Andrew Jourdan

My surgery was scheduled for 830 this morning and I had to be there at 539. Drove to my brothers last night and went it bed at 10. Felt good, no problems. Then I was unable to go to sleep. Midnight, 1am, 2am. By 230 I was in an awful sweat, my pulse was racing, and my stomach felt sore. It was like dumping but I don't know why I had been on my liquid diet. So by 330 it was not any better so I texted my friends and brother who we're coming that I was not going. I just didn't feel like it was safe given the way my stomach and heart were doing. Later in the morning I think the stomach may have been gas but not sure. I called the hospital to cancel but was unable to get anyone until 630. Then the doctors nurse called me about 930 to check on me but I was trying to rest and had the ringer off. I called them back she left a message to reschedule but then I had to leave her one too. I hope they can reschedule it before the end of the year as I've met my deductibles. But it's been an awful day still have not slept. I don't know if it was a panic attack or nerves but when she reschedules me I'm going to see if I can get an Ativan or something for the night before. I even had the bear my sister gave me when I had pancreatitis in 2009 that plays "don't worry be happy" with me! Hope none of you experience this and all goes well.

OK I am two days away from my surgery on Wednesday December 11th. I am nervous only because I don't know what to expect as far as pain. The unknown is what is making me nervous but then again I think that is how it is for everyone. It seems real to a point and then it seems like a dream..does that make sense? I am waiting for the hospital to call me to let me know when I need to be there.

Mine is in the morning too and I've had the same concerns. A coworker had it done 4 years ago, same procedure, had no pain and no pain med! My doc has already told me I'll have a pain pump in my IV and already gave me a prescription for when I get home. Also have me something else to take twice a day when I get home but it's not for pain it's for healing or an antibiotic I can't remember.

I think it's different for everyone. I'm praying you and I are pain-free and on our way to a healthy life here this time tomorrow! Another weird thing is my doc put me on a liquid diet for 2 weeks, not just two days

Hey all!! Today is the first day I feel as if I can even try to work at getting the required Protein and fluids in. This has been a lot rougher because of the complications during surgery but I feel today I'll 'make it'!! I am pretty weak so I'm getting up each and every hours to get my own Protein Drink and move around. After the game my husband will try to walk with me outside for as long as I can. It has been complicated to go outside also because it has been been between 5 and 15 degrees and slick for over a week! I'm feeling like today could be the turning point...finally!!! Really not bad considering how complicated surgery was and it is day 7. I wish it would have gone as planned but you know I will NEVER take this for granted. I have gone through a LOT to make these life changes!!! Hope all is going good for everyone!!!!

That is great that you are coming around. Thanks again for sharing what you went through. It's good to know even that bad experience we can make it through!

I know this is the pre-op forum but ya all feel like family. I am hurting. I think it is bloating and such. I know this may not be a good topic, but I need help with going to the bathroom. Anyone can help me please. I just want to poop!!! I have taken mom (milk of magnesium).

What about ex-lax? I've heard that works well. I may get me some tomorrow for when I come home. Hope you're feeling better and that you've been able to poop. I'd say if something doesn't change soon to call the doc.

I'm glad there's so many of us too! We will get thru this together! Good luck to all the surgeries coming up soon. Can't wait to have y'all on this loosing side! I'm down 15lbs surgery was Dec 2

That is great! Keep it up!

Also I must say that when I was in the hospital getting blood transfusion I also thought I was going to die. I think it's normal to start to feel like that when you go through what you are going through. It was very touch and go for me while I was in the hospital dealing with a leak, an infection, and a abscess. I think it's a great idea to seek help from a counselor, but please address the physical issues first.

I pray you feel better and that you get whatever assistance you need to continue on "the journey" as my doctors office calls it (pretty good journey to the bank for them too me thinks!)

Thanks Andrew! I have to be at the hospital at 5am and my surgery starts at 730am. What a long day that'll be for us. But we'll likely be sleeping, eh? I hope and pray it all goes well for all of us!

Lol that's right! I told everyone I probably would not be good company that day lol. But as long as the pain mess work I will be ok. I am severely allergic to pain!! One of my coworkers had it done 4 years ago and she never had any paid or even pain meds even the day after the surgery.

I can identify with you! Today is day 6 post op for me. I feel better as each day goes by, I was able to have a BM yesterday and oh tht made me feel so good. I pray things continue to lighten up for you. We are well on our way to some better great days! I see a light at the end of the tunnel!

Amen we are!

So I am in day 4 after the surgery. Right now I wonder if I made a mistake. I am hurting. And my head is worse! After 2 weeks I will probably say yes! !!!lol taking powder tyle nol is so gross I Jane to figure out a way to take it. Crushed in a 5ml of Water not good. But on the whole doing well

Get your doc to give you a prescription for liquid hydro codons/acetomenophine. I got mine filled today. You will have to go pick it up though. They can't send it electronically. I hope I don't need it... But will have it if I do. Keep us posted and hope you are feeling better than you did this morning.

