In the hospital, got my IV in and all set waiting for the doc to come... Half an hour to go till surgery... Still nervous, but trying not to back out... Hopefully in few hours it will be history and I can just start healing...

Keep me in prayers please!

Good luck!!!! I wish you the best of health and recovery

Good luck!

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Good luck

It will be over before u notice

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Best of luck to you! You'll do great. Keep us posted! Walk asap but also listen to your body and take good care of it.

Good Luck and Congrats! You've come too far to back out now! You can do this.

Hi All,

Surgery went well, had my band out, revision to bypass and gallbladder removed. I am pretty sore and use the pump for pain but that is expected. Already walked 3 laps and about to go on another walk in few min before calling it a night.... The pain meds make me really really sleepy. Upper GI in the morning, if I pass, I will be able to start liquids, right now can just suck on ice which I am grateful for because my mouth is so dry.

Everyone is taking such great care of me so far so good

Hi All,

Surgery went well, had my band out, revision to bypass and gallbladder removed. I am pretty sore and use the pump for pain but that is expected. Already walked 3 laps and about to go on another walk in few min before calling it a night.... The pain meds make me really really sleepy. Upper GI in the morning, if I pass, I will be able to start liquids, right now can just suck on ice which I am grateful for because my mouth is so dry.

Everyone is taking such great care of me so far so good

Good to know that u r feeling ok

Speedy recovery

Today is a bit tougher... Feel like I did 2000 crunches... Going for upper GI in an hour and half, hopefully everything will be good.

Prayer going up for a smooth road to recovery! Thanks for keeping us updated! We are here for you!

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Thank you everyone... Glad I can come here talk to you all. I passed my upper GI so I am drinking now and ordered my first meal (broth, Jello, Popsicle and juice so I can try and see what goes better for me) will be measuring those in 1 oz cups for 4 oz meal.

Got my oxygen monitor out and caterer, brushed my teeth and washed the face... Walked half hour in the halls... Things seem to look promising... One weird thing that happened is I had blood sugar level of 200 (I am not a diabetic) so they had to test it every 4 hours, finally it went down to 117. I was told it's because surgery was such a shock to the body so blood sugar spiked.

They are thinking I should be getting released on Monday

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Glad to hear you are on the mend already! Sounds like everything was a success! Continued good vibes for excellent healing.

Had light fever last night so staying another day to be monitored, they want me to be without fever for 24 hours guess I need to keep using that breathing machine more often to clear out my lungs and I still haven't passed gas... Geez never knew this would take so freaking long...

Once you begin passing that gas, you will have difficulty stopping! But, once you start passing you will feel so much better! Trust me on this one. A slight fever would be a reason for you to stay an extra day. You are already there, and they want to make sure they send you out on your own as healthy as possible. Don't fret. Your new life on the loser's bench will begin soon enough. Good Luck

Once you begin passing that gas, you will have difficulty stopping! But, once you start passing you will feel so much better! Trust me on this one. A slight fever would be a reason for you to stay an extra day. You are already there, and they want to make sure they send you out on your own as healthy as possible. Don't fret. Your new life on the loser's bench will begin soon enough. Good Luck

Yep I agree, I actually told them I don't mind staying another day, I feel safer here and I can adjust the bed the way I need to etc. I am not in a rush, just did 4 laps In the hallway, should have brought my Fitbit lol just ready to feel better.

Don't be in too much of a rush. Typically most people feel better around Day 5 after surgery. I remember Day 4 was probably the most difficult for me after surgery. Day 5 seemed things turned around. Just make sure you are getting your rest, your fluids, and walking. You seem to be doing a great job of walking. Be sure to get in your fluids (sip; if you try to take a big gulp you'll find out why you shouldn't do that). Keep in mind that your body just went through trauma, and it will take a few weeks before the fatigue eases up. I'm 5 weeks out and I still get a bit fatigued, but for the most part feeling pretty good.

You will be home before you know it.