Zuribartender
On my way to the losers bench!
Aug 14, 2011
So my open gastric bypass was on 8/5/11 and I must say with each day the pain ( and my attitude) gets better! I am able to do more things for myself and for my household. This is a relief because for a while there REGRET was the only thing on my mind. Sorry, I'm lying... I thought and actually dreamed of food! Hmmmm.. to think of it.. still do! While in the hospital, the first day, I was too loaded with medicine to know or care about pain or being uncomfortable. The next day however, was another story! After a while, the only thing I had was that damn pain button. Which was a big joke might I add! So I didn't bother pressing it. In hopes of finding relief at my worst times, I tried unsuccessfully again to administer pain medication to myself. Can't believe I wasted all those seconds trying to push that button. So pointless. Needless to say, I endured my pain. Coming home, I was given great medicine, however, I was so paranoid because the pill kept getting stuck in my throat, I stopped taking it shortly thereafter. Once again, I went cold turkey and just dealt with the pain. Nine days after surgery and I feel i am doing well. My pain is minimal and I am able to lay on surfaces I couldn't dream of before! After surgery, I am still paranoid of a few things.. dehydration, vitamins, blood clots, hair loss, and returning back to my err.. normal routine. I hope I am out of my weepy stage tho, I actually cried when my husband acted like he wanted to take too long to warm up my chicken broth. Yeah actual tears too. Smh... On a lovely note, I lost 15 pounds! Wow!
Today, I have a smile on my face, not because I'm losing weight... but because I am very blessed to be here. I look forward to losing the weight and spending time with my incredible support system. Here I go... I'm on my way to the losers bench!
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Today, I have a smile on my face, not because I'm losing weight... but because I am very blessed to be here. I look forward to losing the weight and spending time with my incredible support system. Here I go... I'm on my way to the losers bench!
About Me
NJ
Location
38.6
BMI
Surgery
08/05/2011
Surgery Date
Feb 03, 2011
Member Since
