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*Misty*Raine*

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  4. Posted

    I am on day one of my diet. I have a filter scheduled for thurs and then surgery on the following tues.

    I swear to God I feel like I could starve to death! I have been doing this surgery prog for 6 mos. And I'm down to 212lbs. I just cant wait to get back to me! Oh so much excitement!

    And nerves of steel!!! Then cryin cause I'm feeling deprived. Ugh. Feel so bipolar!!

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  6. Posted

    Hi Misty,

    My surgery is 7/14. We can be buddies too. I was originally supposed to have the gastric sleeve but because of an acid reflux problem my doctor changed the surgery to gastric bypass. Let me know how your's goes. I'm super excited. My 3rd day on the liquid diet.

    I am so stoked to have 2 surgery buddies!!! This is amazing. :) I have to have a filter for blood clots put in on the 10th of july....then its on to surgery!! I am super excited. And a whole lotta nervousness too. How are u coping?

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  11. Posted

    Dave,

    Can I please get an email with that list of foods u have found? I am so screwed!! My computer crashed... and I lost my list. :( I finally have a surgery date and now it crashed. :( UGH!!!

    IF you happen to care to share it again....and I pray u will....heres my email addy.

    mistyraine924@gmail.com

    THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!!!

  14. Posted

    Ok here are my 10! I am so thankful for this thread. :)

    10. Being a healthy mom of 6.

    9. Being able to take long romantic walks without being exhausted or winded.

    8. Shopping in normal departments of clothing stores.

    7. Bras finally fit.

    6. Able to wear a button up shirt comfortably.

    5. Able to wear a bathing suit.

    4. Able to gp on outings with my family and not being the biggest one there.

    3. Take full body pics!

    2. Being able to breathe again without 36 meds monthly for breathing and all my comorbidities.

    1. Finally feeling comfortable being naked infront of men or a mirror. This is huge for me. Havent had sex with lights on in years.

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  16. Posted

    His is it, the time has come. Tomorrow morning I have my sleeve revised to an Omega loop gastric bypass, I am so ready for this, mindset is spot on and the excitement has kicked I . Of course I am nervous too, see you on the other side

    Paul

    Hey Paul..... how are u doing since surgery? Id love to see how u are.progressing!?! Hope u are doing well.

  18. Posted

    Lap Band revision to Gastric Bypass on 7/14. Anyone else in July?

    Mine is pencil dated for 7/2/14. But subject to change waiting insurance approval. :) Im starting to get excited. Are u? Do u find urself looking at food and thinkin. ....well oh I cant eat this after surgery? I am finding that ALOT. Lol.

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  19. Posted

    So, I'm scheduled for next Monday, June 9th and go in tomorrow for all the pre-testing. My surgeon's office called this afternoon and insurance has asked for a copy of my sleep study (done last year) even though I've been on the C-pap for over a year now. I have the clearance letter from that pulmonologist but they want a copy of the sleep study report since my BMI is under 40.

    Aye -yi-yi... everything's gone so smoothly up until now. I was told I was approved and have made plans at work for surgery next week and NOW they're starting to ask questions?

    Please send good thoughts my way that they are just dotting some i's and crossing some t's and that this won't delay or deny my surgery. I can't delay too much or I'll have to push out to September as I have a big vacation with the family planned (and paid for) mid-August.

    Prayers and positive thoughts. :) Good luck and keep us posted.

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  22. Posted

    My doctor never suggested a calorie limit either. 11g of Protein is great. I have an Excel spreadsheet that has almost 100 grocery store, frozen, and fast food items that are all high in protein (and I'm adding to it all the time). Forum rules don't allow me to post it but I'd be glad to email it to you if post your email address or PM it to me. I've sent it to dozens of folks here on the forum. One of the biggest (and best) surprises I've had following my RNY has been the number of delicious, high protein options there are out there!!

    Id love a copy! If you dont mind sharing... my email addy is. mistyraine924@gmail.com Id love to have one to add to also!!

  23. Posted

    I had my hospital pre-op interview yesterday. I found out my surgeon uses a On-Q pain pump. I had never heard of this before. Anyone else know they are using it? I have my pre-op surgeon appointment on Thursday so I will ask questions about whether I'm using this only in the hospital or will I take it home with me too.

    I found this youtube video. It seems to be a good explanation. http://youtu.be/deq0f2R1bPY?t=42s

    Ty for the info....definitely asking my dr about one! I'm a big ole wimp!! Lol

  25. Posted

    It's hard for anyone here to give anything but a general response, because everyone's hospital and experiences might be different.

