2 days post-op

Well, I did it. I'm sitting here hooked up to all kinds of monitoring devises and drinking my water. (Sipping). I have to go home on oxygen in my cpap at night for 2 weeks. Bummer since I'm doing all of the walking (did about 1.5 miles yesterday) and doing the inspirometer every hour.

pain is tolerable with meds. I just need to be more willing to take them. That's what they are there for, right?

im not feeling any restriction yet- but taking about 1 hour per shake. i totally get when someone asked about thinking "did they actually do the surgery?!?"

So, that's where I am!

Thanks to all of you who have provided support and answered questions. Now the real work begins!

Congratulations !

Your on your way to a healthy new start.

All the best with your recovery.

Congratulations on a successful surgery!

You are really lucky to feel that way; I had so much pain, and it took me about 6 hours to get through 1 premier protein shake after surgery. I had to wake up early and stay up late to get all of my protein and water in for the first few weeks.

That sounds awful! My neighbor who had a VSG seemed to be having an experience more like yours. Awful. glad it's behind you!

Congratulations! Yep, now the focused work begins and you have the wls tool to help you do it. Best wishes

Welcome to the loser's bench!!!

Good job on the walking :)

Hopefully you'll be like me and that c-pap machine will be a distant memory in no time!

Yes! Can't wait to get rid of that. Although my little guy does think it's cool I look like an x-wing pilot from Star Wars. :)

congrats my friend....now the fun begins..

Great job!

Congratulations on your surgery!!

I remember someone telling me to stay ahead of the pain with the pain meds, and I did that the first few days. It made my recovery more manageable. I figured it was not a time to be brave!

Wishing you continued success and health.