MIZ60

I am 2 weeks post op and I can say that it was a breeze. Not to say it will be for everyone but I had a VSG and had very little pain. Did have some nausea post op which I have never experienced post op before but my surgeon had a fix for that and I’m sure every bariatric surgeon does. I was really worried about having to be owned up as my gallbladder was a failed laparoscopic surgery and I had major abdo surgery at 23 yrs old so I know I have adhesions but my surgeon and I had long talk about it and did I want to be opened if he needed to etc although he did say that now a days there are very few that cannot be done laparoscopically.
There is some spasm type pain when drinking initially but that eases pretty quickly. Remember there are staples done one side of your sleeve and as peristalsis happens and moves things down they are going to be stimulated until you heal. This is why it is soooo important to adhere to the diet your Dr orders.
It is natural to be scared but this tool is exactly what I needed. I’m not terribly hungry and really able to deal with the small amounts without wanting to kill someone.
That 2 week pre op diet is a doozy as there is no restriction but stick to it and it will make recovery sooo much better. Don’t be tempted into “the last supper “ as this can be dangerous.
It will be a fabulous life changer, hang in there. I have lost 21 pounds since starting liquid pre op diet and am now 2 weeks post op and started purée foods yesterday.
Good luck

I am preop and scheduled for surgery the same day as you. I am not worried at all and am looking forward to it. I already feel so much better after 9 days on the preop diet that I know I am doing the right thing. Hardest thing post op for me will be the complete avoidance of alcohol since we are pretty "social" and enjoy hanging with friends listening to live music and watching football. I can have just as good of a time drinking Water. I try to visualize myself at this time next year feeling SO MUCH BETTER and that helps a lot. Just try to focus on the positive aspects of the surgery and keep your eye on the prize.

Just finishing day #10 of the preop diet and surprisingly it has been fairly easy. I start the day with 20 ounces Water then I drink about 40 oz coffee with Spenda and fat free half and half. I use a Yeti tumbler so easy to keep track. Then I drink one shake (Premier Protein). I then have about 32 ounces water over the next few hours. I have a second shake and some dill pickles (allowed per my bariatric center at Baylor Scott & White) about 4 then about 1/2 a bottle of Powerade Zero. I eat my allowed meal (3 ounces protein) with 1-2 cups vegetables about 7. For dessert, a couple of sugar free popsicles and/or Jello. Now sitting here enjoying some Crystal Light. I sometimes heat up a chocolate shake to drink before bed. I am shocked that I really haven't felt extremely hungry to this point and have lost almost 12 pounds. Good luck to you!!

Oh Sweetheart you done challenged the wrong,person , I have written poetry since I was a plump small spawn of Satan which was what my paternal relative called me. Fire up your beatbox!!
I'm 72 and good as I ever was
Cleaning living with no trouble with the fuzz
If I love someone, I love them hard
Able to shoot any critter that comes into my yard
I make a better friend than I do a foe
if you don't want to like me, then go ahead and go
Got enough booty to thrill Sir Mix a Lot
But once you meet me you know what you got
Help other Bariatric Pals on their way
Sure they'll return the favor when it's my day
This rhyme is nearly over, isn't that a thrill?
But I'll hang with you Texans if you want me still.
WORD
Never did care much for Daddy's side of the family, they were short, dark haired and medium complexion, imagine how I stood out😦💦

I am preop and scheduled for surgery the same day as you. I am not worried at all and am looking forward to it. I already feel so much better after 9 days on the preop diet that I know I am doing the right thing. Hardest thing post op for me will be the complete avoidance of alcohol since we are pretty "social" and enjoy hanging with friends listening to live music and watching football. I can have just as good of a time drinking Water. I try to visualize myself at this time next year feeling SO MUCH BETTER and that helps a lot. Just try to focus on the positive aspects of the surgery and keep your eye on the prize.

How wonderful to find new friends! Texas girl here, (Hook Em Horns) - but living in Florida now. MIZ60 - you and I have a lot in common! Ex-smoker here too - much of my weight came on from quitting smoking too. You’re a bit ahead of me. I’m waiting on my surgery date but hoping for end of May. Good luck on your upcoming day. So glad to hear the pre-op is going well. I’m nervous about that. Let us know how you’re doing!!

