If you are scheduled for surgery in March, start sharing those dates. Make some friends with people who are having surgery on the same day

Had my first post-op checkup today. I'm down 1 lb. from my morning of surgery weight! I didn't weigh myself in between because I knew I would have post surgery gain - and I didn't want to see how much!

Dr wants my bowels to get moving so I have to take some Milk of Magnesia every night.

I can move onto pureed foods!! I can hardly wait to have some cottage cheese!

I go back again in 4 weeks.

WooWoot!.

Well
Made it to Vegas went through y’all the test for preop ,surgery tomorrow it’s real now Dr Tom Ulmbach will be performing my surgery called the “safe sleeve “he is the only one who does the safe procedure ,blossom Bariatrics ,it’s is being performed as outpatient and tht makes me nervous ? but I’m hearing good reviews from the limos drivers ,I’m on preop diet protein and unlimited veggies two shakes a day ,NPO by 8 pm tonight limo pick up at 10:15 said I will be at the warm springs surgical center for 5-6 hours then back to my hotel then in on sat for IV therapy to prevent dehydration and they are going to check for leaks ,prayers for me and I will pray for you all good luck my SW 228 was what I weighed yesterday can’t wait to see where I am at 8months from now ?

It’s will not let me post my photos and I don’t know why

On 3/20/2019 at 3:37 PM, Mj77803 said:

I actually feel better and feel like I'm recovering better from bypass then the sleeve. Maybe it's because I lost half my stomach already ?. How are you? How's your recovery going?

I'm 10 days out and feel the same way. Much easier time getting water down and taking vitamins.

9 minutes ago, BariatricBarb said:

I'm 10 days out and feel the same way. Much easier time getting Water down and taking Vitamins.

Good for you! I'm finding it very difficult to get all the water and protein I need every day, and I feel perpetually full.

March 20...sleeve to bypass.

Had my surgery 3/18. VSG to rny and hiatal hernia repair. Doc initially said up to 6 hours bc of scar tissue. Went in earlier than expected bc the first person canceled. He completed everything in 3.5 hours. He left a drain in me in case of leaks. I went home on Wednesday. Immediately gas was an issue. Felt like someone was hammering my shoulders from the inside. That first day I got up and sat and went the the bathroom. I was able to sip a lot of water with no issue. Also no GERD at all!!! Miracle!! Following day I was still in a lot of pain but walked more and drank more sips. Same with Wednesday. I’m still in a ton of pain at home but I am drinking well getting in about 50-60 oz of water and yesterday did 40grams of protein, today I did 50 grams. I’m on a clear liquid (broth & premier allowed) until next Friday; if I’m doing well they will advance my diet and take out my drain. The incision pain is terrible it feels like someone is throwing hot oil on my skin on one that is at my waist and the one where the drain is feels like a cramp. But I was sent home with tramadol and oxycodone and Tylenol and they help tremendously. I can’t bend at the waist and am super duper slow but I’m voiding well, and my drainage is less and less everyday. I gained 13lbs in water weight and am down 9lbs so far. Started at 241 day of surgery, when I came home I was 254, today I am 245. My protein is coming from collagen peptides dissolved in tea or vitamin water zero, Lono bone broth packet and Premier. I haven’t had an bm’s yet, drank some smooth move tea today but nothing yet and am also taking a stool softener. I have no appetite, no desire to eat, actually kind of grossed out watching my husband eat. Hopefully I can use that to my advantage. Hope all the other 3/18ers did well!!!

March 28th

March 27th

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Yesterday marked two weeks since surgery and I’ve been feeling good. Saw my surgeon and all is healing well. I went back to work on Wednesday and am just a little tired. I’m in the purée stage and have been handling that well, but get full so fast I’m not getting all my protein in but am hitting my water goals. I’m still really sensitive to smells and struggle with my vitamins (they stink!) haha so I’m trying out the patches.

my first NSV happened the other day - I was able to fit into a pair of jeans that would go past my hips the day before surgery ?

hope everyone one is well and sending those who have upcoming surgery well wishes!

PMP

Congrats on your NSV! And glad you're doing well. My RNY is on Wednesday and I'm encouraged by your progress! Kerp up the goid work!

3 hours ago, Pug-Mom-Patti said:

Yesterday marked two weeks since surgery and I’ve been feeling good. Saw my surgeon and all is healing well. I went back to work on Wednesday and am just a little tired. I’m in the purée stage and have been handling that well, but get full so fast I’m not getting all my Protein in but am hitting my Water goals. I’m still really sensitive to smells and struggle with my Vitamins (they stink!) haha so I’m trying out the Patches.

my first NSV happened the other day - I was able to fit into a pair of jeans that would go past my hips the day before surgery ?

hope everyone one is well and sending those who have upcoming surgery well wishes!

PMP

Vitamin patches? Do tell! The smell of this multi vitamin makes me gag!

45 minutes ago, BariatricBarb said:

vitamin patches? Do tell! The smell of this multi Vitamin makes me gag!

I know it wasn't just me, but the Iron pill is making me nauseous. About 30 minutes after I take it, I can feel it trying to fight its way back out!

I had my sleeve on march 20th ?