Three Days Post-Op

Hi ladies.  I was sleeved on Monday.  It was really rough and I am trying to forget about it to be honest.  I got home last night.  I woke up feeling more like myself this morning so I'm watching TV and sipping my water.  I am having a difficult time adjusting to the fact that I can feel my food on its path down in my stomach.  

Glad you are home and safe and sound. It is definately a transition, but hang in there lady! It will be soooooo very worthwhile. You will soon be shedding the pounds and feeling so much better in so many ways. Let us know how we can support you and help you through this early time.  Every day you will feel better. Congratulations.

Did you have difficulties? You said it was really rough and you are trying to forget about it? Embrace this hourney you have stepped into, and make the most of it. I am here for you. We all are.

Hi Patrece!  Yes,  I had difficulties that I can't seem to get over.  I have bruising all over my arms because they couldn't find my veins and changed my IV connection many times.  Also the taking blood hurt and they had to use some laser machine thing to find my veins and still couldn't find them.  

There was an issue with the breathing tube, I think I panicked when I woke up.  I remember feeling that I couldn't breathe through my mouth or my nose and struggling.  And for me I remember thinking at that moment that I might be dying.  It was something profound and I cry every time I think of it.  

And then there was the first two days.  They felt like two years.  The hospital staff were angels, they treated me really well.  But I was not well.  I was very weak. I didn't feel like myself.  I couldn't think a straight thought except sadness that I had made a mistake with this.  I was very nauseous, VERY VERY nauseous and miserable.  

This started to lift the third day and that's when they discharged me.  The surgeon said that my stuff looked perfect and all, my vitals good, the wounds healing well.  

I am feeling better, but I want to put that behind me.  It was so awful.  I felt like I was dying.  It's like I really died to be born again.  I  thought I was ready for all this, but I find myself doubting.  I'm trying to stay positive and see that this is temporary and the good things will come.

Well it certainly sounds like things were somewhat complicated for a while there for you. i am so sorry. Just try to keep in mind that i is past now. You are well, and you will get better and better each and every day.

The pain meds probably caused alot of the nausea, and emotions as well. Please remember the first month especially, as you begin to lose weight, you may find you become emotional or even depressed, if so, ask your doc for help. As we begin to rapidly lose weight, all of the chemicals and hormones thatwere stored in our fat cells, since we began storing fat, will be released into the system. Know this is temporary and will pass, but get help if you need it. no sense in struggling emotionally any more than you must. You have many changes ahead and need to be as kind to yourself as you can. Hopefully you are through the worst of it and will be able to accept and embrace this journey you are on. Just wait until you start seeing that scale and your clothing sizes go down and down...

I am so glad that despite the scare and discomfort early on, all in all you are doing well. I will be in mexico as of tomorrow, so if you post and do not hear bacvk from me, this is why. I should have interner, but there may be a few days while i recover i won't feel up to being on.

Big gentle hugs coming your way.

Glad it's over, Jane! I had many of the same problems, both with the hard-to-find-veins and with the waking. Since it was the second time it had happened to me post surgery (not being able to breathe), I was a bit calmer. I recall thinking: OK, I'm dying now - and passing out.
The good news is that soon, it will be nothing more than a bad memory and the joy of getting rid of all that ugly fat will take over.
Best of luck to you.

Amalia

Welcome to the losing side of surgery Jane.  You did it.  Focus on the positive, keep sip, sip, sipping.  Listen to your pouch when it says that you have had enough.  Just let the rest of the surgery things just fade into the past.  You made a brave and wonderful decision to have the surgery.  Enjoy the ride and the benefits of losing weight.  I recall your thoughts during the early parts of your journey and enjoyed the change to positive things as the months progressed.  I anticipate similar improvement in your outlook as time passes again.  We are here for you.  Vent away.  Keep your thoughts in the positive.  Way to go girlfriend.  Hugs

Hope that you are feeling a little bit better today.  Leave the actual surgery in the past. THink HAPPY thoughts!  Well as happy as you can think of .