BeckiLynne

Hey September surgeries, had my surgery on 8/25. All went well. Gas after the surgery into my chest and back was the worst part, but it passed. I too have slight pain on the left side larger incision. Some days I worry if they didn't make my stomach small enough because it seems easier than I expected. Getting in all of the Water they require is a bit of a challenge with your new belly, but it's a process. I'm glad to be on this journey and don't regret it a bit. Good luck and prayers to all with upcoming dates! See you on the losers' side.

Hey September surgeries, had my surgery on 8/25. All went well. Gas after the surgery into my chest and back was the worst part, but it passed. I too have slight pain on the left side larger incision. Some days I worry if they didn't make my stomach small enough because it seems easier than I expected. Getting in all of the Water they require is a bit of a challenge with your new belly, but it's a process. I'm glad to be on this journey and don't regret it a bit. Good luck and prayers to all with upcoming dates! See you on the losers' side.

I an scheduled for September 9th ! I'm excited and scared. I have wanted to do this for a long time now. I hope everyone has a safe and successful surgery !

Tomorrow's the day!! I'm so excited! I'm supposed arrive at the hospital at 5:30am and surgery is scheduled for 7:15am!
Good luck to all you September 2nd lovelies! See you on the other side!
Carol

New to this site, my surgery is scheduled on 9/2. I am on day one of my pre surgery diet. Just received word that insurance approved. I am excited but nervous at the same time. Would appreciate some buddies to support each other along the way.

New to this site, my surgery is scheduled on 9/2. I am on day one of my pre surgery diet. Just received word that insurance approved. I am excited but nervous at the same time. Would appreciate some buddies to support each other along the way.

Becklynne congrsts on your choice to be healthy keep us posted .

Well, I was informed yesterday that my 9/2 surgery was moved up to 8/25 due to a cancellation. I was happy to get this done quicker but I spent yesterday trying to calm down (without eating to cope) about losing a week to mentally prepare. Sure hope my liver is alright for surgery without the extra 8 days fasting. Did I mention that not being able to eat when stressed stresses me? LOL This pre surgery diet is not my friend.

Oh, that's exciting and scary!! I'm so excited for both of you.

I'm feeling better when I drink a lot of Water too. Oohhh, I so understand the pizza thing. My husband is eating French toast and sausage and I most started crying. And I'm not even hungry! Gahhhhh.

I really didn't have a lot of preop emotions. Once I decided that I wanted the surgery, I never looked back or second guessed myself. The night before surgery I did feel exactly like I did the night before I went to bootcamp in the Navy. It felt like it was the start of a new life, a life unlike anything I had ever lived before. It was very surreal when I was being wheeled into the operating room. I am almost 11 months post-op and I cannot wait to see what the next 11 months holds. I get goose bumps just typing this.

Yes please... If it makes it easier my email is jfitchtucker@gmail.com

I thought that but I am drinking all day everyday. I felt good yesterday and this morning but then in the afternoon i went downhill. I am hoping for a big turn around or I have no idea how I will make it thru when it's only day 4! I was proud of myself..my husband and son got pizza and i didn't have ANY. So tempting tho especially since I had to cut it in peices for my son.

I have to be there for lab work at 7:30 then to the surgery unit at 8:45 surgery is at 10:30.
Chargers, extension cord maybe. Some room spry.. Stuff teddy, non slip slippers

