I didn't see an OCT thread, so let's make one! I just got my date today and it's 10/9! Any other October dates yet?

October 31st for me.

October 25! [emoji16]

Omg 2 days till surgery getting nervous [emoji18]

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I was sleeved today. I was so afraid of getting this surgery that I almost didn't go to the hospital. The only time I was in pain was when I awoke from surgery in the recovery, I have sleep apnea(undiagnosed but I do have it) so they nurse's watched me closely and quickly gave me pain medicine info my iv. I was still so out of it when they moved me to my private room and was very nauseas. The nurses gave me medicine for my nausea along with some other medicines. It was very easy for me to drink water. I took tons of naps today and got up on my own to go to the bathroom and walk around the hospital. I have not had gas pain (a few burps) or any other pain in my stomach. I've been able to drink tomato soup, water, tea, and protien shakes. I guess I'm super lucky for not being in pain. My advice to those that are having the surgery is you may not have to endure that much pain- so calm your nerves and keep in mind you are doing this for you and you can get through it.

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23 hours ago, CrissCriss said:

October 31st

Surgery date was changed to NOV 14th

Surgery date was changed to NOV 14th

You’ll be an honorary October-buddy then

19 minutes ago, CrissCriss said:

Surgery date was changed to NOV 14th

I'm sorry to hear you were postponed!! What was the reasoning, if you don't mind me asking?

I'm in November, too.

It is amazing to me how different everyone's experiences have been so far and how different each bariatric program is. For example, I wasn't allowed any liquids for 24 hours and then it was just powerade zero and G2.

Update: I am totally off tylenol and just taking my normal medications alongside prilosec. Getting in all 64 oz of liquids in, it really is like a full time job. Monday, I move onto pureed foods. I've lost 18 pounds since surgery, which is totally nuts to me. I keep telling myself that this is the healthy way and I am following doctors orders. Incisions are almost all healed. Overall, I can't believe how far I've come in 9 days.

Got staples out ??? Does this happen in every staple procedure ? I don't think I get my staples out. Somebody help me out here I'm lost on this and now worried I gotta get ripped open again ..

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I didn’t even get staples! It’s so crazy how everyone’s procedure is so different. I got like this skin glue that dried down hard and then flakes off as you heal. My little bandages came off 2 days post op and I was able to shower and everything. Staples sound rough! Glad you got those out!

It is amazing to me how different everyone's experiences have been so far and how different each bariatric program is. For example, I wasn't allowed any liquids for 24 hours and then it was just powerade zero and G2.
Update: I am totally off tylenol and just taking my normal medications alongside prilosec. Getting in all 64 oz of liquids in, it really is like a full time job. Monday, I move onto pureed foods. I've lost 18 pounds since surgery, which is totally nuts to me. I keep telling myself that this is the healthy way and I am following doctors orders. Incisions are almost all healed. Overall, I can't believe how far I've come in 9 days.

Congrats on your progress!

Heading to the hospital now... getting a bit nervous from Sydney Australia.

1 hour ago, BDME said:

I didn’t even get staples! It’s so crazy how everyone’s procedure is so different. I got like this skin glue that dried down hard and then flakes off as you heal. My little bandages came off 2 days post op and I was able to shower and everything. Staples sound rough! Glad you got those out!

It IS crazy how different everyone's experiences are. Some people are in a lot of pain, some people not at all. Some can drink right after, some aren't allowed to. There really is no telling exactly how someone will do with it because it is so different for everyone.

I had some drainage on my top incision. I think keeping them open a bit allowed for drainage without having a drain in. I was able to take a shower the next day while I was still in the hospital. My incisions just look like little cat scratches right now only not nearly as red. The only one that might take a little longer to heal is where they pulled the stomach out. The staples did hurt the longer they were in though and I was very glad to get them out.

I got down 12 oz in 30 minutes today, I was so proud of myself! Progress is definitely a good word for it, thank you!

It IS crazy how different everyone's experiences are. Some people are in a lot of pain, some people not at all. Some can drink right after, some aren't allowed to. There really is no telling exactly how someone will do with it because it is so different for everyone.
I had some drainage on my top incision. I think keeping them open a bit allowed for drainage without having a drain in. I was able to take a shower the next day while I was still in the hospital. My incisions just look like little cat scratches right now only not nearly as red. The only one that might take a little longer to heal is where they pulled the stomach out. The staples did hurt the longer they were in though and I was very glad to get them out.
I got down 12 oz in 30 minutes today, I was so proud of myself! Progress is definitely a good word for it, thank you!

Yeah I had no drainage, barely any pain and no nausea. Right now I am just suffering from loads of bloat and gas but it’s my fault because I haven’t been moving around as much as I probably should have. I’m going to go to the gym tomorrow and take a leisurely walk on the treadmill. 12oz! That’s amazing. My record right now is 8oz in an hour. And that was so hard. I miss food but I literally hate the way intake makes me feel. I have to remind myself to eat.

October 26th and I can’t wait!!!!! It’s my birthday present to myself m, which is 10/29.

7 minutes ago, BDME said:

Yeah I had no drainage, barely any pain and no nausea. Right now I am just suffering from loads of bloat and gas but it’s my fault because I haven’t been moving around as much as I probably should have. I’m going to go to the gym tomorrow and take a leisurely walk on the treadmill. 12oz! That’s amazing. My record right now is 8oz in an hour. And that was so hard. I miss food but I literally hate the way intake makes me feel. I have to remind myself to eat.

I had so much pain and even threw up blood in the hospital I was so nauseous. But I attribute a lot of that to poor pain management. They only gave dilaudid for pain and I am allergic to it (it stops my heart). So I went hours and hours without anything. That gas pain is unreal, walking does help! Mylicon infant gas drops helped me a bit too, especially when I would swallow a bit of air. Going to the gym is a great idea. I was so surprised I drank it all! Warm and frozen goes down really well, it's the room temp things that are giving me issues. I miss food as well, really looking forward to purees. It gets better everyday, so take it one day at a time. This time last week I was barely getting in 20 oz a day and thinking what the heck did I do to myself.

Edited October 19, 20178 yr by Alytastical