8 days out from surgery!

I havent had internet or i would've updated sooner! Surgery was great! I was an emotional wreck the morning of and almost said no. I cried the whole way being wheeled in. Next thing I know I woke up in recovery. The dr/staff and Bons Secours, NY was amazing!! I was sore, but that took a seat to the gas discomfort, and honestly, like everyone says, walk sip, rest! The nurses were amazed by how much I was walking the hospital halls. I really didn't need the pain meds. I think I prepared for the worst and it was nothing like I thought! When I went home i just kept at walking, then I'd go home and sleep. Get up and walk again! I was on clear liquids the first 5 days. Now I'm on protien shakes only til oct 15th. I'm not hungry at all, but when I'm around yummy food, my head knows I enjoy it so that's been a battle. I have little moments of being light headed, but it passes with water. If I drink the protien shakes too quick i feel ill, but overall I feel amazing! I actually down 18lbs this morning! The dr said that'll slow soon. So far the adventures been great!

congrats and welcome to the loser bench

Thank you!!!!

 Hey, congratulations!  Sounds like you are doing very well!  YAY!

thanks so much! so far so good! I think it's a lof of mind over matter and positive thinking!

Congrats! That is great to hear! Also great to hear about Bon Secours, they used to be my client, they are a great hospital!

i loved them! BEST hospital experience i've ever had! the bariatric nurses were truly exceptional! :)

Thanks for the heads up on what to expect! I have surgery in a few weeks and I'm getting to the point where nerves are setting in and I'm starting to freak out a little bit lol. I think I'm very well prepared as far as what I can expect, but it's always good to read others experiences. Glad you're doing well and I can't wait to be on the losers bench too!

you'll do great!! can't wait to see you on the losers bench!!

hope you have a speedy recovery and welcome to the losers bench!