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Topic: RE: Any fellow CF members out there that had WLS? I'm full of questions in regards to the process
Hi there, I haven't been around for some time....I am almost three years post op and went the self pay route. I will gladly answer any questions 
Brenda B, HW 328 PreSW 298 CW 156 Goal 165
AT GOAL..................NORMAL BMI! DOING THE HAPPY DANCE
Topic: RE: Deep breaths!
Hi Elena!
Thanks! It was alittle special.. to say the least.. definitely do your reading before hand.. so you know what you should do / can have.. I brought my little food guide and actually showed it to the intern, he said it was the 1st time he had seen it! IMAGINE?!??!
Pain.. managable.. I took the drugs while in the hospital.. but have not filled the Rx.. I wasn't however prepared for the 21 days of injections in my belly! (Blood thinners)
My follow up it Aug 22nd... (~1 month)
:)
Thanks! It was alittle special.. to say the least.. definitely do your reading before hand.. so you know what you should do / can have.. I brought my little food guide and actually showed it to the intern, he said it was the 1st time he had seen it! IMAGINE?!??!
Pain.. managable.. I took the drugs while in the hospital.. but have not filled the Rx.. I wasn't however prepared for the 21 days of injections in my belly! (Blood thinners)
My follow up it Aug 22nd... (~1 month)
:)
Topic: RE: Deep breaths!
Ada!
It was soo weird, no, I felt terrible yesterday so opted to stay another night, believe it or not, I still had the support hose on this morning! I had to beg them to take them off. I would push the button and 45 minutes before anyone would come!
So far it's been a tiny bit of water - will work on it more tomorrow and the juice made into popsicles thanks to you! ;) xo
It was soo weird, no, I felt terrible yesterday so opted to stay another night, believe it or not, I still had the support hose on this morning! I had to beg them to take them off. I would push the button and 45 minutes before anyone would come!
So far it's been a tiny bit of water - will work on it more tomorrow and the juice made into popsicles thanks to you! ;) xo
Topic: RE: Deep breaths!
Glad to hear you are home!
The toughest thing for me also was them not letting me get up...I was practically begging them but they made me wait until the next morning. I never had a scan...Dr.Garneau decided not to do it...don't know why but...his decision.
Did they boot you out the same day?
They brought me broth, jello and a Boost drink so a little different from your "meal".
You're home now...just keep sipping...broth with Beneprotein helped me. The protein drinks too. Walk around to help let go of the gas and try and rest as much as possible.
If you need anything let me know.
Hugs,
Ada
Glad to hear you are home!
The toughest thing for me also was them not letting me get up...I was practically begging them but they made me wait until the next morning. I never had a scan...Dr.Garneau decided not to do it...don't know why but...his decision.
Did they boot you out the same day?
They brought me broth, jello and a Boost drink so a little different from your "meal".
You're home now...just keep sipping...broth with Beneprotein helped me. The protein drinks too. Walk around to help let go of the gas and try and rest as much as possible.
If you need anything let me know.
Hugs,
Ada
Topic: RE: Deep breaths!
Hey Barbara... Welcome back! Congratulations on getting through the surgery part - It's really real now right? lol
That's pretty crazy about the drinks they brought you, and the ward and not letting you walk. I'm glad you are sharing this so I can be better prepared. It seems like pretty poor care actually, but the important thing is that you are recovering well and that there were no complications. How is it for pain? When do you go back for a follow up appointment? Can't wait to hear all about your weight loss now. :)
Take good care,
Elena
That's pretty crazy about the drinks they brought you, and the ward and not letting you walk. I'm glad you are sharing this so I can be better prepared. It seems like pretty poor care actually, but the important thing is that you are recovering well and that there were no complications. How is it for pain? When do you go back for a follow up appointment? Can't wait to hear all about your weight loss now. :)
Take good care,
Elena
Topic: RE: Nutrition Class at Sacre Coeur
I had my nutrition class Aug 18th, 2011... I had surgery on tuesday (July 17th, 2012).. They had told me the same thing... Hope your date comes sooner! ;)
Topic: RE: Deep breaths!
I'm back!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So I survived.. It wasn't exactly how I thought it would be... I was quite nervous the morning of, especially when they took me up the the 6th floor.. I keep singing in my head "I CAME TO WIN, TO FIGHT, TO CONCUR, TO STRIVE" over and over, and that really seemed to help keep me grounded!
I woke up in recovery, and they seemed to keep me there for a while, they didn't have a room for me.. I was suppose to be in semi-private but ended up in a ward.. which was fine.. but seemed to take forever! They would NOT let me get up and walk.. or drink anything until I had a scan.. Which they then wanted me to GULP down liquide while laying on my back... that I gave a TON of resistance on... Finally at like 6 pm, it was like they wanted me out, so they brought me a tray with: Coffee, tea, jello, 2 fruit juices from concentrate and a tall glass of ice water... if you have ready the first day diet... those are pretty much all on the no-no list. WTF? They didn't let me wal****il THIS MORNING! So I was a little frustrated! But now I'm home and resting.. I feel good.. a little tender, a little sore and still have a bit of "gas" issues.. but other than that.. I'm surviving!
Thanks for all your support! xox
I woke up in recovery, and they seemed to keep me there for a while, they didn't have a room for me.. I was suppose to be in semi-private but ended up in a ward.. which was fine.. but seemed to take forever! They would NOT let me get up and walk.. or drink anything until I had a scan.. Which they then wanted me to GULP down liquide while laying on my back... that I gave a TON of resistance on... Finally at like 6 pm, it was like they wanted me out, so they brought me a tray with: Coffee, tea, jello, 2 fruit juices from concentrate and a tall glass of ice water... if you have ready the first day diet... those are pretty much all on the no-no list. WTF? They didn't let me wal****il THIS MORNING! So I was a little frustrated! But now I'm home and resting.. I feel good.. a little tender, a little sore and still have a bit of "gas" issues.. but other than that.. I'm surviving!
Thanks for all your support! xox
Topic: RE: Deep breaths!
Hope you are doing ok - can't wait to hear from you and all about your experience. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Elena
Elena
Topic: Nutrition Class at Sacre Coeur
Hi All,
How long does it take once you participated in the nutrition class at Sacre Coeur, until you go for your pre-op tests and have the surgery.
I have the nutrition class next Monday and wanted to know more or less in how much time I'd get operated. Danielle told me about 3-4 months and I hope it's not more than that?
How long does it take once you participated in the nutrition class at Sacre Coeur, until you go for your pre-op tests and have the surgery.
I have the nutrition class next Monday and wanted to know more or less in how much time I'd get operated. Danielle told me about 3-4 months and I hope it's not more than that?
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