Greggroovy

The Waiting is really hard at first, but once that ball stars rolling, then you panic about your preparation. You'll be there in no time. I guess we need to enjoy the ride.

Hey Guys, greetings from Australia.
I'm having Gastric Bypass surgery on 6th November, so 1 week to go for me.
I previously had Stomach Stapling (Vertical Banded Gastroplasty) 29 years ago. The year was 1985, and I was 21 years old. This was back in the Dark Old Days of weight loss surgery, and the procedure was very new. Also, the Surgeons in Australia didn't have a lot of experience with this type of surgery........... I am sorry to say that the operation was not successful.
The Staple line leaked while still in hospital, and an abscess formed requiring Two more operations, and 3 months stay in the Hospital. The worst of it was that the surgery was not successful. The pouch was too large, so all this for nothing . Bummed to say the least.
So , it's taken 29 years for me to get the courage, I suppose, to go ahead with this type of surgery again. It's way safer, and I have a very experienced Surgeon this time, so I feel more excited than scared. I won't be around for long if I don't do something, so i'm really happy to try this again, and hopefully " Get Livin' ".
Good luck to everyone, Greg.

November 4th..........Finally getting close. The waiting is so hard. Bring it on.

You spend a long time in limbo, then BAM, it's a few days away, Then you worry if your Pre Op dieting is doing the job, and am i really prepared for when I get home after the surgery, and on and on,,,,,,,,,,,,, This journey is certainly a rollercoaster ride of emotions.

You spend a long time in limbo, then BAM, it's a few days away, Then you worry if your Pre Op dieting is doing the job, and am i really prepared for when I get home after the surgery, and on and on,,,,,,,,,,,,, This journey is certainly a rollercoaster ride of emotions.

November 4th..........Finally getting close. The waiting is so hard. Bring it on.

I am going through a second time around as well.. I had a lap band in 2009 that flipped twice and was taken out in 2013. I was admitted from the ER. It took me awhile to get over a genuine fear of setting myself up for another procedure that would possibly make me sick all over again. But I did and went for the Roux n Y, Oct 21, 2014. I did the pre op pretty religiously and seem to be healing well. Not keen on the gruel I am eating, but seem to be okay liquefying real food to eat. I have lost about 20 pounds already, which is nice. I was at 285 before the pre op flush.
The weird part is I seem to be eating all the time... making a huge effort to get Protein so my stomach can heal well. Be prepared for the post surgery gas attacks. Ucky but they do pass...no pun intended, Good luck!

Thanks for the support. It means a lot. I have found Bariatric Pal a great place for information and resources, and you guys all very caring and generous with your time and experience. Glad I found you all. Cheers, Greg.

Hey Alumace, will be great to talk as our journey's progress. I have actually been bumped up two days now, so getting done on Tuesday 4th. I'm well prepared, so more excited than nervous now. I will be glad to get off this Pre Op diet a few days earlier. It's been hell.............The wait is over. Good luck on the 6th.

Hey Guys, greetings from Australia.
I'm having Gastric Bypass surgery on 6th November, so 1 week to go for me.
I previously had Stomach Stapling (Vertical Banded Gastroplasty) 29 years ago. The year was 1985, and I was 21 years old. This was back in the Dark Old Days of weight loss surgery, and the procedure was very new. Also, the Surgeons in Australia didn't have a lot of experience with this type of surgery........... I am sorry to say that the operation was not successful.
The Staple line leaked while still in hospital, and an abscess formed requiring Two more operations, and 3 months stay in the Hospital. The worst of it was that the surgery was not successful. The pouch was too large, so all this for nothing . Bummed to say the least.
So , it's taken 29 years for me to get the courage, I suppose, to go ahead with this type of surgery again. It's way safer, and I have a very experienced Surgeon this time, so I feel more excited than scared. I won't be around for long if I don't do something, so i'm really happy to try this again, and hopefully " Get Livin' ".
Good luck to everyone, Greg.

