Kimzie©

Good luck everyone! Just had mine on the 28th of January. Advice for all of you.... drink lots of fluids! They really aren't kidding. And drink something else IN ADDITION TO Water. Give your body some variety. I didn't know that I was voiding out more than I was really suppose to. Diluted juice would have been a good choice.
I ended up being dehydrated prior to going into surgery and they couldn't find a vein to start my IV in. That NEVER happens to me. I have great veins. It was so painful. They had to put in a small one (child) just to give me my knock out meds. Told me they would do a better one once I was out cause it was gonna hurt like heck. The recovery pain was a little worse than most because of the dehydration. I was in pain immediately. Controlled by meds but still not what I was expecting.
More advice: walk, walk, walk. It will hurt. It will be uncomfortable. But do it. I walked the hospital halls 3x every hour. It helped so much. More than you can imagine. It moves the gas. It honestly does.
Heating pad at home on your back for 3-5 minutes then walk around your house. Fast tracks that gas out, but only if you move. Don't leave it on longer because you don't want to risk internal bleeding to the surgery site. (Heat promotes blood flow).
Your taste buds will change. Maybe immediately maybe over time. But they will change. Normal.
Take your pain meds. Don't be a hero. You get no extra points for "toughing it out". Your body can not heal if you're in pain. Period. Take a half dose if you insist, but keep yourself comfortable.
Take your own pillow to the hospital. Gives you an extra one there. And it gives you something to hold against your belly on the ride home.
Wear super loose waist banded pants home. I had worn home what I wore to the hospital (yoga pants). Elastic waist was snug and not comfortable as it was before surgery. Changed into pants I had previously outgrew when I got home. Much better.
Good luck everyone. It's totally worth it!!

????HAPPY FEBRUARY!???? Ten days until my surgery!! SO EXCITED! It's our time, ladies and gents!! ????

Feb18.

10am tomorrow morning!!! Here goes everything!!

Oh.....Good luck to everyone that is having surgery next week. I am Praying for each of you!

I can't believe Monday is almost here, omg.....*races around*

Thanks Roxanne (I love that name btw!) I have been doing some googling and found people mainly discussing a raw milk diet (straight from the cow, not pasteurised) but thank goodness this isn't the one I'll be doing. I found another version which says:
Introduction
Pre op diet- milk diet
This low calorie diet is essential to make your surgery safer.
Patients undergoing obesity surgery tend to have very enlarged livers. If the liver is too big it will be very difficult for the surgeon to perform the operation safely. If this is the case, the surgeon may cancel or postpone your operation. Weight loss before surgery decreases the size of the liver. Not only does this reduce your risk during surgery, but it makes the surgeon’s task easier.
It is necessary for you to follow a low calorie, low carbohydrate diet before surgery. This diet will encourage the body to use up glycogen stores (carbohydrate which is stored in the liver) and thus helping to shrink the size of your liver.
This low calorie diet needs to be followed for 2-4 weeks before surgery. You will be told how long you need to follow the diet for.
Daily allowance: You MUST HAVE the following:
4 pints of semi skimmed milk
2 pints (1 litre) of other Fluid
1 Multivitamin and mineral tablet (e.g. Sanatogen A-Z Complete or Centrum Advance)
1 salty drink e.g. stock cube, Bovril (1 teaspoon in hot water), marmite (1 teaspoon hot water)
Allowed Drinks: at least 2 pints (1 litre) of the following:
No added sugar or diet variety soft drinks
Tea or coffee using milk from allowance (you can use a sweetener but must not use sugar)
Water
Flavoured water (providing it doesn’t contain sugar – check the label)
Allowed extras:
sugar free jelly- 1 sachet a day
Sugar free chewing gum- maximum 3 pieces a day
Following the pre-op milk diet
It is important to have a routine for taking your milk. Try to divide it into glasses taken regularly throughout the day.
For example: 8am, 12 noon, 3pm, 6pm, 9pm
I posted all that as I hope it's useful to someone else!
It'll be hard but it will SO be worth it.
I tried to do a Zumba class in my bedroom whilst streaming the class on YouTube. I was HYPERVENTILATING after about 5 mins lol! Took a rest, did a bit more. It was fun but lonely!! Can't wait until I can JUMP. With just a few stone off I reckon I could attack a class like that in real life

