So....surgery was yesterday! And man, did yesterday suck!! But now I'm home and feeling better today. I'm a bit worried that I have a slight fever, but Doc says it's ok as long as it stays below 101. Currently 99.4, so I guess I'm good for now. It's been near impossible to keep liquid without nausea. But I'm pushing it as I definitely don't want to be dehydrated. I will post my experience later. I would have loved to know specifics beforehand. I'm in vegas with Dr Atkinson whose procedures are almost completely different than most of the accounts I've read. Anyway....I'm firmly on this path now!![emoji4]

18 hours ago, FollowingMyPath said:

So....surgery was yesterday! And man, did yesterday suck!! But now I'm home and feeling better today. I'm a bit worried that I have a slight fever, but Doc says it's ok as long as it stays below 101. Currently 99.4, so I guess I'm good for now. It's been near impossible to keep liquid without nausea. But I'm pushing it as I definitely don't want to be dehydrated. I will post my experience later. I would have loved to know specifics beforehand. I'm in vegas with Dr Atkinson whose procedures are almost completely different than most of the accounts I've read. Anyway....I'm firmly on this path now!!

May it only get easier for you!

I'm curious: how are Sr. Atkinson's procedures super different?

May it only get easier for you!

I'm curious: how are Sr. Atkinson's procedures super different?

First, he doesn't require a pre op diet. Not even full liquid the day before surgery. Just advises to not have a large dinner. Then, there is no swallow test. Most of the blogs I've read the patient isn't allowed any liquid until the next day, after they pass a swallow test. He does a test during surgery to check for leaks, so you're given ice chips immediately after surgery. That night you're encouraged to try jello, water and a shake. These are good differences from others....as I'm pretty sure that pre op diet would have done me in. I'm 7 days post op, and feel pretty good. With the exception of head hunger and fatigue. But, both are manageable.

Sounds like normal surgery pre-op directions. That's pretty cool. And if it's working for all of his patients, then I wouldn't see why it couldn't work down the road. BUT, there are some, or many, who might need the longer pre-op diet with liquids and restricted foods. It makes good practice. Congrats on your surgery! Blessings to you.

So....surgery was yesterday! And man, did yesterday suck!! But now I'm home and feeling better today. I'm a bit worried that I have a slight fever, but Doc says it's ok as long as it stays below 101. Currently 99.4, so I guess I'm good for now. It's been near impossible to keep liquid without nausea. But I'm pushing it as I definitely don't want to be dehydrated. I will post my experience later. I would have loved to know specifics beforehand. I'm in vegas with Dr Atkinson whose procedures are almost completely different than most of the accounts I've read. Anyway....I'm firmly on this path now!![emoji4]

How is your pain? You had the sleeve done?

Good for you your on your new journey to a new beginning. Hope you feel good real soon. How is the pain? Also you had the sleeve done?

Good for you your on your new journey to a new beginning. Hope you feel good real soon. How is the pain? Also you had the sleeve done?

Thank you [emoji4] Yes, I had the sleeve. The pain is almost nonexistent now. I can't do more than walk until two weeks out (5/1), so I anticipate a bit of pain to return, but for now....I feel just fine. Tired a lot, but no pain!

How is your pain? You had the sleeve done?

I'm in Vegas as well. Mine was with Dr. Ahmed N Monday! Glad you are feeling better. I woke up feeling much better this morning (day 4).

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I found that odd as well, I went to the orientation but Dr Soong did the seminar.. and when he said no pre op diet .. I was like really? Then why are Doc's so adiment about it? I guess there that good! Congratulations!!

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