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This is Scary - Adelaide, Australia
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4 days pre op and seriously cold feet. Thanks to...
Gabby from AusOctober 31, 2013
WORTH IT$3,000
4 days pre op and seriously cold feet. Thanks to all who have posted here. Been very comforting. 104.8kg and weight only going one direction. Currently on pre op diet which is killing me - lol. 500 cals per day for 17 days to reduce fatty liver. Problem is not leaving me enough energy to perform at work well let alone exercise although last few days slightly better.
Replies (13)
November 14, 2014
Sounds very hard. Wishes you success! Keep an I can do it attitude. .you will win!
January 16, 2015
I have an appointment in February for a consultation and am feeling a little nervous. I hope everything goes well and I can get it done. I'm from Sydney and know people who went to Mexico to get it done which I was not going to do. I'll let you know how I go.
January 16, 2015
Nik hat, all the best from a Melbourne sleever, who is just thrilled with my outcome!
January 16, 2015
Great stuff. Thanks. I hope I am too. Tried every pill every diet every shake lost 20 kg but put it all back on again plus some. I hope this is my answer. I'll keep you posted.
UPDATED FROM Gabby from Aus
Day of treatment
had the op!
Gabby from AusNovember 5, 2013
Wow. Had the op yesterday and can't believe how good Im feeling!. Yes, morphine helps :-). Got this wonderful Calf Stimulator that I want to take home.. and the bed. Not being able to drink is hard. Sucking ice chips only until they do the barium test this afternoon making sure no leaks.
So about tthe op. Admitted 11:30am. Sat around and did some paper and read a book until 1:00 then all systems go. Had to have a shower and painted with antiseptic. Recovery for an hour and back to the room by 5. Lots of slleep. Very wobbly on legs for toilet (no cathadar). The surgeon made 5 holes which don't hurt (yet). Not hungry which was one of the outstanding benefits of this op over the other choices. So far All easier than I had thought it was going to be.
So about tthe op. Admitted 11:30am. Sat around and did some paper and read a book until 1:00 then all systems go. Had to have a shower and painted with antiseptic. Recovery for an hour and back to the room by 5. Lots of slleep. Very wobbly on legs for toilet (no cathadar). The surgeon made 5 holes which don't hurt (yet). Not hungry which was one of the outstanding benefits of this op over the other choices. So far All easier than I had thought it was going to be.
Replies (3)
November 14, 2014
Fantastic news! Thanks for sharing all your news. It helps us that are seeking the op soon! I'm thinking about first of March for me.
September 18, 2016
Just about to have op. Very nervous. Any hints for my journey. And how are you going now?
UPDATED FROM Gabby from Aus
5 days post
The worst is over
Gabby from AusNovember 10, 2013
Well, apparently it is common to feel great day after op but not so good the next day. Had a blinding migrane for 3 days - no one really sure why but over that now. Last few days in hospital mainly slept but great care there. Got out of hospital on Friday.
Eating again was surprisingly strange. I was so looking forward to the idea of eating again and then when faced with it, wasn't interested. I am enjoying taste versus needing to feel sated (that is there must of the time thanks to op). So enjoying (low fat) custards, yoghurts and creamy soups again. It is difficult to work out what my stomach is doing. I'm not sure why it is hurting sometimes - think it might be the acid in the fruit juice I am drinking a cup or 2 of a day rather than overeating. Sure this will work itself out soon!
Eating again was surprisingly strange. I was so looking forward to the idea of eating again and then when faced with it, wasn't interested. I am enjoying taste versus needing to feel sated (that is there must of the time thanks to op). So enjoying (low fat) custards, yoghurts and creamy soups again. It is difficult to work out what my stomach is doing. I'm not sure why it is hurting sometimes - think it might be the acid in the fruit juice I am drinking a cup or 2 of a day rather than overeating. Sure this will work itself out soon!
Hi there, welcome and thanks so much for sharing your journey with us.
How are you doing? You should have had your surgery by now, right? Cold feet is definitely something that most people experience, but hopefully everything went well and you'll have a smooth recovery!
Please do let us know how you're doing!
Hey crazyme13, it's definitely a scary experience having any surgery and something that you really have to consider and weigh up the pros and cons. For me it was a no brainer, I couldn't go on the way I was and expect to live a long, healthy life. However, everyoe has their own considerations. You're not totally losing your stomach, they're cutting a good amount away to reduce your food consumption. If you don't mind me asking, do you know what your BMI is at the moment?
Sharon58LO. Good luck! I hope everything goes really well for you and you have a smooth recovery! Please do let us know how you're progressing!