I finally received the call for surgery, tomorrow I arrive at the hospital 5:30am. I'm excited, and nervous.

It's been emotional for me. I had nearly no support from anyone, this was all me. My partner had enough on his own plate that he couldn't be concerned. My friends had left my side when I discovered my father had cancer. There was drama related stress as well. Anyone who has loved ones who have cancer, or has personally been afflicted with cancer knows what I'm talking about. Sometimes you learn who your friends are when put to the test. My mother, who I'm close to, has forgotten the surgery and I can't blame her -

Plus my period started, lol.

Good times!

I've had good cries in private, but I also suck it up.

I'm optimistic about starting this next chapter in my life. It's bitter sweet. I've been looking back at how I got this big to begin with, and I find myself riding emotional highs and lows when confronted with the situations, people, and personal actions that got me this way. And I know just when I realized I wouldn't be able to lose it anymore the old fashioned way. I knew when and how I had screwed up my metabolism, and will power.

This process took over a year, and that's long time.

I've decided to pack very light. Throat spray, one pair of pajamas, undies, pads, slippers (slides) and the clothes on my back. My C-pap. Nothing more. No need. Gas X doesn't help with the kind of gas they pump into you, walking will. I didn't want to make a huge production of it.

I'm also proud of myself for hitting my twenty pound weight loss goal today. Everything connected to this moment kind of moved at a snail's pace, but also fell into place.

I feel so fortunate and blessed to have this opportunity for a surgery that many would like to have but cannot afford. It's a privilege for me to have this surgery. The pre-op showed me what I'm capable of. 20 pounds in 23 days is, AMAZING.

See those of you sleeved the same day as me or close to, on the other side of this, and the rest of you too. I hate saying see you on the "losers bench" - it sounds so wrong somehow. I get what it means but... still.

Besides, I'm not a loser, but a winner. So are the people who undergo weight loss surgery ~

We share a surgery date. Loved reading your posts. You're strong and I admire you so much! Glad you're healing up well. I too feel much better today already.

Best of luck and many blessings to you! I hope it goes very well on your end of things. You will be in my thoughts [emoji254]

Thank you! I really hope I'm feeling as good as you are post op! I know it's a long shot, but my son is receiving a recognition that is very important to him the day after my surgery at 4PM. I am wondering if I will be able to at least attend for a few minutes. I plan to follow everything I can to the word, just as you described. (I also think to myself- I've had 3 C sections. I think I can do this![emoji4])

Thank you! I really hope I'm feeling as good as you are post op! I know it's a long shot, but my son is receiving a recognition that is very important to him the day after my surgery at 4PM. I am wondering if I will be able to at least attend for a few minutes. I plan to follow everything I can to the word, just as you described. (I also think to myself- I've had 3 C sections. I think I can do this![emoji4])

Oh yes! I think you can for sure. Be on top of breathing and walking no matter how crummy you feel and within 13-30 hours I think you can. Do you know what time your surgery is?

Best of luck and many blessings to you! I hope it goes very well on your end of things. You will be in my thoughts [emoji254]

Thank you! I really hope I'm feeling as good as you are post op! I know it's a long shot, but my son is receiving a recognition that is very important to him the day after my surgery at 4PM. I am wondering if I will be able to at least attend for a few minutes. I plan to follow everything I can to the word, just as you described. (I also think to myself- I've had 3 C sections. I think I can do this![emoji4])

3 hours ago, MBird said:

Update for everybody - I was in a lot of pain waking up, didn't complain. I got the speech "walk, breathe, sip" and sucked on ice.

The woman near me though?! Lawdy, she moaned in perfect rhythm, like bad sec or a dog - the Nurse was kind but let her in on the secret it wouldn't help her out lol

I did all my case manager told me to do.

Walked every three hours, sipped my Water and broth, didn't go to pain meds until four or so hours after. I breathed in an apparatus they gave to prevent pneumonia once and hour, while in between took long breaths, and held them in until exhaling slowly. Let me tell you, those worked wonders with gas and chest pain.

In between your beasts will be serous pain from the gas, breathing is crucial. Just as walking is.

Thirteen hours later I'm doing exceeding well. No nausea, and no burning or pain when drinking cold or warm. No real discomfort, I really took the Dilaudid for fun lol.

