Will someone be my angel?

Andreagoeldner
on 10/10/12 9:42 pm

DS on 10/15/12

Surgery on Monday, October 15, 2012 at Abbott Northwestern, Minneapolis, MN with Dr. Daniel Leslie. Laparoscopic with robot assist. Will be in hospital 2-5 days on average. Thanks for helping out!

Andrea

Highest weight 350+ Starting weight during this process 325 Surgery weight 291

9 days post-op 276

15 days post-op 269.6

Andreagoeldner
on 10/10/12 9:43 pm

DS on 10/15/12

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Andrea

Highest weight 350+ Starting weight during this process 325 Surgery weight 291

9 days post-op 276

15 days post-op 269.6

zuzupetals2u2
on 10/15/12 4:30 pm - Sedona, AZ

DS on 12/17/10

I don't check OH that often anymore and I just saw your request for an angel but I know it's too late as you must be in the hospital right now recovering from surgery. I will still offer to answer any question I can for you or steer you in the right direction to get an answer. I am almost 2 years out & am down 100 pounds. I am a revision from stomach staping. I am originally from MN tho I love in AZ right now. Best wished to you !!!

Andreagoeldner
on 10/17/12 11:22 pm

DS on 10/15/12

Thanks for the reply surgery has been difficult. I am now in the hospital and it is Thursday September October 18. I am finally getting over a bit of the nausea and I'm off of all pain meds because they were causing the nausea and started drinking some things today hopefully they're looking at is being released tomorrow

How long was everyone else in the hospital with their DS?
yesterdaywasuy really rough forme...

Andrea

Highest weight 350+ Starting weight during this process 325 Surgery weight 291

9 days post-op 276

15 days post-op 269.6

Huneypie
on 10/18/12 1:34 am - London, United Kingdom

DS on 07/24/12

I was I for four nights/five days but I only got part two done and that was lap.

All the best for a quick recovery.

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JazzyOne9254
on 10/19/12 10:42 pm, edited 10/19/12 10:43 pm

DS on 02/25/09

I was in for a full week, as I have lupus and fibromyalgia, and my surgeon wanted to make sure the trauma of the surgery was not going to set off a major flare of either.

Make sure you get your fluids in. It is very important not to get dehydrated early out.

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zuzupetals2u2
on 10/18/12 1:53 am - Sedona, AZ

DS on 12/17/10

I think they kept me 3 nights- one more than planned as I hadn't passed gas yet. I don't remember much of the first few days either as I was so medicated tho I remember I didn't get any food or drink till day 3 and I hated that. For some reason they wouldnt give me ice chips either. I didn't have any abdominal pain but figured it was because I was lap. One nurse said I had internal pain pumps too.

The first month is crappy but you will get past it and I remember thinking every single day got a little better than the last. We are all different tho so I can't predict much . .

I don't think anyone ever regretted having it done. I am glad it's over for you and I am sorry you've had a rough start.

SharonG
on 10/18/12 11:37 pm, edited 10/18/12 11:38 pm - Arlington, VA

DS on 03/06/03

Andrea,
Just saw this and just wanted to say 'hang in there!'

I was in the hospital 3 nights, but the third night was because the hospital got very screwed up with my discharge.

This is the hardest time, so just be gentle with yourself. Besides the surgery, this is when the big adjustment period begins. You will start to feel better soon, but then will need to deal with your head catching up with your new plumbing. Just be good to yourself.

You are starting on an amazing journey!

Hang in there and keep posting to let us know how you are doing.

Best wishes,
Sharon G.

Edited to include:
By the way, I had horrible nausea post op as well. They ended up giving me steroids to get it under control. Just try to make sure the nurses keep on top of it.

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