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Topic: RE: Surgery this last monday
Hey there
congratulations on the success of your surgery. I had my surgery on 3/10
which procedure did you have done?
I imagine that sleep aids are ok, as long as you crush them
L
congratulations on the success of your surgery. I had my surgery on 3/10
which procedure did you have done?
I imagine that sleep aids are ok, as long as you crush them
L
Topic: RE: Got my date! 3/15/10
I have surgery Monday as well. Sitting here sipping on my chicken broth, I'm not liking this clear liquid diet at all! It would be different if I could have some milk or something.
Topic: March 26th surgery
Anyone having their surgery on March 26th?
I am having mine (sleeve) in Mexico with Dr Joya and I am very nervous already. I am afraid of the surgery and I am hoping that everything will go fine. I am also afraid of the "unknown"......the surgery being in Mexico, but I know that several people here had wonderfull experience.
Please share all your sleeve and Mexico stories with me!
Lily
I am having mine (sleeve) in Mexico with Dr Joya and I am very nervous already. I am afraid of the surgery and I am hoping that everything will go fine. I am also afraid of the "unknown"......the surgery being in Mexico, but I know that several people here had wonderfull experience.
Please share all your sleeve and Mexico stories with me!
Lily
Topic: RE: March 10th
I came home yesterday afternoon.
Feeling pretty good although my sore throat makes it nearly impossible to swallow the purees I should be eating at this point. I'm sticking with protein drinks for a few more days.
It's funny that I am taking my percocet more for a sore throat that the major rerouting of my stomach and intestines.
Feeling pretty good although my sore throat makes it nearly impossible to swallow the purees I should be eating at this point. I'm sticking with protein drinks for a few more days.
It's funny that I am taking my percocet more for a sore throat that the major rerouting of my stomach and intestines.
Topic: RE: I'm already packing my bag...
"You always pass failure on the way to sucess"
~Mickey Rooney
Hi Lelia,
My surgery date the 17th and I am packing this weekend. I am sure that I would have already packed but I have been working alot of overtime getting ready to be off work. I know what you mean about apprehensive! I am not looking forward to being on clear liquids Mon & Tuesday!
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Christine
"You always pass failure on the way to sucess"
~Mickey Rooney
Topic: RE: Had surgery March 2nd
Congratulations! I had my surgery about 3 hours before yours! Today was day one with "soft" foods, an egg, cottage cheese, pudding, pureed soup. I didn't get a lot down but I am still enjoying the protein shakes. I had very little pain, just extreme nausea from the morphine in the hospital. Hope you are doing well!
Topic: RE: I'm already packing my bag...
:), I packed a whole bunch of stuff too, but the only time i needed any of it was while I was waiting to go back to surgery (about 3 hours). The rest was literally a blur. A pillow is a good idea, but just have whomever is taking you home keep it in their vehicle.
Oh, and for those of you that are buying stuff ahead of time, be careful how much you buy. I stocked up on jello and chicken broth before surgery, and the day before that's all I ate, now I can't STAND the stuff, even the sight of it makes me sick to my stomach. Luckily my kids will eat what I didn't.
Oh, and for those of you that are buying stuff ahead of time, be careful how much you buy. I stocked up on jello and chicken broth before surgery, and the day before that's all I ate, now I can't STAND the stuff, even the sight of it makes me sick to my stomach. Luckily my kids will eat what I didn't.
Topic: Surgery this last monday
Hi Everyone!
Well, I went through my surgery on Monday. It went well and I was out of the hospital in 24 hours! The things that were kind of scary to me were, I was VERY nauseous and I had a lot of dry heaving, the worst part though was the headaches from the dry heaving. I believe that was just the anesthesia, by Wednesday I was pretty much over all of that. I've been living on popsicles and water, my husband bought me the Edy's Sugar-Free popsicles, they're wonderful! I can't stand the thought of jello or chicken broth, and juice just doesn't seem enough.
Do any of you understand this clear liquid stage? I have this book that I got from the doctor that says I should be taking in these "fluids" every 2 hours, but then it says only have up to six meals a day. I'm thinking they refer to anything that is no****er to be a meal, but I'm not sure.
Oh, and what about pain? I feel no pain (other than gas, which is horrible!), someone told me that it takes a couple of weeks before that kicks in, don't know?
Also, have any of you gotten any guidance on sleeping meds? I want to take something OTC but I don't know what's allowed at this stage.
Well, I went through my surgery on Monday. It went well and I was out of the hospital in 24 hours! The things that were kind of scary to me were, I was VERY nauseous and I had a lot of dry heaving, the worst part though was the headaches from the dry heaving. I believe that was just the anesthesia, by Wednesday I was pretty much over all of that. I've been living on popsicles and water, my husband bought me the Edy's Sugar-Free popsicles, they're wonderful! I can't stand the thought of jello or chicken broth, and juice just doesn't seem enough.
Do any of you understand this clear liquid stage? I have this book that I got from the doctor that says I should be taking in these "fluids" every 2 hours, but then it says only have up to six meals a day. I'm thinking they refer to anything that is no****er to be a meal, but I'm not sure.
Oh, and what about pain? I feel no pain (other than gas, which is horrible!), someone told me that it takes a couple of weeks before that kicks in, don't know?
Also, have any of you gotten any guidance on sleeping meds? I want to take something OTC but I don't know what's allowed at this stage.
Topic: RE: first time on here, just got my date! mar 31!
whoosh!! That is a lot of stuff to go through. Don't be surprised if you cry some. I came out pretty weepy. :) That's just me, though! lol. I feel much better today. Gonna walk outside. I think. :)
They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength! 
Topic: RE: Got my date! 3/15/10
Me too, It is so close now. My initial panic has been replaced with a calm resolve. I am having surgery to cure a life threatening disease! If it was any other disease but obesity I wouldn't hesitate so I have decided to feel that way this time too. Good Luck Everybody.....see you on the post-op side!
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