CJ Sunshine

Surgery went well. Been sleeping most of the day. I feel okay with pain meds...rough when they wear out...dilaudid is my friend

Thanks!

Tomorrow is the big day. I'm having the SIPS DS in the morning! I'm excited but getting quite nervous!

I'm relatively new here too. I've seen some of the negative remarks and just skipped over them. I personally have only had supportive comments written to my post.

Okay so I posted a picture of my strawberry jello for tomorrow's pre-surgery day of clear liquids and someone commented they weren't allowed red liquids before surgery. My doctor did not specify. Did anyone have red jello before surgery? Or were you told to avoid it? I'll call my doc's office in the morning, but wondering your experience. Thanks!

No way people haven't noticed! They just don't feel free to comment. Your transformation is amazing!

Yes, that would be autocorrect at work! I meant vegetable eater

I have had an unusually long cycle my entire life. So when I had the period from hell last month, I thought the one consolation was that I probably wouldn't get it this month for my surgery...but two days ago I started spotting like my period will hit in a few days...surgery is Thursday! Ugh!!!

I too have always been a vegetable water. I'm certain it is why despite a very high BMI, I do not suffer from diabetes, high blood pressure or cholesterol issues. I also think I inherited good genes on that front.

Lol! I'm pretty sure a pan of brownies wouldn't make me "less" of a person!!

I chose the SIPS because it has higher rates of weight loss than either VSG or Gastric Bypass. It does have malabsorption risks but I feel confident those can be well managed with commitment to supplements and follow up.

This morning I was thinking about what I might want for dinner on Tuesday, my last solid food meal for a while (surgery on Thursday). I found myself rather underwhelmed...it's just food...I simply don't care that much...I feel ready to just move on to this next part of my life...did anyone else feel that way right before surgery?

I would say the two week pre op is definitely part of your journey! I intend to count every single pound lost!! We earn those!

I hope it heals well for you now!

Lmao!!! Penicillin did the trick! [emoji57]

Thanks everyone

My surgery is scheduled for next Thursday. Today I had my final pre-op visit with the surgeon. Everything went well. He was pleased with the 17 lbs I lost (even though he doesn't require a pre-op diet)....must confess that I'm starting to feel a little nervous.

I don't know why some doctors require it while others deem it unnecessary. I don't know if it is related to experience since from what I've seen on these forums a LOT of doctors do it. My doctor doesn't find it necessary and I trust him. But we all need to trust the team we have chosen!

that sounds fantastic! I am SO buying pumpkin this week!

This is great! Keep 'em coming!

This is helpful! Even pre-op, I've started at the gym. Because of my weight and my knees I'm very limited in what I can do, but three mornings a week, I get in the pool. I do a very low impact water walking class. I doubt I burn a lot of calories doing it, but I definitely feel the difference in my mobility from getting off the couch and moving and I think that's a good start. On Fridays I stay and take an extra class, aqua zumba...that one burns more calories and gets a little more cardio in. I really enjoy the classes. I've always liked being in the water...and the feeling of being weightless in the pool is wonderful. My plan is to work my way up to more intense water classes and even start swimming laps at some point.

Ah...my doctor has Stage 1 clear; Stage 2; full liquids; Stage 3 thin purees; Stage 4 thick purees; and finally Stage 5 solid food! LOL They all are so different. I also see you are a sleeve and I'm having modified DS...so maybe that's part of why they differentiate. Anyway, it looks like a great recipe that I will try after a few weeks! Thanks.

so this soup counts as a full liquid and not a thin puree? My surgery is scheduled for next week and I'm trying to understand this. Thanks!

Agreed! Soaking was a brilliant suggestion!

Glad you called and glad they are not worried! Ouch to the toothbrush...be gentle!! Hope it heals up soon.