MelissaRose24

Thank you guys this is very hard for me.

2 Days post op and I can barely get any fluids or Protein in. Im just worried it will be a problem. Any suggestions?

Hey guys I need to know what you guys brought with you to the hospital. I want to know every and anything doesn't matter if it sounds dumb. Thank you. My surgery is May 2nd and I just need a heads up!

Thank you all for your responses so many great experiences here.

Hi! I'm an ER RN and I went back to work yesterday for my first 12 hr shift after 9 days off for my surgery. I have plenty of helpful coworkers that are more than happy to help with lifting and pulling for me when needed. My surgeon told me last week at my post op appt that I'm restricted to 20lbs for a month. I was worried about my energy level and being able to endure the shift because I've just been so easily exhausted but somehow I made it through and actually felt close to normal once I got moving. The hardest part was having to watch everyone eat delicious takeout while you're sipping your Water and Protein [emoji51] Good luck to you!

My thoughts are it is temporary. It is doable and necessary. I am scheduled Wednesday, April 19, and am surviving the preop diet. I chew sugar free gum to help. I also make sure to take deep breaths and breath when I find myself wanting to eat out of boredom.

Temporary!!! Best of luck!

I just had surgery on Wednesday and had a 2 week pre op diet before. The first 4 days were hard then I felt sooo good. My energy spiked and it became so much easier. Just stick with it!

My best advice is to just do what you have to do. This journey is really all about making good decisions about food and drink. While the pre-op and post-op liquid diets of the experience are among its worst (and most difficult) parts, it helps you to embrace the grit and perseverance that you must possess to be successful long term.

Good luck!

My surgery is May 2nd

Starting my Pre-op liquid diet soon. Any suggestions?

It helped me so much to take the pre-op class. There is such a low complication rate, especially when sticking to your plan. Try and calm down and think more on the logical side instead of the emotional. You are the only one who can ultimately decide, but try not to psyche yourself out too much! I'm May 1st, so I'm in the boat with you!

My surgery date is May 1st and at first I was feeling the same way. As soon as I finalized the last of the plans I got extremely nervous and it lasted for a whole week. At one point I was thinking that I was going to worry myself into an ulcer or something and then I wont be physically able to have it done. Luckily that only lasted about a week and now Im more excited than anything. I dont even know what changed. I just woke up one day and felt different. Hopefully you will get over it as well. I agree with the others about praying and follow your instincts. Im guessing its natural to worry about what can go wrong, but maybe you can think more about how your life can change for the better instead. That should help you calm down.
We can certainly do this together since we are in similar situations!

Do what feels right for you. Give it to God. You can stop at anytime right up to when you are getting wheeled into the room. Take a breath, dont dwell on what can go wrong, instead spend your time on what can go right. Imagine how good you will feel as you lose weight. Think of all the fun shopping you will do. I just finished my 3rd month of 6 month pre op, and all i am focused on is getting to the day. I gave it to God, to open the road and clear the obstacles, if its right it will happen and I will have peace.
I too get scared along the way. I had a colostomy 5 yrs ago and got it reversed. I remember when i read all the things that could go wrong i almost freaked out. I decided not to focus on what could go wrong because to get to point B , I had to go through point A. So as John Wayne says, "courage is being afraid but saddling up anyways". I cowboyed , rather cowgirled up, and went for it. I felt it was the right time. When I awoke from the surgery, i found out I didnt get the reversal because they found a large cyst that ate my ovary and fallopian tube and was making its way to my uterus. I had no idea it was there, no pain, nothing. Going in for that reversal was a Godsend. I had to wait another 10 months to try again for the reversal. It went as easy as pie.
So i am going with my gut. I want to do this and i feel its right and that is what i am doing. If God has other plans He will Detour me.
Have faith, trust what you feel, listen to no one but your inner voice and pray. You will find your answer.

Guys,

Im about three weeks away from surgery. May 2nd is the big day and I'm starting to have a lot of anxiety. Starting to think maybe I shouldn't do this. This had been something that I have wanted for a long time. Im starting to read about complications which I already knew but now its really starting to hit me. Most patients have a high possibility of major complication in the first 30 days after surgery (thats what I read on one website). Im scared and thinking maybe I should just back out. However, im 28 years old. 5'4 260 and I have BMI of 44.5. So Im wondering if I do not do this will I ever lose weight? Will I always regret it? Will I wonder how my life would of been different? What if I do it and I have a serious complication? Will I regret having the procedure? Anyways please help calm my nerves guys. I need help. What have been some of your concerns?

I'm sure he does a great job and you'll be very happy with the outcome. Just follow the program and you'll be fine. For me, the gas was the worst part. The posts here about what to bring to the hospital were so useful. If you haven't seen those, you might want to do a search. Having an extension cord for phone charging was key. Also having a pillow in the car for the ride home was a huge help. One of my friends recommended having small cups of liquids and Jello ready to go, like the paper or plastic cups you might use in a bathroom. It worked great for me, especially just being able to eyeball portions. Good luck!!

When I was researching south Florida doctors, his name and hospital ever came up. I used Dr. Wizman in Margate. My surgery was supposed to be at Northwest but he had a falling out the day before, so it was moved to Coral Springs. I live in Delray. The patients in the support groups are fantastic. The nurse that runs the general support group, Sandy, is wonderful. The RD that has the monthly lecture comes from Cleveland Clinic and she's amazing, too. I also strongly considered CC but it was just too far and their support groups are very inconvenient from a time perspective. I wish you the best with your search. Let me know if you have any questions.

Please make sure you take care of yourself. You have to get your Water and Protein in or you may wind up back in the hospital. Your job is important, but you are more important. As with all of us - it's time to make ourselves the priority from now on!

A nurse too and my dr's office said 2 weeks minimum off. After that I'll b on restrictions and we'll go day to day to see how I do. Hopefully feel good and no dizziness or anything afterwards

Any sleever in south fl get your Sleeve done by Fr. Emil Matei? If so how was your surgery experience and results?

Lol okay. Thank you. But you did keloid a little?

I know most of you guys may be too fresh pot op to know but I was wondering if anyone Keloid after wls? How did your scars heal? I know everyone is different just curious.

I don't have anything to add, I just wanted to express my appreciation for nurses. You don't get nearly enough recognition for all of the hard work you do!

I'm a nurse too. I do 8 hr shifts, but literally stand the entire time and push a lot of stretchers. I work in endoscopy - not a "heavy" job but very fast paced.
I'm booked off for 3 weeks, but the way my rotation works I'll be 3 1/2 weeks post op when I go back. It this point (day 14), I think I'll be fine. My incisions are healing well and I don't have a lot of fatigue. My main concern is getting my fluids in when I go back to work. I can only drink on breaks.
I'll keep you posted how it goes for me! When is your surgery date?

Could you request 3 weeks with the understanding that you could come back after 2, or does the scheduling not allow for that? I returned to work after 2 1/2 weeks but I have a desk job. It was mainly being tired and not having a lot of energy that made the first week rough. If you're used to being on your feet and moving around it might not be so bad. It's really hard to give solid advice as we all handle post-op life differently. I've seen some say they wish they could have taken more than 4 weeks off and others that were back to work in only a few days.

Our doc mandated 2 weeks minimum. He wanted 4 weeks but told them there was no way I could with work.

I'm taking 2 weeks. From what I hear after after 2 weeks it's more of fatigue then pain. I guess if you can take 2 weeks you should.