Low BMI Co-morbidities

Hi guys! I'm 32yo and my BMI is 35 however I developed sleep apnea, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I really needed to do something about my situation fast. I had my sleeve done at Kim Bariatric's. Dr. Hien Le was my surgeon and she was amazing!! She's very patient she doesn't make you feel down at all she was very concerned with my heart condition and coordinated with my cardiologist to ensure my safety. My starting weight was 200. I was placed on a week long liquid diet on 12/16 and by the time of my surgery date on 12/23 I weighed 188. I am 1 day out of surgery and I'm down to 183. So now an actual review of my surgery...
My surgery was at Baylor Trophy Club. Very nice facility. Great staff. I arrived at 5:00am. I was prepped by 6:00. Dr. Le came to visit me and told me I was first. I was really happy about that. Several more nurses and the anesthesiologist came to visit and then I was whisked off into surgery. Now for the hard part....waking up was so painful. The gas is HORRIBLE. All I wanted to do was doze back off. They brought me back to my room and all I could do was pray the entire time. I mean seriously the gas is the absolute worst thing about it. You can feel it in your chest and it's very sharp and heavy. Ugh. Now the walking wasn't to bad. They came for me about an hour or so after I was situated in my room. I urinated pretty quickly maybe 2 hours after being up. That was weird because was like pee and pause pee and pause. The first walk I hated because you feel like you want to burp but you can't. The 2nd walk I could tell that the gas was moving down from my chest to my stomach so obviously the walking really helps to get the gas re-absorbed and out of your system. It's tricky because you're so tired but you also want the gas to leave so it's hard to get the strength for the walks but I just had to do it because it helped tremendously. No passing gas or burping yet and that was annoying because you feel the sensation but can't make it happen. I went home maybe 6-7 hours later and whew getting into bed I just wanted to scream. So again nothing else bothers you like the gas so get some gas-x and walk. The next morning (which is today) I felt amazing. I burped and passed gas twice and I'm sorry but that was so heavenly. I sip as much as I can it's really hard to get the fluids in. It's like you want to burp first. The pain meds I didn't take because they were gross and made me feel like I wanted to vomit. I'm up and walking and that feels better than laying down. I'm gonna nap so I'll keep you guys posted.

Height 5"3
HW 200lbs
SW 188lbs
CW 183lbs

So it's been 4 days and I feel much better. I got dehydrated and had to go to ER for some fluids. It's really hard getting the fluids in. I've gone for 2 walks today and now I'm a bit tired. I had to stop taking my high blood pressure meds as my pressure has been pretty low. I see my cardiologist tomorrow so we will see what he says.

The gas is leaving. TMI but I had a bowel movement this morning and I was soooo excited for that. It took some patience but I'm glad I got the GREAT RELEASE.

The fluids are better. I can drink the Powerade Zero better than the water. Water is just no fun for me it hurts and it's uncomfortable. I'm trying to get a protein shake in now. I'm halfway through. I had soup at noon with some unflavored protein.

This has not been easy. The hardest part is staying hydrated and my incisions are still a bit painful. I will keep you guys posted.

I'm now down to 180 from 188 since the surgery date.

Soooo guess what RealSelfers I had a follow up appointment today with my cardiologist and I am 100% off my heart meds. I was taking about 7 pills per day. My blood pressure is great! I'm still taking my diabetes meds but I'm hoping to come off of that as well in the coming months.

I have a lot of energy today. I'm gonna start taking vitamin D since I somehow forgot about those. I bought some fish oil too so gonna get that in as well. I had to get a head start on my water today so I woke up at midnight and was able to get down 6 oz. in about 30 min. I was miserable after that sooooo probably won't do that again. I did pass gas immediately after so I didn't mind that. I also drunk about 3 more ounces at 5 this morning and that was more reasonable.

I'm a little frustrated that I can't easily have a bowel movement. It takes so much focus and I really don't enjoy sitting on the fricking toilet that long. I've only had one since my surgery. But trust me I know another one is right around the corner. I can feel it trying to make it's way out of the tunnel and into the light.

I haven't lost anymore weight. I'm ok with that. I'm loving the creamy chicken soup. I add unflavored protein and I'm good to go. Fluids still tough but getting better. Gonna try to get in a couple of walks today.

Until next time folks.....see ya!