dec 2017 Buddies Group - Surgery Dec 4 to 15, 2017

[EagerPenguin 159]

I'm so glad to have this forum. It's made the journey so far more bearable. I've had nausea, stomach cramps, and severe pain, all of which have finally seemed to let up a little today, post op day 3.

[nurse123 17]

Hi guys,

I had my surgery December 4th.

still having pain when moving but the pain has gotten to be a lot more tolerable.

im day 6 and I am truly starving. I feel a little discouraged because I’ve read posts about people not being hungry at all after surgery. I’m literslly putting cheese doodles in my mouth and spitting them out just to get rid of the cravings. Anyone else struggling?

ive lost about 12 pounds since december 4th

[{.Narin.} 34]

58 minutes ago, nurse123 said:

Hi guys,

I had my surgery December 4th.

still having pain when moving but the pain has gotten to be a lot more tolerable.

im day 6 and I am truly starving. I feel a little discouraged because I’ve read posts about people not being hungry at all after surgery. I’m literslly putting cheese doodles in my mouth and spitting them out just to get rid of the cravings. Anyone else struggling?

ive lost about 12 pounds since december 4th

Wow! 12 pounds is awesome!! Just think about how hard losing 5 pounds was before surgery

what are you eating at this stage so far? And are you able to stay on track when it comes to Protein intake?

i undrestand what you mean about the hunger though before i even have my surgery

mine is mental hunger and as hard as i try not to, I find myself looking at food pics on my photo gallery and pinterest and craving things which i never craved before like salad and lentil Soup (only broth/soup i tolerate)

but then i see the hundreds of healthy meal pics I’ve eaten and taken pictures of and tell myself even when i tried that hard to lose weight I didn’t lose more than 10 pounds and i need to appreciate this big chance that I’m getting with the sleeve and try as hard as i can to make it work this time!

i really hope it gets easier on you

[Mary Stokley Gromer 53]

On ‎12‎/‎9‎/‎2017 at 1:16 AM, It’s All About E said:

Mary, Thanks for the info on the sweats and chills. I was Dec. 5th, too, and have felt the same during the night. Do you have incision pain (the largest one) when standing up and gurgling in the new tummy after drinking your liquids?

I'm still having chills and sweats!! The 2 incisions in the middle of my tummy hurt the most and both are the largest ones with four staples. The one close to my navel hurts when I get out of bed or turn in bed, like deep inside. Getting a bit better today. I know I'm not going to like these staples much longer but I don't get them out until the 20th. Today is the first day I've heard gurgling in my stomach. I think it is also because I was taking larger sips. Going back to the sippy cups tomorrow.

[Mary Stokley Gromer 53]

On ‎12‎/‎9‎/‎2017 at 3:21 AM, SKF said:

Hope you are well soon. Continued thoughts and prayers for a speedy successful recovery. How long in the hospital?

Thanks for your comments.

just found out denied. I guess I will be going it on my own. Getting a date this month Monday from Drs office, looking for Dec. 19. Any other self Pay.. I will appeal but I think I need to just move forward this is out of control .. . Starting liquids Monday. I am scared. How are the December sleevers doing? Anyone from Fl?

So far so good for me being sleeved on Dec 5th. I'm a little hungry today at times but ignoring it. Got to keep my eyes on the prize. Sorry to hear about your denial. Did they give you a reason?

[Mary Stokley Gromer 53]

On ‎12‎/‎9‎/‎2017 at 8:24 AM, {.Narin.} said:

Congrats and speedy recovery to all that just had the surgery!

I’m at the freaking out stage realizing that i just have two days before my surgery (not counting today) and I’ve had “little” mess ups since the start of my liquids diet up until yesterday morning

but definitely no more mess ups please lol

my mind is so scattered from working double shifts the last 2 days and my fear of what’s coming.

i’d love it though if we could all keep the tradition the early December sleevers started of posting a recount of what we are going through at every stage, pre/ op day/post op. Kinda treat this post as a sleeve journal

Good luck to ALL of us! WE GOT THIS!!!!!!

Narin, I hope your surgery goes well on Monday. I had surgery last Tuesday so you're right behind some of us. I'm doing much better than 2 days post op. You will do great.

[Road2Newme3 116]

It's going down this morning! I'm so excited . Still not too nervous, I'm sure that will change once I get there. I'll update you guys today if possible otherwise I'll update you all tomorrow! Good luck to everyone going in today and tomorrow!

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[SKF 16]

Good luck!!!!

[BetterBee 21]

1 hour ago, Road2Newme3 said:

It's going down this morning! I'm so excited . Still not too nervous, I'm sure that will change once I get there. I'll update you guys today if possible otherwise I'll update you all tomorrow! Good luck to everyone going in today and tomorrow!

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I'm this afternoon!! I'm 100% ready to get this done right now, but I will probably start to panic when they put the IV in. I hope yours goes well and I will see you on the other side!

[Road2Newme3 116]

I'm this afternoon!! I'm 100% ready to get this done right now, but I will probably start to panic when they put the IV in. I hope yours goes well and I will see you on the other side!

Sounds great! Good luck to you!

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[njones916 30]

Hi guys,
I had my surgery December 4th.
still having pain when moving but the pain has gotten to be a lot more tolerable.
im day 6 and I am truly starving. I feel a little discouraged because I’ve read posts about people not being hungry at all after surgery. I’m literslly putting cheese doodles in my mouth and spitting them out just to get rid of the cravings. Anyone else struggling?
ive lost about 12 pounds since december 4th

Yes, I had surgery the 4th and recovered well. Off pain meds day 3, no complications at all...... Except I'm hungry all time which I wasn't before. Nothing seems to satisfy it. I'm hoping that since I advance diet today it will be better. I licked a French fry the other night. I've dropped 20 lbs so far and I'm following my post op menu. Something's not right

[{.Narin.} 34]

5 hours ago, Road2Newme3 said:

It's going down this morning! I'm so excited . Still not too nervous, I'm sure that will change once I get there. I'll update you guys today if possible otherwise I'll update you all tomorrow! Good luck to everyone going in today and tomorrow!

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YAY! You must be in the operating room right now

I will be keeping you in my prayers!! Hopefully everything goes well and can’t wait to hear your updates

[Mary Stokley Gromer 53]

6 hours ago, njones916 said:

Yes, I had surgery the 4th and recovered well. Off pain meds day 3, no complications at all...... Except I'm hungry all time which I wasn't before. Nothing seems to satisfy it. I'm hoping that since I advance diet today it will be better. I licked a French fry the other night. I've dropped 20 lbs so far and I'm following my post op menu. Something's not right

My stomach growled last night for the first time since surgery last Tues. I decided to growl back, saying it cannot have it's way any more with me!! Then I patted myself on the back. It still growled but I'm not giving in. Have you tried Jello or pudding thinned out? That might help. Must be sugar free.

Is your 20 lbs just since surgery or from when you started? I weighed my crummy scale and it said I was down 12 but I go to my Primary in the morning to know for sure. I have lost inches. If you haven't taken your measurements, do it so in a week or two you can compare. It's inspiring.

[Road2Newme3 116]

Hi guys! I'm post op and feeling fine. Nausea is kicking my butt but getting up to walk really helps and actually feels good. Gas pains are weird. They are uncomfortable but it's almost like my stomach is super hungry like you now how your stomach growls and it hurts? It almost feels like that when the gas moves except upper chest. Surgery went really well and so far recovery is going great! I just keep falling asleep due to anesthesia.. Still trying to work that out of my system. Good luck to everyone! So happy to be on the losers bench!

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[SKF 16]

Congrats!!