kakehy
Back from the hospital with my new Sleeve!
Oct 11, 2011
Hello Everyone...I made it through :)
THE GOOD
Prior to surgery I was definitley feeling the love and support from friends, family and my OH friends :) Thank you!
My surgery was on 10/5/11 and My surgeon was great & the nurses were fantastic. I was so happy to get home and shower, see the kids, rest in my own bed, etc. I had a really great support system and am feeling better / stronger every day!
I'm only 6 days into this journey and just wanted to share a few things with you...
THE BAD
Longer Stay:
I was only supposed to stay overnight but instead had to stay 3 nights due to my blood pressure and Heart rate being so high. I was just going a bit stir crazy by the second day and bummed I had to stay a third. Better safe than sorry :)
Nauseua:
The only negative about the surgery experience was the debilitating nauseua I had for a the 1.5 days after surgery. I just couldn't move the right way, have tv on, couldn't talk much. My Mom stayed by my side overnight sleeping in a chair just to be with me. I felt bad as she would talk and I'd have to shake my head no to say I'm too nauseaus to listen. My Mom and husband were an amazing support system :)
Regret:
Because I felt so awful I regretted the surgery. Luckily I was prepared. I had read tons of blogs and took 6 months of pre-op classes that told us that we may feel that way right after surgery and it will pass. When I felt the regrets entering my mind I would think back to what others have said..."You just feel that way right now. Be patient and it will pass." I've seen many quotes on blogs saying that if you had asked them if they regret the surgery in the beginning few days then they would have said yes. But now that they are a few months out and losing weight, feeling great then the LOVE it , Never regret it and even highly recommend it. Some even say they only wished they did it sooner.
Bottom line....
If you begin to regret your surgery then please hang in there! It's normal to feel that way.
So many people have felt that way and you will begin to feel a little better each day that passes.
TWO THINGS I NEED TO WORK ON NOW
Protein:
I have not been getting the 60gms of protein a day since the surgery. I've tried the syrupy hospital protein additive and a premixed punch type and cannot stomach the taste or consistency. After I meet my Surgeon this Thursday I should begin to get off clear liquids and go onto full liquids. I really want to have my EAS chocolate drink as it has lots of protein (I think 19 grams but don't quote me) and tastes so delicious!
Feeling Pressure after baby sips:
So, prior to surgery I figured I'd be OK drinking my fluids if I only took baby sips. Wrong. After 3 or 5 tiniest sips I begin to feel pressure in my upper stomach. To correct this I need to shift my body around and burp (excuse me) :) I'm not complaining at all! I just never expected that carefully sipping would make me feel that way.
I'm sure it's all normal as the Doctor did remove most of my stomach :)
Looking forward to doing my regular activities again, eating well, and exercising.
Please email me if you have any questions and I will do my best to get back ASAP!
Thank you for all your support and I'm so excited to be in the post-surgery portion of my journey!
Much luck to you all!
Kim :)
