Come Thursday say 1 or so in the morning, all hell breaks loose in my body (my mind really) lol. I had my first stomach acid reflux attack. I was so scared to vomit. I didn't thank goodness, but nonetheless it was still traumatic. I was praying to the powers that be, for a miracle healing right then and there.. Well the powers helped but I was still in some pain. Each day gets better, pain is still there but I'm able to mover more comfortably. I'm just taking it as slowly as possible with anything. And that seems to work. I'm down 16 pounds from 2week pre-op and another 10 from surgery this week, so a total of 26 pounds yay me.. Thanks for reaching out. I'd love to stay in contact ????

Yay! Glad everything went well. I look forward to seeing your loss. My surgery is June 3rd and I cannot wait!

Yay! Glad everything went well. I look forward to seeing your loss. My surgery is June 3rd and I cannot wait!

Thank you ❤️ it's been an eye opening journey so far lol Congrats on your surgery date and Godspeed on a speedy recovery for ya ????????????

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We're surgery day buddies. ????????????????. I know we're not supposed to weigh yet, but when I put my shoes on in the hospital (Birkenstocks), they were already loose, so I weighed. Down 7 lbs. Can't figure out why since you're supposed to gain that first week. Guessing maybe it's the lack of sodium????

We're surgery day buddies. ????????????????. I know we're not supposed to weigh yet, but when I put my shoes on in the hospital (Birkenstocks), they were already loose, so I weighed. Down 7 lbs. Can't figure out why since you're supposed to gain that first week. Guessing maybe it's the lack of sodium????

Awesome!! It's so great to hear of everyone's progress , and I look forward to hearing of your progress too. And congrats on the 7lbs. I'm down 10 so far just this week since surgery and a total of 26, including my 2week pre-op. I didn't gain anything during hospital stay like some people do. I bet you are right about it being sodium related. I really watched my intake during pre-op diet, knowing how it bloats. Good luck on your journey ???? and I look forward to hearing of your progress ????

I also had my surgery on May 5th. How are you doing today?