Update on my GBP surgery

jblack · 07-08-07, 08:40 PM

Well I am home from the hospital today. I stayed for two nights. Dr. Davis said my sugery went by the book. I didn't even need a drain tube like some of the patients on the show. The first 12 hours post-surgery were pretty bad. I was in a lot of pain, and apparently let the nurses know it, lol. The second day was pretty bad in the afternoon, and it felt like I lost some headway as far as being able to walk and stand up. The second night was great, I was actually able to sleep for almost 8 hours. This was after having been introduced to liquid Lortab elixir, lol. It seems to work better than the IV pain meds. Dr. Davis came back by this morning around 10 to sign my release papers and I was set free about 11:30.

No weight loss yet cause of swelling and IV fluids, but hopefully I'll see some progress soon. I'll keep posting updates. I have an appointment next Monday to meet with Dr. Davis at his office.

William Wallace · 07-08-07, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jblack

Well I am home from the hospital today. I stayed for two nights. Dr. Davis said my sugery went by the book. I didn't even need a drain tube like some of the patients on the show. The first 12 hours post-surgery were pretty bad. I was in a lot of pain, and apparently let the nurses know it, lol. The second day was pretty bad in the afternoon, and it felt like I lost some headway as far as being able to walk and stand up. The second night was great, I was actually able to sleep for almost 8 hours. This was after having been introduced to liquid Lortab elixir, lol. It seems to work better than the IV pain meds. Dr. Davis came back by this morning around 10 to sign my release papers and I was set free about 11:30.

No weight loss yet cause of swelling and IV fluids, but hopefully I'll see some progress soon. I'll keep posting updates. I have an appointment next Monday to meet with Dr. Davis at his office.

Congratulations about making it through and I am sorry to hear about the first few painful nights.

I cannot imagine you could lose weight so quickly, however I am sure it will start very soon. I've taken lortab before and it is effective to say the least. What else did they try giving you? What were you given to take at home? Other than pain any other side effects? Looking forward to more updates!

Merle · 07-09-07, 01:00 AM

I am so happy to hear that you are home safe and sound! I really hope this gets you to your weight loss goals!!

Let us in on all the pros and cons!

jblack · 07-09-07, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by William Wallace

Congratulations about making it through and I am sorry to hear about the first few painful nights.

I cannot imagine you could lose weight so quickly, however I am sure it will start very soon. I've taken lortab before and it is effective to say the least. What else did they try giving you? What were you given to take at home? Other than pain any other side effects? Looking forward to more updates!

He gave me a scrip for 1 pint of the Lortab Elixir, which if taken at the prescribed dosage and on every interval, is enough for about 6 days. But I only need to take it bout every other interval, so it should last a while. It's good strong stuff and knocks me out pretty good, lol. I got 9 pain-free hours of straight sleep last night!

jblack · 07-09-07, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Merle

I am so happy to hear that you are home safe and sound! I really hope this gets you to your weight loss goals!!

Let us in on all the pros and cons!

Other than the initial pain, no cons so far. I am having absolutely no trouble keeping anything down and only some occassional mild nausea.

Obesity Discussion · 07-09-07, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jblack

He gave me a scrip for 1 pint of the Lortab Elixir, which if taken at the prescribed dosage and on every interval, is enough for about 6 days. But I only need to take it bout every other interval, so it should last a while. It's good strong stuff and knocks me out pretty good, lol. I got 9 pain-free hours of straight sleep last night!

Let me know if you have any extra left over you don't need.

Lortab is some good stuff.

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Originally Posted by jblack

Other than the initial pain, no cons so far. I am having absolutely no trouble keeping anything down and only some occassional mild nausea.

That's as good as it gets! So far it seems as if you have had some good luck, but then again you had a great surgeon!

fr1endly2 · 07-10-07, 06:38 AM

HI jblack!
JUSt wanted to say hello
and let you know im here for any support
post op you need.
I am two years post op.
WELCOME to the looseing side
and feel free to ask for any support.
QUESTIONS do arise!

Irving · 07-10-07, 02:03 PM

great news that you are ok! you make it seem as if this really is not much of a surgery at all! although i know this is far from the truth. i bet this makes all the effort seem even better!