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My surgery is coming up fast (10/2). I have been doing my liquid diet since 9/18. That overall has been alright, not too bad. I am starting to wonder if I am making the right decision to have gastric bypass. I do not know if it is just my nerves kicking in since I am nervous about surgery, or if I am really doubting my decision to have the surgery. Did anyone else feel this way before surgery?

You should be fine, my Dr sends all of his patients home within a few hours after surgery. I was scheduled for surgery at 12pm, had to be at the hospital at 10am, by 11 I was in the back and getting ready for surgery. Not sure when I came out but I was in PACU for a bit and not long after I woke up I was going down for my swallow test. By 530pm on the same day I was being taken to the car in a wheelchair. My surgeon says that he sends everyone home the first day because he says that patients do better at home than they do in the hospital. In the hospital you have to wait for a nurse to walk around due to you being a high fall risk from anesthesia. They want you up and walking as much as possible as soon as possible after surgery. They also say that you are much more comfortable at home and can rest more and better vs being in a hospital. I had heard horror stories about people not being able to drink until the next day post surgery, I was eating ice chips within 2 hours post surgery. I am honestly glad for a variety of reasons that I got to come home sooner than later! To be able to sleep in you're own bed or recliner if you are a side sleeper like I am is wonderful! To use your own shower and bathroom! Trust me you will be fine! There is no need to be nervous!!

Your mileage may vary, but the only pain I had was the first ten minutes or so after waking up. The rest of the time I was fine in the hospital and the worst part was getting woken up every hour or two all night. Much happier at home the next day. The first couple of weeks after the surgery aren't a lot of fun, but I've reached the point where my energy is coming back and my biggest issues are getting enough Protein and Water in. But feeling pretty well overall.

I was initially interested in the sleeve but due to my GERD and family history of esophageal cancer my surgeon strongly recommended gastric bypass. I had GB surgery in April, took omeprazole up until 4 months post-op, and am now off meds and feeling great. I am so happy that I've reduced my cancer risk and my (pre-op) esophagitis has resolved.

Thank you for posting this. I was planning on a sleeve and after my upper GI yesterday my doctor recommended I change to a bypass. I had my sleeve procedure scheduled already so trying to navigate the changes!

I also changed my plans after consulting with my surgeon and reading the research. I had bypass surgery 9 days ago, am recovering well, and down 10 lbs since surgery. so far, so good!

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I agree with SGIRL35. I'm sure they're being cautious to allow healing inside as well. My Dr. is conservative as well. I had one week clear liquids, but 2 weeks full liquids. I will be going to pureed at week 3. So being on the liquids is getting old, I understand that - but what has encouraged me is remembering I DO NOT WANT TO RISK COMPLICATIONS! I read a horror story about someone that had leaks and multiple complications. But I get what you're saying, you just have the desire. I'm sticking to the list of approved stages & liquids/foods on those stages. As far as your Protein, what has worked for me is GENEPRO (one Tablespoon in Crystal light is how I take it) unflavored, disolves great. 30 gm per serving. So I do that twice a day, and with the yogurt it gives you the 70gm goal. My Dr. recommended 60 - 70gm goal. I found the GenePro at GNC.

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@MissT_SR I had back surgery in December 2015 and I was suppose to have a second one next Tuesday, but because of the weight loss, the pressure on the sciatica nerve is a lot less, and I don't need it.
Thanks. I'm sure you'll do amazing as well.

Finally time for my 6 months before and after pictures.
I have lost over 90 lbs.
A week ago I completed a Nordic Walking half marathon.
I have prevented a second back surgery, and life is pretty good.
I have under 15 lbs until I have a normal BMI. I started at 42.

October 30th! Just booked! [emoji322][emoji322][emoji322]

Ok. Ordered Celebrate Vitamins, Calcium, and Syntax nectar variety pack and Jay Robb shakes. Stocked up on Bone Broth, Vitamin Water zero, Premier Protein ready-made shakes. Bought new house shoes.....
AND my 3 daughters decided to show their support by doing the liquid diet with me in 16 days.. They probably have 20, 30, and 50 pounds to lose. This should be interesting!

I just found out yesterday I'm getting sleeved October 2nd which is this MONDAY. Its crazy how long the pre-op process feels until its actually time to go in! Where did the time go?

Mine is on October 30th. Scared to bits.

I hear ya! I started my pre op diet yesterday (all liquids) and I tell you, it is hard! My surgery (Bypass) is scheduled in Houston for October 10th. I am questioning myself the same way, can I really not get a handle on my weight by myself and get on some type of clean eating and get the weight off? I go back and forth with this issue and I have tried so many times. I need to lose between 80-100 lbs and that is a lot of weight. I only have to stay one night in hospital, but I don't have all those prescriptions to deal with, just pain medicine, Zofran and B12 I believe. Good luck to you.

I was told to drink the Propel Water or Vitamin Water or even Crystal Light to help. I love water so I don't have that problem. I am on my third big glass already today.

I love to add a few cucumber slices and a sprig of mint to my Water. I use so much that I have begun to free cucumber slices and mint so I can keep a good stock on hand. If I have frozen whole strawberries on hand I place a couple in my water with the cucumbers and mint - yum! DoTerra essential oils is another thing I use. I love the lemon and put two drops in a 16 oz bottle and off I go. I keep the bottle in my purse for adding a drop or two in my restaurant water as well. Helps with bad water flavor. If you are a "sweet" person True Lemon and True Lime carries lemon/limeade - black cherry limeade is great and it's sweetened with stevia. Stur is also sweetened with stevia and they have several flavors that are good. And lastly - I just came across Protein2o water. Its a bit costly but if you contact the company they'll send you out coupons so you can give them a try for less. I like the Grape and Wild Cherry flavors and they have 15 grams of whey Protein in them. I'm not a fan of whey but for an occasional easy to pack and take drink these are good.

Congratulations ladies and gents, I'm Oct 2nd omgeeeeeee, I'm so grate full and 7% nervous. . Only because my b day is the 24th and thanksgiving then Christmas. . But I keep telling myself , you'll have a new life with new clothes shoes and you can a possibility next holiday season lol an extra small plate but nevertheless you'll be able to eat and look amazing doing it .. whoop whoop let's go!!! ..
All that to say we can do it , get ready to change your lives forever ....♡♡♡♡♡♡

Oct 10th here too! Getting real...

You guys are going to love it. Your going to hate your life at first and absolutely regret it. But it gets better. I am only a week post op and I am down 30 pounds so far. This has been the worst week of my entire life and the thought "why did I do this, I shouldn't have done it" passed through my mind constantly. The greatest piece of advice is that you are NOT alone. I kept that in my mind the entire time. I remembered countless people saying they regret it in the 1st week, but they got over it and I knew I would too.

Omg, hello I'm October 2nd 5am, hallelujah, I've been trying to have this sleeve done for the last 3 years and it's finally here by the way it was actually my ex surgeon I finally found one who sees that I need this done and I'm ready and I worked hard to get it I'm so grateful that October 2nd is my day and I'm finally getting ready to live( in caps)lol

October 16th. scared AF!

I was planning a Gastric Sleeve procedure but was unable to due to Barret's. I had my RNY bypass on July 10 and everything has worked out great. I am down 50# and have decreased my risk of esophageal cancer, amongst other things! I was initially upset about having to change my plans bit once I got used to the idea and educated myself, I went for it. I am so glad that I did! Good luck!