Got my surgery date: October 22, 2018....and now the wait... Would love to gather a cohort here to go through this with!!!

Thanks so much just needed a little help

Just wondering.. has anyone dealt with a feeling of pressure in your stomach that lasts a couple days?

Been dealing with this since yesterday.. still hasn't gone away.. going to go for a walk with my mom this afternoon.. hopefully that will give me some relief.. walking is still tough for me.. I'm still very heavy.. so I get winded fast. But ya my surgery weight was 475 down from 495 at my highest.. I have my first post op consult on Thursday so I'll see what I've lost since last monday.. had surgery on the 22nd.

It's an uncomfortable feeling of fullness and pressure right in the middle of my gut.

2 hours ago, CrankyMagpie said:

It probably helps that I'd seen how many complications were possible with other medical procedures, so that particular piece of paperwork didn't scare me. (Even the upper endoscopy had a long list! And it was a 5 minute procedure.)

I was scared before surgery, but I kept reminding myself that this is one of the safer surgeries out there -- safer than gallbladder removal (which is often done outpatient!) and joint replacement. Also, my surgeon has never (knock on wood) lost a patient, and I knew I'd follow the rules and do everything they told me, to maximize my chances of coming out of the surgery healthy.

Also, my options were "get this surgery now and maybe get a break from my arthritis" or "chicken out and keep losing mobility and eventually end up with diabetes and heart disease because I can't exercise." So, pushing myself to get over my fear seemed pretty important. Your math might be different, though, and that's OK. ❤️

Thank you I will look into this maybe it will ease my mind as well.

5 hours ago, josh m said:

You know what’s super exciting? When u go to the store to buy a couple outfits for your new gym membership and you can comfortably fit into a xl from a 3xl

WOW! That's pretty exciting! I love to hear these type of results. Congrats!

Thanks and best thing is it’s only gonna get better

As well as like a crawling sensation at the bottom of my throat.. which makes me feel nauseous

2 hours ago, chuckwalsh said:

It's an uncomfortable feeling of fullness and pressure right in the middle of my gut.

I had the same feeling several days following my surgery. It was all gas. I founf Gas-X helped a little, but walking helped massively. Even if it's just a few laps around your room or back and forth to the bathroom. Also eating too quickly creates gas and pressure for me instantly. Take small, small bites and try to get that gas/pressure out I hope that helps! Wishing you the best and a speedy recovery!

How do you make your shakes? Josh m

Half cup strawberry Greek yogurt,quarter cup fat free almond milk, 2 scoops of strawberry whey powder, 1 cup fresh strawberries, 1 cup ice . Blend all that and I can drink it multiple times a day

That sounds good I would have to get cleared for the fruit first. Question does or did anyone feel excruciating pain when u sneezed while you were still stiched up. I'm afraid to sneeze that pain is horrific. I'm only 4 days post op so I'm basically still freshly stutured But. Omg its painful painful?

Sneeze.. no.. when I gag.. yes.

I'm 8 days. Last Monday was my date

Oh ok then again it could be from my hienal hernia that was repaired ill be so glad when this pain goes away I have to curse every time I sneeze?

I don’t think u need to be cleared for fruit if you’re gonna blend it but check