swinglifeaway

I fit on rides at the fair!

I tried the lemon one and hated it. The texture was so weird to me.

hi all! If you had no restriction, how long would you have taken off from work? Full pay for the whole time... How long would you have said is the best amount of time off.

I have up to 12 weeks fully paid time off for medical leave. I want to take what is optimal, and would love your opinion. Of course, I will do what my doctor recommends, but I want to see what you all thought.

THANKS!

I planned on 2 weeks but ended up taking 12 weeks due to complications.

Everyone,

Thank you for the replies. It turns out that I did/do have a stricture. I had an endoscopy with dilation last Monday and will need another dilation next week. I'd like to say that the first dilation made a significant difference, but I haven't noticed much change. The nausea is constant and almost debilitating in spite of meds and I'm still struggling with liquids. Hopefully the next dilation helps more.

Hello. I am a month out (yesterday) from gastric bypass. I have had a very difficult time getting fluids and food down since surgery. I have gone twice for fluids due to becoming dehydrated. My Dr. has me on nausea medication that helps some. I'm struggling the last few weeks with throwing up even if I'm not nauseated. I've thrown up Fairlife milk, chicken broth, Greek yogurt, applesauce, even Popsicles from time to time. Anytime I put food or liquids in my stomach, I feel heavy and bloated. Has anyone dealt with this? Did it get better quickly? I'm barely eating more than 3-5 Wheat Thins a day and drinking Gatorade. I'm miserable and am not sure what to do.

I'm 3 weeks out and struggling with this. I needed to hear that I'm not alone.

Hello how long did it take after all your pre-op testing to get your actual surgery date? I only have two things left 1 nutrition visit and psyc eval.

Little tia

My seminar was December 2nd. I scheduled an appointment with the Dr at the Bariatric Center the next day. My first appointment was January 13th. I had to have blood work done, an EKG, a sleep study, and I had to lose weight. I also had 3 appointments with a Nutritionist and 3 appointments with a therapist. My first appointment with the surgeon was May 6 and my surgery was approved by insurance on May 24th. I got my date that day and my date is 6/15.

I'm scheduled for surgery on 6/23 and today is the first day of a 3 week liquid diet. Please pray for me!!!!

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You got it.

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I love this thread, everyone here is so kind. My prayers are with you.

I'm scheduled for surgery on 6/23 and today is the first day of a 3 week liquid diet. Please pray for me!!!!

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I started mine on 6/1. Surgery 6/15. Today is day 7 and it is hard!! I want to chew something so bad and I'm tired of Protein shakes.

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I love BariatricPal!

I'm scheduled for surgery on 6/23 and today is the first day of a 3 week liquid diet. Please pray for me!!!!

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You got it.

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I love this thread, everyone here is so kind. My prayers are with you.

I'm scheduled for surgery on 6/23 and today is the first day of a 3 week liquid diet. Please pray for me!!!!

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I started mine on 6/1. Surgery 6/15. Today is day 7 and it is hard!! I want to chew something so bad and I'm tired of Protein Shakes.

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I love BariatricPal!

I am 3 days down and my surgery is June 10..... I just need someone to tell me again how much it is worth it.

Today is day 8 and I feel so much better! How are you feeling?

I'm scheduled for surgery on 6/23 and today is the first day of a 3 week liquid diet. Please pray for me!!!!

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I started mine on 6/1. Surgery 6/15. Today is day 7 and it is hard!! I want to chew something so bad and I'm tired of Protein shakes.

June 15

Me too!

Anyone having RNY surgery in June? Looking for buddies to journey forward with.....

June 15th!

I think I added everyone. Let me know if you have any problems.

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Can you add me?

Today is day 4 for my two week pre-op diet. RNY is 6/15. Today, I've been very emotional. I can't pinpoint exactly what's going on. Was anyone else emotional during their pre-op diet?

I'm on the two week pre-op diet. I started 6/1 and can have 3 Premier Protein shakes and 1 cup of skim milk a day. My surgery is 6/15.

We have the same surgery Date!

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Oops! No we don't, I'm getting excited and ahead of myself lol. I'm 7/15

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7/15 will be here before you know it!

I have the low energy too. Honestly, I've been grumpy too a bit. It may be all in my head.

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And I woke up with a headache what day are you on . I wish this diet was week . Even my doctor said the week before is most important and that's when you have to be extra strict

I know... I don't understand why it has to be two weeks when others only have a few days. I'm following the plan because I know my surgeon knows what he's doing, but geeze!

I have the low energy too. Honestly, I've been grumpy too a bit. It may be all in my head.

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You're not the only one. I'm trying not to be a grump too.

I am on the 15th and don't know how I am going to get through the next two weeks! I am not good at waiting. So excited, nervous and an emotional mess with the pre op diet. We are going to rock it in two weeks though y'all.

I'm on the 15th too!!

Yes u guys can! And that is what was hard for me bc it was like I couldn't have it so I wanted it that much more!!! It is definitely a mental thing...u got this!!!

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Thank you for the encouragement! I needed it!!

I'm on the two week pre-op diet. I started 6/1 and can have 3 Premier Protein shakes and 1 cup of skim milk a day. My surgery is 6/15.

Me too. I have had several people tell me that it does get better after about days 4-5. We can do this!

The first two days I had a headache. Today is day 3 and I didn't have a headache.

I am in the exact same boat. Today is day 3 of my liquid pre-op diet. My surgery is 6/15. The head hunger is kicking my butt today.

Thanks! We will BOTH be on the losers bench very soon.

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Yay!!!

Yes @@swinglifeaway my date is this Monday! June 6th! Can't believe it's only 5 days away!!

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I'm so excited for you!! You're going to do great.

Hi swinglifeaway! I am looking at a June surgery date too! I would love to stay in touch throughout our journey!

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My bypass is scheduled for June 15th! Do you have your date yet?