im so nervous but so excited!

I can't believe it!!!! I was approved today, started the Optifast today....hmmm maybe I should play lotto also....

Anyone else scheduled for the 27th?

Sharon

I'm having a lap band on the 21st, I would love to find someone to talk with.

I'm starting the liquid diet this Sunday....

Hi.  I had the VSG on 8/10.  I will be honest, I didn't expect as much pain as I am experiecing.  Surgery was over by about Noon-1PM on Monday since my surgeon did both the sleeve and fixed a sliding hiatal hernia.  I couldn't get more than an hour or two of sleep in while at the hospital becuase someone kept coming in giving me more meds, breathing treatments, ice chips, etc.  The surgery itself went well and they released me the following day at 3PM.  I had to show that I could drink the can of Glucerna they brought me in the morning aong with as much of the bottle water as I could.  It took me forever but I finally got enough in fo make then happy.  

Once I got home, I realized thre was no way I would be able to lay down on my bed.  Everything was too tight and too sore.  So I have been sitting and sleeping my recliner for the past few days. Like someone else posted I'm lucky if I get 2 hours of sleep at a time.  This is the first time I felt like sitting up in my office to use the computer. 

Getting my fluids in is tough.  I take small sips and it just sits on top of my stomach for what seems like hours but it finally makes it through.  I'm not sure if I can get at least 32oz of anything liquid down right now but I keep trying.  I am also battling head and nasal congestion and not sure I can take to help with that right now.  I crushed up a ClaritanD and mixed it with water, but of course I cant get the whole solution down plus it tastes awful! LOL  Thank God I don't have problem swalling the Liquid Lortab (Vicodin) for pain..  I have to give myself shots twice a day with Lovenox (Heparin) to help prevent blood clots.  I am also using an anti-nausea patch behind my ear and taking a dissolving Prevacid daily for acid reflux 

Definitely keep a pillow near buy to push against your stomach when you are coughing.  You won't feel quite as sore afterwards.

I know...a lot gripes,  Sorry about that.  This is my first major internal surgery and I wasn't prepared for how long it would take things to start loosing up and stop hurting. I hope everyone else who had surgery on the 10th and 11th getting by okay.  If they hurt as much as I do then this is just par for the course~ :-)

Anyway, it's all downhill from here!  My new life has started a little bumpy but I expect great things to happen eventually! :-)

Hang in there everyone!
Cindy.

Hi,

I've been on the Bariatric Advantage meal replacement liquid preop diet and my weight is down 9 pounds since Saturday.  I am allowed 2 cups of veggies a day.