My procedure was on Monday around noon. The doc said it took a little longer than usual because he had to work around some scar tissue. I have no idea what that's about, but I'm glad he was able to do what he did.

The surgeon came by on Tuesday and said he'd release me the next day, and I asked, "Why not today?" He thought about it and said as long as I wasn't feverish or nauseous, I could go home at 4pm.  I was fine, so they let me go after just one night. I was ecstatic.

I'm very sore, but the more I move the better it feels. I have some liquid Loritab to help with the pain. Beginning today I can start having full liquids, so I'm looking forward to tasting some strained cream soup. Meanwhile, I'm sipping and walking. The doc said these first two weeks he wants me to concentrate mainly on staying hydrated. When I go back to see him in a couple of weeks, we'll get more specific about vitamin regimens and the like.

At my doctor's suggestion, I went on the liquid diet early, so I was on it for a month before the surgery. In that time I lost 45 pounds, and he said that's the reason I did so well. I can't believe it's over. I was very scared, but it turned out just fine. The pain is real, but it's temporary. My tool is in place, now I just have to live with it and use it!

Perry in Nashville

if you havent found anything yet, tomorrow post the same query in the main forum too - like around 2pm.....hopefully you'll get some replies.

i think i may have a broken wrist!!!  OUCH!!  the pain is unbarable!  i've spent this entire day on the verge of crying.  i don't think i've ever felt pain like my wrist hurts.  i have an appt in the morning with an orthopedic.  please say a prayer that it's not broken and he can solve my pain problem.  I have my VSG scheduled next Tues!!!  I'd feel too goofy to go into surgery with a broken wrist!!!
Later,
crystal

Steve!!!!!  I thought it was just me!  I am a freakin emotional wreak!  I cry over almost anything and the 1st few days out, it's been 1 week as of today, I have been crying and asking myself if I made a big mistake.  I'm guessin that this is all normal.  I also haven't lost enough weight to prove these fellings otherwise...yet.  Cheer up!  We'll be okay!

Blessings,

Candy

I've always been a person with my emotions in check but after surgery.... cried when I was folding socks... yeah socks. It's the effects of having surgery it's also all the hormones in your body just flooding out with weight loss. Don't hold back the tears and just keep mointoring the progress and if you don't see it improving talk with somone!

PS I thought for two weeks after surgery what did I do to myself?? Now only 2 1/2 months out I'm thinking what would I had been hadn't I done this?