Now I've no gas really, most is gone, again no pain there only sore. Didn't use Gas-X, didn't even bring it because it doesn't help with the gas pumped into the body. The Doc, his PA, the NA, and Nurse confirmed only walking does, so walking it was.

Now I'm relaxing, drinking just fine and managed 24, maybe more, ounces of water since out of surgery. I didn't include the chicken broth in those ounces. I did eat half a teeny serving of lemon and lime jell-O, making it almost one tiny container - the tiny containers of jell-O are roughly the size of a sauce container provided you for food at any fast food or Chinese restaurant.

This evening I took a bird bath with nice scented and warm towelettes, which were heated. I brushed my hair, and changed into my own PJ's. I also brushed my teeth and used deodorant. It was wonderful, as I had no issues lifting my legs to wash, or bending down to pick up anything, or when I sit and stand. I experienced no dizziness and owed regularly. My abdomen was just a little sore, like I had a good work out.

My last two laps around the hospital floor were two, rather than one.

I made my own bed tonight. That was easy peasy.

I'm also so darn glad I brought chapstick and throat spray with me - those two things alone were really, REALLY, necessary!

The staff here has been incredible, honestly they are the most accommodating and kind people. Not one negative person, these people are so patient.

My period had started the day before my scheduled surgery - now this is the really odd part - I have Menorrhagia, have had it since I was 21. At one point I had an IUD, it was more trouble than worth by causing menstrual cramps nearly everyday of the month. I guess my body rejected it, after that the bleeding lightened but was still a bit heavy, but I digress. My point is this is the lightest period I've ever had in my life. I spotted! I have never spotted. Not once. My periods come with vengeance, like the Great Crimson Tide Of The North. But this one is like a timid little mouse lol.

Nothing. So I wear a clean pad.

Truly someone has been watching over me.

Tomorrow I'm discharged after I go over things with the PA, and Nutritionist.

It's been very eye opening to say the least, and I finally proved to my partner my tolerance to pain is pretty high. And now he gets to see how resilient I am so Boom! In your face doubting tom lol

There is my update, I'll keep you guys posted. I'm considering a blog. I'm not sure people read the bariatric blogs but maybe it will help someone out there.

Thank you all for such encouragement and kind feedback to my post. It was very nice to read such positive vibes.

I'm hoping things are going well with you guys, and that if you had the surgery you're doing well and if you haven't had it, you do well when you do!

Group Hug!

(I'm high off this Dilaudid, don't judge me for riding the love rainbow lol

THank you so much for sharing.

You gave me so much info my surgery is on 06/12.

We share a surgery date. Loved reading your posts. You're strong and I admire you so much! Glad you're healing up well. I too feel much better today already.

Aww thank you! How was it overall for you?! Are you gassy or feeling energy?

I'm so happy that today is much better for you [emoji254][emoji1303]

THank you so much for sharing.

You gave me so much info my surgery is on 06/12.

You're very welcome Misha!

And wishing you nothing but the best!

Update for everybody - I was in a lot of pain waking up, didn't complain. I got the speech "walk, breathe, sip" and sucked on ice.

The woman near me though?! Lawdy, she moaned in perfect rhythm, like bad sec or a dog - the Nurse was kind but let her in on the secret it wouldn't help her out lol

I did all my case manager told me to do.

Walked every three hours, sipped my water and broth, didn't go to pain meds until four or so hours after. I breathed in an apparatus they gave to prevent pneumonia once and hour, while in between took long breaths, and held them in until exhaling slowly. Let me tell you, those worked wonders with gas and chest pain.

In between your beasts will be serous pain from the gas, breathing is crucial. Just as walking is.

Thirteen hours later I'm doing exceeding well. No nausea, and no burning or pain when drinking cold or warm. No real discomfort, I really took the Dilaudid for fun lol.

Now I've no gas really, most is gone, again no pain there only sore. Didn't use Gas-X, didn't even bring it because it doesn't help with the gas pumped into the body. The Doc, his PA, the NA, and Nurse confirmed only walking does, so walking it was.

