Any news.....
Here is my story preop-to-postop
Preop--I had lost
I started at 282 went to 245 then 233.5 with the pre-op diet. So about 12lb on the preop. My nut said I would probably lose
Wednesday --Day of operation-I walked in at
As I was lying upstairs the doc came up and talked to me briefly and I asked him if he slept well and had a steady hand today. He said yes and that I was his second surgery today. He asked which operation, I said sleeve even though I was a tiny bit nervous. He said ‘are you sure’ I said yes. Then they wheeled me into the OR and it was very cold in there. I slid over to the table and the female intern (or anaesthesiologist…cannot remember) put warm blankets on me which helped me relax and stop shivering. Another fellow (I think he was also an anaesthesiologist) said sure you don’t just want the band...I said nope too many complications for me. Next thing I know I got a shot (in IV) to take the edge off…then a shot to go off to sleep.
Post op—I woke up in the post op room and felt ok just a bit groggy. After a bit I was transferred to my room. The first night was great I had very little trouble. Nurses at the Royal Alex were absolutely amazing…and very kind. I was up for a bit the first day then slept a bit…then up part of the night and chatted a bit with nurses. I was receiving morphine shots and anti blood clot meds. Nurses asked how I was doing and I told then great but I felt like I had just done 1000 sit ups as it was a bit sore (not bad at all). They asked me several times if I was able to pass gas yet and I thought ‘what a weird question.’ I had a drain in…no big deal although I was wondering how it was going to come out. I had no gas the first day. I called a friend and said it wasn’t as bad as I imagined…
Thursday fever—I woke up with at
Thursday-ok the first part of the day not too bad…mostly relaxed and rested but about mid day the most uncomfortable feeling came. It was from the gases they use to blow up your stomach…all I can say is don’t underestimate the pain of gas. I also had some packing removed at about
Friday—I still had rumblings in my stomach and felt pain from the gas in the morning. Meds helped take a bit of the edge off. I got my drain and IV taken out around
Saturday-woke up and had a lazy morning and worked on getting fluids in. I was able to shower and eat a bit of oatmeal and ensure and liquids in. So far the pain of surgery is not too bad and the gas is a bit better but still there (a friend of mine said it might last up to a week). I feel ok…just taking it easy.
Support-I strongly recommend you have a main support person. My support partner was so great and did a million things for me that nurses could know to do. Helping you wash, organize, helping your brush your teeth, cream, check out your wounds, help you up and walk, remind you to breath and a million other jobs you cant even anticipate. Life was manageable because of my supporter. Ask for what you need and answer their questions honestly. My support partner really asked me tons of great questions…
The other support that was great was stylyn79, she was 9 days out and said that things got a lot better…day 2 was tough and I held onto that hope. There were several others that send me great wishes and good thoughts and prayers, this was also helpful and all the amazing questions were answered here at OH.
Breathing—I think my low grade fever was due to surgery partially and coming out of the antiseptic and the fact that I didn’t breathe deeply. I thought I was breathing when they were checking my lungs however my night nurse mentioned that my breathing was superficial (much to my surprise) and this might be causing a fever. Once I figured that out I started breathing down to my lower stomach. This helped a lot! Breathing is an amazing thing and underrated. So try to practice breathing lots…deeply, it will get you through the discomfort.
That is all for now…hope this helps those pre-op. it is doable, you can make it through and get to the other side. I put on
hugs to everyone and thanks for the concern
unpleasant but short lived and I have no leak...whew. Glad I don't have to repeat that one. 
NewLeaf:
Congratulations for making it over to the other side. You must be elated. :)
Thanks for the posting. I now know what to expect as I am scheduled for Wednesday, but need to get the official word on this. I've struggled with maintaining my weight since my last clinic visit in early July. Mainly due to the stress and food around the wedding. I gained significanlty. Fortunately, my dietician has been supportive and the 4 week liquid diet as put me almost down to the weight I was at when I was approved to surgery. However, it's an unwritten rule that one is not supposed to gain weight in the program. So, I am concerned that Dr. Karmali will be expecting lower numbers tomorrow. We will see. I am hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst.
Anyway, I will keep everyone posted.
Cheers!
-- Xcalibur
Thanks Xcalibur--I am crossing my fingers for you. I just hope that they see the bigger picture and they move on with your surgery. It is so easy to gain...and you had a wedding, good luck and please post if you can.
One other Tip for everyone...get gasX strips (over the counter) for after. I just figured out after posting in the VSG forum yesterday and they are sleeve friendly. They seriously have helped me get a bit more liquid in.
I am keeping careful track of my liquid at this point and will eventually try to get back to my protein goal. But the gasx strips have helped me get a bit more liquid in. After you are all a bit post op we shall chat about post op liquids and how much I can get in.
SO far I am down 6.5 pounds from the presurgery date (day before surgery) since last Weds...weird...hmpth...I can't really believe it.
BTW--thanks everyone for your support
I can't believe they tried to get you to switch to the lap band. That seems strange to me. I don't think you'll have any regrets with your sleeve.
Also glad to hear that your surgery went well. Sorry to hear about the upchucking part though. 
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