PCOS/ Normal Menstrual Cycle
Hi, I'm also new to this site :)
I had my VSG on 2/9/11. During my pre-opt I started getting my period. In fact I even got it twice in Jan, and then again a wk before surgery. I was so happy I didnt get it at the same time! I dont get it enough to be able to say like clock work but I did get it again this wk. So hopefully this is a start of a good trend for me. Can't really say what is normal at this point, but for the most part they are. good luck with your surgery!
I had my VSG on 2/9/11. During my pre-opt I started getting my period. In fact I even got it twice in Jan, and then again a wk before surgery. I was so happy I didnt get it at the same time! I dont get it enough to be able to say like clock work but I did get it again this wk. So hopefully this is a start of a good trend for me. Can't really say what is normal at this point, but for the most part they are. good luck with your surgery!
I had it on a Wed morn and was home by Thur night. It was tough the first couple of days as expected but over all it went well. I couldnt drink much the first few days, so I mostly slept lol. By Sun I was up and out visiting family. By Mon I stopped taking the pain killers and the following Thur I went for my follow up and everyone was shocked at how well I looked! Just follow your medical teams instructions & stock up on supplies.
Supplies for me were: Gas x (but I didnt use it), Liquid Tylenol (just in case), Liquid Protein (Isopure), Powerade Zero (awesome!), Vitamins (Chewables) & broth.
As far as the incesions, while I was there my Belly kept leaking and they would have to change my bandages so when I left they gave some gauze, tape & Tegaderm. No drain I only had 2 incesion's one thru my belly button and and a very tiny one on the very top (which is a very small mark). Once I went home I only changed the bandage to keep it clean, no more leaks.
As far as the incesions, while I was there my Belly kept leaking and they would have to change my bandages so when I left they gave some gauze, tape & Tegaderm. No drain I only had 2 incesion's one thru my belly button and and a very tiny one on the very top (which is a very small mark). Once I went home I only changed the bandage to keep it clean, no more leaks.