Home from the Hospital

[kc892020 90]

I can't believe it's already come and gone. When I woke up the pain was so bad I was starting to seriously regret going through this. I'm still in pain but its manageable.

I feel like the first two weeks are going to be the toughest. Between all the timings of when and what to sip on and getting used to the supplements, etc. I just pray I can get through it.

[JRT Mom 919]

You can do this! It IS tough at first, but each day is better than the previous one. Take care of yourself and be patient with yourself with your eating and drinking schedule. It's daunting at first, but it does become easier!

[nonchalantlymomo 13]

I had surgery on the 7th and completely agree with the pain and everything you said. It does get easier day by day. Best of luck to you and congratulations for changing your life for the better

[Krimsonbutterflies 661]

This will soon be another victory!!! Congratulations.

[adkmalik 40]

I'm on the same page too! I'm day 7 post-op & it does seem to get better. We're in this for the big picture- maybe not this week or next... but sometime soon, we'll be glad we did this! Also, I've not lost any weight in the last 5 days- I'm the same weight as the day I got home. Isn't that weird? I am just going to say that my body is so amazing that it can hang on to calories so well! Kind of like if I was deserted at sea, I'd have a better chance at survival because of my amazing floating capacity. Hang in there!

[KompassionateKaye 2]

I’m also day 7 of recovery. The pain WAS horrible. I did wonderful the first five days. Set my timer and everything. Yesterday I transitioned to Full liquids ie broth, creamy Soups, etc. Well, that wasn’t enough for me. I incorporated hummus and Puréed black Beans. Well if that isn’t sticking to the rules enough, today I incorporated half cup of purées canned chicken with Light Mayonaise. Went down fine and feeling fine. I feel so angry and frustrated at myself though. 7 days and I’m already breaking rules?? I had Sleeve to RNY conversion bc of horrible GERD. Surgeon ended up removing all of my stomach BUT the pouch bc of all the scar tissue. Shame on me.

[AJ Tylo 1,398]

Its tough nobody will ever argue that - But you got this this - Stay calm - DO not push the food eating, and try and move a little - You will look back at this in 4 months and never remember the bad parts because the good out ways so much of the bad!

Reach out here anytime - All of us have been knocked down hard exactly like you are right now!

Edited January 14, 2020 by AJ Tylo

[kc892020 90]

Thank you all for taking the time to reply! I once again appreciate all the love and support from this community. I just got to keep staying positive. I need to keep reminding myself that I went through all this for several good reasons and I just need to keep looking forward to seeing the results.

Thank you all again!