November 2022 Surgery Buddies

[NP_WIP 273]

26 minutes ago, CFRS said:

It's surgery week and today is the first time I've really felt any jitters - just overall in general. I imagine it's a control thing because it is manifesting in a drive to get alllllll the things done - complete half done projects, purge the closet, get Christmas started/ready, organize stuff that's been that way for years.... Anyone else feel a sense of nesting before their surgery?

Hope everyone that went through surgery last week is doing and feeling good!!

Definitely! Specially with work related things. I'm two weeks away, and I will do all last minute stuff on the weekend at home to have everything in place, I may even start the packing of the hospital bag lol

[Fellbunny 34]

My surgery is tomorrow! I am taking preop pics tonight and weighing myself. Anything else i should remember before tomorrow?

[AboutDangTime 34]

Day 6 post-op and I am feeling fantastic. liquids are going down quite easy. Up to about 7-8 ounces an hour, easily getting my 64oz min a day. Down about 10lbs so far. I think I have been one of the really lucky ones because I have not felt the need to take 1 Tylenol since coming home (the 1st and 2nd day in the hospital I did). Incisions healing up very nicely, though still a bit bruised/tender. I don't say this to brag at all, I just want people going into this to know there are various outcomes after surgery.

Don't push yourself too hard, although you need to be very conscious of what you're doing afterward. One of the ways I was able to find my limit to Water intake was to start with 1 sip from a 1 ounce cup every 15 minutes. See how your body tolerates it. If it tolerates it well, then move to 1 sip every 14 minutes, then 13, and so on and so forth. It is a process but you will find your limit within the first day or two. One of the one ounce cups should probably take you 3 sips to get through, although everyone is different so test that out. If you feel a new pain after your sip, stop and let it fully go away before taking another sip. I think these steps should help anyone with their water intake.

I am terrible at logging into here, but I will try hard to update as often as possible with what I have found to be helpful for me for those that would like an opinion.

To everyone who has recently had or has an upcoming surgery, I wish you nothing but the best. If you have questions or would like to know anything please ask, I'm happy to share.

[CFRS 16]

1 hour ago, AboutDangTime said:

Day 6 post-op and I am feeling fantastic. liquids are going down quite easy. Up to about 7-8 ounces an hour, easily getting my 64oz min a day. Down about 10lbs so far. I think I have been one of the really lucky ones because I have not felt the need to take 1 Tylenol since coming home (the 1st and 2nd day in the hospital I did). Incisions healing up very nicely, though still a bit bruised/tender. I don't say this to brag at all, I just want people going into this to know there are various outcomes after surgery.

Don't push yourself too hard, although you need to be very conscious of what you're doing afterward. One of the ways I was able to find my limit to Water intake was to start with 1 sip from a 1 ounce cup every 15 minutes. See how your body tolerates it. If it tolerates it well, then move to 1 sip every 14 minutes, then 13, and so on and so forth. It is a process but you will find your limit within the first day or two. One of the one ounce cups should probably take you 3 sips to get through, although everyone is different so test that out. If you feel a new pain after your sip, stop and let it fully go away before taking another sip. I think these steps should help anyone with their Water intake.

I am terrible at logging into here, but I will try hard to update as often as possible with what I have found to be helpful for me for those that would like an opinion.

To everyone who has recently had or has an upcoming surgery, I wish you nothing but the best. If you have questions or would like to know anything please ask, I'm happy to share.

That is GREAT to hear!! I'm on Thursday!

[CFRS 16]

On 11/7/2022 at 12:35 PM, Fellbunny said:

My surgery is tomorrow! I am taking preop pics tonight and weighing myself. Anything else i should remember before tomorrow?

Only thing I thought of is measurements!

[trytogetfit51 1]

I am having my surgery on Nov 21

[Fellbunny 34]

I had my surgery!!!! Doing good with fluids. Pain was terrible for me when i first woke up. I hurt most on my left side at my stomach. I have been up walking. Getting up and back down are the very worst.

[jsquires 3]

I just had mine yesterday 11/8. Anyone close to me? How are you feeling?

[Scorpio77 3]

On 11/8/2022 at 6:39 PM, CFRS said:

That is GREAT to hear!! I'm on Thursday!

Me too, good luck tomorrow!!

Thank you to everyone who has given updates, it really helps to hear the different experiences. I'm SO nervous now that it's almost here and I'm questioning whether I really want to do this 😬 However, I know I need to do this and will be glad I did.

[AboutDangTime 34]

16 hours ago, Fellbunny said:

I had my surgery!!!! Doing good with fluids. Pain was terrible for me when i first woke up. I hurt most on my left side at my stomach. I have been up walking. Getting up and back down are the very worst.

Ugh, that 1st and second day, standing up was tough. I felt like I was going to stretch my abdomen too far. Glad you're doing well.

[AboutDangTime 34]

2 hours ago, Scorpio77 said:

Me too, good luck tomorrow!!

Thank you to everyone who has given updates, it really helps to hear the different experiences. I'm SO nervous now that it's almost here and I'm questioning whether I really want to do this 😬 However, I know I need to do this and will be glad I did.

I honestly think that's a natural part of the entire process for a lot of people. I was sitting in that pre-op room and seconds away from telling them to call it off. I'm really glad I didn't. I wish you the best, let us know how it goes.

[AboutDangTime 34]

On 11/8/2022 at 6:39 PM, CFRS said:

That is GREAT to hear!! I'm on Thursday!

Best of luck tomorrow(today). Let us know how it goes

[CFRS 16]

9 hours ago, Scorpio77 said:

Me too, good luck tomorrow!!

Thank you to everyone who has given updates, it really helps to hear the different experiences. I'm SO nervous now that it's almost here and I'm questioning whether I really want to do this 😬 However, I know I need to do this and will be glad I did.

Same to you!!! I know! I've been so excited about it - didn't even mind the 2 week liquid too much - but now that it's here, I'm super nervous and questioning... I know it's just my brain playing mean tricks, but man I have the jitters this morning!

[SmolGojira 20]

I had mine done November 3rd. I'm always happy for more surgery buddies. It's a great motivator and it's great talking to people going through the same thing :)

[Fellbunny 34]

I am struggling with my fluids. After just one or two small sips i feel so full for hours. I am trying to force it to get all my Proteins and Water but it hurts. I hope it gets easier soon

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