Hi all,

This is my first post and I started my appts with the surgeon at the end of May, Aug 25th was my 4th visit and he scheduled me for Dec 7th, pending nothing gets in the way. I am super excited and have been reading as much as possible.

On 12/3/2017 at 10:38 AM, Jeannie49 said:

oh dang that stinks because of someone else's mistake. were they able to fix it in time?

I just got the call this morning. My surgery is on for tomorrow. I'm so nervous. I've been really anxious about it for the past two weeks.

Yours is outpatient? Yikes. I've never heard of that. Is the "MN" in your screen name Minnesota? That's where I'm from. Can I ask what hospital system? I went through Allina Health.

The Uof M

& yes im in minnesota

I just got the call this morning. My surgery is on for tomorrow. I'm so nervous. I've been really anxious about it for the past two weeks.

Me too!!! Im anxious too!!! I am second guessing myself now

hi all - great reading about my fellow December sleevers doing well so far after surgery or getting ready for surgery.

I had my surgery last Thursday on the 7th and went home from the hospital on the 8th...all went pretty well. I will say it looks like I have had a LOT more bruising than others but otherwise everything seems pretty routine. Did a lot of walking and made sure I moved around in the hospital and since I've been home...got through that water nausea period and the nausea is mostly gone and the pain/soreness gets better each day.

Today is the first day though that I'm very low energy as if this 6 oz of protein shake is not enough sustenance as I also feel very hungry..nutritionist just said I could up another .5 oz at each meal - hope that helps. I'm down 12 lbs so far since surgery.

Good luck to all ready to go in!

Congratulations! I scheduled for 12/19/17 i am so excited.

I’m scheduled tomorrow 5 am can’t wait [emoji4]

Congratulations! I scheduled for 12/19/17 i am so excited.

Where are you having surgery? I’m scheduled for 12/18

I just got home earlier today. I'm getting nausea when I sip water, but haven't thrown up yet.

I get killer pain on my right side under the rib cage when I breathe in. Anyone else experience this?

I just got home earlier today. I'm getting nausea when I sip Water, but haven't thrown up yet.
I get killer pain on my right side under the rib cage when I breathe in. Anyone else experience this?

Might be gas pains you’re feeling from the laparoscopic surgery. I’ve heard a lot of people complain about pains in that area, up to the neck & shoulders.

6 hours ago, BlueCrush said:

I just got home earlier today. I'm getting nausea when I sip Water, but haven't thrown up yet.

I get killer pain on my right side under the rib cage when I breathe in. Anyone else experience this?

It's gas pain. Get up and walk around. The only way to get rid of it is to walk. I am 2 weeks out and still have it at times but not as much as before. It just takes a little time to go away. Do you have nausea meds? Usually they send you home with some. I had nausea with water too and adding crystal light for flavor helped alot.

Was able to get through my first night home. (I woke up about every 2 hours having to pee.) good news is that the pain in my ribs is gone.. Hoping it doesn't come back. Bad news is that water is still making me nauseated. I just took some anti nausea meds they sent me home with and am going to add Mio to my water to see if that helps.

Edited December 13, 20178 yr by BlueCrush

Last night and so far today water hurts to drink. Not. A good nights sleep either. Every 30-45 minutes someone was in doing something or some box was being obnoxious. Still having gas pain, done several laps around the floor, but to go for another set. Anyone had to do that breathing exercise?

On ‎12‎/‎11‎/‎2017 at 8:41 AM, sandra305 said:

I'm ready for DEC. 27 to make it's arrival!! #LosingDay

I'm on the 27th too. Started my liver shrinking diet today. Found a shake I LOVE so hopefully won't be too bad. SO EXCITED!

13 minutes ago, 918C14Ryder said:

Last night and so far today Water hurts to drink. Not. A good nights sleep either. Every 30-45 minutes someone was in doing something or some box was being obnoxious. Still having gas pain, done several laps around the floor, but to go for another set. Anyone had to do that breathing exercise?

I know I will go home with a spirometer. Hospitals aren't meant for rest... learned that a long time ago. I've had two laparoscopic surgeries and from my experience, keep walking as much as you can. Put on some headphones and walk. Wave to the nurses as you go by. When you get home, walk as much as possible. It sucks but it really does help!