I had my surgery today!
Well I had my surgery this morning, everything went good. I was really nauseous in recovery but I think it was all the pain meds they gave me. I'm feeling better now but I have the tightness in my chest and now I feel it in my back. I thought I read in one of the posts to use a heating pad...is this right? I hope this passes soon...it is very uncomfortable!!!
Hello Lisa
Sooo glad to hear that the surgery went well........ I had the tightness in my chest and back for almost a week but it did pass. I know it is uncomfortable. Others on this site recommended to me to use a heating pad, drink warm liquids, and walk, walk, & walk as much as you can when you feel up to it. That is how I got rid of mine......and it did help.....
Wishing you a speedy recovery Lisa
Keep us all posted
Have a good night
Pam
I am doing great Lisa thank you for asking. I go for my post op on Monday.
I did very well with surgery and recovery. I am dying to get off these liquids though, it is getting old.
I will be interested to see how much I have lost since surgery.
I hope that you are having a good day.... Just get your rest!!!!!!
Take care
Pam
I did very well with surgery and recovery. I am dying to get off these liquids though, it is getting old.
I will be interested to see how much I have lost since surgery.
I hope that you are having a good day.... Just get your rest!!!!!!
Take care
Pam
Welcome to the LOSER'S BENCH in our WINNER's CIRCLE !!
How are you feeling today?
How are you feeling today?
Good Luck on your Journey !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Hi Tom,
I've had my ups and downs, thank you for asking. I have been nauseous since Friday and I have had a headache with dizziness and that chest pain. I started my Phase II diet today so I feel better tonight being I got a little more in me besides clear liquids. I think the headache and dizziness had alot to do with no food. It is starting to get better but I have periods of regret....is this normal? Will I feel better about this when I am actually eating food? I called Dr. Abkins office today and they told me I was dehydrated and to drink more but I have a hard time getting it all in especially when I'm nauseous. I just hope it gets better and I feel better about my decision. I keep reading these awful posts on wishing they never did the gastric band and it is making me scared that I went through with it. I know you did very well and I know you said you don't have any regrets so I hope you don't mind if I ask you lots of questions about this whole weight loss journey. You mentioned to PM you but not sure how to do it??? I thank you for asking about me and I really value your feedback:)
Lisa
I've had my ups and downs, thank you for asking. I have been nauseous since Friday and I have had a headache with dizziness and that chest pain. I started my Phase II diet today so I feel better tonight being I got a little more in me besides clear liquids. I think the headache and dizziness had alot to do with no food. It is starting to get better but I have periods of regret....is this normal? Will I feel better about this when I am actually eating food? I called Dr. Abkins office today and they told me I was dehydrated and to drink more but I have a hard time getting it all in especially when I'm nauseous. I just hope it gets better and I feel better about my decision. I keep reading these awful posts on wishing they never did the gastric band and it is making me scared that I went through with it. I know you did very well and I know you said you don't have any regrets so I hope you don't mind if I ask you lots of questions about this whole weight loss journey. You mentioned to PM you but not sure how to do it??? I thank you for asking about me and I really value your feedback:)
Lisa
Lisa,
First let me assure you EVERYTHING you are feel is quite normal.
The physical aspects can be caused by not having enough fluids, protein and/or the anesthesia (which has been known to last for close to a month).
The mental aspects are caused by "the unknown". The truth of the matter, none of these operations are the "100% correct procedure". There are pros & cons; success and failures on all of these operations. If there was such a thing as the 100% correct procedure, everyone would be doing it.
As for a PM. You can email me via OH. Just click my name, see my profile, and on the left side choose "send a message" - or send an email to [email protected]. You can also call Abkin's office for my contact info. Ask for Pat or Nino (or Dr Abkin).
First let me assure you EVERYTHING you are feel is quite normal.
The physical aspects can be caused by not having enough fluids, protein and/or the anesthesia (which has been known to last for close to a month).
The mental aspects are caused by "the unknown". The truth of the matter, none of these operations are the "100% correct procedure". There are pros & cons; success and failures on all of these operations. If there was such a thing as the 100% correct procedure, everyone would be doing it.
As for a PM. You can email me via OH. Just click my name, see my profile, and on the left side choose "send a message" - or send an email to [email protected]. You can also call Abkin's office for my contact info. Ask for Pat or Nino (or Dr Abkin).
Good Luck on your Journey !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
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