Hi All,
Gastric Bypass was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. Weight is something that has consistently been a struggle in my since I was a child. I was never a target of bullying but little comments, even comments that were well meaning, over time made me feel like because of my weight I wasn't good enough to be happy or confident. As I grew older, even when I was very confident in other parts of my life, there was still always the voice in the back of my head telling me I wasn't good enough because I was overweight. I had tried every fad diet and had lost weight several times just to gain it back. Which is so frustrating. I remember telling my bariatric counselor my biggest fear about surgery was failing, and she asked why this was and I said because I have never succeeded at weight loss before. It was something that constantly told me I wasn't strong and I didn't have self control and because of this I didn't deserve to be happy or healthy.
In college I studied Sociology and Horticulture in relation to agriculture, food, the environment,and social issues and later went on the culinary school. My focus as a cook is on creating a sustainable diet for humans. For something to be sustainable, it has to follow a three tier system; it must be economically sustainable, environmentally sustainable and socially equitable. A huge part of the socially equitable part of sustainable eating is that it needs to be food that is healthy and nourishes people, not food that makes people sick. It is incredibly hard for me to feel confident speaking to these issues and pursuing a career in this field when I am very overweight and when I had trouble controlling myself when it came to food. It made me feel like a failure, I know how to cook healthy food, I teach others to be healthy and I couldn't get control of my weight.
The decision to have surgery came this spring. After breaking my leg and being out of work, then moving to the Northeast, I had gotten to my highest weight, 334 pounds. I was incredibly depressed and had little self confidence. Though I was working as a personal chef, it was hard for me to network myself because I had no confidence to tell people that I would cook healthy foods for them when I was hitting rock bottom when it came to my weight. I also need another surgery and need to lose weight before I can have it. My mom and dad came to town to visit and after they left my dad called me and asked if I wanted to have the surgery. It was something that I had thought about when I was younger but at the time the sacrifices seemed too big. It was very emotional to have my dad ask if I wanted the surgery because it is admitting that I needed help and I couldn't beat it on my own. We talked about it for a few hours and I decided to have it.
To get ready I started walking a 2 miles a day and followed all the guidelines set out. I also did a ton of research on what not only GB patients were eating but also looked in to what people who have had other surgeries were eating. I started following a lot of instagram accounts of people who have had some sort of bariatric surgery for tips and motivation. I flew home for the surgery, enjoyed some fried chicken livers for my night before surgery meal and it was time to do it. Surgery isn't a huge source of anxiety for me, I have had several throughout my life. My biggest concern, after a lot of research, was developing a leak. My Dr. spoke of not having had a leak in a few years and his method to prevent leaks, it put me at ease.
My surgery went very well. I was in a lot of pain when I woke up, it felt like I had done a really intense ab workout. The hospital staff were phenomenal at taking care of me. It made me feel better to get up and walk, that is something I recommend doing a lot of. The pain lasts about 24 hours though and then I was basically fine. I lost 12 pounds in the first week. Just make sure you follow the rules, it may seem tough but a week of broth and crackers is minuscule in the scheme of things. My transitions were always ver smooth. I started walking between 6 and 8 miles a day about 2 weeks after surgery and was feeling like I had way more energy than usual. I ate a lot of yogurt and cottage cheese and whitefish and soft lunch meats. I tried and still try to really limit my cheese intake because of the high fat content. When it was time to transition to regular foods I took it slow, eating a lot of softer choices still and just a bite of things at a time. I really liked tuna steaks.
Now that I am three months out I have had more time to try things and develop a diet. I have to leave for work at 5 A.M. and don't have a taste for Breakfast at that time in the morning so I usually eat a Quest Nutrition Bar, which has twenty grams of Protein and around 3 to 4 active carbs. I chose Quest Bars over other Protein Bars because they are the most healthy on the market and also because they are low carb. I try to stay away from simple carbohydrates and really just processed foods in general. I follow the "shop around the edge of the grocery store" rule, that is shop for things that need refrigeration as most things in the middle aisles are usually very processed (Beans, grains, nuts would all obviously be exceptions].
I work in the kitchen at Whole Foods, so I am constantly tasting things throughout my workday and because I am at Whole Foods, these things are usually vegetables, fish, Proteins etc.. This was a conscious decision to work in a kitchen very focused on health food while I am in this loosing phase. I also make sure and keep very hydrated. For lunch when I get off work around 1:3o I will usually eat nuts or lunch meat and cheese wrapped in romaine lettuce leaves or some protein from dinner the night before. I usually keep an organic rotisserie chicken on hand for a quick snack. For snack when I feel like eating junk food I eat the almonds that taste like BBQ, Salt and Vinegar and Wasabi and Soy. Also I love pumpkin seeds. I also roast off chickpeas with spices for a snack. I also like the little sweet peppers. For dinner I always do a protein and two veg. Some of my favorites are rack of lamb, chicken wings (on the grill and very burned so most of the fat is off], grilled tuna, squid and skate wing, veal chops and chicken thighs. I like all different kinds of vegetables and salads.
I have days where I feel like I can eat more than I should and days were I am incredibly full after two bites. Sometimes I splurge but if I do it is only a few bites. Overall I am very happy with my weight loss and the way I feel. I have more energy, clothes fit way better, but the best feeling is finally feeling like i have control over my body and my weight!!! I rarely have problems, I have been sick on a few occassions. One from trying a bite of bread and once from asparagus. I felt very sick for about ten min. then it went away. Exercise is an important part of every day and just generally making sure I am not laying around and doing nothing. I am just at the beginning of my journey not even half way to my goal but I feel very confident that for once I can say I've got this!

Beckilynne we are on the same day... Best of luck you got this!!! Here's to a healthy new us and everyone else.
What time are you going in?

@akt1908
I eat 60-80 grams a day. I like Fage geek yogurt. 3/4 C., 1/2 scoop unjury Protein and sugar free cherry Syrup (by the coffee Creamers at Walmart) . That starts my day at 27 grams. I also like a milk at Kroger's "Carbmaster nonfat reduced sugar added protein" 1 C. has 11 g. Protein and no lactose. Mix that with 1 C yogurt add some splenda and a few berries and another great tasting Breakfast with 34 g. protein. I started looking at food logs of successful people on "MyFitnessPal" to help me learn how to eat after RNY. my food log is viewed by "friends only" so send me a friend request I LOVE meat and seafood. Read your food labels. 3/4 C crab select 2 creamy swiss laughing cow wedges, spices, onion...makes a lunch with 16g. protein. Good luck on your journey to better health.

Hi, Nicole! I'm Sept 9 too! Isn't this great to have people to share this with?!? I am getting ready for the nutrition class... Like right now! Waiting for it to start Really nervous about this but so helpful to read that others have the same thoughts/concerns. Are you doing a two week preop?

Day 4 is good! I found these WonderSlim shakes and I add extra Protien and they taste like pie. I've had a headache too, but ibuprofen is working well. I'm also clearlllyyyy detoxing on sugar and caffeine and started crying yesterday when I thought about Cookies. But it was only momentary. . Haven't cheated and am feeling good... And 7 pounds lost!

Yah I'm feeling better on day three as well. Now that I'm feeling better I am HUNGRY! I can't believe we have to do this for so long. Does one meal really make that big of a difference in your liver shrinking?!?

I'm right there with you. Started yesterday and my head is hurting. Can't get nearly enough of my shakes in. I'm hoping it gets easier after a few days.

congratulations we have the same date !!!

I'm Sept 2 nd I'm on day 2 of liquid diet!!!

I'm the 15th! Are you all doing bypass?

So I began my two week fast yesterday. I was instructed to have six Protein Shakes a day. I only made it to five...I have stomach cramps, bloated and feel terrible. Is this normal?