Recent Posts
Topic: RE: Surgery Date 8/18/2010
Great hearing from you! yes I am excited and what this over yesterday. it will be a big change, but I'm ready. Please stay in touch and lots of Hugs to you as well.
Dr D------------------------Blessings
Dr D------------------------Blessings
Topic: RE: ok august 3rd folks - let's hear it!
Hey MK.
I am brand new here. Thanks for your story! I had my surgery Tuesday 8/3 in New Haven. Any improvement on your pain yet? I have had pain in my left side also, but maybe not as much as you. I have only taken pain meds once since home, mostly bec. I HATE the taste of the tylenol with codeine. The incision pain does not seem quite as bad as the gas pains I had. The gas pains are subsiding. I walked a lot in the hospital, around and around the nurses station, so my gas would subside. Looking forward to the day I can actually lie on my left side in bed. I like to switch back and forth during the night, so my right side is getting stiff. When I switch to my back, I am uncomfortable. I think it will be quite some time before I can lie on my left side. I have had a "productive" cough (no sneezing) and I use a little pillow on my tummy when I have to cough. I keep it by me all the time to dissipate the pain. I also feel like I can get a better breath in now and it doesn't hurt to breathe.
I had dreams about food last night. I am guessing that is a bad sign. Made my daughter a grilled cheese sandwich yesterday. That was tough psychologically, not so much physically.
Having trouble getting in my protein and water so far. But hoping it will improve gradually.
Best of luck to you (and everyone) on this journey. I think it's cool that we can communicate with others who have had the same surgery date.
I am brand new here. Thanks for your story! I had my surgery Tuesday 8/3 in New Haven. Any improvement on your pain yet? I have had pain in my left side also, but maybe not as much as you. I have only taken pain meds once since home, mostly bec. I HATE the taste of the tylenol with codeine. The incision pain does not seem quite as bad as the gas pains I had. The gas pains are subsiding. I walked a lot in the hospital, around and around the nurses station, so my gas would subside. Looking forward to the day I can actually lie on my left side in bed. I like to switch back and forth during the night, so my right side is getting stiff. When I switch to my back, I am uncomfortable. I think it will be quite some time before I can lie on my left side. I have had a "productive" cough (no sneezing) and I use a little pillow on my tummy when I have to cough. I keep it by me all the time to dissipate the pain. I also feel like I can get a better breath in now and it doesn't hurt to breathe.
I had dreams about food last night. I am guessing that is a bad sign. Made my daughter a grilled cheese sandwich yesterday. That was tough psychologically, not so much physically.
Having trouble getting in my protein and water so far. But hoping it will improve gradually.
Best of luck to you (and everyone) on this journey. I think it's cool that we can communicate with others who have had the same surgery date.
Eileen
Topic: August 19th - Dr. Stephen V. Hamn; Baylor Frisco - VGS
What a wild and emotional ride it is waiting for surgery. Though I have explored this option for quite a while, I only selected my surgeon a few weeks ago and, as a self pay, everything is happening very quickly. My emotions run from excited to terrified and I'm trying hard to keep an even keel. Would love to hear from other "50-somethings" who have taken this journey and are pleased and happy with the results.
In the meantime, best wishes to all those in August and beyond who are taking such a huge step toward better health. We will all take the leap together! The information I have gotten here, from my surgeon and his staff have been phenomenal.
Good luck Augustans!
In the meantime, best wishes to all those in August and beyond who are taking such a huge step toward better health. We will all take the leap together! The information I have gotten here, from my surgeon and his staff have been phenomenal.
Good luck Augustans!
5 ft. 0 in. HW/242 SW/236 CW/216 GW/120?
Topic: RE: Surgery Date 8/18/2010
I'm having the sleeve done in Tucson, AZ on the 18th and on the pre-op diet right now. I WILL make it! Aren't you excited, too? Good luck and hope yours goes really well!
Hugs!
Hugs!
HW: 335 SW: 279 GOAL: 150 ~ or less.
Topic: RE: August 17th~
I have my surgery the day after you ...so wanna be buddies? I will keep you on my prayer list and definitely keep in touch! This is going to be one awesome journey to complete ... doncha think? Good luck to you!
Hugs!
Hugs!
HW: 335 SW: 279 GOAL: 150 ~ or less.
