My first surgery ever!

[Gee-Gee-Gee 0]

I've followed a pre-op liquid diet for 2 weeks. I tried not to cheat, but I did eat some steak, chicken, and fish, no sauces. I don't really know if that's cheating if I didn't eat anything naughty haha. I've lost 15 pounds doing that, and I'm feeling really good.

My surgery is in 2 days. My insurance doesn't cover it, so I'm flying out to Tijuana to get it done. I'll be in Hospital Angeles, which is a very beautiful facility with only great reviews. I'll have 2 days in the hospital, a day in a hotel, and then I'm flying home. I'm not worried about the trip at all.

Though I'm acting tough and I'm absolutely excited, I'm still terrified of the surgery itself. I've never had a surgery before. I'm super healthy, apart from my fat, so the most I've ever had is blood drawn. I'm trying to psyche myself up. I'm covered in tattoos, and I keep thinking to myself if I'm fine getting those, I'll be fine with a surgery. I'm hoping that my pain tolerance isn't going to forsake me and I'll be a crying, blubbering mess.

What was your surgery like? How would you describe the pain and feeling you had?

[James Marusek 5,244]

I did not experience much pain because the operation was done laparoscopically. I refused to take any pain medicine after I left the recovery room. I didn't really need any because my pain was low. (Also I have a high pain tolerance). The important thing to remember is to Walk, Walk, Walk, every 2 hours round the clock after surgery. Most of the pain that patients experience is gas pain and walking helps you pass the gas.

[Deactivatedfatgal 377]

The only pain I felt was from my incisions . The GREAT News is it didn’t last long. At. All.

[Creekimp13 5,841]

Another vote for not much pain. My surgery was super easy. James's advice about walking is critical. Get up and stroll as soon as you can and you will feel better. I have had dental procedures that were more painful and debilitating than this surgery.