LilReDiva

So I got my blood work done today. All looks good for surgery on 10/6. Oddly, I'm not nervous yet.

I'm October 3! A whole bunch of different emotions!☺

So sorry that your new life started with a loss. At least you now get to concentrate fully on yourself and it sounds like you have an amazing support system.
Take care and all the best to you!
Nilla

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Here you go. Hope this helps.

http://www.murfreesborosurgical.com/weight-loss-surgery/post-op-guidelines/dietary-guidelines-sleeve-gastrectomy/

For the last part will you ever enjoy the foods you love, yes but I think part of this whole journey is learning that you eat to live, not live to eat. I mean I've never craved a pizza more in my life right now. But I know this is what I need to be doing right now.
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Super nervous! Surgery is tomorrow morning 8a. Got everything for the post op diet. Got all of my prescriptions filled and house is clean! My best friend is here for 4 days to help me! Anxious and nervous all in one!
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OMG Oct 4 for me as well and I swear I could have punched someone yesterday. My best mate says why are you being so sensitive and I'm like I will eat you lol.
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October 4 for me. And starving. Told my husband he needs to cook his own meals for the next week and a half...too torturous. Found myself perusing food porn on Pinterest last night for an hour
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Finally approved and scheduled for October 20!! Right now this seems so far away
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Finally approved and scheduled for October 20!! Right now this seems so far away
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Finally approved and scheduled for October 20!! Right now this seems so far away
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Thank you for that tip I start pre op liquid diet on Oct 6 and definitely will add something to my protein shakes
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I only had to do a 2 week liquid pre-op to shrink my liver in prep for RnY. I drank Protein shakes, broth, tea, Water, SF Jello and SF Popsicles. The first 3 days weren't too bad. On Day 4 I was ready to gnaw my arm off and beat everyone around me with it! When I made it to Week 2, it was much better. Was told by my NP that most lose 9-15 lbs during this time, and I lost 9 lbs. Now down 30 lbs more since surgery date 6/20. Oh! Be sure to add Fiber to your Protein Shakes. ( I like Benefiber clear--no color, no taste. Or Fiber gummies.) Otherwise, all that Protein will really make you constipated! I ended up drinking all of my magnesium citrate meant for the day before surgery, in the middle of Week 2. It was THAT bad. Had trouble again the first 2 months after surgery and had to use stool softeners in addition to fiber. Never had this problem in my life! However, since I graduated to Stage 4 of the eating plan, eating fresh or steamed veggies every day does the trick. Yay!
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LOLz ... See I forgot to ask the dog how he felt about this ... Rotfl
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Same sleeve date !!!
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I'm in the same boat... My husband doesn't even want to discuss my upcoming surgery (October 20) and I'm not really clear as to why he isn't on board. He himself has had wls in 2013 but I'm determined and am convinced this is the best decision for me.
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Actually, it could very well be bigger. As the fat pad at the base of your penis shrinks, more shaft is visible (and usable!). My husband has lost about 20lbs along with me, and there is definite "more to love" in his shorts. <wink>
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What an emotional roller coaster----for me!!
First I was overjoyed for you!!!!!'
Then I was disappointed for you.
Then I was accepting for you.
Then I decided----you're right-----To much information. :0
It is what it is----what it was... Enjoy!

A TMI moment for you. I've always joked that I'm hung like a Japanese pornstar. Imagine my surprise when I look down at my morning wood and my penis is longer! I immediately call in Jeanna to enjoy this "miracle"! She comes in and deflates my excitement by saying that it isn't.???? That is when I realized that perspective is everything, my junk isn't bigger, my belly is smaller! Heck yeah! A win is a win and I'll take it!

When I left school mid-semester two years ago, I weighed 450 pounds. I finally came back to school 3 weeks ago, and a few days ago I ran into one of my professors who hasn't seen me since I left. I'm nearly 250 pounds lighter than when she saw me last. She greeted me with a huge smile and a ton of excitement, but never said anything about my weight loss. She just sort of gave me this proud, happy look. She didn't want to say anything but was obviously so, so happy for me and happy to see me back. It was a really nice and uplifting moment of non-verbal communication. She managed to express how happy she was for me without making me feel uncomfortable. I really appreciated it!

I'm in the same boat... My husband doesn't even want to discuss my upcoming surgery (October 20) and I'm not really clear as to why he isn't on board. He himself has had wls in 2013 but I'm determined and am convinced this is the best decision for me.
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I think it's sad so many of you have spouses who are not supportive. I hope you aren't offended by this, but it makes me wonder how strong those relationships are in the first place. Most marriage vows have some wording to the effect of "in sickness and in health". To me, this is a Health issue just like any other surgery except maybe cosmetic. It's YOUR health.
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Thank you for this detailed description of your experience. My surgery is scheduled for September 28, so hearing about what happened to you gives me a better idea of what will happen to me.
Best wishes as you continue your weight loss journey!!

Well I did it. Yesterday they did the gastric sleeve operation at 7:30am.
When I arrived for checking they did some paperwork that allowed the hospital to bill my insurance, then they took me back to pre-op. In pre-op they had me strip down and put on a gown. I didn't have any valuables with me but that is when they would have taken them and put them in the safe. A gentleman came in and started the IV. Another nurse came in and was asking me about what I had to eat and drink prior to the surgery date. Then I met the nurses that would be assisting the surgeon. They gave me a shot of blood thinner to protect from blood clots. I met the anesthesia person, he asked about if I'd ever been under or if any family members had issues with anesthesia. The surgeon came in and asked if I had any questions before we got started.
They then wheeled me off to the operating room. In the OR there were several people work on getting everything ready, they hooked up to my IV, set up the heart monitor. Then anesthesia gave me something to relax. He then came over with a mask that covered my mom and nose and said he was going to give me some oxygen. Next thing I remember is waking up in recovery.
For me this was the worst part, not feeling good coming out of the anesthesia and being in pain. There was one nurse to every two people. Unfortunately the other person that my nurse was watching was being combative so he the attention of a lot of staff members. Once things started to clear up for me a bit they adjusted my pain medication to something a bit stronger. After about an hour of being awake in recovery they wheeled me off to my room.
On the way up to my room we stopped and got my family from the waiting room and they followed me up. I was pretty out of it from all the drugs they had been giving me. So I don't remember much about the day of surgery once I made it up to my room. It was mostly keeping me comfortable. They got me to the room around noon, and had me take a short walk at about 6pm. I was able to urinate for them so no need for a catheter. Yay!!! They gave me some more pain medicine and let me rest. Throughout the night someone came in about every two hours to check on me and my vitals and checking my blood sugar.
The next morning they came in and gave me another shot of blood thinner, I had been sipping Water this entire time. I got up and went for a couple walks around the floor. Had to prove I could still urinate. Then the surgeon came in and talked about the surgery and answered more questions. He gave the okay for me to be released.
I've made it home. Still in a bit of pain from one of the incisions but not the others. So far no real issues with nausea or vomiting. I feel this was the right decision for me and am excited to start this new chapter in my life. So far I'm doing good, as far as the pain, it sucks but I know each day it will get better and better. Just focusing on getting in my Water and walking as much as I can.
I'm just now laying down for the night, sure will be nice to sleep in my own bed.

I have a right to be smug. I mean, have you seen me???