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If you trust your surgeon, and follow all the guides on what to do and not to do, you should be fine. Make sure you have numbers for emergency. Your surgeon's office may have a FB page for patients.

Update: I was discharged after a two night stay. I was supposed to have gastric bypass and gallbladder removed, bypass went perfect but my liver was too large to get the gallbladder out. After surgery I was in and out of it for the day, awoken multiple times throughout the night for meds, vitals and machinery beeping. Second day/night was much smoother was able to drink Protein Shakes and as much Water as I could take, the shoulder pain from the gas is intense so be prepared for that. I did get up and start walking as much as possible as soon as I could post-op. I'll be starting a blog to track my personal progress story and look forward to making contacts here as well to get informed and to help inform along the way!

Hi! I'm scheduled for my Safe Sleeve on Aug 28th at Blossom Bariatrics. I'm so tired of the struggle and so excited to start my new life.

I took the time before I received a surgery date to figure out which shakes I liked best. I also tried eating certain meals as if I was post op. For example, I made very loose farina for the second post op stage. I also chewed more thoroughly to get used to doing that instead of eating fast. Practicing sipping Water is important too because I read that we can get pain afterwards if we gulp. There’s really plenty to work. One last thing I did was to listen to Bariatric themed podcasts by Reeger Cortell. She is a nurse practitioner for a Bariatric program and she has these lengthy podcasts on subjects of interest to those seeking weight loss surgery. Before you know it your surgery date will be on the horizon!

It does sound like you're ready. Thanks for th he suggestion on the app. It will come in handy for other reminders, like drinking Water. I always forget. 🙄

I’m starting the prep in the morning. I found this program on the App Store called Hourly Chime. It lets you set hourly reminders to drink your prep and Water. I also have Bariatastic but the reminders don’t always go off as they should. I had a final disappointing Italian dinner and 6 fun size snickers. I feel ready and very excited about the prep. I’m ready to roll!

Congrats! Deep breaths. 😊

Wow your program is very strict. Good luck to you too.

Congrats on finally having a date. My date is pushed back 3 mos, but I'll survive the wait.

Was finally scheduled on August 13th. (Was originally may 21st so I’ve been anxiously waiting for a long time). I’ve had so much time I’m not even nervous anymore. I’m as mentally prepared as I think I can be.

I am shooting for late August for RNY. I get my official date on 08/07.

I'm scheduled for August 31st!

That is exciting. July should fly by, for you. Stay in touch. 😊

Try not to be scared. If you like your surgeon, and he has experience and a good reputation, you will be in good hands. Deep breaths.

I had hysterectomy in 2018. Have it done before your weight loss surgery I put mine off for too long.

I have my sleep study tomorrow night.
fingers crossed for you!

Last week, my Bariatric NP sent me for a sleep apnea test. The sleep disorder doctor said that my file showed me have surgery in August, so he would have me test right away. That was the first I'd heard of date, but I'll take it. All of my pre-op appointments will be finished by then. I'll have my CPAP. I'm almost ready.

I've told my mother and a few close friends of my decision, and, at least on the surface, they've all been super supportive. My mom had the sleeve done 5 years ago and it very pleased with it, and another of my friends is going through the process right now as well (we call ourselves the "No Tummy Buddies" lol!). The two others I've told have said they are excited for me and hoping the process goes smoothly.
I'm not planning on telling very many people, only those I trust and I spend a lot of time with so they aren't surprised by the change...I'm not ashamed, but I don't need unnecessary opinions from people who don't matter in my day-to-day life either.

I am age 66, male. At 5' 10", I weighed 271 on January 1 and 253 this morning.
I just got an email from my surgeon's assistant saying I need to make my final appointment. Apparently I can meet with the surgeon and then go over to the anesthesia center for blood work and an EKG. I believe we'll also schedule the surgery at that time. I called him back immediately, but he's already gone for the day. But it looks like very shortly I'll also have to figure out how to entire my statistics for this site.
Before I'm all new, though, I may need a hip replacement. This getting old is not for the faint of heart, I'm telling you!
Dave

I'm having hiatal hernia surgery too! 😀 No one I know needs to know any more than that!

I talked about it with a couple of people when deciding if I would get the surgery. I didn't like the way most responded. So, once I had it, I never spoke of it and avoided the topic since I already knew how they felt about it.

I live alone and 1 1/2 hrs from the hospital and know I can't make that trip on my own right after surgery. Family is scattered and I wouldn't ask them to make the trip, and have to quarentine before returning home. I do have the benefit of being retired, so there are no nosey co-workers.

I hadn't thought of the local health care agency. I'll have to look into that. If they won't drive, they may recommend someone.

I think women are more likely than men to get unsolicited advice on weight and looks. Everyone feels they're an expert. I don't care so much about people knowing my business, if they would keep their negativity to themselves.

I told people surgery was the best decision ever and more people should get it