Out of hospital today

Hi Guys,

I had my surgery on monday morning and got out of the hospital this afternoon. The recovery process has been hard and the pain quite intense. Walking down the hallway pretty much does me in with nausea and a general feeling of weakness. Started to allow liquids in yesterday and today and im feeling bloated pretty much constantly.

I am thankful for the process, but am a bit surprised by the intensity of the recovery. This is my first surgery and wasn't sure what to expect. Looking forward to some more "normal" functioning days.

How was the first week for you all? When did you begin to feel on the mend?

walk as much as you can get your fluids in it gets better every day 4 or 5 days out you,ll feel alot better! and hang on for the ride

A little heads up:  Don't be suprised if you get a case of the "What the f*** have I done to myself?" thinking.  That is normal too. 

Sip, sip, sip.
Walk, walk, walk.
Any problems call your doctor

and...............................

Absolutely  what Don said. I was laying on the couch thinking what did I just do?

Time passes quickly and you are going to be so happy with your self.  Good luck.

Thank you guys for the reminders and heads-up. Today has been better with more walking and more liquids. Seems that as the day goes on my energy level depleted pretty quickly. But, definitely see some progress today.

It is hard at first.  However, for me, EVERY day was better than the one before.  You just have to hang in there.  After a month, you will look back and go, "WOW... its been a month already". 

Walk, Sip, Rest, Repeat!  (Rest is very important.  You will be very weak for a the first few weeks.  COMPLETELY NORMAL!)

Hi Nick,

Hope it is going well. Take it one step and one drink at a time. It is slow going and sometime painful, but it is WELL worth it!

Yours in WLS Journey,
Bill

 Hi Bill,

It is going quite well...still some abdominal pain, especially around one infusion, but been getting around a lot more. Ready to be off the full liquid stage next week and on to puréed!

Thanks for the encouragement!

Nicholas