    I'm 5 days out from surgery and my list might sound scary (and it does represent a huge change for me) but it's really not. It's just a part of all invasive surgery procedures.

    What I knew about, but find extremely weird to be confronted with now are;

    The pain coming out of surgery. I have no idea why, but I just never expected a "few little cuts" to be so gut-wrenchingly ouchy... Apparently bad enough to bring out my inner four-letter curse machine while on meds. (a sincere apology to my very wonderful nursing staff by the way)

    That however is usually well-managed in the hospital and by the time I was sent home, it felt like it would after you fell off a skateboard as a kid.. Now in day 5, most of the pain is almost gone to the point I might wish I could return to work early (out of boredom), but don't... Take the time your body needs to adjust because this is a big, big deal.

    Just be prepared. Other people might have experienced it differently, but for the first few days, every time I coughed, sneezed, or moved, it felt like my guts were about to burst. They haven't, but I do find it useful to hold a small pillow over my stomach when I cough just to cushion the impact of that action, but it'll be ok..

    Suddenly -- at least for a while -- you REALLY aren't hungry. For my post-surgery liquid phase, I'm supposed to be drinking 64 ounces of Water and at least two Protein shakes. So far, I can manage the two shakes (breakfast and supper) but I *really* don't want them at all. The rest of the day, I'm forcing myself to sip half-dosed bottles of Crystal Light, which are now actually too sweet and make me extremely gassy, but it's still better than tap water...

    So far, all I can do -- and it's VERY difficult -- is two 11-oz Protein Shakes and about 32 oz of Water a day.

    Take a look at what your doctor recommends for an after-diet. Make sure you have those in abundance before leaving for the hospital. In my case, premixed Protein shakes (Premier), a small variety of broths (I recommend boxed, and the Swanson "flavor infused" make for a nice change), Jello, and so-forth.

    Buy all your post-op meds and Vitamins before-hand.

    {edit:} Originally I was lamenting not buying "gummie" Vitamins, but based on the comments below, I went back and realized that "gummie" = bad... Not allowed by Doctors so... My advice is now this.

    For the rest of your life you'll be taking vitamins. It might cost you a buck or two more now, but at first buy small quantities rather than Sam's Club size because honestly, you'll probably find one you like better.

    For example, I thought the taste of an orange-flavored chewable sounded awesome. Now, after chewing the giant pills three times a day for 5 days? Not so much...

    Speaking of vitamins, be prepared to devote a good portion of your time getting used to taking them on a set schedule. I now have five different types that I have to spread out in multiple dosing schedules throughout every day.

    Be prepared to sip water or sugar-free Crystal light ALL DAY LONG. In a day, if your doctor is like mine, he'll recommend 64 oz of water a day. Pre-surgery, not a problem when you could drink a 4 oz gulp easily. Not so much any more. Anything more than a sip at a time (at least for me) results in gas and a bloaty stomach... (mild dumping)

    Lovenox shots. Even if you're in a good way, you will probably end up having to subject yourself to two weeks of self-administered shots to your lower (fatty part) belly. Lovenox is a blood thinner, and helps to ensure that you don't end up with blood clots after your surgery. Bright side is, everyone knows how much these suck, so they've generally made the needle so small that it's virtually painless.

    For *me* to be able to do it (so far) is one hell of an indication that anyone can do it.

    Gas... Wow.. Ok. For the first few days at least after the surgery, you're going to be an extremely gassy beast. All of us (as I understand it) are because of how the Laparoscopic procedure works, inserting air/gas into your body cavity to shift/move things around. This might be embarrassing, or you might just take a little pride in "letting 'er rip". Either way, it helps you feel better, because half the pain you feel after surgery is that gas. The other half is caused by the incisions and internal cuts themselves.

    Walking helps... If you're like I was, walking will help in getting rid of that gas. Trouble is, on Days 1 and 2, they might have to pull you kicking and cursing from your hospital bed to take those initial few hundred steps. Once you can equate the walking to the Willy Wonka soda-room belching, you'll be far more willing to get in a little activity in exchange for a little relief.

    Love love love all the info! Ty so much!!! You have no idea how much we appreciate all the great advice. We are so thankful anytime someone shares their experience!

    Side note... my dr said have a ton of gas-x strips on hand. He said they work and help emensly with the post op gas. :) food for thought.

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