Tdubs1980

@vsg_vibes you will do great. Mine was yesterday. RnY. Pain is not bad. But gas pains are uncomfortable. I just want to fart! Best of luck tomorrow.

You'll do great. I was first case today. So far so good. Minimal discomfort, lots of gas pains. Can't wait to drink tomorrow. I'll be praying that the Lord keeps you safe during your procedure. Xo
Tina

@vsg_vibes you will do great. Mine was yesterday. RnY. Pain is not bad. But gas pains are uncomfortable. I just want to fart! Best of luck tomorrow.

@ Elle.....I am also the 13th. 2 week preop diet is not too bad now that I am a week into it. Not looking forward to my weekend liquid diet. What state are you in?

Hey ! This is Tina from NH. I have a surgery date of August 13th!! When is yours. Starting to get very nervous. This preop diet is awful. I am so sick of lettuce and meat.

I am the 13th as well!!! Good luck!!

@ Elle.....I am also the 13th. 2 week preop diet is not too bad now that I am a week into it. Not looking forward to my weekend liquid diet. What state are you in?

SO, I have had my surgery August 1st at 10:45 AM at Crescent Medical Center in Lancaster, TX. I was super nervous. The nurse tried to do an IV on me but I was dehydrated from not being able to eat or drink anything the day before so she tried a second time for and IV and barely found that one. Side note: I hate IV's especially when it has to get done twice.
I went into the OR and they didn't countdown they just put me to sleep. I awakened in recovery, my husband was there next to me. After my vitals were checked, they moved me to my room which was not that comfortable and quite small. She said he had done so many surgeries that morning that they ran out of the normal room so I was put in ICU.
I did not like the gas pain at all. The way everyone described the gas pain is nothing like it was for some odd reason. It was very uncomfortable, I could not get comfortable at all, I even start crying to my husband because I was so frustrated at the gas pain. It was this annoying ball of air bouncing around my stomach and chest that I could not get rid of. They gave me some chewable pill to help with gas; that did not help me at all!! The gas pain was so bad, I did not care about the soreness and pain of my 5 incisions. My husband said I was cursing up a storm.
The nurse said I had 5 goals to reach before I could discharged: urinating, drinking 2 cups of Water, using my spirometer, pain had to be below a 5 or getting better, and gas pain had to be getting better.

They did insert a catheter in me and did the leak test; both whilst I was sleeping. My urine was green for the first day because of the leak test. I kept drinking water, it helped my gas pain a lot because I was replacing the gas with water in my stomach so I began burping which helped a lot. I was discharge 3 hours after surgery and went to a follow up apt two days later and that was it. I have not had a bowel movement yet, I was told if I has had a BM in 5 days since surgery that I need to get Imodium to help with Constipation. I have passed gas which helped so much but still no BM> All I have been consuming and water and maybe 1 sip of Protein Drink since surgery.

Since starting this journey I weighed 287
At the time of surgery I weighed 277
As of right now I weigh 267.2; and this is only 4 days out from surgery.
I still crave some foods but I have self control and I know of I lost this much weight without getting out of bed, imagine when I began eating healthy and working out.

You all please walk!! Walk, walk, walk, sip, sip, sip!! The gas pain will make you feel really crappy but walk and sip, you got this. Yes I was frustrated and still get frustrated but I push through. Goodluck you August sleevers!!

This might help:)
https://www.oxygenmag.com/fat-loss/the-fit-womans-guide-to-body-fat-9235

Harley66 we are the same height and weight. My surgery is scheduled for 10/29. My goal weight is 150. Good luck on your journey.

How did you forget sip, sip, sip?

Last one for today, I promise!

"Man who eat too many sweets, take up too many seats"

@Tdubs1980 you get to eat meat!? Your one of the lucky ones. I’ve only been able to eat non starchy veggies. It’s I mind thing you know. I had a headache the first two days f the pre op diet. Being nervous is normal especially with surgery. You will do fine though. Just keep in mind how much healthy you will be or how good you willl look in a few month.

It is best to stick to the plan you were given. It is definitely hard. I’m two days away from my surgery and I’m 25 lbs down. I would say speak to your doctor about adding any solid foods.
Best of luck. And have faith in yourself. Remember why you are on this journey.

Congratulations on already losing 44 lbs!

Congrats on your success so far and best wishes for a smooth surgery and quick recovery!