jeanette a.

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Today is my first day post op. And I feel okay. I was having bad gas pain so i pressed my morphine button for the pain but then when i tried to walk to relieve the gas i got really nauseous...so i stopped the pain medicine i feel less nauseous..i still have some gas pain..but not as bad..they want me to fart...but i can't...but i am burping..they finally let me sip water...in these little medicine cups...they told me to sip slowly the nurse said even if it takes 20 minutes to finish 1 oz...no problem. my throat felt like a dry rag so i was happy to sip a little water...i was able to rinse my mouth yesterday but not swallow..t

Today is the day.  I went in at 8 am i was poked and proded as they prepped me for surgery.  I had to wait for them to perform another procedure in the OR but once they were ready for me everthing went smoothly.  Post op in recovery I vomiited from the anesthesia but I was able to warn them so I did not make a mess.  They have been more then wornderful to me..the gas is uncomfortable but the pain is bearble.  After 3 c-sections this is a cake walk.  I finally told everyone last night.  I have three sister in laws that are watching to see how well I do before they decide to take the plunge.  I'm a little tired from the morphine they gave so I'm going sleep now that all my visitors are gone.

February 13, 2010 ****10 days pre-op

10 days until my sleeve surgery.  I went shopping this weekend for some of the things I will need. Comfortable nightgowns, sleep robe, comfy slippers, pillow for hospital. I can't wait for may to finally be here. I pray every night that nothing comes in the way of this.  My insurance company will not cover the procedure and I knew it would be a long shot even asking.  I have taken out a small loan to pay for the operation.  I know it sounds drastic but I've gone into debt and paid off so many stupid things buying stuff that never made me happy.  I know losing the weight is the only thing in my life that will make me happy and healthy.  I have only told my husband, my boys and my best friend.  I don't want anyone to talk me out of this.  I wish I could find other members that were short like me. I am barely 5 feet and although I am not over 200 lbs I'm pretty d**** close and 190 lbs looks like 400 on me.


February 17, 2010 ****5 days pre-op

I changed my surgery date to 2/23/10.  I've cut back on my coffee intake and have had to live with awful caffine withdrawal....but better now then later.