My VSG is scheduled for January 7th, 2019. I have to get it done before school starts up, which is January 14th. Is anyone else celebrating getting a surgery date like I am!?

3 hours ago, Temeka Silva-Perez said:

Had surgery on 23, been just on liquid diet,yet feel like I am doing something wrong, even though Iam following all the instructions...I am in a lot of pain on my Right side is excruciating,thinking I am doing wrong.... feeling down in the ropes today

That's where your stomach is so it makes sense that that's the side that hurts the most. My pain decreased significantly after the first few days and now at 2.5 weeks out I have virtually no pain; just a little soreness every now and again. Hope you feel better soon.

Hello all! Congrats to those who have had their surgeries, I'm scheduled for 1/30!! Looking forward to a new me!! Any advice, tips, or suggestions are all greatly appreciated.

Had surgery on 1/22, not feeling the greatest, barely getting my fluids in, heartburn or gas is the worst...i was able to eat a 3rd of 4ounce low fat cottage cheese, had to add protein to my water can barely get 24 ounces in a day. But i do feel a bit better than the day before. Not used to sleeping on my back so its hard. Trying to avoid taking the pain killers. I know its supposed to get better soon just hoping sooner than later

On 01/26/2019 at 12:34, Treza228 said:

Hello all! Congrats to those who have had their surgeries, I'm scheduled for 1/30!! Looking forward to a new me!! Any advice, tips, or suggestions are all greatly appreciated.

Treza make sure you do everything your surgeon and team tells you. And take one day at a time you will do well. I had surgery on 1/15 and I have no regrets I am doing well and healing well. The first couple of days were rough because my allergies flared up and I was sneezing and coughing I thought I was going to die. But I am doing so much better!

Hi everybody! My surgery was on 1/7 and I’m 40 lbs down so far! Nice to meet you all

KayC12109, thank you! Glad to hear you are doing so well! I can't imagine how painful the sneezing was and coughing was. Glad you are better.

Anyone experience pounding headaches 5 days post op? I went to the urgent care and thank god no high blood pressure, seems I’m might be dehydrated even though I drink my Gatorade but haven’t been drinking water it’s so much liquids and my stomach can only take so much ? so today I’m drinking water with my flavor added to see and so far 30 oz still trying apart from my Gatorade, broth and jello.

I had surgery on 01/24, late in the day so that night was very bad, a lot of pain. It has been getting better each day. I do not feel hunger at all, I am only able to drink 1 oz of liquid at a time otherwise my sternum feels like it is getting kicked. My doctor has already introduced me to soft foods-yogurt-and it was the same thing, one oz otherwise there is pain. Starting to get around but after a bit, I do get tired so I take a break. I had my surgery in Kuala Lumpur and had nothing but the best experience, from the surgeon, nursing staff, anesthesiologist, to the dietitian, etc... Going to take it one day at a time. I have not weighed myself, will wait for the follow up appt. tomorrow.

1 hour ago, audjoc said:

I had surgery on 01/24, late in the day so that night was very bad, a lot of pain. It has been getting better each day. I do not feel hunger at all, I am only able to drink 1 oz of liquid at a time otherwise my sternum feels like it is getting kicked. My doctor has already introduced me to soft foods-yogurt-and it was the same thing, one oz otherwise there is pain. Starting to get around but after a bit, I do get tired so I take a break. I had my surgery in Kuala Lumpur and had nothing but the best experience, from the surgeon, nursing staff, anesthesiologist, to the dietitian, etc... Going to take it one day at a time. I have not weighed myself, will wait for the follow up appt. tomorrow.

Hello everyone!!! Good lily I to those of you that had their surgeries!! Best of luck to those on their journey!! I am day2 post with the RNY. A little rougher today as far as pain goes . But aside from that we are doing good

January 31st!!

On 1/25/2019 at 8:31 PM, voyagerslug said:

@Mjrteach: I got sleeved on 1/18 and am still wearing the abdominal compression thing they gave me. Not as much but I do feel that it helps me with support.

Since my RnY on the 23rd, my sense of smell is extremely acute!! Nothing smells good! I’m getting my water in, but I’m really turned off by broth big time. Also, could anyone please suggest a pleasant tasting Bariatric multi vitamin? The one I use is overwhelming. I know I haven’t posted too much positive, but I’m pretty miserable right now. As soon as I start walking a little bit, I start getting light headed and nauseous.

Having Surgery on Thursday. 2 days after you. I'm super excited for you. You will do great and I'm jealous you get to go before me. *giggle*.

14 minutes ago, Mjrteach said:

Since my RnY on the 23rd, my sense of smell is extremely acute!! Nothing smells good! I’m getting my Water in, but I’m really turned off by broth big time. Also, could anyone please suggest a pleasant tasting Bariatric multi Vitamin? The one I use is overwhelming. I know I haven’t posted too much positive, but I’m pretty miserable right now. As soon as I start walking a little bit, I start getting light headed and nauseous.

I use the Bariatric Advantage Ultra Multi with Iron and I hate it! It smells awful. I've heard good things about Celebrate vitamins, so I think I'm switching to them. You can get them from the BP store or on Celebrate's website.

Hope you start feeling better soon!