kranky813
kranky813 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago
I am home from the hospital for dehydration. I had to spend two nights due to how dehydrated I actually was but I can say that I feel a lot better. No more nausea and drinking pain has gone down a lot. I am 5days post op and down 10 pounds and it's gre
kranky813 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago
i am writing from my hospital bed. I am 3 days post op and had to be admitted for dehydration. Honestly this journey has bee so tough. I have no desire to eat or drink anything. When I do sip it hurts going down and the constant nausea is horrible. Ple
kranky813 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago
Its tolerable but it's very uncomfortable to sip. When does it get better
kranky813 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago
all day I have been treated like a queen in the hospital but tonight has been awful!!! Nursing assistants shut off call lights and don't come in to see what's up. Bring me to the bathroom but don't respond to bring me back. And have to be told to hook
kranky813 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago
its been 13 hours post op and I am still doing ok. Not a lot of pain but the nurses stop in every 2 hours with meds. I'm A little nauseous but again meds to help with that. 2 weird things though. I cannot empty my bladder. I can go about half the amoun
kranky813 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago
Surgery was at 7am and everything went well. I'm not in much pain and at this time have no regrets. Let's hope it stays this way. So tired will update more later.
kranky813 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago
My surgery is scheduled for 7am tomorrow morning so the countdown is on... I have a whole range of emotions going through me right now... Worry, excitement, jitters, nerves, impatience.... I am a whole ball of craziness. I don't know how I am going to
kranky813 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago
So the day approaches... I am sitting at work and I can't concentrate for crap. I have been all over the OH boards and have been doing some more research. Let's just hope my boss doesn't come around and catch me being uber unproductive :) I just can't
kranky813 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago
Anyone on here have bad GERD or reflux before VSG? did it help or change your reflux/GERD? Mind has been acting up terribly and I am wondering if I will finally get some relief.
Only 5 days left before surgery... YIKES!
kranky813 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago
Ok, the freak out has begun. In 8 days (less actually.. more like 7.5) I am going to go under the knife and be sleeved and for some reason I have chosen now to freak out. I can’t sleep, I’m stressed out which is causing my GERD to act up li
kranky813 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago
The countdown has begun. 11 days until Vday!! I am getting anxious over many things but one of my big worries is about straws. My surgeon says no straws after surgery. I an scared I won't get enough fluid in without a straw, I am addicted to them. How
kranky813 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago
So weird question. I am scheduled for surgery in 14 days. But I am having a hard time losing weight pre-surgery. In fact I am gaining (gained 2 pounds). I have really been focused on my eating and being active however this morning my clothes felt a lit
kranky813 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago
I am fairly new here but have just scheduled surgery for 8/20 (2 weeks away, yikes) I'm super excited and nervous for surgery but have prepared to the best of my ability. The one lingering question that no one can really answer for me is about the left