This is great! Very excited for you. I just got clearance from my program. Everything completed on my checklist. Now it goes to my insurance for approval and then I get my surgery date! Hoping for end of May!

Yeah for you! Best wishes!

Loved city life in Dallas when I was younger but I just get fed up with the traffic and crowds now. We are close enough to Austin that we can go hear bands and stuff but I can not imagine life there on a daily basis. My best friend has lived there 24 years and she likes it. I don't think I could live too rural either; we have access to a lot of back roads perfect for riding the Harley but there are restaurants and shopping within a mile of our house.

Well I had my appointment with the surgeon and looks like I am good to go next Wednesday. Signed all the consents and already have all my meds/vitamins. Seems a little surreal that this time next week I will be post op. Not nervous at this point but a bit excited.

How bizarre. I’m a nurse too!

Originally had an associate degree in nursing and became RN in 1980. First job was hospital pediatrics and kids are all I have ever done. 4 kids under 4 is a full time job in itself!!

I got a BS Industrial Engineering in '81, worked for 15 years, stayed home with kids 15 years, Masters in Accounting '11, been working as an accountant ever since. I thought I could keep working after my twins were born, but I was delusional (I had 4 under 4). I had no energy left for anything outside the family!

I was pretty surprised that they were able to schedule my surgery so quickly after I finished the preop stuff. Would have been sooner but we had a little trip planned for my husbands' birthday and I started the preop diet as soon as we returned. Have appt. with my surgeon in the AM for pre-op visit.....I really like him since he is pretty straightforward and has lots of experience. I am a nurse practitioner so I ask some pretty detailed medical questions. For me, the preop diet has been fairly easy and as of this morning I have lost 9.8 lbs. in 7 days. I literally drink Water, Crystal Light and Powerade ZERO all day long. Most worried about giving up my Columbian Supremo coffee after surgery for Decaf but hopefully it will only be for a couple of week.
Hope your surgery date is set soon. Just noticed that we all have the same goal weight!!

I ate the olestra fat free pringles. I loved them. I ate too many.
And yes...I sharted in public, had to abandon my underpants in a grocery store feminine hygiene waste box....and never ate them again.

I finally found the perfect spot on here!! I turned 60 a couple of months ago and am having VSG on May 2. I have been thinking about it for about a year and saw the surgeon for the first time in December. I am currently day 8 on the preop diet and am actually amazed that it is going so well and I am not struggling with it at all. Developed serious weight issues about the time I turned 50 and lost 40 pounds on my own doing Atkins. Then I quit smoking after 35 years and have gained 100 lbs. since 2009. Have been unable to work since 2016 due to severe asthma and back pain and (worst) unable to ride the motorcycle with my husband in over 2 years. I want my life back!!
I am so glad to find some peeps in my age bracket!! We got this!!

I will be 60 this year and I am scheduled for a VSG on May 16th. I agree I feel better and younger just getting ready for this step in my life. Good luck and see you on the losers bench, we've got this!

Hi all,
Woohoo! I have finished my extensive 'checklist' of tests and exams and classes required by my program, and now waiting on insurance approval and a surgery date for the gastric sleeve. I am hoping for late May 2018 surgery date. I'm 60 - so for me it's now or never. I have stayed motivated and obtained excellent education by listening to Reeger Cortell's podcasts (highly recommend) as well as reading peer-reviewed journal articles, going onto sites like this one, and others on Instagram. I love the before/after pictures - truly some amazing transformations! I'm nervous but ready for showtime! My highest weight is 272 pounds (5'7" height, wearing size 22/3X clothes. My goal is to do the best I can, treat the sleeve well, not overeat, stick to the rules, healthy diet choices, Protein, hydration, Vitamins, exercise and all that is required for maximum success - so that I am out of plus size clothes, exercising regularly (miracle right there). If weight is a goal, then ideally I'd like to get to at least 170. Would love to have some May or June buddies!
xoxo

Just finishing day 5 of my 14 day preop diet and am very glad that it is going good. Having 3 Premier Protein shakes per day and 1 meal of 3 oz. Protein and 1 cup of vegetables. I can also have dill and sugar free sweet pickles as well as the usual Crystal Light, Powerade Zero, sugar free popsicles/jello. and Water. Up to about 20 minutes on the elliptical and 10 minutes free weights daily. Surgery is May 2!! I am really excited!!