Topic: August 18, 2010
I have the date, it's getting closer, and I'm day 4 of my pre-op diet. Oh, that's not fun, but it's only for 2 weeks, and then I get the clear liquids for 8 days. 1 day pre-op, and 7 days post-op. The pre-op will be better because I can do broth and always did enjoy that. Not sure post-op if anyone enjoys anything for that week, but it's only for a week, so I will get through it! I like the Bariatric Advantage protein shakes, so they will be good to look forward to when the times comes! I'm excited about the surgery coming up, then nervous, then excited again. How many times have I said I'd lose weight, and then haven't, only to realize it's been a week, a month, a year ...or longer ...and how much I could have lost if I'd really found a plan that worked? Well, this plan is going to work and I KNOW that in 6 months I am going to look dramatically different. How could I not be excited about that? I have a surgeon I trust and a surgery I'm comfortable with, and a great support team. The prize at the end of the road is a healthier, slimmer me ....and that feels so awesome to even imagine. I'm ready and counting the days! Woo hoo!
HW: 335 SW: 279 GOAL: 150 ~ or less.
Topic: August 17th~
I am just beginning my journey. I need encouragement and prayers along the way please! Thank you
Topic: August 30th
Nervous and excited.
Staying positive and on track!
Staying positive and on track!
Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option. 
Topic: RE: ok august 3rd folks - let's hear it!
hey gals - the day before surgery i had so many errands to run, i did very little "for me" - but i thought i'd pop back in with an update, and hope to hear yours, too.
hi all,
it's taken me a couple of days, but i'm finally at the point where i feel alert enough to write a little update. (x-posting from my local board)
i had my laproscopic RNY tuesday morning at 10:15a at tufts-nemc in boston, MA, and according to the notes, all went well. the nurses up on the 4th floor were fantastic, incredibly attentive and kind, and although a couple of the technicians/aides were duds, i can say my overall care was terrific. i had a wonderful roommate who had her RNY just an hour or two before me, so it was nice to have someone to chat with (when we weren't zonked out on pain meds)
i woke up with a lot of pain on my left side (the area surrounding my largest incision) which continued throughout hospitalization, and remains pretty excruciating at times now that i'm home and moving around. there's significant bruising and it seems almost as if things are stuck together that shouldn't be. it's the most severe when i cough or sneeze, or have to bend at a funky angle - like in the ladies room! at any rate, i'm giving it until monday and if i don't see improvement, i'll be on the phone with the doc first thing.
any post-op pain stories you'd like to share? how long before you got some real relief? it is making me a little concerned since regularly i have a huge tolerance for pain - and now i can barely hold back the tears and screams when i have to move wrong.
otherwise, things are good, i think. i have a lot of help at home from the hubby and some family members, i'm not doing as well as i should be getting in my 50-60 grams of protein, but i'm trying and it's getting better daily. gas is making me want to punch someone, but i discovered gas-x strips today and that's made life a little easier. so, yea. i think that's it. thanks again for all of your support pre-op, it made the nerves tuesday much more bearable knowing that all of you had been there before.
i look forward to sharing and helping more now that i've made it to the other side. (and now i've worn myself out so i'm clicking submit and taking a nap)
xoxo MK
hi all,
it's taken me a couple of days, but i'm finally at the point where i feel alert enough to write a little update. (x-posting from my local board)
i had my laproscopic RNY tuesday morning at 10:15a at tufts-nemc in boston, MA, and according to the notes, all went well. the nurses up on the 4th floor were fantastic, incredibly attentive and kind, and although a couple of the technicians/aides were duds, i can say my overall care was terrific. i had a wonderful roommate who had her RNY just an hour or two before me, so it was nice to have someone to chat with (when we weren't zonked out on pain meds)
i woke up with a lot of pain on my left side (the area surrounding my largest incision) which continued throughout hospitalization, and remains pretty excruciating at times now that i'm home and moving around. there's significant bruising and it seems almost as if things are stuck together that shouldn't be. it's the most severe when i cough or sneeze, or have to bend at a funky angle - like in the ladies room! at any rate, i'm giving it until monday and if i don't see improvement, i'll be on the phone with the doc first thing.
any post-op pain stories you'd like to share? how long before you got some real relief? it is making me a little concerned since regularly i have a huge tolerance for pain - and now i can barely hold back the tears and screams when i have to move wrong.
otherwise, things are good, i think. i have a lot of help at home from the hubby and some family members, i'm not doing as well as i should be getting in my 50-60 grams of protein, but i'm trying and it's getting better daily. gas is making me want to punch someone, but i discovered gas-x strips today and that's made life a little easier. so, yea. i think that's it. thanks again for all of your support pre-op, it made the nerves tuesday much more bearable knowing that all of you had been there before.
i look forward to sharing and helping more now that i've made it to the other side. (and now i've worn myself out so i'm clicking submit and taking a nap)
xoxo MK
Most Active
Recent Topics
