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sc09    95

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This is my first night home and not sure what will be the most comfortable way to sleep. Any input is appreciated.

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kins117    104

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I had surgery Wednesday and went home Thursday. I've spent the last 3 nights in a recliner. I'm still definitely not ready for getting into my bed.


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Wayfair memory foam mattress. And my fiancé to help pull me out of bed because the doctor said to refrain from using abdominal muscles (also it hurts like hell to get up out of chairs/beds/couch [emoji24]; kind of having that "wtf did I do" moment)


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sc09    95

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Wayfair memory foam mattress. And my fiancé to help pull me out of bed because the doctor said to refrain from using abdominal muscles (also it hurts like hell to get up out of chairs/beds/couch [emoji24]; kind of having that "wtf did I do" moment)




I've had buyers remorse since the 1st day in the hospital. Only one side is sore, which I don't get but guess I should be a little grateful. I have serious anxiety about ripping staples and having a leak. Now I'm 2nd guessing my Protein Shakes. I have some pure Protein which seem kinda thick and some Premier Protein that aren't as thick but still scared to drink. I'm such a paranoid freak.


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8 minutes ago, heylizzyclay said:

Wayfair memory foam mattress. And my fiancé to help pull me out of bed because the doctor said to refrain from using abdominal muscles (also it hurts like hell to get up out of chairs/beds/couch emoji24.png; kind of having that "wtf did I do" moment)

I so understand that. I was sleeved Thursday and went home Friday; so much pain. My husband has been a big help in helping me in and out of bed. It has really been a struggle. I can't help but think I'm pulling my stomach muscle at times.

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sc09    95

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I so understand that. I was sleeved Thursday and went home Friday; so much pain. My husband has been a big help in helping me in and out of bed. It has really been a struggle. I can't help but think I'm pulling my stomach muscle at times.

I slept in the recliner last night but even getting up out of it is killing me.


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rainyann    118

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16 hours ago, heylizzyclay said:

Wayfair memory foam mattress. And my fiancé to help pull me out of bed because the doctor said to refrain from using abdominal muscles (also it hurts like hell to get up out of chairs/beds/couch emoji24.png; kind of having that "wtf did I do" moment)

That WTF feeling only lasts a couple of days... then you will be feeling that it is the best thing you have done for yourself.

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The best way to get up is to roll over to your side and push yourself up that way. To try and get up from being flat on your back uses your abdominal muscles more and hurts. Having someone to help you is even better!

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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