Jenny_Baldwin

Surgery was on 12/14. Feeling really great. Will talk to NUT on Monday. Looking forward to changing up my food. I have not weighed myself yet. Waiting for post op appointment to get that surprise.

My surgery is the 30th. Pre-op diet going fine. Down 11 lbs, but know I think my liver is detoxing well, as my stomach is upset/sore. Trying to stay healthy as those around me are getting sick. Hope you all have a great holiday.

I had my surgery yesterday day on the 22nd and everything went great!!...however I was not prepared for pressure from the gas they use to blow your stomach it up to give them room to work...it felt like an elephant was sitting in my chest. I found the quicker you are able to get up and move around the quicker the gas dispels. Today has been much better

I'm one week post surgery today. Things are going really well!
I've only lost 2 pounds in the last week; of course that doesn't count having to re-lose the 10 pounds of IV liquids they pumped into me at the hospital. I came home feeling SO bloated and was SHOCKED when I stepped on the scale! Haha
Feeling great (still sore), my incisions look good, I've been able to tolerate any liquid I tried...just trying not to get too bored with this liquid phase. Trying to keep some variety.
I'm moving to stage 2 on Christmas where I'll treat myself to a good puree Soup and my chocolate Protein powder mixed with plain Greek yogurt for a great Protein punch! Haha

Happy to report that today I am 5 days post op and am feeling much much better! It was rough but I think I made it to the other side!!!

I have surgery in the morning too!!...I am too nervous and excited to sleep!!...I have to be at the hospital at 5:30am

Surgery in the morning! Nervous and excited. I'm worried I won't be able to sleep tonight. Also, super duper hungry from this day before surgery clear liquid only diet.

I'm one week post surgery today. Things are going really well!
I've only lost 2 pounds in the last week; of course that doesn't count having to re-lose the 10 pounds of IV liquids they pumped into me at the hospital. I came home feeling SO bloated and was SHOCKED when I stepped on the scale! Haha
Feeling great (still sore), my incisions look good, I've been able to tolerate any liquid I tried...just trying not to get too bored with this liquid phase. Trying to keep some variety.
I'm moving to stage 2 on Christmas where I'll treat myself to a good puree Soup and my chocolate Protein powder mixed with plain Greek yogurt for a great Protein punch! Haha

Hello December-er's! (ha)
How is everyone doing? Some have had surgery, and some are on their pre-surgery diet.
I am super excited and ready to do this thing. People dealing with everything well? Would love to see more updates. So happy to have found BariatricPal, it has at least helped me a lot with the process I am going through. I have one week left until my big day!

My bag was much of the same. Packed a couple of my own night gowns. Not necessary, but made me more comfy once the catheter came out.
I must say, the distractions you packed (electronics, books, etc)...I found myself so sleepy, that was my distraction! :-)
GOOD LUCK!

I'm laying in my hospital bed about 20 hours out of surgery. I feel incredible....MUCH better than I ever imagined I would! My pain level is minimal to nothing. I've still used the pain pump occasionally to "stay ahead of the pain".
Going to get the catheter out this morning. I think the restrictions of that have been the worst.
Expecting to start dinner clear liquids this morning. Then lots of walking to get gases moving (farts & burps, good times!).
Good luck to you all!

Thank you. I'm very happy that I found this online support group. Everyone has been great.

I'm laying in my hospital bed about 20 hours out of surgery. I feel incredible....MUCH better than I ever imagined I would! My pain level is minimal to nothing. I've still used the pain pump occasionally to "stay ahead of the pain".
Going to get the catheter out this morning. I think the restrictions of that have been the worst.
Expecting to start dinner clear liquids this morning. Then lots of walking to get gases moving (farts & burps, good times!).
Good luck to you all!

My bag was much of the same. Packed a couple of my own night gowns. Not necessary, but made me more comfy once the catheter came out.
I must say, the distractions you packed (electronics, books, etc)...I found myself so sleepy, that was my distraction! :-)
GOOD LUCK!

I'm laying in my hospital bed about 20 hours out of surgery. I feel incredible....MUCH better than I ever imagined I would! My pain level is minimal to nothing. I've still used the pain pump occasionally to "stay ahead of the pain".
Going to get the catheter out this morning. I think the restrictions of that have been the worst.
Expecting to start dinner clear liquids this morning. Then lots of walking to get gases moving (farts & burps, good times!).
Good luck to you all!

How long are you on liquids? Fortunately, my surgeon only requires one day liquids the day before. Sunday is liquids, Monday surgery! Good luck to you.

I'm going in on Monday, hope to be out by Wednesday. I'll be off work until after Christmas, but home.

Mine is the very same day...good luck!

Just had my "last supper" at Texas Roadhouse! I am still going to have my cheesecake dessert later. Tomorrow is Clear Liquids. Report to the hospital 530a Monday morning for 645a surgery.

One of my sisters is not at all supportive. She said if I've been losing so well & being successful in these months before surgery, I should just continue that.
I tell her I define success as KEEPING IT OFF, which is where I fail & need help. That my MS has been in check, which has helped tremendously.
She finds it too risky (as opposed to morbid obesity??) and says that people lose, then regain (because they stop paying attention to what they are supposed to do) or lose too much and then look awful (if it was about vanity, I'd fine this at 25 & single!).
We've just agreed to disagree on this.

Things have been going surprisingly well for me. I've really used the 6 months to educate myself and make subtle changes to the way I eat (Protein centered meals, citing WAY back on carbs, virtually eliminating sugar, drink less while eating). Since the humidity of summer ended, my MS has been calm and I've been able to exercise/walk easily several times a week. I feel great, I've dropped 2 of 3 diabetes meds, had my BP meds cut in half and dropped about 25 lbs.
Wednesday is my 6th official weigh in, a few pre tests and my psych evaluation. My insurance paperwork is all lined up, ready for submission after this visit. I have my time scheduled off work, my FMLA paperwork completed - I'm ready to go. My biggest paranoia now is that I'll get a cold right before my surgery date.
At the same time, in my mind, I just can't help feeling like it's been too easy. Don't get me wrong, it's been a lot of work. And I've had second thoughts...like do I REALLY need this drastic step when things seem to be "clicking" now? Then I remind myself that I've been here before...with brief successful times that eventually wear off & don't stick. That without the diet/exercise combo, making this happen is difficult and if my MS kicks up, having this surgery will make me stay on track. And this time, right now, is just the beginning. Sure, I'm feeling some "success" now, but the work is really just beginning.

December 18th ????

December 14th.

Merry Christmas!

Just got mine!! 22nd