mackie1967
Started life on the losers bench
Aug 06, 2015
I am 4 days post-op, VSG. I had my surgery Monday August 3rd, 2015 at Preston Memorial Hospital, with Dr. Ehab Akkary.
Every thing went really well...except the GAS PAIN and dizziness, during the first 24-36 hours. If I had been given a do over during that time I would not had the surgery!!! But that was only until I had my swallow test and they took out the catheter and JP drain and let me start sipping water. That was the last time I needed any pain medication....36 hours out!!! After that I turned the corner and started feeling really great. I required an extra day in the hospital due to my BP being out of control. Once they took down the IV fluids and gave me my home BP meds everything was fine.
I have not had an appetite, I have been getting enough liquids with water, broth, Crystal Light (yuck!), SF Jello, SF pudding, and no chunk yogurt. Funny thing is, I really do not have any pain or cramping after I eat and drink. I have been sipping but also taking bigger drinks, swallowing mindfully...and no problems.
I do feel as though I have done something like 9290 crunches...and I really feel "the burn" when I sneeze, or get up from the sofa or bed.
I never really posted on here before even though I have been a member for a long time. I guess I felt like I would jinx my self or something. But I hope to use this as a place that I cant rant&rave, gripe, complain but also share my triumphs, victories, joys, my OMGs and my WTFs!!! This community has already helped me so much during my pre-op time. I gained so my knowledge, insight and information. I cant wait to start this journey with all of you guys!
Mackie
HW 4/5/15: 272 lbs
Pre-op diet 7/20/15: 265 lbs
SW 8/3/15: 249
4 days post op: 242 lbs
