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38 Years Old, Twins That Are 11, Thyriodectomy. Baton Rouge, LA
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I am a 38 years old with twins that are now 11...
qhillsOctober 25, 2015
I am a 38 years old with twins that are now 11 years of age. I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer last year and both of my thyroids were removed at seperate times. I have always been overweight and have tried every diet you can name. I was successful in 2009 and lost 75 lbs but regained it back. My target surgery date is 11/10/15, and I am very scared, and i have been debating over my decision. My family is extremely apprehensive about me going through the surgery, but are supportive in whatever decision I make.
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October 26, 2015
Fear is not of God...chile if yiu don't go ahead and get it done. You have not come this far for mothing. I expect that your next post will be post op....RIGHT???
October 26, 2015
And you are right. I've prayed about it and God said he will be with me until the end.
October 27, 2015
See....not stop trippin! Go get your new life and start livin.....SMOOCHES!!!
October 27, 2015
I am also 38 with 11yr old twins. I also have been struggling with my discussion for a while. But what i stuggle with the most is possibly being in this same situation 10 yrs from now. GOD got you. Its our time to shine. Good luck on your surgery.
October 27, 2015
You'll be fine, God has your best interest @ heart. Have Faith & stay uplifted through Christ Jesus. God Bless.
October 28, 2015
I am a 3 year breast cancer survivor and I was sleeved 2 weeks ago. I was also apprehensive about surgery, but obesity is a danger that complicates and aggravates every condition in the body. Have your surgery and take God with you. Be blessed.
November 11, 2015
I had my surgery yesterday. Everything went well. Just having gas pain.
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October 28, 2015
Beautiful family! And you are beautiful just the way you are and if you choose to get the surgery more power to you! Don't be scared, it's life altering but in a very positive way! Do what you feel is right! Any surgery is scary but I think it will be a decision that will benefit you in the long run! Good luck!
UPDATED FROM qhills
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Post-OP update
qhillsNovember 11, 2015
Had my surgery yesterday. Everything went well. Thank you Jesus!! I was walking two hours after surgery. Just been having gas pain.
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November 11, 2015
Congratulations! That sounds familiar I was up and walking in a few hours too..had surgery on 9/14. God is good! Feel better now and good luck on your journey!
November 11, 2015
I am so happy for you! I am going to look now and see if you posted more updates!
November 12, 2015
Congrats! I'm 8 years out from my VSG and although I don't have a clue about thyroid cancer, I too have issues with my thyroid. The doctor basically killed off my thyroid function with a radiation pill so I'm on Meds for it for life now. My vsg was my 1st necessary elective step in getting back to my old self. Congrats! You did it!! Sip sip sip. Take it easy.
November 13, 2015
Congratulation! You will have your ups and downs, but believe me when I say, it will pass and you will have no regrets!
November 13, 2015
You are so welcomed! I had my sleeve done in March of this year. I was on a rollercoaster of emotions. I suffered from acid reflex some aweful, it hurt to swallow, and I didn't know my limits. I actually would get depressed and wished I hadn't done it, but it didn't last. I'm loving myself and life now. I have no regrets and will do it again if I had to.
Besides saying welcome I wanted to say that feeling scared about having weight loss surgery is only natural and very normal. I've had many many surgeries (unfortunately) but was never as afraid as I was to have the sleeve gastrectomy.
It's impossible to really imagine what you will feel like afterward and just how it will change your relationship with food. Being that it's irreversably, it IS a serious and life changing decision. It was definitely (for me) the most difficult decision I ever made.
It's also turned my life around in a way that I never would have been able to do otherwise. It's not a cure all, however it can be an amazingly helpful tool; especially if you have quite a bit of weight to loose.
I wish you all the best in whatever you decide. There's so much support here at RS. Please feel free to express yourself and to ask any questions you may have. We're all here to help each other and there are people from all walks of life and at every stage of the process.
My best to you.
❤️
I would say that the majority of the real "adjustment" ( I'm trying to think of a more perfect word however I'm at a loss) comes after the surgery, while your stomach is healing and you are getting used to finding out what and how your new stomach reacts with different foods and ways of feeding yourself. It's a very big change. Many get through it without much discomfort ... Others struggle a bit more.
I apologize if I'm not answering your question in the way you would hope. I'd like to say "oh ... It was two weeks" or something like that. But healing from this type of surgery, for me personally, was more of a transition (other than the say week of intense nausea which became better day by day as the week passed) from being my old self to learning and adjusting to the new self I was becoming. There was lots and lots of change even as the months went by, and there is still change even now, almost two years later.
I've had many surgeries and they've all been more quantitative in terms of "here is the surgery ... Now I'm recovered". This surgery was more of a long transformation.
I was in the hospital for two nights and then taking it very easy for at least a week afterward. I have other health issues I contend with and was essentially disabled due to my back and pain issues prior to my surgery. This blurts the lines for me. It's not like I was functional and back at work in a week.
All this rambling on. I'm sorry for that. I hope this helps answer your question somewhat.
You can post this as a general question to others and they will be able to perhaps give you a more typical recovery window.
I had the opportunity to speak with my (adult) daughter who has a memory like no one else I know. (Said her I modest proud mother ;^) I was 51 when I had my surgery so she was 25, and as she's extremely detail oriented I trust her recollection without question.
I have a RS friend in Australia who had her sleeve surgery yesterday. She told me I'd be the first person she contacted after her surgery; as soon as she is feeling up to the task. I love her deeply and so needless to say, I've been on pins and needles waiting to hear from my dear friend. I mentioned this in my conversation with my daughter who reminded me (much more accurately than I recall myself) that I was quite ill and "out of it" for several days after my surgery.
I bring this up in an effort to help answer your question with more precision than I was able to this morning. Please don't let it frighten you. This was my personal experience. Some have it far easier and I'd imagine some have it even worse. If it weren't for the unrelenting nausea (to the tenth power, ha ha) I just didn't feel a lot of incisional pain. Not anything by comparison to other surgeries I've had. I did use pain medication initially, but not for long.
I hope this better helps you with the answers you seek.
Warmly,
Kelly