Armygalbonnie

Blessings and well-wishes coming your way! I'll pull up a seat next to you in 2 weeks. Keeps us posted on your recovery.

Thank you everyone! The anxiousness of it all hit me full force last night, but I'm better today. I am fortunate in my pre-op diet that I still get to eat until the 28th. I do hope to lose 5 to 6 lbs more before surgery. For you all who are having surgery the same day as me, CONGRATULATIONS and you got this! For the veterans, thank you so much for your encouraging words and wisdom.

Surgery in 2 weeks and I start my pre op diet tomorrow. 11 days of high Protein, like I've been doing. I will have only 3 days of liquids. I'm super excited but nervous too!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh my GOD!!!! You've done an amazing job! You should be very proud of you.

I get my date on Monday. I'm pretty sure I will be around that same time frame. Nervous but very excited to be in the other side. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I really like the premier shakes but in the liquid form. My NUT said the powder form doesn't have all the nutrients needed after WLS. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I will be on liquids for 2 weeks after surgery too. Stay strong! You can do this!!

It just depends on your situation. I told my boss pretty early on that I would be having surgery the end of Oct, early Nov. I carry a patient caseload that is usually booked out 4-6 weeks in advance. I had to prepare in advance for my surgery, so I wouldn't put undue stress on my co-worker. This way I also told my patients that I would be out for surgery and there will be a few weeks where I am unavailable.

If it is from the gas they put into your abdomen for surgery, Gas X won't help. If it's because you are swallowing air, then yes it should.

Oh my!! You definitely need to call your Dr. This can be dangerous! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I just found out I got approved too!!! I won't get my date until next Monday. So excited for both of us!

I was just approved in 1 day, for surgery!!! Love Tricare Prime - South! I go next week for my pre-op class and get my surgery date. I will be having surgery within the next 4 weeks. I had an EGD on Friday, where I had to have my CO2 checked and an EKG. I have an irregular heartbeat and my body doesn't eliminate CO2 like it is supposed to. Two more reasons why I need this weight off for GOOD! I'm so stinkin excited I just can't stand it! WHOO HOO!!!!!

I don't know about your plan, but Protein shakes will go toward my daily liquid goal. So if you drank 60 oz of Protein shakes, you got 60 oz of liquids. Also, my NUT said that for the first week post op, drinking Water is the priority, to help avoid dehydration.

You've had a tremendous amount of trauma done to your insides. Also, your Dr. filled you with CO2, to expand your abdomen, in order to get to your stomach. This is common with any abdominal surgery. It's also common to gain weight during this time because of the swelling. As others have said, walk, walk, walk. Good luck with everything.

I'm 53! My paperwork has been sent to my insurance for approval. Surgery will be coming within the next month. Can't wait to join you bunch of losers.

This is a joke, right???? Why do people troll? If this is a "real" person, I would be praying that the Dr. who approved to do this surgery is actually board-certified and licensed.

I would definitely talk with your surgeon, who is the subject-matter-expert. Your surgeon knows what is best for you.

LET'S SEE SOME PICS!!! Excellent job. Can't wait to join you on the other side.

I would question the anti-inflammatory part. I have rheumatoid arthritis. My surgeon said "NO" to RNY but "YES" to VSG, so I am able to take steroids.

Caffeine-free anytime. With my program, caffeine never again

I would definitely get a sleep study done to see if you have sleep apnea. It is a co-morbidity. I have Tricare Prime. I never saw where PCOS was listed. I encourage you to visit the surgeon. Remember, don't stand tall when they measure your height. The shorter you are, the greater the BMI at your weight. lol Good luck with everything!

My NUT told me I will need a Protein drink through the weight loss process, up until maintenance. As we've read on here though, everyone's program is different.