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Topic: RE: Surgery on the 13th, gained 27 lbs by the 17th!
Whew you guys are making me feel better. I got home and weighed more than when I checked in. I'm still not losing. 31 pounds in two weeks??? Wowie. Good for you. I hope I see some movement in the next few days.
(23 prior to surgery)
I'm 5'8"
The old broad
Topic: I forgot to check in.
I got back Saturday and forgot to post this here too:
All went well. Dr. Aceves and Dr. Compas are both great. They pay a lot of attention and I never saw a doctor so often when I was in a hospital before.
The surgery went smoothly. I was up and about a few hours later and felt pretty good. A little wobbly, but good.
During the night my i.v. ifiltrated and started pouring out all over the bed and into my arm instead of the vein. They fussed with it all night but it did not improve, just deprived me of sleep. In the morning they tried to start another one in the other arm. They were not being successful so I made them stop and said I would speak to the doctor.
When Dr. Campos came in he said I was drinking well enough and did not need it. Woohoo.
Day two was the worst. The gas would just not dissipate no matter now much I walked. I was also under longer than expected because they found a hernia and repaired it too.
That night I took my first pain med and some sleeping meds because I really needed the rest after the prior night, but that is all the pain meds I've needed.
Yesterday I passed the last of the leak tests (the stuff didn't taste as bad as I was warned.) Then they brought me the soup. I liked it so much better after all of the sweet stuff, plus the warmth felt better than the cold going down.
Today I'm able to drink as much as I want. So I don't think I will have much trouble getting my fluids in.
The only down side is the nurses. I kept hearing about how wonderful they were, but when I was there most didn't speak a word of English. Not that they weren't nice, but communication was a problem. They did what you asked for but not much more.
Today the trip home was a nightmare. I got to the airport in San Diego and paid extra to move my flight to an earlier time. San Diego being San Diego it was socked in with fog. My flight circled the airport for an hour and then ran out of fuel so they sent it to another airport to be refueled. Before it came back I watched my original flight leave (I didn't have enough time to get it switched again before it left.) The terminal was freezing cold, so by the time I got to my house I was exhausted.
I met Erica. She is a real sweetie. Her surgery is a day behind mine. I saw her on my way out this morning and she said she was having a hard time of it. Hopefully today will be the last day she'll feel bad. It is like a little miracle when you turn the corner.
Thanks for all of your support. It really saw me through this. There were no surprises.
All went well. Dr. Aceves and Dr. Compas are both great. They pay a lot of attention and I never saw a doctor so often when I was in a hospital before.
The surgery went smoothly. I was up and about a few hours later and felt pretty good. A little wobbly, but good.
During the night my i.v. ifiltrated and started pouring out all over the bed and into my arm instead of the vein. They fussed with it all night but it did not improve, just deprived me of sleep. In the morning they tried to start another one in the other arm. They were not being successful so I made them stop and said I would speak to the doctor.
When Dr. Campos came in he said I was drinking well enough and did not need it. Woohoo.
Day two was the worst. The gas would just not dissipate no matter now much I walked. I was also under longer than expected because they found a hernia and repaired it too.
That night I took my first pain med and some sleeping meds because I really needed the rest after the prior night, but that is all the pain meds I've needed.
Yesterday I passed the last of the leak tests (the stuff didn't taste as bad as I was warned.) Then they brought me the soup. I liked it so much better after all of the sweet stuff, plus the warmth felt better than the cold going down.
Today I'm able to drink as much as I want. So I don't think I will have much trouble getting my fluids in.
The only down side is the nurses. I kept hearing about how wonderful they were, but when I was there most didn't speak a word of English. Not that they weren't nice, but communication was a problem. They did what you asked for but not much more.
Today the trip home was a nightmare. I got to the airport in San Diego and paid extra to move my flight to an earlier time. San Diego being San Diego it was socked in with fog. My flight circled the airport for an hour and then ran out of fuel so they sent it to another airport to be refueled. Before it came back I watched my original flight leave (I didn't have enough time to get it switched again before it left.) The terminal was freezing cold, so by the time I got to my house I was exhausted.
