Saw my surgeon today and got my date.

17th Jan. Lapband removal, possible hiatus hernia repair and revision to RNY

17 hours ago, TheMarine79 said:

Anyone have a final decision appointment? I guess it is with the nutritionist and surgeon

Yes, I had one with surgeon and nutrition is to schedule the pre-ops and final nutrion overview.

Hi All, one day later..I am home. Admittedly in a little pain, but tolerable. Check in wa 6 am yesterday, surgery at 8: 15 to recovery by 10 in room by 2. The heating pad was for the back ache caused by the surgery table, to control pain, and help dispel gas. I highly recommend it. They wouldn't let me use mine even tho' surgeon recommended it but room put in an order for it had it by 6pm. Was up and walking by 7. Worst experience was nausea from the sickly sweet Tylenol, gabepetin, hydrocortisone liquid after surgery meds. Sipped water by time got to room, but they would not allow ice chips. I had such a dry mouth still do. Walked again at midnight, and at 5 am. My potassium IV was hell, it burned so badly. I was grumpy with nurses - apologized. : \ My 8 am walk was a breeze but I still had surgery gas to dispel. You can tell bc your shoulder might hurt. Was packed and ready to go by 11. Had a wait at hospital pharmacy for oxycotin...BUT now home, climbed the fifteen steps to 2nd foot easily, but honestly my gut is sore. Started the protein in room, did not want to stay down but now doing fine.

They did say to expect pain. I have minor soreness. That's all.
Thanks for all well wishes, on phone do can't quote ppl.
Y'all will be fine. I'm the biggest wimp in world, so you can do it!!

Glad to hear everything went well and thank you for the hearing pad tip. Which surgery did you have? Any helpful suggestions on what to pack? I've got found the packing cousin yet.

Glad to hear everything went well and thank you for the hearing pad tip. Which surgery did you have? Any helpful suggestions on what to pack? I've got found the packing cousin yet.

Well, I packed a small suitcase but nothing in it was used. No need for robe. Just charger, phone or tablet, hairbrush, clothes to put on for way home, but I just put on the ones I wore there. Eye drops if you want. That's all I needed.

On 1/2/2019 at 12:56 PM, AngieG1976 said:

Just heard from surgeon office surgery was moved to 1/22 . I’m ok with that very nervous but excited as well . Lots of luck to those who are having surgery soon

Im also 1/22. Hoping everything will go well. Do you feel prepared?

5 hours ago, beautiful12no said:

Glad to hear everything went well and thank you for the hearing pad tip. Which surgery did you have? Any helpful suggestions on what to pack? I've got found the packing cousin yet.

I had the Laproscopic RNY Gastric Bypass - forgot that in my reply to you.

Edited January 4, 20197 yr by SimoneMonet
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I'm getting so excited. I've got 3 days left til surgery and I honestly can't wait. I'm slightly nervous but more excited than anything.

Day 3 no stomach pain at all. However, I did not sleep all night due to pain from the IV arm. It burned all night. I put a heating pad on it but to no avail. I've been sipping water. Small amts of protein and I just had a popsicle. Was worried about volume but doing ok.

Edited January 4, 20197 yr by SimoneMonet
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And my surgery is officially January 29th!
I can not believe how fast Highmark approved (2 days).

VSG scheduled for Jan 11 with Dr. Ortiz. Can’t seem to get a response from ANYONE about their experience there. But so far dealing with them has been great.

Wish you and all other Jan Buddies the best on this new adventure and path towards optimal health. God bless you.

Hello everyone! I got my surgery date last night - February 6th! I won't be part of the January crew any longer, but hope everyone's surgeries this month go great!

Ceecee i started a February one

3 minutes ago, TheMarine79 said:

Ceecee i started a February one

I just posted on that one. Thank you!

23 hours ago, SimoneMonet said:

Hi All, one day later..I am home. Admittedly in a little pain, but tolerable. Check in wa 6 am yesterday, surgery at 8: 15 to recovery by 10 in room by 2. The heating pad was for the back ache caused by the surgery table, to control pain, and help dispel gas. I highly recommend it. They wouldn't let me use mine even tho' surgeon recommended it but room put in an order for it had it by 6pm. Was up and walking by 7. Worst experience was nausea from the sickly sweet Tylenol, gabepetin, hydrocortisone liquid after surgery meds. Sipped Water by time got to room, but they would not allow ice chips. I had such a dry mouth still do. Walked again at midnight, and at 5 am. My potassium IV was hell, it burned so badly. I was grumpy with nurses - apologized. : \ My 8 am walk was a breeze but I still had surgery gas to dispel. You can tell bc your shoulder might hurt. Was packed and ready to go by 11. Had a wait at hospital pharmacy for oxycotin...BUT now home, climbed the fifteen steps to 2nd foot easily, but honestly my gut is sore. Started the Protein in room, did not want to stay down but now doing fine.

They did say to expect pain. I have minor soreness. That's all.
Thanks for all well wishes, on phone do can't quote ppl.
Y'all will be fine. I'm the biggest wimp in world, so you can do it!!

congratulations on your surgery! your story was super helpful and really helped ease my nerves about the hospital stay!

1 hour ago, CeeCee2018 said:

Hello everyone! I got my surgery date last night - February 6th! I won't be part of the January crew any longer, but hope everyone's surgeries this month go great!

Best of luck to you!!!!!!!

35 minutes ago, Jenwill630 said:

Best of luck to you!!!!!!!

thank you !!