If you had your bariaric surgery at Northside Hospital and did not receive an invitation to the Bariatric Reunion, please let me know. It will be held August 20th from 6-10pm at the Intercontinental Hotel in Buckhead. There will be dinner and dancing plus much more. It is free for patients but $25 for guests. Dress is "after five" Hope to see you there!

I am praying you will have a safe surgery and a

speedy recovery.

      

 I am so excited to be traveling to Ft Gordon and having my surgery!  Anone else have their surgery on Ft Gordon? 

Congratulations on your success.
Linda

Down as in "lying in the bed wondering what have I done"? One day.
Sleeping on my back with my arms propped up on pillows, not moving arms much or lifting anything over 5 pounds, 2 weeks.
No baths, oceans, or pools for 6 weeks.
I was released today to start stretching and reaching so I can get my arms over my head and work on full range of motion. It still hurts, don't get me wrong, but it is better every day.
I haven't had anything for pain since surgery but Tylenol, and not even that for the last 5 days.
There have been a few times where I reached "wrong" and it sent a searing pain up my arm and I feared I had ripped something, but Dr. explained that there are several layers of stitches and as they start to dissolve and the skin layers relax, that will go away.
Another thing that may have helped, but of course there is no proof , is taking lots of vitamin C and an herbal supplement called Arnica Montana.
I saved for many years for this surgery, as I pledged to myself that I would never have plastics unless I could pay cash.

Everyone must make there own decision as to how much pain and scars it's worth.