A continuation of our Summer 2018 Check-In thread...

Welcome all Summer 2018 Surgery Post-Op Patients! As we make our way into the Post-Op zone, let’s carry on the conversation and support.

Everyone is welcome, if you had surgery in the summer of 2018 jump right in!

The Ponies applaud your Post-Op Arrival!

On 07/04/2018 at 17:51, GIGGLES1224 said:

Thank you! I call tomorrow and see!

Did you ever find out if you could crush or break your pills?

On 07/05/2018 at 14:42, sdcheesehead said:

Finally home sweet home. Just weighed myself and yay gas weight (not), but not worried about it. Add into that the Water weight from the IV. Gained 6 lbs, but sure it'll go down once I get rid of all this gas and water weight. Overall happy with everything. 

At least yours was just 6, I gained 10 post op and I am still trying to get back down to my preop weight of 275. 1 week post op and I still have 2 more lbs to go to get there. Best wishes!

On 07/05/2018 at 13:45, Lmcdooley said:

Bypass was on July 2... doing well but pretty uncomfortable was drinking to much to fast. So hopefully the adjustments will do the trick. Suffering from shoulder discomfort and headaches... but I am sure I will get through.

Congrats on making it to the surgery side. Sorry about the discomfort. Have you tried walking to move the gas? I hope you feel better soon!

On 07/05/2018 at 15:12, Dixie Jo said:

I just got my surgery date this morning! It’s July 25, 2018!! I am so excited to get this done! Praying everything goes well. I have my pre op appointment with the Bariatric surgeon tomorrow! Then I’ll probably have to start the pre op diet! ???

Congrats! 20 days away! ?

Now when you say it like that, WOW! That will go fast I know!
Thank you! This really helps me and so many others!

On 07/05/2018 at 17:56, Dixie Jo said:

Now when you say it like that, WOW! That will go fast I know!

Thank you! This really helps me and so many others!

No problem! It’s all about perspective ? The time really does fly once you have a date. Flies even faster after surgery. I’m one week post op already! Doesn’t feel like it. Hang in there, you’ve got this!

Congratulations Saygrace, we’re the same surgery date! Good luck!

Thank you!!??

On 07/05/2018 at 18:02, Dixie Jo said:

Thank you!!??

You’re very welcome! ??

7 days out. Still have acid reflux. But thrilled I am holding down soups etc. no tour Ing back on what I hope will be a wonderful journey

3 weeks post op, I am so glad to find this group. Thank you

I’m curious about everyone’s changes post op. I’ve noticed that I have more stamina, my core strength has improved, and my nose is very sensitive. Like I smell everything intensely, every food scent, every odor, it hits me really hard, so strange. Anyone else have noticeable changes?

3 days post-op. Super tired, sore.....but a little less sore than yesterday.

Challenging to get all my water and protein in.....Haven't done it yet. I have Norco for pain, but cannot bring myself to crush and take it.....I almost vomited just at the thought of doing it the first night home.

On 07/05/2018 at 13:40, saygrace said:

just got my date which is july 25th! very excited

Congratulations, it'll be here sooner than you think. Good luck!!

On 07/05/2018 at 15:12, Dixie Jo said:

I just got my surgery date this morning! It’s July 25, 2018!! I am so excited to get this done! Praying everything goes well. I have my pre op appointment with the Bariatric surgeon tomorrow! Then I’ll probably have to start the pre op diet! ???

Congratulations!!! Just around the corner. Will keep you in my prayers and can't wait to see you on the flip side. You've got this!!