September 2023 Surgery buddies

[invisiblyhappy 18]

19 minutes ago, ChristopherD said:

I have a vertical sleeve gastrectomy in 10 hours and 30 minutes! Not sure if there is anyway i am going to fall asleep now. Wish me luck.

you got this! I think during recovery the initial hospital stay and then the first 4 days post-op are the hardest! if you're in any pain any time don't hesitate to ask for meds! Also having to be in the beds at my hospital hurt mega bad so they were able to give me lidocaine Patches and ALSO the medicine made me big time nauseous every time i took it so just take it slow ♥ you're going to do great

[linksmomma213 3]

Had my sleeve done 9/5 around 7am. Slept most of the day and had issues with dehydration and low blood pressure, but overall I’m doing great! Sore of course, and getting out of bed is a job but it’s so worth it.


My best advice is, walk the gas off. It hurts worse than the surgical pain. Also, when you are able to drink, sip.

[NewTee2023 2]

Well done 👏🏾

[ShooterInTheSix 73]

2 hours ago, ChristopherD said:

I have a vertical sleeve gastrectomy in 10 hours and 30 minutes! Not sure if there is anyway i am going to fall asleep now. Wish me luck.

You've got this, and don't worry; you'll get plenty of sleep over the next couple of days!

[ShooterInTheSix 73]

2 hours ago, ChristopherD said:

I have a vertical sleeve gastrectomy in 10 hours and 30 minutes! Not sure if there is anyway i am going to fall asleep now. Wish me luck.

You've got this, and don't worry; you'll get plenty of sleep over the next couple of days!

[Sleeveme_Please 22]

Surgery was yesterday and the gas pain has been terrible. I saw someone mention that walking around is the best and I agree. Movement has definitely helped. Make sure that you ask for pain relief when you need it and try to drink when you can

[gadgetgirl68 13]

I'm new to the forums. I'm hoping to have my gastric bypass the week of September 18th. I see my surgeon in 2 days so fingers crossed. I'm going through all the emotions right now. I have a severe hiatal hernia and was only expecting to get that fixed, but after talking with my gastroenterologist and surgeon they both said the Gastric Bypass was the way to go.

I hope I'm ready for all this

[gadgetgirl68 13]

On 9/3/2023 at 9:01 PM, Ranger Bear said:

Just finishing day 1 of a 3 day liquid diet. Gastric bypass on 9/6. It was mostly okay. Had to break up the sweet clear Protein Drinks with chicken broth with unflavored Protein Powder.< /p>

Good Luck today! You got this!!

[ElleRodri 39]

On 9/1/2023 at 10:26 AM, tiffanyb12211 said:

My surgery date is 9/25 and I’m getting the gastric sleeve. I had my work up appointment this past Monday where they went over everything, explained the pre-op diet etc. Now that it’s September I’m getting nervous, but I’m also excited. My pre-op diet starts on the 10th in which I have to have a Protein Shake for Breakfast and lunch and then I can have some chicken or fish and a veggie for dinner. Ugh this is going to be hard. Did anyone have last supper syndrome before they had to start the pre op?

Oh I had a PARADE of foods...Everynight for the the week leading up to surgery I cooked my heavy dishes that I know I won't be able to eat after surgery and went to all our favorite restaurants. My final meal was a burrito bowl from Hot Head Burrito and it was amazing. This liquid diet is not so amazing.

So nervous!!! So excited!!!!

[PrincesssBabs 1]

Hi!

I'm Babs and I just got a mini gastric bbypasson Spetember 1st this year. Recovering fine, missing weed, Snacks, and actually feeling hungry! My pain with drinking has gone down significantly already and I'm on phase one liquids post-op day 4. Last day of breathing exercises thank God.

Any gamers here? Witches?

Looking to build a community ❤️ and begin making spell jars.

[invisiblyhappy 18]

1 hour ago, PrincesssBabs said:

Hi!

I'm Babs and I just got a mini gastric bbypasson Spetember 1st this year. Recovering fine, missing weed, Snacks, and actually feeling hungry! My pain with drinking has gone down significantly already and I'm on phase one liquids post-op day 4. Last day of breathing exercises thank God.

Any gamers here? Witches?

Looking to build a community ❤️ and begin making spell jars.

♥ I'm a gamer! AND I LOVE SAILOR MOON! I'm so thankful that I didn't have to use the respirometer after the sleeve. Apparently if you get the sleeve you don't have to, and if you do the bypass you DO just because of how much longer you have tubes and what not in your lungs during surgery. ♥ i hope your snacky cravings subside soon !!

[Ranger Bear 5]

On 09/06/2023 at 08:41, gadgetgirl68 said:

Good Luck today! You got this!!

Thank you. Everything went well. Surgery was at 7:30 and I was in my hospital room by 1:30. Sipping Water as I can and dipped my spoon in the various Protein Drinks from room service. Gas pain was not too bad, thankfully, but I’ve been walking the hall as I can. I dozed off most of the day on and off.

[Ranger Bear 5]

On 09/06/2023 at 08:41, gadgetgirl68 said:

Good Luck today! You got this!!

Thank you. Everything went well. Surgery was at 7:30 and I was in my hospital room by 1:30. Sipping Water as I can and dipped my spoon in the various Protein drinks from room service. Gas pain was not too bad, thankfully, but I’ve been walking the hall as I can. I dozed off most of the day on and off.

[Pir8Luver 2]

Gastric Sleeve on Tuesday, September 12th! Let's Go! 💪

[gadgetgirl68 13]

23 hours ago, gadgetgirl68 said:

I'm new to the forums. I'm hoping to have my gastric bypass the week of September 18th. I see my surgeon in 2 days so fingers crossed. I'm going through all the emotions right now. I have a severe hiatal hernia and was only expecting to get that fixed, but after talking with my gastroenterologist and surgeon they both said the Gastric Bypass was the way to go.

I hope I'm ready for all this

A little bummed out. My date of surgery has been moved to 9/26, but I guess the extra time will help me get mentally prepared for all the changes ahead. 😊