Age: 29, I turn 30 on April 21

Height: 5'4"

Starting weight: 227lbs

Current Weight: 209

I thought I'd share my experience in hopes that it helps somebody.

I had to be at the hospital at 6:30am. I didn't have to wait very long. The nurse came, weighed me, and told me to change into the gown. I wasn't allowed any clothing under the gown. I had a super sweet nurse from Great Britain. She injected my hand with lidocaine so the IV needle didn't hurt going in. Also, she had to give me a shot in the stomach. It didn't hurt. After that the anesthesiology guy came in. He explained everything. Next my doctor came in. We chatted. I was wheeled into surgery and was sleeved at 8:30am.

I woke up and was in some pain. I was told my hiatial hernia was fixed. Meds were given. It took me a bit to recover from sedation. The first time I got up to pee sucked! That was really difficult. I rested a bit more before I attempted to walk. Second time I got up was much better. Pain is manageable with the meds. I'm not allowed to drink anything yet until my swallow test tomorrow. Honestly, I'm not hungry. The only other thing is my voice sounds terrible from the throat tube. That is about it so far. We shall see what tomorrow brings.

Good luck everyone on your pre-op journey.

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Edited April 8, 201610 yr by Momwith3minions

Today was surgery recovery day 2. I took some milk of magnesia this morning. It took 7 hours but I finally passed some of this trapped gas. So thankful!

Also, my husband leaves town on Monday for 5 days. My church small group is going to provide me with daily meals for my kids for the days my spouse is gone. I just feel so blessed.

From someone who was struggling with severe PPD a year ago, I can honestly say, I am looking forward to life.

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