I'm trying so hard to do lots of things before next Thursday (surgery day). Not sure why I did not plan better. Trying to add extra insurance plans, update will, organize house, do heavy lifting that won't be allowed next month, organize clothes. I'm so tired. Want to deep clean the house since people will be staying a few nights but just decided to hire someone and go enjoy my life the next few days.
Had my last steak last night probably for quite sometime. shakes all day then dinner of my choice. Tonight is pizza, tomorrow Indian food. I am starting liquids Sunday even though they are not required until Tuesday.
So just enjoying time with friends and family and some meals out.
Totally prepared for a change now. Been working toward this for months.
Ordered a few more coffee sample packs (protein) since i gave up coffee, and some Soups with Protein, plain Protein powder and a few kinds of regular flavor powders.
Packing my bag up tomorrow for the hospital. Getting a few extra blender bottles tomorrow and a ninja to blend my drinks in.
Enjoying a day with my friend tomorrow getting wax, nails and lunch maybe massage . A day of pampering! Then Sunday six flags for my sons bday.
By Monday am I will have nothing else to do but wait for Thursday! Super stoked!

I'm in Perth Australia n having gastric bypass same day as you if you ever want a buddy don't be afraid to send a msg my way

Hi, my name is Tammy and I live in South Tx, I have had a lap-band since 2007 but 2 months ago it slipped and due to my surgeon from 2007 no longer being on my insurance I had to seek out new surgeon, so after finally seeing him as a new pt and confirming the band slipped, I am preparing to have a revision, removing lap-band and having gastric bypass...I have completed the Cardiac clearance stress test, echo, PFT, psych eval and nutrition class on Wednesday and I have my appt for an EGD on Nov 14. When all the pre-op testing is complete I can hopefully set the surgery date. That's my story so far, I will update when I get more surgery info.

Thanks for the support. It means a lot. I have found Bariatric Pal a great place for information and resources, and you guys all very caring and generous with your time and experience. Glad I found you all. Cheers, Greg.

The Waiting is really hard at first, but once that ball stars rolling, then you panic about your preparation. You'll be there in no time. I guess we need to enjoy the ride.

Waiting on approval from Ins.
Started this journey back in Aug.

I am so jealous of you guys that have your dates already. This waiting makes me more nervous????

You spend a long time in limbo, then BAM, it's a few days away, Then you worry if your Pre Op dieting is doing the job, and am i really prepared for when I get home after the surgery, and on and on,,,,,,,,,,,,, This journey is certainly a rollercoaster ride of emotions.

I'm on prep diet now of 3 Optifast shakes a day and a serving of steamed or boiled non starchy veggies and Palm size meat. Hope all goes well my brother is a pain tho lol keeps bringing tempting foods into my fridge >,>

Best of luck to you, awesome courage to try again. Way safer now. Keep us informed on your journey!

It takes a lot of guts to come back after a bad experience and try again. I know you want to regain your health bad enough that you will be successful. Good luck on the surgery. It is a ton safer now so I know you will be just fine.
Best of Luck,

Been on pre op diet for about 10 days now . Gets easier after 3rd/4th day. The fortnight from hell, my Surgeon calls it.

Wow...good for you! I can imagine it would take some time to be willing to try any sort of weight loss surgery again. I know it will go great, like you said...much safer now! Congrats on your bravery!

My last Fat birthday was 28th Oct. The" Big 50" .......... I will Celebrate The "Small 51" next year. Surgery is next Thursday !

Ok I am 6 months out and talked to my Dr about this. I still hurt and ache. Little things are more painful than others. When I asked the Dr about it I found his answer interesting and things I never considered about the body.
He said being heavy for so long can create nerves and muscle damage from being over stretched. He said some of that can never be fixed but can be managed.
He then talked about how the center of gravity has shifted and now my bones and body is getting a natural readjustment. Even bones are shifting back into place.
Areas of my body need time to realign and heal and that is the pain and aching.
Exercise will help with strengthening the weaker areas
Just wanted to share what I found out.