I have been feeling a bit bouncy in the mood dept. I am not doubting that I can, will, or should have my surgery...but the process is a bit different than our FREE FEEDING that many of us are used to. I was really crabby two weeks ago on the first couple of days of my pre-op diet. On day 4 I felt MUCH better. Tonight, I am truly crabving sweets. It's time for my sugar free Jello. One day at a time.

I know exactly how you felt. The first couple of days I was ready to slap someone. Then I watched a required video that talked about all the things that "could happen" which put a fear in me for a couple of days. But the way I see it is this: I have had soooooo many tests (heart, egd, eye) that surely if I wasn't supposed to have this done something would have shown up. So I'm pretty ok with it. It happens Tuesday morning so I better be!!

Oops! I thought your 18 was a 10. My surgery is on the 10th.

Mine is on the 10th too! I have to be there at 530am and it starts at 830. I pray everything goes well for us!

I have a surgery date of December 18!! Rgybp

Congrats! Mine is on Tuesday and the day after your surgery is my birthday.

Hello all. I am finally home tonight, dec 5, after having surgery on Dec 2. As I mentioned in a short update previously, it didn't go exactly as planned. I was to have a lap rny and ended up with not only the lap 'holes' but an incision from between my breasts to my belly button. I guess my bowel was twisted and caused problems so they had to go to the open procedure. I don't mind that other than the recovery is MUCH harder. In addition I had diabetes going into surgery and now I'm struggling to keep my sugars in the 80's. They were dropping into the 50's and that caused a lot of emotion and confusion on my part. I can now keep them between 80 and 95 but it is a balancing act. Lol I actually have to test my blood sugars more now!!! I hadn't given more of an update before now because I seriously questioned my decision to have the surgery. I couldn't be positive and didn't want to be a 'downer' to those about to have their surgeries. I still am in intensive pain and I am fighting my emotions BIG time but when I'm clear headed I know I did the right thing. It is just going to take me a little longer to heal is all. I have over 100 states in me so I look a bit like a freak and that isn't helping my self esteem right now. I would still advise others to do the surgery for your life's sake...but maybe be a bit more realistic and prepared than I was if things change during surgery. Looking forward to just be able to walk upright at this point .

I'm worried about that too but trying not to think about it. Hope you are managing your pain and are up and walking now.

h Hang in it will be better keep positive!

Hope you are at home now and doing well. That dilaudid is good stuff I had it when I had pancreatitis.

I'm on day 2 of a 2 week liquid diet, my doc uses Optifast. I'm surprised that the taste is good and I am not hungry. Yesterday my assistant brought homemade chocolate pretzels to work and was not really tempted which is unusual for me. I'm using sugar free Popsicles and hello but have only had one Popsicle so far and no Jello. Savoring my last 2 weeks of my caffeine free diet coke , that's what I'll miss the most.

Wow I forgot about that. CFDC is the only soda I drink and that's usually one 20oz bottle a week on the weekend. But still, I'll miss it!

Thank you! I cheated on the pre op but not much hope it is ok.

Why are some people on this "liquid" duet also having 4oz of turkey?

The paperwork I have gives general instructions: the pre-op diet is comprised primarily of Liquid Protein shakes/drinks . . .there may be some solid food incorporated as well. Ultimately it's what the dietician discussed in detail with us.

Yeah it seems it's all across the board. They did a whole lot of stuff to me. Full body scan, I mean everything. Must have determined I'd had enough meat!

Why are some people on this "liquid" duet also having 4oz of turkey?

Andrew, Porchue has a great point. When you live alone you don't have to make other's meals or watch them eating things that are tempting. Your dog won't be begging for some of your dinner if you're having Crystal Light or a Protein shake! Heck, even your dog will get healthier in this process. LOL You will have more personal time to take care of yourself when you don't have children or a spouse to care for as well. Best of all, no one else will look at you with crossed eyes or have hurt feelings when your hormones act up a few weeks after surgery and you get cranky--which you probably will. There's an emotional roller coaster phase ahead. But all this passes and you get on with your life and get happier. Just look at the smiles in the after photos of the 'before and after' sets.

You're right. I think getting my body cleared of all these impurities will allow me to do that. I'm just a big baby lol!

Congrats on your up coming surgery but sorry to hear you will be alone. One tip get one of those grabbing things, you know the ones they show on tv for reaching things up high or behind things...they are only about 10 bucks at Walmart but you will not be able to bend over or stretch should you drop anything lol came in very handy

That's a great idea I will get one!

Hi, all...any December folks who are Boomer aged? I'd love to find a sleeve buddy that is "more mature"...at least age wise. My date is Dec 10th. Anyone over 50 and close to that date? I'm 66.

I'm 51 and having the roux en y too

Awesome!

Well best of luck that's my birthday!

Lol!