Day 2 post op

Well it's done.  Yesterday Dec 3rd I had my VSG and have started a new chapter in my life.  I am still in Bathurst hospital as I write this, but going home tomorrow.  I must be one of the lucky ones, cause this was not that painful at all.  The whole medical team was amazing.  Dr. Semerjian took great care of me and had me in and out of the OR in about 1hr30mins.  No issues.  Moved into the brand new 'Step-Dow ICU unit' that just opened last week for the night.  Great personal care.  Met with the doc and the NUT this morning then up to the 3rd floor this afternoon then home tomorrow.  Gas pain is the big thing but is more discomfort than anything.  No vomiting, a bit of nausea last night, but good today. Applejuice for breakfast this morning was like a steak dinner after the living hell of 2weeks on boost.  That being said though, the Boost did its job by helping to shed 32lbs off my frame in two weeks.  If you can get by the boost, YOU GOT IT MADE.  It sure feels different today swallowing.  You can feel your tiny sip of water go through the valve into the new sleeve literally and then can fell it touch the walls of your new tiny stomach.  Not painful, but feels odd.  Am I hungry !  Yes I think, but it's probably acid churning, but they administer Pantelock in your IV which is great.  Took five years from me asking my family doctor for a referral to my very first appointment in Bathurst July 24, 2014, then a little more than 4months later I'm on the other side now to begin this new journey and am ready to start eating to live and enjoying life.  Walk, walk, sip, sip.....and so it begins. Im a luck guy to be given this new chance at life.  Feeling gassy yet greatful all in the same tiny burp.  :)

Thank you so much for posting this. So exciting!!  

I had no pain as well. It's weird after them cutting your stomach off that you can't feel any of that!  But I think the stomach doesn't have any pain receptors.  And the laparascopic cuts didn't bother me either. Basically the only pain from the surgery was the gas!  It's incredible. 

I am over the moon excited! I can't believe it's only gonna be going in only a month! My hardest thing will be starting my boost on Christmas Eve! Surgery is January 7. It's going to be sooo hard:( I know that but I know if I don't Want to lose this chance to change my life forever. I am curious about nausea and wondering how people split their boost up through out the day. I just don't want to feel starving and that's what scares me is all the food! My family is spending Christmas with my sis she said she will make it as un tempting as possible. Sooo I am excited but extremely nervous. Mind over matter! If it was that easy I wouldn't be 300lbs!

just think how much closer to your goal and what a better way to start a new year with a chance to change your life. the first couple of days is hard but you will get us to it and the time will fly by.

At our Bathurst clinic we were allowed certain veggies 2cups per day) which helped tremendously throughout the boost diet.  What worked for me in high risk situations and to keep me mentally out of the doldrums was to avoid, avoid, avoid food/gathering scenes.  Holidays are gonna be tough but the light at the end of that tunnel is now only days away instead of years........stay strong and avoid what made you cave before.  Laying low this holiday season enures you'll be around for many many more. You got this.

Thank you so much. Today I started a pre diet prior to preop so I am being very mindful and hoping it will help when I actually do the boost. The hardest thing will be Christmas Day. But I know once I get past that I'm golden. :) new life and new beginnings excited to be active and energetic and buy smaller clothing. :-)