CeeCee2018

On 2/1/2019 at 4:20 PM, BrooklynKay said:

Hey all!! I’m 25 and my traditional DS is scheduled for 2/27, 26 days away! HW 281 CW 274

Hi! Good luck with your surgery! I am scheduled for bypass on 2/13. What made you decide on the duodenal switch procedure? I had never even heard of it until one of my required life skills classes. I do not believe that my surgeon's office offers it so I am just curious about what it is.

11 hours ago, Rayeh7 said:

I got Bordan's tropical flavored sf popsicles yesterday and tried one; they were pretty good.

Thank you! I will look for them!

49 minutes ago, Gottajustdoit said:

Congrats CeeCee! We share a surgery date! Glad you got everything sorted out with your insurance.

Whoops, I misspoke. The last 2 days are 4 shakes and 1 Soup per day.

14 minutes ago, Gottajustdoit said:

On February 3 (10 days before), I have to go on a no-sugar, low carb all-liquid diet. Unfortunately, no solid foods, like bars, for me. 😥I am looking forward to the little bit of "food" I can have, such as sugar-free Jell-o and sugar-free popscicles!

I am also allowed to have jell-o and popsicles. I am planning to stop at the grocery store after work to pick some up. Do you have any recommendations on what kind to get?

13 minutes ago, jenniefeefee said:

@CeeCee2018, we share a surgery date! I started my pre-op diet today. I’m only allowed three Protein Shakes, one sugar free Jello, and one sugar free popsicles per day! This is gonna be tough, but I’m looking forward to a jump start on my weight loss.

yay another surgery date twin! Yes I know it is going to be tough, but I keep telling myself that it will be worth it in the end!

11 minutes ago, Gottajustdoit said:

Congrats CeeCee! We share a surgery date! Glad you got everything sorted out with your insurance.

Oh that's exciting! Do you have to do a pre-surgery diet?

Hi everyone! It has been a rough few weeks. The surgeon's office set a surgery date for me, but then never submitted my file to insurance. After a lot of back and forth, things got submitted and officially approved. My surgery date is February 13th and I start the 2 week Robard diet today. For the first 12 days I have 3 shakes, 1 bar, and 1 Soup. The last 2 days are 4 shakes and 1 bar. I am sure it's going to be a struggle, but I am going into it with a positive attitude.

Hello everyone! I haven't been on in a while because things have been a hot mess. I am very disappointed in my surgeon's office. It is a long story, but the short version is they never sent my file to insurance. A lot of work on my end trying to be the middle person to get things done because the surgeon's office dropped the ball. My surgery has been approved by insurance and the date is now February 13. I start the Robard diet today!

4 hours ago, notmyname said:

I did a lot of streaming. And I watched some old shows I loved so that if I zonked out, I didn't really miss anything. Friends, West Wing. Also watched the Kominsky Method, which is really good. Read a fair amount. Set an alarm so I went walking at least a bit every hour and a half or so - I walked around my row of town houses and every time I tried to go a bit father than before. Watched a couple movies I'd been meaning to watch on Netflix.

Good advice! Thank you! I will definitely set an alarm to go walking. I know frequency is more important than distance, but is there a certain distance that I should be aiming for?

3 hours ago, Ed_NW said:

Whatever you do, stay off of Amazon. That definitely can become an expensive compulsion that takes the place of eating. LOL

This is good advice that I need! I am terrible with prime - I have already set some money aside that I am saving in case something sparks my eye while I am bored at home lol

4 hours ago, Jendkopp said:

call me crazy, but i enjoyed having 2.5 weeks off from work. i binged watched a bunch of tv shows and relaxed. i was really lucky that i was only on pain meds for 3 days (which made me super sleepy). after that, i relaxed at home and with friends.

Nice! Any good shows that you can recommend?

4 hours ago, Jenwill630 said:

I'm taking 2 weeks off and know I will be bored out of my gourd!!!!

I figure I will take the dog on some short walks weather permitting, I've got a baby blanket I am crocheting too so I am sure I will get that finished.

And who knows, depending on how I feel, I very well might go back to work a few days early.

I am jealous that you can crochet! I have tried teaching myself several times and spent many hours, but I just can't get past the first row!

5 hours ago, Wickedwinner said:

I had mine a week or so before Christmas and felt way better than anticipated. I shopped, wrapped presents, cooked etc in prep for that. I did watch a few cooking shows and The Marvelous Ms Maisel on Netflix. The week after Christmas I cleaned out all my closets and reorganized drawers (husband did the heavy lifting). I got so much accomplished- couldn’t believe it! Good luck- hope you feel as good as I did!