Thanks Roxanne (I love that name btw!) I have been doing some googling and found people mainly discussing a raw milk diet (straight from the cow, not pasteurised) but thank goodness this isn't the one I'll be doing. I found another version which says:
Introduction
Pre op diet- milk diet
This low calorie diet is essential to make your surgery safer.
Patients undergoing obesity surgery tend to have very enlarged livers. If the liver is too big it will be very difficult for the surgeon to perform the operation safely. If this is the case, the surgeon may cancel or postpone your operation. Weight loss before surgery decreases the size of the liver. Not only does this reduce your risk during surgery, but it makes the surgeon’s task easier.
It is necessary for you to follow a low calorie, low carbohydrate diet before surgery. This diet will encourage the body to use up glycogen stores (carbohydrate which is stored in the liver) and thus helping to shrink the size of your liver.
This low calorie diet needs to be followed for 2-4 weeks before surgery. You will be told how long you need to follow the diet for.
Daily allowance: You MUST HAVE the following:
4 pints of semi skimmed milk
2 pints (1 litre) of other Fluid
1 Multivitamin and mineral tablet (e.g. Sanatogen A-Z Complete or Centrum Advance)
1 salty drink e.g. stock cube, Bovril (1 teaspoon in hot water), marmite (1 teaspoon hot water)
Allowed Drinks: at least 2 pints (1 litre) of the following:
No added sugar or diet variety soft drinks
Tea or coffee using milk from allowance (you can use a sweetener but must not use sugar)
Water
Flavoured water (providing it doesn’t contain sugar – check the label)
Allowed extras:
sugar free jelly- 1 sachet a day
Sugar free chewing gum- maximum 3 pieces a day
Following the pre-op milk diet
It is important to have a routine for taking your milk. Try to divide it into glasses taken regularly throughout the day.
For example: 8am, 12 noon, 3pm, 6pm, 9pm
I posted all that as I hope it's useful to someone else!
It'll be hard but it will SO be worth it.
I tried to do a Zumba class in my bedroom whilst streaming the class on YouTube. I was HYPERVENTILATING after about 5 mins lol! Took a rest, did a bit more. It was fun but lonely!! Can't wait until I can JUMP. With just a few stone off I reckon I could attack a class like that in real life

I had RNY surgery 20 months ago. Within 2 weeks after surgery many of my medical conditions went into remission and have remained there. They include high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, severe heartburn attacks (GERD), frequent urination, and excessive sweating. The weight seemed to roll off after surgery. I lost 20 pounds pre-op and another 90 post-op. And more importantly I have been able to maintain the weight loss.
After surgery, I found it difficult to swallow large pills. I used a pill crusher and a pill splitter. After around 2 months, I was again able to swallow large pills.
In RNY surgery, they cut your stomach in two parts. The smaller of these two parts is now your new stomach. This new stomach is unable to convert food into Vitamins like your old stomach so therefore an individual who undergoes RNY must take daily Vitamins. It is a requirement. Since I have been taking vitamins almost my entire life, I do not view it as a problem. I am still taking vitamins just a lot more of them. I have yearly blood work done to make sure my Vitamin levels are adequate.
Side effects? There is a lot of hassle in getting in the required Protein, fluids, vitamins, exercise in the beginning. But over time it becomes much, much simpler. It took me 6 months to reach my happy state. I would do the operation over again in a heartbeat.

Do a Taylor Swift and shake it off. Don't mess around with your pre op protocol but don't dwell on it or get stuck in self blame. You're compliant right now and you've got this! So. Plan ahead. Have Protein ready the next time you are in that state. Some protein liquid shake or something that you are allowed. I was on Clear Liquids for the five days before my surgery but your protocol could be different. Even clear liquids can be found with protein like Isopure. If you need something reach for that. Then allow it to register hat you've had something. Protein holds you longer than Soup or Popsicles.
Pre op is very very hard but it's doable. Different discipline will be needed post op. We can handle these stages. We're not perfect but we worked way too hard to get surgical approval to lose it over food.
Good luck and stay connected here and you got this!!!!

Hi! I'm the 17th and so nervous and excited- I get butterflies when I think of it! I'm all the way over in the UK, near London. Good luck everyone x

I love to share my success with other sleeves who understand and don't think I'm just bragging. (Yes, I've gotten that)

Hi y'all! I posted earlier (Feb 17th surgery!!!). Is there anyone here from the UK and if so, have you been given advice on Protein shake brands in the UK and supplements? Want to get well stocked!
I wonder if our taste buds will change after surgery- genuinely hope I get Dumping as my sweet tooth is my enemy!
When in doubt, turn to this tiny potato!

K x

Hi! Congrats on your date, I just got mine too, it's 17th February. Keep posting how you're getting on! Nervous and excited but in a year from now we will look back and laugh at being nervous with all the wonderful things we'll be able to see and do! What are you most looking forward to? I can't wait to ride a jetski, go diving in a wet suit, fly around the world because the seats aren't too small and have the energy to explore. Once it's safe to, my husband and I want to have kids. Really now realise how much I've let myself miss out on- but not anymore! . All the best! x

Hi, I'm on the South East (Bucks) and I will be having surgery privately in about 8 weeks. My surgeon believes the bypass is best for me as I get quite bad heartburn which can apparently increase with the sleeve so he advised a bypass.
I'm nervous, excited, working hard to lose more in the meantime but it's hard. I know it will get harder after surgery so must keep preparing myself!
Weirdly, I've been dreaming about all the exercise I want to do. I was big as a child and became bigger and bigger until I'm now 139kg, 5"7. I played a lot of tennis and was really good at it- I want to run around on that court again and feel a buzz whizzing that ball back and forth over the net! I also really miss dancing, which I did a lot as a child. Had my husband watching Strictly Come Dancing so I could entice him into lessons with me once I get to a size where I can move around more gracefully!
I want to have a family more than anything now I've turned 30 as we have no kids, just a cat!
If there is anyone who would like a buddy and especially if you live near enough and fancy trying out some dance classes, Zumba etc in a few months, that would be great!
Wishing you all the best of luck,
K x

8 months out. 154 lbs and finally fit into that little black dress!! So happy I made this life change even though it was difficult, I've never felt better or been healthier in my life!!