I felt such a sense of calm and peace throughout this procedure and thank God for that. The prayers of my friends were felt and I can not thank you all enough. God is good.
I just have to say that I love my doctor! He has such a passion for what he does and he is an amazing surgeon. His name is Dr Myur Srikanth, for those of you who are interested. He told me during my pre-opt appointment that he has performed over 2500 weight loss surgeries. 1500 of which were done laparoscopically.
The most discomfort I felt was about a level 4 out of 10. The discomfort was felt due to gas in the abdomen. I was up walking and drinking, 2 hours after surgery. I have 6 tiny holes on my upper belly covered in square 2"x 2" band-aids. These band-aids are special and I can totally shower in them. They come off in 2 to 3 days. I don't see any blood at all and have no pain from the source. I can't believe that he was able to redirect 5 feet of intestine and create a small stomach without out completely opening me up. It is amazing.
My cat scan came out clean and clear this morning, which means I have no leaks, because Dr Srikanth sewed my up tight....Once again, he rules!
For the next week I am on clear sugar free liquids. A minimum of 80 ounces a day. 1 ounce at a time. During week two I can incorporate liquid protein.
I am happy to be home. I do not feel hungry. I will be staying hydrated and keeping the dogs off my lap for the time being.
Stay tuned.
-Angela
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