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Thank you! It sounds like you were super productive! There is definitely some cleaning/organizing I can do at home. I will check out that show, I have been looking for something new to watch.

Glad to hear you felt better than anticipated, I am hoping for the same results! Thanks for your reply

5 hours ago, Diana_in_Philly said:

I went back to work after a week (I am a desk jockey). Join a gym. Spend time there walking on the treadmill. Don't just sit at home. Once you are off pain meds, generally, you are cleared to drive. I had surgery Tuesday, came home Wednesday. Slept Thursday. Did half a day's work from home Friday. Went into the office on a slightly reduced scheduled on Monday. Went and did the grocery shopping on Saturday for my family but used some help at the store to load the car and get the stuff in side at home (made hubby and kids do that) due to 10 pound lifting restriction. I just went on with life.

Thanks for your reply. My surgeon told me that I will not be able to drive for 2 weeks following surgery .. ugh! I meet with him this Thursday so maybe I should ask him again about the driving restriction.

Good morning everyone! I apologize if this has been asked before, but this is my first time in the post-op section. Last week I received my surgery date, February 6th (woohoo!), so I thought that I would head over to this section and start reading some posts.

Anyway, this may be a weird question, but what did you guys do at home during your recovery period? I am planning to take about 3 weeks off at work and I am hoping that boredom won't get the best of me while I am at home! I know I will have to go for walks during the day. I bought a sudoku book and crossword book and also a couple puzzles to do, but i think that will only last me a few days. What did you guys do during your time off? Are there any recommendations for iPad apps or television shows to watch? I am just worried that I am going to be stuck at home by myself with nothing to do!

On 1/4/2019 at 2:28 PM, Jenwill630 said:

Best of luck to you!!!!!!!

Thank you!!!

35 minutes ago, Jenwill630 said:

Best of luck to you!!!!!!!

thank you !!

Hello everyone! I am from Delaware. Dr. Ibrahim from CHRIS is my surgeon and my surgery date is currently scheduled for February 6th!

6 minutes ago, mzliz731 said:

Congrats and good luck!!

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Thank you!

23 hours ago, SimoneMonet said:

Hi All, one day later..I am home. Admittedly in a little pain, but tolerable. Check in wa 6 am yesterday, surgery at 8: 15 to recovery by 10 in room by 2. The heating pad was for the back ache caused by the surgery table, to control pain, and help dispel gas. I highly recommend it. They wouldn't let me use mine even tho' surgeon recommended it but room put in an order for it had it by 6pm. Was up and walking by 7. Worst experience was nausea from the sickly sweet Tylenol, gabepetin, hydrocortisone liquid after surgery meds. Sipped Water by time got to room, but they would not allow ice chips. I had such a dry mouth still do. Walked again at midnight, and at 5 am. My potassium IV was hell, it burned so badly. I was grumpy with nurses - apologized. : \ My 8 am walk was a breeze but I still had surgery gas to dispel. You can tell bc your shoulder might hurt. Was packed and ready to go by 11. Had a wait at hospital pharmacy for oxycotin...BUT now home, climbed the fifteen steps to 2nd foot easily, but honestly my gut is sore. Started the Protein in room, did not want to stay down but now doing fine.

They did say to expect pain. I have minor soreness. That's all.
Thanks for all well wishes, on phone do can't quote ppl.
Y'all will be fine. I'm the biggest wimp in world, so you can do it!!

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congratulations on your surgery! your story was super helpful and really helped ease my nerves about the hospital stay!

3 minutes ago, TheMarine79 said:

Ceecee i started a February one

I just posted on that one. Thank you!

Hello everyone! I received my surgery date last night - February 6th! I look forward to sharing and hearing stories about everyone's journey and I am excited to finally have a date for surgery!

Hello everyone! I got my surgery date last night - February 6th! I won't be part of the January crew any longer, but hope everyone's surgeries this month go great!

Hello everyone! I got my surgery date last night - February 6th! I won't be part of the January crew any longer, but hope everyone's surgeries this month go great!

Hi everyone! Just an update - I got my surgery date! The surgeon's office called last night and I go in for my final visit with the surgeon next Thursday the 10th, Surgery is currently scheduled for February 6th and my post surgery appointment is the 20th. I am super excited but also nervous now that I have a date. I just hope everything goes smoothly!