KIP-MI

My surgery was Tuesday. Just a couple of oddities. I’m noticing this sound/sensation that reminds me of eating pop rocks. Any one else? Also I’m wonder if it is normal to not have bowel movements during the clear liquid phase.

Finally heading home today from the hospital - my surgery was 2 days ago and the pain I felt afterwards was the worst pain I've been through in my life!
Once the nurse took my drainage tube out of my torso, I felt a lot better. Anyone go through the same thing?

Question: how long do you wear the binder?

Odd issue. I just on the scale and found I weigh 6 lbs more than the day of surgery. I’m assuming this will go away quickly and that it is due to all of the iv liquids than gave me because of my blood pressure. Did anyone else notice that?

Had surgery on nov 21. I broke down just before getting sedated. I was terrified. All went pretty well. The next thing I knew was my hand on fire from a potassium drip. My blood pressure dipped super low as did my potassium levels. So I was in recovery for 5 hours. My pressure stayed low all through the next day. I’m home now though and doing fine. I’m only feeling super sore when getting up. Not walking much yet. I’m sore mostly in my neck and thighs. Not sure why but assuming it is from the way I’m getting up and sitting down. The gas issue is a struggle but the pain passes quickly. sleeping at home is a struggle. Best sleep so far is on the couch. No nausea but the gave me Patches and oral medication for that. Now it’s time to sip sip and sip some more.

Anybody else feel like there stomach is way smaller then they was told it should be. I can’t fit very much in stomach at all before I notice that I am full. I am full all the time it’s no way I am getting what I need.

I went to Sams Club today to buy clear Protein Drinks. This was my first experience in a grocery type store since I began my pre op diet. It was the first time my cravings were overwhelming. Then I watched my sister eat one of those huge hotdogs. It smelled wonderful. I just sipped my unsweetened iced tea and thought about how hard this is. Then we started talking about our plans for Christmas and I felt better. Soft foods stage comes six days before so I can look forward to that...if all goes well that is. I hope I get to the point where food just isn’t that big of a deal to me.

My surgery is on November 21. I’m terrified of being intubated. Do you know if this was part of your surgery? Did you even know it happened? I was worried about sedation during my EGD but that was a breeze.

6 minutes ago, Kate D said:

I am so excited but a little bummed. I got my date, yay! But, it’s for the day after Thanksgiving . I am a nurse and have every other Thanksgiving off and of course I have this year off. And I will be on the clear liquid diet for the entire week. I am almost considering working it for another co-worker so I don’t have to watch everyone eat but I am a little worried that I may be irritable from the Clear Liquids .

That is a bummer! I'll just be one day home from the hospital on Thanksgiving. Clearly I'm just skipping this year. Since I'm typically the host (and cook) everyone else is going out for dinner. LOL

Thanks ReneeShante! Actually I have to say when I got on the scale this morning and saw that I'm miraculously down 10 pounds my motivation was fully awakened!

Glad you are feeling better. Keep us posted!

I’m amazed at some of these pre-op diets. My surgery is Nov 21. I’m on day two of my pre-op diet and it’s no fun! Mine requires three Premier Proteins, one yogurt, four cups lettuce, two tbl lite dressing. I can add broth and Jello. I’m not starving but boy oh boy do I want real food. How will I get through the next 12 days!?!

I’m having a Thanksgiving meal just before the pre-op diet starts with all of the yummies that go with it. I bought the turkey & Fixins today so when the turkey defrosts I can attack it and have time to make Bone Broth from what’s left . Hubby won a gift card for Lonestar steakhouse on Halloween so we are having lunch later today. I won’t have many days off (school) before surgery so we are going earlier.


Have a great day!
Amanda
HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish

My pre-op diet starts Nov 7...just three days left of eating like a fat girl...or what I've considered "normal."

I'm sure this topic has been done to death but...what was/will be your "last" meal?

2 hours ago, jess9395 said:

$1.22 a day.... how much $ will you be saving on food costs? That's like 1/3 a Starbucks coffee!

Great point!!!

I just placed an enormously expensive order on BariatricPal for postop Vitamins. They had the best price I was able to find on the internet for the dietitian suggested vitamins. My daily total is $1.22. Seems hefty to me. Does anyone have a better source for these? They suggested "Bariatric Advantage chewable Iron, calcium citrate and Multi-Vitamin. Along with Celebrate ENS Drink Mixes (instead of the multi-vitamin and Calcium chewables).

My surgeon's requirement is to lose 10 pounds during the two week required liquid diet...although his liquid diet includes four cups of lettuce (2 tbl of low cal dressing) and two greek yogurts. I'm determined to do this 100% correctly. But I get the temptation for Thanksgiving dinner. I'm the one in my family who makes the dinner (my stuffing is killer) and we have 20+ people to my house for a huge sit down feast. My surgery is on Nov 21 so I will not be tempted this year for sure and clearly not in any mood to cook or have guests. So I've told my family "I'm out...see ya at Christmas!" I've been to 44 Thanksgiving Dinners...I plan to be at least 44 more...so missing this one will be just fine.

Just got my date today...Dec 5!

I could get a sub but I think I will schedule my surgery for after Nov 17 to be safer. There is never a good time I suppose.

I'm not a woodwind player but I am a brass player. A few days after surgery I started slowly with a minute or so of mouthpiece buzzing. The next day I added another minute. Then another. Soon my horn was in my hands & I was building up time. Take it slow. Let yourself heal. Good luck!

I’m a oboist and getting sleeved in the coming weeks. We are in the very beginning of the season in all of my ensembles. Wondering how long it will take before I’m back at it. Anyone with experience?

I agree they aren't great. I too recommend Premiere Protein. Although my favorite is Caramel. If you are allowed, you can mix them in coffee (or decaf). It's kinda like a latte. I also found Unjury makes a high protein chicken Soup that I really enjoy.

At first that was my stance too. I was only going to tell my mother, sisters and husband. I too was worried about unsolicited advice. My closest friends are also larger folks. As a team we've dieted together...become supports...checked in with each other and that really worked...until we stopped. LOL. When I mentioned I was going to look into Bariatric Surgery they weren't the same supportive team anymore. "The easy way out". WTF. How is this easy? I'm 6 months into my 6 month pre-surgery hoops for insurance. I've never worked out this much...EVER. And, the real work begins after the surgery. Easy? Cheating? Hell no! Anyway, so I decided to tell more people. Surprisingly most has been incredibly supportive! I also share how hard I'm working to prepare for the surgery. Easy...ha.

On 9/11/2017 at 2:06 PM, JloCuchara said:

do you mean the starter kit? i don't see any samples anywhere on the page.

Yes I was referring to the starter kit.

10 minutes ago, Abe43 said:

Premier Protein is the only Protein Shakes that actual taste good in my opinion my favorite is chocolate but banana strawberry and Carmel are also very good

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BTW: Best price I've seen for Premier Protein is at costco. $25 for an 18pk.