reality of surgery

Jul 26, 2011

i was truly excited and afraid to have my sleeve gastrectomy. i have many medical conditions, from type 1 diabetes, antiphosolipid syndrome(blood clotting disorder), lupus anticoagulant, hi blood pressure, hi cholesterol, and kidney problems. Whew so many!!!
I had my surgery Monday, July 18. Yeah!!! Truthfully i never imagined that as so as i came out of the anesthesia, i would truly be in the worst imaginable pain, worst than a C-section. That first day i was on constant pain meds but due to my blood clotting disorder i was still had to get up and walk the hallways. I survived it!! All my doctors were truly impressed with how uneventful my surgery and recovery was coming along. My husband and I walked so much during my hospital stay.

As each and every day passes the pain has become tolerable. It takes me at least 2 hrs to finish my protein shake and broth. The warm broth really soothes my stomach.  I have to be on my clear liquids for 3 weeks. I look at it as a way to help me lose more weight.
My family has been truly wonderful and my biggest supporters. As of today i have lost 12 .5 lbs and so excited to get below 200lbs, that is my first goal. O yeah and to get my blood sugars under control. My insulin has significantly been lowered and blood sugers are good. I want them perfect though.
So anyone considering to have weight loss surgery and is unsure because of medical conditions. I give you all my blessings to go ahead with the surgery. Just follow all the recommendations of your doctors and staff. You will do GREAT!!Find reputable doctors with a great staff and hospital facility. If you close to the LA area, you must go with the Cedars Sinai Weight Loss Center.

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