never2late Report post Posted August 24 day 1 post op.... everything went smoothly yesterday. Of course they kept me well drugged up and as soon as I could i was up and walking around and doing my spirometer? ( if thats the name?) I was quite pleased not having much pain and discomfort and thought wow, this is nice. Well today, as expected, i'm sore and the gases are moving around and I keep walking and walking and walking but not ready to come out. trying to sip, sip, sip., not so easy. the tiniest of sips cause discomfort going down and I could hear the gas bubbles. but I know tomorrow will be a better day. so far my head is up and excited this journey has begun and I do know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. 5 Res Ipsa, NerdyToothpick, msmarymac and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boston Redhead Report post Posted August 24 So excited for you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cinwa Report post Posted August 24 Welcome to the losers bench never2late. Try something warm to drink - I like chamomile tea and despite what you may have been told, there are many here who will tell you that a straw can lesson the amount of air you take in by all that sipping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
never2late Report post Posted August 24 how much am i suppose to be sipping the first few days? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BurgundyBoy Report post Posted August 24 Gotta aim for fluids of 64 ounces, or about 2 liters. Small, constant sips do the trick... 1 tchau reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob J Report post Posted August 25 Congrats and good luck in your new journey. It’s just beginning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MNmeg Report post Posted August 25 Way to go!! Day by day it gets better (-: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NerdyToothpick Report post Posted August 25 Hooray! Congrats on making such a radical change in your life. You’ll never regret taking these steps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jen581791 Report post Posted August 25 Welcome to the losers bench! It sounds like your recovery is going smoothly. It gets better one day at a time. You have an exciting year ahead of you! So much to look forward to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Res Ipsa Report post Posted August 25 Welcome to the losers bench! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ro_Bro Report post Posted August 27 I read a funny meme on Facebook... If you drink 64 oz of water a day you will not have conflict with anyone because you will be in the bathroom, alone most of the time! 64 oz of water is my goal. Have achieved it a few times, but usually can only consume 3/4 of that. 1 tchau reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
never2late Report post Posted August 27 @Ro_Bro thats a cute meme... when was your surgery or is your surgery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BurgundyBoy Report post Posted August 27 2 hours ago, never2late said: @Ro_Bro thats a cute meme... when was your surgery or is your surgery? Never, how are you doing today? You are most likely home ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ro_Bro Report post Posted August 27 I should have had the surgery this September, but I found out that I have severe sleep apnea, so my surgeon wants to see me have 3 months of success on my cpap, which will be October 25th (but nobodys counting) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jen581791 Report post Posted August 28 5 hours ago, Ro_Bro said: I should have had the surgery this September, but I found out that I have severe sleep apnea, so my surgeon wants to see me have 3 months of success on my cpap, which will be October 25th (but nobodys counting) An annoying requirement since you probably won’t have sleep apnea after you’ve lost weight from surgery! But can’t be too careful with the whole breathing to stay alive thing. 1 msmarymac reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BurgundyBoy Report post Posted August 28 15 hours ago, Jen581791 said: An annoying requirement since you probably won’t have sleep apnea after you’ve lost weight from surgery! But can’t be too careful with the whole breathing to stay alive thing. @Ro_Bro There have been people who posted here who had to spend a couple of days in the ICU after surgery because they couldn't breathe so well! 1 Jen581791 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ro_Bro Report post Posted August 28 1 hour ago, BurgundyBoy said: @Ro_Bro There have been people who posted here who had to spend a couple of days in the ICU after surgery because they couldn't breathe so well! Breathing is GOOD! I <3 Oxygen! 1 Jen581791 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
