KS611

I'm scheduled for surgery on 6/23 and today is the first day of a 3 week liquid diet. Please pray for me!!!!????
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Hi Mozza, yes it's inevitable. Weight loss leads to Hair loss in most people, but not all. I had the sleeve 2 1/2 years ago and at about 4 months out I started losing hair by the handfull. I was quite upset but knew it was coming. I just cut my hair shorter so it wasn't as noticeable. Once I started adding more fat to my diet the hair grew back and thickened up. It's just a temporary problem and you will soon be over it. I promise, the weight loss is worth the hair loss. I will be having a revision to bypass in a couple of months and I will go through this again and though I dread it, I know it is a temporary thing and well worth the problem.

One "outfit" of comfy clothes(yoga pants, tank with built in bra and t shirt for me), flip flop or slip in shoes, hair tie, underwear. I wouldn't mess with a bra, makeup, or a lot of hair stuff other than a brush. Most hospitals will have toothbrush/toothpaste but as I have worked in hospitals I can tell you they are crappy and you may want to bring your own. When I had my surgery I was released the next afternoon, so I decided to just wait to shower at home.

And honestly you could get by bringing nothing. But I am a quirky, particular person, and I am not comfortable when my skin is touching my own skin( like a shirt with no shelf bra, or a skirt instead of pants, so I wanted to get out of the hospital gown asap!

I stayed in 2 hospital gowns (front and back) and those stylish hospital grippy socks the whole time. You will be expected to walk the halls. I felt covered just fine and IDGAF anyway
I had my iPad, iPhone and a neck pillow that I used a bit when sitting up. I slept every time I was given hydrocodone, on and off all day and night. I went home in the yoga pants and tshirt I arrived in.
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I ended up being in the hospital for 3 nights and 4 days due to some complications but I didn't care what I was wearing. I put my robe on over the hospital gown so I could walk the halls. I brought some lip balm because my lips got very dry. A notebook and pen for writing down notes and information given by medical staff. Due to the meds you may forget a lot of it so its better to write it all down. Your cell phone or Ipad will be great company, and maybe a magazine. Other than that you really don't need much more than your toothbrush and toothpaste, brush, and some lotion for your body. You will be dry from drinking so little. I brought too much stuff to the hospital last time but when I have my revision at the end of the summer I will travel a lot lighter. lol

I brought way more then I needed!! Only used clean underwear, socks, hairbrush, toothbrush and paste, biotine mouth spray and Chapstick.....didn't even touch my phone or IPad. [emoji15]

Well that is pain in your stomach. Maybe you need to eat much slower, very small bites. And just because your surgeon says you CAN eat anything doesn't mean you CAN or maybe should; yet. Well chewed steak will probably never be applesauce consistency so for an example I wouldn't be eating it at 5 weeks. chicken also is hard for some also non-moist meats. Stick with softer foods, well cooked veggies and go slow; it's not a race it is definiely a marathon.

@@lauraaza I promise, it gets so much easier. My diet is liquids only and I was having a hard time the first few days. Last night I was actually surprised that I couldn't even finish my Soup for dinner!! I threw half of it out! Im actually thankful that they require this preop diet as I feel it has helped to prep me for after surgery. It's put me in a better head space already where Im not thinking about food so much, more about the things I can do and need to get done!! Only 3 more days for me!! I can't wait!!

I am no where near pre op dieting yet however I have, in my last weight loss attempts done long term shake diets. Those who are I. The first week and struggling with energy and pain like headaches and cramps please know that it gets easier!! Stay positive!! That is just ur body detoxing and adjusting and it will stop just ride it out
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@@Photo925 Thank you for the encouragement!
I had to take a nap yesterday just to stop thinking of my hunger. When I woke up, I made my small dinner and dinner for my family. I ate very slow and practiced chewing 20 times. I'm used eating fast and shoveling my food. I was still very hungry after my meal. Today is day two...
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I was on one week with 1 Protein shake and two small meals of fish, chicken or turkey and a cup of veggies. This week is all liquid. Three Protein shakes and Water, broth, sugar free Jello, sugar free Popsicles, Decaf tea and coffee. My surgery is June 16th. I'm on day two of liquids and I'm hungry but hanging in there so far
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After I got past day 3 things got so much easier emotionally. I am on day 9/14 and I still get a few temptations and cravings but it is easier to turn them away. I do miss chewing though.

June 29th at Allegheny Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Good luck all, we can do this!
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I'm on the 22nd also! Good luck everyone!
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My surgery will be on the 22nd. I wish you so much luck!
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@@KS611 I had a band for 6 years and had it removed last year. I am nervous and excited too!
ON a side note- Things just got real! I looked at my calendar and realized that I have less than a week left to wait!!!!!!!!! I hope it flies by. SO ready to start this new adventure!

100% self pay here, too.
Was saving funds for a new car.......said screw it, dude......you need a new YOU more than you need a new ride.
I have zero regrets about cutting that check for my sleeve. Best damn money I've ever spent in my life.

I am scheduled for June 16th. Had the band but ran into problems and had it removed in 2013. Now having Bypass. Nervous and excited at the same time
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I was banded in 2011 , had it removed 2013. Now Im scheduled for Bypass on June 16th
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I'm having my Bypass done at Emory Midtown in Atlanta, GA with Dr. Jamil Stetler on June 20th. Looking for other June 20th or June bypass buddies! Our lives are what we make it! We got this guys! ♡
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I'm June 21st
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June 20 for me. I'm on day 3 of liver shrinking diet. So far so good. Hope all goes well. I'm 100% convinced that we will love the results down the road.

I was banded in 2011 , had it removed 2013. Now Im scheduled for Bypass on June 16th
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I was banded in 2011 , had it removed 2013. Now Im scheduled for Bypass on June 16th
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