I have been scheduled for November 12th for my sleeve. I am ready to finish what I have started. If you have any tips for the first few weeks after surgery.

3 hours ago, futureshrink said:

I’m glad to hear you are doing well. Covid test today and surgery in 2 more days.

Hope all goes well. Have my covid test on the 11th for surgery on the 13th.

I think I already posted but I will be there on the 28th (leaving on 12/3) and surgery on the 30th. Please look for me to say hello if you're there at the same time.

I had my rny on the 4th. How are you doing?

I'm doing better than I thought I would. Spent 2 days in the hospital. But no nausea or throwing up. So I guess that's a win. The gas pains have subsided and I'm a little sore. How are you doing?

38 minutes ago, Danelle619 said:

I'm doing better than I thought I would. Spent 2 days in the hospital. But no nausea or throwing up. So I guess that's a win. The gas pains have subsided and I'm a little sore. How are you doing?

Glad you're doing relatively well! Like you, I'm doing better than I thought I might. No vomiting and I'm guessing the pain in my abdomen is gas, although I was told gas often settles around the shoulders. Trying to walk, walk, walk. I was the one bugging Nurses & Aides to walk. ? The staff was great and there were 3 fabulous Nursing students who helped me immensely.

I was able to come home from the hospital yesterday. The first day I was in horrible pain that was made worse by the fact that I started my period on surgery day and I tend to have bad periods. But after that first day, things improved a lot. I’m home after 2 nights and almost 1 additional day in the hospital, and I’m still pretty weak. But it’s nice not to be hungry.

9 hours ago, futureshrink said:

I’m glad to hear you are doing well. Covid test today and surgery in 2 more days.

Good to have the Covid test over isn't it! So excited for you!! Prayers for a smooth surgery and quick recovery!! Keep us Posted! ?

On 10/27/2020 at 9:58 AM, Boymama said:

I am having my surgery with dr illan on Nov 6! I’m so excited and also a bit nervous.

Best of luck to you! I had my bypass surgery yesterday. Everything went well. I am drinking clear fluids today with no issues. I was very nervous leading up to this procedure and am relieved it is over and went so well. I have been walking quite a bit today and get to go home tomorrow morning.

22 minutes ago, ksgypsy said:

Good to have the Covid test over isn't it! So excited for you!! Prayers for a smooth surgery and quick recovery!! Keep us Posted! ?

Yeah the covid test was super fun...

6 hours ago, Doug E Mo said:

Hope all goes well. Have my covid test on the 11th for surgery on the 13th.

It didn’t hurt. It was just uncomfortable ?

51 minutes ago, ksgypsy said:

Glad you're doing relatively well! Like you, I'm doing better than I thought I might. No vomiting and I'm guessing the pain in my abdomen is gas, although I was told gas often settles around the shoulders. Trying to walk, walk, walk. I was the one bugging Nurses & Aides to walk. ? The staff was great and there were 3 fabulous Nursing students who helped me immensely.

When I had my band, band revision, and eventual band removal I remember the pain in my shoulder. So not looking forward to that again ?

On 11/3/2020 at 1:45 AM, reumaysa said:

Me too... Tomorrow is the day

Checking to see how you are feeling

it’s showtime! I’m super excited and can’t wait to be on the other side.

Well shoot! Home one day & back in hospital 3:30 this morning. My port was bleeding heavily & we couldn't stop it. Nurses & a Dr. said it happens infrequently. What fun! Hope to be out tomorrow. Hopefully won't start again!

2 minutes ago, ksgypsy said:

Well shoot! Home one day & back in hospital 3:30 this morning. My port was bleeding heavily & we couldn't stop it. Nurses & a Dr. said it happens infrequently. What fun! Hope to be out tomorrow. Hopefully won't start again!

Sorry that happened but why do you have a port? My uncle had one for chemo.

I had my bypass this past Thursday morning, the 5th, and it went well. My doc also repaired my hiatal hernia while he was in there. I spent one night in the hospital. I feel very fortunate because I had no nausea, and didn’t even need any pain meds until I got home Friday afternoon and started moving around more. When I strain at all, even getting up out of a chair, I get sharp pains on my left side where the incisions are. But I feel fine if I’m just sitting still or standing. I’m looking forward to tomorrow because I’ll be able to add a few more foods. After two weeks of only jello, popsicles and broth, that yogurt is going to taste awfully good!