tgargano

Just stopping in to wish everyone having surgery with me tomorrow the best of luck. Hope everything goes well for you’ll. See you guys on the other side.

Tomorrow at 5:45 am I am reporting to the hospital for my surgery! All prayers and good vibes appreciated :) see y’all on the other side!!!

@tgargano mine is August 7th too

I'm 8/2 and super excited!


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I was really nervous about this before surgery too because my husband and I are much the same way. I'll be honest that it was a little rough for us during the first couple of months but we were able to figure it out. I do a lot of what PHARLOW recommended. And we have just adjusted dinners at home to always include something I can eat - and his portion size is just bigger or includes a side that I don't eat. And like James said, I have far more time now to socialize and focus on my husband, family or friends instead of being 100% focused on the food.

First of all, everything after surgery will be an adjustment but then it becomes 2nd nature, normal to you. My whole family revolves around food. We get together to eat, and happen to socialize. At first eating out or with other people felt awkward. I felt impatient waiting for everyone to finish their meals. I felt uncomfortable sitting and watching everyone eat after I finished my very small portion. It was uncomfortable to have the questions from family and friends about what I can eat, the amazement about how small of an amount that I do eat now. But things wind down, and people get used to the new you. And you get used to the new you.
I have a very thin husband, and he doesn't need to loose any weight. He eats like crap. I still buy him crap foods. If it was pre surgery, it would have bothered me that he would eat a half dozen Cookies in front of me. But now, I don't think twice about it. I know that I can't eat those things. I don't want to eat those things. My progress is such a huge motivator. I tell you this because, it goes to show how our thought processes change after surgery.

I LOVE eating out - and we also as a family do those Healthy Fresh meals at least 3 times a week - and breakfast - my husband loves making breakfast and we always sit down as a family to eat.
Know what's changed since my surgery? Nothing. We still eat out, we still prepare Healthy Fresh meals 3 times weekly, he still makes breakfast on the weekends and we sit down as a family - I just eat less.
And we save money! Because I eat less, we order one entree at dinner - I take my 3-4 ounces and he eats the rest. And for Healthy Fresh? We only need to order for 2 (instead of 4) because there's plenty of food for 3 people out of the two servings with me taking my 3-4 ounces - and for breakfast, I just eat less.
He doesn't feel bad that I'm eating less. In fact, he and my son have begun picking up my healthy habits - eating Proteins first, not drinking with meals, eating on smaller plates. It's a lifestyle change for the whole family.
Your wife will not suffer. Her hunger has nothing to do with yours. You won't be hungry - at least not for a long while. You will eat, but you won't feel like you want to...
This is a good thing...believe me (My surgery was March 5th).
Roxine

I have 4 more days left of my pre op liquid diet, then 1 day of Clear Liquids only for the bowel prep day, then surgery

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Sugar alchols are basically,Splenda, I imagine it depends on your doctor and their judgement or bias. Do you have a diet sheet from your dietician or surgeon. If it says artificial sweetners are permitted, you're cool.

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Hi! I had my surgery April 9th. I now mix GENEPRO’s unflavored Protein powder in with my applesauce. Let me know how to keep in touch! I’m so confused by all the Vitamin stuff too still!

I have been diabetic for nearly twenty years, so the bypass was the choice my surgeon felt would have the best chance of reversing my diabetes. it will also help me lose the most weight. I went with his recommendation.

Thanks! I started the process at the beginning of January so it hasn't taken too long. I am having the bypass done.

Yes. I did a home sleep study a few weeks ago and have my results appointment next week. However, they tried to call me today (but I missed it) so I’m hoping it wasn’t to tell me I need to do it again. But I am pretty sure they’ll say I have OSP so I’m not sure what the next step will be...

If all goes as planned mine should be sometime in June / July / August. My birthday is in August so I'm hoping to have it done before then (totally an arbitrary goal but it'll feel like a really weird birthday present to myself, lol). I've had the first appointment with the surgeon, he wants me to lose 15 pounds before he'll schedule surgery (not an insurance requirement, probably just to see if I can follow instructions or something?). Had an appointment with the nutritionist yesterday and I can't do the psych eval until I've started a downward trend in my weight. But... progress. Happy to be among you, my fellow summer surgery buddies.

Wow your doing awesome! I had my first dr visit 3/28 and then had my psych eval 4/4 and EGD on 4/11 now I am just waiting on the office ladies to send all my stuff for insurance and then I get a date which is killing me not to know! Lol I’m trying not to drive them crazy . I still have a few things to check off yet but it all hinges on when my date will be since it has to be with in a few weeks of surgery:/ I am hoping for June but who knows at this point. Good Luck with all your stuff! I hope it keeps moving along for you!! Oh I almost forgot I am getting the sleeve too:)

I was told I'd probably lose 8-10. I start my liquid diet may 21st! Surgery is booked for June 4th

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