5 Day post op

[aroub_jml 8]

Hi Guys,

So today marks my 5th day having the surgery!

I was really scared going into the hospital at 5:00AM chanting to myself “I can do this” over and over.

It all started great they took a urine sample and told me to change into a hospital gown, everything after that went by really fast I was in the operating room by 7:00AM.

I remember waking up in the recovery room in pain. But I expected that and soon after they gave me pain meds I was fine.

I stayed in the hospital over night and the next day I was allowed to go home with a full bag of medications.

Today, I can eat 3 purée meals a day ya me! Also my life consists of taking small sips of Water ever minute.

I still have sharp pains near my incision wounds every time I move, and it’s really hard for me to bend down to pick up something off the floor But, i’m getting through it everyday it gets easier.

Hope this helps!

AJ

[Creekimp13 5,838]

The newbies love these posts...play by plays really help them prepare. I remember really appreciating finding them when I was considering surgery:)

[dennise68 7]

Hello, I'm trying to get started on how do I go about getting this surgery started? Do I make appointment with my doctor and tell her I want this done? I've been over weight most of my life and I can't seem to lose the weight but gain it. I'm sick of being heavy and having medical problems. I'll be 50 soon and I want to be healthy and live not fat with heath problems. I'm 5'5 and around 238 lbs. I have Medicare part A and B and Tricare for insurance. I'm so lost and scared that my doctor will say no for some reason. Help!

[aroub_jml 8]

Hello, I'm trying to get started on how do I go about getting this surgery started? Do I make appointment with my doctor and tell her I want this done? I've been over weight most of my life and I can't seem to lose the weight but gain it. I'm sick of being heavy and having medical problems. I'll be 50 soon and I want to be healthy and live not fat with heath problems. I'm 5'5 and around 238 lbs. I have Medicare part A and B and Tricare for insurance. I'm so lost and scared that my doctor will say no for some reason. Help!

I actually did not go thought a primary doctor. I found an ad about the program on a magazine and looking back at it now I think it was my sign to start losing weight. I called the program and signed up for the orientation class and they tell you how to schedule appointments with the doctor and the dietitian and honestly from that it was a six-month process but the hospital made it really easy to follow up with everything.
-hope this helps
AJ

[Anniemm 0]

Hello, I'm trying to get started on how do I go about getting this surgery started? Do I make appointment with my doctor and tell her I want this done? I've been over weight most of my life and I can't seem to lose the weight but gain it. I'm sick of being heavy and having medical problems. I'll be 50 soon and I want to be healthy and live not fat with heath problems. I'm 5'5 and around 238 lbs. I have Medicare part A and B and Tricare for insurance. I'm so lost and scared that my doctor will say no for some reason. Help!

I did not go through my primary care physician, since she is not a supporter of WLS. I discussed with my insurance company and did the research on doctors in my area. Six months later, I’ve been approved and I’m scheduled for my pre-op Feb 8th!
I hope this helps!

[NervouslyExcited 5]

4 hours ago, dennise68 said:

Hello, I'm trying to get started on how do I go about getting this surgery started? Do I make appointment with my doctor and tell her I want this done? I've been over weight most of my life and I can't seem to lose the weight but gain it. I'm sick of being heavy and having medical problems. I'll be 50 soon and I want to be healthy and live not fat with heath problems. I'm 5'5 and around 238 lbs. I have Medicare part A and B and Tricare for insurance. I'm so lost and scared that my doctor will say no for some reason. Help!

I went to my primary Dr and spoke about weight loss. I was referred to a surgeron’s office. They gave me a call when they received the referral and handled everything! They schedule my appointments, let me know everything I would need to do throughout the the process and if I was missing something they let me know right away so I could get the paperwork done! Good luck with the process! Just remember it takes about six months.

[redrobin2175 3]

One thing you might try is looking at the largest hospital in your region and see if they have a weight loss or weight management program. That's how I got started.