I will what I want

I've had an interesting experience telling people about my surgery. I've been matter of fact, I had a vertical gastric sleeve and hernia repair. No one says anything other than hope you are feeling better. I think most people have no idea what a sleeve is so just saying what it is gives them enough info to move on. I don't say it is a WLS or anything. I've been amazed people aren't more curious. Having said that, just saying you had a hernia repair would work too. Good luck!

I had a really rough start. My surgery took 2 extra hours because my "small" hernia turned out to be massive. Woke up in so much pain. Then I had a really low heart rate post op so they kept me a couple of extra days. Ugh. The good news is that those problems are behind me and it super easy for me to drink. I can finish a premier Protein in 5 mins and take normal sized sips. Thanks goodness! I had a bought of diarrhea that stopped with one dose of Amodium AD. Still taking the pain meds and zolpran but it's getting so much better. Also using gas-x strips when I start to feel bloated. I notice that within a few mins of taking the strips I fart a lot and feel better. Wishing everyone a complication-free recovery. Please feel free to PM me if you need support!

The 2 week pre-op diet is HELL. I almost gave up too. I'm now 6 days post-op and the fluid/protein part is going great. Just take it day by day, minute by minute even.

I tried many variations and my favorites were the flavored broths like miso, garlic and lime/chili/chicken. All with a scoop of isopure whey protein. My hands down favorite is the Miso with isopure. It tastes like a "normal" soup which is important to me.

I'm Monday at 7:30am.

. I have to do 14 day pre-op liquid diet. First 4 days I felt terrible. After that I started to feel better. I seriously almost canceled my surgery because I felt so awful. I think I was an outlier though. Good luck!

So I'm on day 3 of my 2 week liquid protein diet and it's terrible. I'm nauseous, light-headed and headachy. This always happens to me when my blood sugar gets too low and it has me doubting my ability to be successful at my surgery. I get that I won't be as hungry etc... But am I going to feel this way after as well? It's not even about being hungry...it's about the low blood sugar symptoms. Am I missing something? Has anyone had this experience? I just sent my NUT an email asking for help but it's after hours so I won't hear back today. Thanks in advance.

I'm reminded if the saying, "the best revenge is a better life."

I am on the 22nd. I started the pre-op diet today. I am really scared and also ready take get this journey started for real.

You had me at "hello sweetie."

Thanks for your kind words. You always have great insight and compassion and I so appreciate taking the time to respond to my post. Much love to you CGJ!

I'm reminding myself of the great stats with this surgery! Great reminder for me. Thanks. I've had scheduling challenges getting to any support meetings but I think I need to get to one this week so I can hear it in person. :-).

Thanks to everyone who responded. It makes a huge difference having a group of people that get my/our journey! If I think too hard about what the next few months are going to be like I so freak out. My PCP told me I was overthinking it. She knows my surgeon and told me he is really good, that it's a great program, and to keep the end in mind. Perfect advice and pretty much what folks here said as well. I still wish I had a TARDIS though! Much love to all - Shellie

Awe....that's fantastic!

My vsg is scheduled for Sept 22 and I'm terrified. I wish I could skip ahead by 6 months and be on the other side of surgery... Which is why I need a TARDIS! I've had back surgery and a c-section....and both were successful and difficult. I've passed every test with flying colors, including the psych eval - and I know why I'm doing this - I just wish I could get psyched up... Anyone else feel this way? I think I'm psyching myself out actually. Yikes.

Thanks for posting your concerns as the responses help me too. I am so scared My surgery is on the 22nd and I was thinking today about canceling - it feels both rational (who likes surgery?) and also irrational (I know I can't do this myself and am totally over feeling sick and tired and in pain). I am terrified of the complications and recovery. I took wish I could just jump ahead to 6 months from now. Where is a TARDIS when you need one!

Well, that's an inspiration for me. Back in my youth I hand built everything. I was always building something or making something. I was never idle. These days I sit around mostly because everything hurts and it's so hard to move...I'm just a few weeks away from vsg and terrified-so I'm gonna hang onto this. What's really sad is that I've lost such an important part of who I am. I am most happy when I'm creating. So thankful to get this reminder that I'm close to getting that back! ..happy dance....

Just google his name - it's there in black and white on a government website. Amazing invention, the internet.

Got it. Thanks :-)

She had the surgery! And by all accounts looks to be doing well. Hooray!

It is a poor attempt at humor, but at whose expense? The women who were victimized by Omar and that's just not funny. I will never "lighten-up" about bashing victims. Never.

Agreed. I'm so very tired of friendly misogyny- passive aggressive jokes used to mask disdain. Thanks for speaking up Lipstick Lady! I heart you.

Because they presume I don't like my body and that's not the case - basically telling me my body is not okay with them by saying they can make me look smaller. I love my body and what it's done for me (twin girls etc etc). And I'm looking forward to being smaller so it's easier to keep up with kids, but that is not the same as being told I am not okay the way I am. Thanks for asking :-)

I so get this. You know what also bothers me is going to Nordstroms and having the sales women try to become my "personal shopper" in one breathe and then in the next saying they can help me "look smaller." It's so insulting. I don't give a rats a$& that they think I should look smaller... They don't even realize they have insulted me until I call them on it. Yes...I am having a VGS is a few weeks to lose 80 pounds...and hope to be a size 12 again. But don't insult me or my intelligence. I'm getting worked up just thinking about it!

Hahaha...soup bowls. I have a strapless bra that I put on my head...instant Pope Hat.... I can't wait to have normal sizes boobs again. I'm going to buy a La Perla bra for the first time in 25 years when I'm at or near goal. Love La Perla.