I just downloaded this app. I've been looking for people to talk to about this and so far this app is a great place!! So I'm having my vsg surgery Monday (7.27.15) and I know the doctors tell you what to expect and such, but I would like to know what your experience was in the hospital. Like when they take you back for surgery and after? How long were you in hospital? How well did things work? And other stuff you wanna throw in there. ????

Welcome. My surgery will be on the 29th so I can't give you a post op perspective. Just wanted to say hi and good luck!

Thank you!! You too!! Let me know how it goes!

Welcome. My surgery will be on the 29th so I can't give you a post op perspective. Just wanted to say hi and good luck!

thank you!! You too!! Let me know how it goes!

I had mine four days ago. I vomited pretty badly because that's what I do after GAs and I didn't get any loading anti emetics. So that caused some pulled muscles and discomfort. But once that passed the only real pain was in the port site the camera was in. Sipping the water is important, and it gets easier. Better to be upright, sometimes standing works. I burped a bit, and it's uncomfortable until it comes out. Again being upright helps, and just wait. Don't chase it with more water until discomfort passes. Thumping on the back is not ideal. Walking the ward as soon as you can is good. Gets trapped air moving. I'm finding taking the buccastem (gastro soothe) hard going. It's so bitter. I take it with a teaspoon of kiwi crush. Three times a day I'm dreading the next dose. But dire warnings to take it for the whole first week to mitigate ulcer risk. The pill to help stomach acid is no where near as bitter. Unpleasant, but it doesn't linger. I also didn't realise I'd have to wear the compression socks for an entire week. Feels amazing getting them off when I shower ha ha That's all I can really think of.

I had mine four days ago. I vomited pretty badly because that's what I do after GAs and I didn't get any loading anti emetics. So that caused some pulled muscles and discomfort. But once that passed the only real pain was in the port site the camera was in. Sipping the Water is important, and it gets easier. Better to be upright, sometimes standing works. I burped a bit, and it's uncomfortable until it comes out. Again being upright helps, and just wait. Don't chase it with more water until discomfort passes. Thumping on the back is not ideal. Walking the ward as soon as you can is good. Gets trapped air moving. I'm finding taking the buccastem (gastro soothe) hard going. It's so bitter. I take it with a teaspoon of kiwi crush. Three times a day I'm dreading the next dose. But dire warnings to take it for the whole first week to mitigate ulcer risk. The pill to help stomach acid is no where near as bitter. Unpleasant, but it doesn't linger. I also didn't realise I'd have to wear the compression socks for an entire week. Feels amazing getting them off when I shower ha ha That's all I can really think of.

Wow!! So are you still in the hospital?

Nope, got out the following afternoon. I'm getting through about a litre of fluids at day now. One packet of half strength optifast included in that. Supposed to be having two packets, and 2 litres tho. It's just so much.

Nope, got out the following afternoon. I'm getting through about a litre of fluids at day now. One packet of half strength optifast included in that. Supposed to be having two packets, and 2 litres tho. It's just so much.

I can barely have that now! That's so much!

I thought so too!