CJ Sunshine

I agree...i'm enjoying that there is not so much restriction now...yet, I'm working on building some necessary habits for after the surgery.

So does anyone else have a doctor who doesn't require a major pre-op diet? I met with the nutritionist and her only instructions to me were to substitute a protein shake for breakfast, reduce carbohydrates to 1 serving per meal, drink 64 oz water per day and not drink when I eat. That's it. I only have a clear liquids restriction the day before surgery. My doctor is highly respected and I have utmost confidence in him, so I'm not questioning it. I am, in fact, grateful for the easier process...but I was wondering if anyone else had similar experience?

Unfortunately, there is no shower on the first floor, so I'm most likely going to have no choice but to do the stairs once or twice a day. My wife suggested I might want to stay upstairs for the first few days...but I know I will need to walk...and I'm not sure circles around the bedroom will be enough...besides, I cannot imagine being comfortable in bed all day. I have very bad knees (one of the reasons I've decided to have surgery) so I know this part is going to be challenging.

Lol! I'm still pretty impressed you could drive yourself home after a sleeve! You sound like one tough cookie!

This is fabulous to read! And so encouraging to those of us still waiting for our surgery. I hope you continue to thrive and recover smoothly!

Did you have a DS? I've been told two days overnight in the hospital, which seems consistent with what I've read. I'm shocked to hear you were discharged the same day and drove yourself home! My hospital requires a responsible adult pick you up on discharge. While it is laparoscopic, I certainly would not describe this as a minor procedure and nothing I've read indicates the norm is less than 60 minutes. My doctor says an hour and a half to two hours surgery. I'm curious if we are talking different procedures or if practices are just that variant.

So I'm trying to plan for after my surgery (3 weeks away) and I'm wondering how much help everyone needed. My wife is going to need to go back to work a day or two after I get home. Should I ask my parents or a friend to come stay with me during the day? Also, how was doing stairs? My bedroom is on the second floor.

Wow! Sounds like you are coming along!

Thanks! That's good to hear!

Synthroid! Darn autocorrect!!!

I'm wondering if anyone has experience with taking synthesis after DS. I'm wondering if there were issues with absorption. Did you have to crush the pills? I had a total thyroidectomy a few years ago, so I have to take it daily and I'm wondering how surgery might affect it. Thanks.

I started telling people about my planned surgery once it was scheduled. I figure people are going to notice anyway (I hope they do!) and for me, it felt important that it not be secret...that I let go of the shame I felt at not being able to do this alone. I've received nothing but support. Only one person tried to tell me how surgery of any kind scares her due to personal experiences. I very kindly told that person that sharing bad surgery experiences is not helpful to me and that while I do welcome support, I have no room for opinions!

I weigh about 395. I am in great health except for my knees. My doctor recommended a modified DS SIPS procedure. He said he would do a sleeve on me, but believed it was unlikely that I could lose enough weight for knee replacement with a sleeve alone. So that is the operation I will be having next month.

I'm wondering how you are doing since this post? I am scheduled to have SIPS with Dr. Roslin in a few weeks.

I have a similar BMI and I am scheduled for surgery next month. My doctor did not have any specific weight loss requirement for me. But I am also otherwise very healthy. A lot will depend on your surgeon, how you carry your weight and your other health risks.

Thank you! Yes, reading through other threads has already eased some of my concerns.

I'm not sure I can swing more than two weeks...can't make money if I don't work! Being self employed gives me more flexibility but no such thing as paid sick time. @sleevedshereen

Well, I'm self employed, as an attorney. So I'm planning to take a full week off and then probably work from home for a week...which mostly means keep an eye on emails and phone calls. Based on what I've read, it seems that 2-3 weeks is common for DS patients...

YES! I'm finding it very hard to remain present in today! I'm highly distracted. I'm not as productive at work as I need to be, especially to get my office in the shape I need to take off for the surgery....and I feel terrible that 2 friends were having medical procedures of their own this week and I completely forgot to send them a text or call to see how they were doing! Ugh!! That's so not like me... I get it's normal, but I am trying to figure out how to work around it...

Oh, I have my date already. My surgery is scheduled for 9/14. Anticipation and a little nervousness...I'm kind of finding it hard to concentrate.

Today is my pre-surgical evaluation by my primary care doctor. I went this morning for bloodwork (because it had to be fasting) and I'm going back this afternoon for the rest...not nervous, but definitely a little excited...this surgery will be here sooner than I know it!

Howdy Back!

I don't think loose and frequent BM on a liquid diet is a probable indicator of IBS. Sounds perfectly normal to me.

Good luck!

so yours was done in two separate surgeries? Mine will be done in one procedure...so I'll be having the sleeve at the same time as they move my intestines around...