I met Erica. She is a real sweetie. Her surgery is a day behind mine. I saw her on my way out this morning and she said she was having a hard time of it. Hopefully today will be the last day she'll feel bad. It is like a little miracle when you turn the corner.
Thanks for all of your support. It really saw me through this. There were no surprises.
(23 prior to surgery)
I'm 5'8"
The old broad
Topic: RE: May 11 date
I also had surgery May 11 and I feel the same way about feeling it won't work. I lost 20 lbs so far and I am really thinking that is going to be it and this is not going to work. I don't know why since I am hardly eating as much as I use to pre-op. Overall I feel great and not deprived or weak at all. Maybe that is why I don't think it will work.....this is all very different.
Toni
Toni
Topic: RE: Surgery on the 13th, gained 27 lbs by the 17th!
I gained about 20 (all that I lost in the preop) and I was devastated. I was in 4 nights. The nurse at the hospital said it was fluids, but I still was so disappointed. And of course, everyone I saw or talked to wanted to know how much I lost so far. Fortunately, the nurse was right and at my 2 week post op appointment I had lost a total of 31 lbs. I read a lot of material before surgery, but I did not recall anything about a gain! Anyway, its okay now and its nice to know it wasn't just me.
Topic: RE: 10 Days Postop-What type of weight loss is to be expected?
Yes. You are filled with fluids. I think that everyone is different but it took me about a week to get the excess fluids and air out.
Topic: RE: May 11 date
I'm not a member of this forum but saw your post because you are on my friends list. :) Just wanted to encourage you and tell you, "Yes! It WILL work for you!" I have had the same thoughts and feelings as you, both prior to surgery and in the beginning weeks just after. I still worry sometimes, "Is this all there is for me?" in regards to the weight-loss (like I am right now! lol), but everyone tells me that this is normal and that it will continue to fall off. :) Hang in there and enjoy the ride! :)
Topic: RE: May 11 date
I just hit my 1st week surgery day May 25th.
Today I start full liquids and puree foods, I am a little concerned about getting off clear liquids but looking forward to the new choices I will have.
Today I start full liquids and puree foods, I am a little concerned about getting off clear liquids but looking forward to the new choices I will have.
40 lbs lost pre-op
Topic: May 11 date
This is first day of week 4 and I am still nervous, excited, fearful, and all those other things that I haven't felt in years. I just want to check in and claim my place in this forum. I think it will be interesting and helpful to share with all of you at the same stages of recovery.
My main concern right now is that I really want this to work, and I am afraid that it will not work for me. Thanks for being here.
My main concern right now is that I really want this to work, and I am afraid that it will not work for me. Thanks for being here.
Topic: RE: Finally reporting in (9 days out) - LONG
wow it sounds like you are doing great.
I was only in the hospital one night and am grateful for that, I moved to purred foods at 6 days out. I too am not tolerating milk, the soy milk is much better for my pouch.
How are you going to handle going back to work and getting all your meals in? I have one more week before I have to go back to work.
Great for you to be getting so much exercise, I haven't' been so motivated, my treadmill is in the basement, and I am restriced on going up and down the stairs much and it has been raining. You are very motivating keep us posted on your progress.
I was only in the hospital one night and am grateful for that, I moved to purred foods at 6 days out. I too am not tolerating milk, the soy milk is much better for my pouch.
How are you going to handle going back to work and getting all your meals in? I have one more week before I have to go back to work.
Great for you to be getting so much exercise, I haven't' been so motivated, my treadmill is in the basement, and I am restriced on going up and down the stairs much and it has been raining. You are very motivating keep us posted on your progress.
Topic: RE: 5 days out of surgery and trouble drinking and eating
I had surgery the same day and experienced the same post surgery symptoms....today I feel much better...Like those before me stated we need to expell the gas and walking seems to help alot. In fact I was only able to expel the gas for the past two days...the first three days after surgery the gas pain shot into my shoulders (it was quite painful)
Kathie
Kathie
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