Now I'm relaxing, drinking just fine and managed 24, maybe more, ounces of water since out of surgery. I didn't include the chicken broth in those ounces. I did eat half a teeny serving of lemon and lime jell-O, making it almost one tiny container - the tiny containers of jell-O are roughly the size of a sauce container provided you for food at any fast food or Chinese restaurant.

This evening I took a bird bath with nice scented and warm towelettes, which were heated. I brushed my hair, and changed into my own PJ's. I also brushed my teeth and used deodorant. It was wonderful, as I had no issues lifting my legs to wash, or bending down to pick up anything, or when I sit and stand. I experienced no dizziness and owed regularly. My abdomen was just a little sore, like I had a good work out.

My last two laps around the hospital floor were two, rather than one.

I made my own bed tonight. That was easy peasy.

I'm also so darn glad I brought chapstick and throat spray with me - those two things alone were really, REALLY, necessary!

The staff here has been incredible, honestly they are the most accommodating and kind people. Not one negative person, these people are so patient.

My period had started the day before my scheduled surgery - now this is the really odd part - I have Menorrhagia, have had it since I was 21. At one point I had an IUD, it was more trouble than worth by causing menstrual cramps nearly everyday of the month. I guess my body rejected it, after that the bleeding lightened but was still a bit heavy, but I digress. My point is this is the lightest period I've ever had in my life. I spotted! I have never spotted. Not once. My periods come with vengeance, like the Great Crimson Tide Of The North. But this one is like a timid little mouse lol.

Nothing. So I wear a clean pad.

Truly someone has been watching over me.

Tomorrow I'm discharged after I go over things with the PA, and Nutritionist.

It's been very eye opening to say the least, and I finally proved to my partner my tolerance to pain is pretty high. And now he gets to see how resilient I am so Boom! In your face doubting tom lol

There is my update, I'll keep you guys posted. I'm considering a blog. I'm not sure people read the bariatric blogs but maybe it will help someone out there.

Thank you all for such encouragement and kind feedback to my post. It was very nice to read such positive vibes.

I'm hoping things are going well with you guys, and that if you had the surgery you're doing well and if you haven't had it, you do well when you do!

Group Hug!

(I'm high off this Dilaudid, don't judge me for riding the love rainbow lol

Sorry for the typos, I was high at the time on a pain killer: I'd like to correct those for anyone wondering what I meant:

1. "Lawdy, she moaned in perfect rhythm, like bad sex"

2. In between your breasts, your chest will be serous pain from the gas, breathing is crucial. Just as walking is.

3. I experienced no dizziness and owed regularly ? Even I've no idea what I meant here lol! I think I meant I walked and stood regularly, or moved, which I did.

Hope that helps!

7 minutes ago, MBird said:

You're very welcome Misha!

And wishing you nothing but the best!

Thank you so much MBird. PLease Please continue to post so I can look to you for guidance. I'm glad we are all going through this journey together. Best wishes

2 minutes ago, MBird said:

Sorry for the typos, I was high at the time on a pain killer: I'd like to correct those for anyone wondering what I meant:

1. "Lawdy, she moaned in perfect rhythm, like bad sex"

2. In between your breasts, your chest will be serous pain from the gas, breathing is crucial. Just as walking is.

3. I experienced no dizziness and owed regularly ? Even I've no idea what I meant here lol! I think I meant I walked and stood regularly, or moved, which I did.

Hope that helps!

All of this helps trust me and I luv ur sense of humor

Mine is tomorrow and your words were the music my ears needed to hear. Thank you for your humorous candor! I so get it! Will let you know as soon as I can about my day

Mine is tomorrow and your words were the music my ears needed to hear. Thank you for your humorous candor! I so get it! Will let you know as soon as I can about my day

Please do! You got this, you can do it!

I am so thankful that all has gone well for you! It makes me happy to here how well you have don. I have 11 more days. We got this. You can message me anytime.


I am excited and committed to my new life and better health.

Please do! You got this, you can do it!

I'm tired and gassy but fine... I'm home and resting plus staying hydrated

3 hours ago, memabock said:

I'm tired and gassy but fine... I'm home and resting plus staying hydrated

I'm so glad everything went well for you! Just take it easy, now youre on the road to a healthy you <3. Really proud of you, this takes courage.