KarenMcD
3 Days post VSG
May 06, 2010
Well, here I am with my new sleeve! Everything went pretty well. It turns out that I had a hiatal (sp?) hernia which he fixed. Thank God for valium I took the night before the surgery. No matter how prepared you are, it is quite a serious undertaking and there is no getting around the nerves. But the staff at the hospital were fantastic.My one night in hospital was not really restful, per se. Nausea was bothersome, and let's face it, hospital wards are loud. I would recommend you ask for earplugs (which they have) --sounds funny, but I'm used to them because my guy is a snorer.
My chief concern is getting fluids, and protein in. Feeling kind of weak this am, but am determined to finish my protein drink.
Now speaking of drinks: I could tolerate a bit of the chicken soup, but the fruit protein drinks taste vile to me right now. So sweet stuff is not cutting it. I'm doing okay with vanilla protein as well as ice chips, sips of water, and decaff green tea. Tums help immensely. Also the chewable vitamins are working.
Goal for today is to move about a bit more.
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About Me
San Francisco, CA
Location
33.6
BMI
Surgery
05/03/2010
Surgery Date
Mar 01, 2010
Member Since
