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Update! I had my follow up with the dietitian yesterday afternoon, and she advanced my diet to stage 4, and I also restarted my Vitamins. She thinks a few more calories, which will happen easily as I advance my diet and some more carbs will help. I can already tell the difference today. Still am tired in the afternoon, but it isn't like crashing into a wall! Looking forward to the weekend!

Is anyone else struggling with their energy levels just suddenly plummeting? Some times I feel like I am going along fine and then I just hit a wall. I've been getting my Protein and fluids in, but I still haven't topped 500 calories in a day. I am sure that is part of it. I have my followup with the dietitian tomorrow. Hoping to get moved onto the pureed/soft diet stage. Hopefully that will help with the energy levels. Otherwise, I am healing well and back to work half days this week.

so glad to read everyone's updates!

Hi all! So glad to see that everyone who has gone seems to be on track for a great recovery. I was on a self imposed social media fast--I do this from time to time.

I am doing well, my surgery was last Thursday (4/11), and my follow up with the surgeon is tomorrow. I was able to hit my protein/fluid goals consistently since day 4. Days 2 and 3 were close but not quite there. Also not needing to sleep/nap, which was an issue for the first few days, but, it's a surgery, so...

I've been walking on my treadmill, not fast, but consistent. Up to 30 minutes straight.

I drove for the first time yesterday, and that went well.

I met my partner in town last night, he was having a drink after work, and ordered a salad to go. I had some hot mint tea, and Water. It was good to be out and about amongst people.

Good luck to everyone who's recovering and whose surgeries are coming up soon!

Getting discharged this afternoon. Worst part for me was the anesthesia piece...on my phone app at the moment. Will try to get online when I get home to check up on everyone.

Got my arrival time! 6am tomorrow. Up at 3:30 am to drink my Gatorade and then my shower with the special soap...hoping for a little sleep tonight, but not sure I will...

1 hour ago, Jennifer22672 said:

I love hearing about everyone who has already had their surgery. I hope you all are recovering well.
My bypass is tomorrow, so I am on a clear liquid diet all day today. I have to drink magnesium citrate today also. I know that is supposed to “clean out” my digestive track 😃, so I am a little nervous about the timing. I have to leave the house to get my girls from school and I need to go to Target at some point today. I really don’t want any embarrassing bathroom situations to occur.
Other than that, I am going to pack my bag today and do some cleaning around the house in case I don’t feel like doing that for a while. I also need to remember to have my husband take some “before” pictures tonight.
I hope I’m not forgetting anything!

Before pics! i need to add that to my list!

1 hour ago, brownymix13 said:

Yay I’m glad everyone that has had it seems to be doing well!! Mine is tomorrow as well—getting a little more nervous and lots more excited! Been a long time coming I feel like.

Yes indeed! I feel the same way--a very long time coming. I am on that roller coaster of nerves and excitement. I won't know what time my surgery is until this afternoon when they call. I am a little anxious!

1 hour ago, Aiysha said:

Hope everyone is recovering well my surgery is tomorrow and my period came today has that happened to anyone

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LMAO! Mine came last night--I am just perturbed at the timing...

My liquid diet started today--surgery is tomorrow, won't know what time until this afternoon when they call...

Excited, very nervous, but love reading how everyone who has gone ahead of me this month is doing now! Trying to get myself good an hydrated. I expect I probably won't be able to sleep tonight...

15 hours ago, Alwzla8 said:

I brought most of things everyone listed and my Sherpa blanket. Everything feels ok except my stomach really hurts because I can’t pee!! Been trying for 4 hours off n on and can’t go ugh!! I feel like I need to but just can’t this sucks! I’m doing the breathing exercises and everything just that 1 thing I can’t seem to get thru!! Hope everyone is doing great and if I don’t say it later.. Best wishes and luck for anyone who goes tomorrow!!

Glad to hear you're hangning in there! Hope the issue has resolved itself by now!! Looking forward to hearing how things go as you head home...

2 hours ago, TxStar09 said:

I am officially on the losers bench!!!! Not feeling to bad, but they gave me quite a few pain meds. 😬. Hope everyone else is doing well so far.

Congrats! Hope you have a speedy recovery!

Nerves are really kicking in today...I am at work and bit cranky--trying to not bite people's heads off! Have mercy! Can't I just go home and hide?!

2 hours ago, ejmom86 said:

I'm at Toronto Western hospital waiting to be prepped for surgery. So nervous as I has a little one at home with ASD who needs me. He is a big part of why I'm doing this RNY. I need to be healthy and active to be able to meet his needs. Pray for me for a complication free surgery and recovery!

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Hang in there! My son is also ASD (although he is 29 now!). I know how hard it is to leave them and undertake a huge life change, but you have to think about long term health and keep a big picture view! Hope things go smoothly for you!

3 hours ago, Romanoloser said:

Let’s go laundry, cleaning, packing anything to keep me busy!! Tuesday is right around the corner

So excited for you! Hang in there and keep busy! 😁

21 hours ago, losingthepast said:

Ohhhh I’m day 4 pre-op diet and booked in for April 18th. Yay

starting weight before pre-op was 138kg

GW ??? I don’t know! How do people decide this?

Good luck! My surgeon set a goal just inside the healthy BMI range for my height. I just seem to remember feeling great when my weight was in the 130 lb range so that is how I picked. I just wanted to be healthy and able to move around more freely. Good luck!

hmm...i hadn't thought of naming my sleeve, that sounds fun! Maybe i'll start calling mine a "test tube" or "beaker" like from the muppets...

On 2/21/2019 at 8:24 PM, Alwzla8 said:

Well, I got the call today and I AM IN THE APRIL GROUP!!! Yay!! April 9th is on the books😁🥳

Congrats and good luck!!

18 hours ago, KhaosG00B said:

Hi im getting my surgery on Monday, .... not really nervous only thing im worried about is the weight in before surgery. If you read my first post i just finished posting you'll know why. You are all welcome to read my post would love to hear back from you guys because im nervous. I hope your surgery goes well if you haven't had it yet. Oh and my name is Diana

Good luck with your surgery!

19 hours ago, brownymix13 said:

We’re getting our sleeves on the same day! I’ve been on liquid diet for 8 days now, I’m looking forward to just it being the day finally! Do you feel ready?

I find myself on a bit of a roller coaster at the moment--some times I feel completely ready (and my hospital team has been great), and sometimes i feel a little overwhelmed, and other times completely excited! How about you? Ready?

Hey there!! Just got my date/insurance approval.
Surgery is gastric sleeve
Height 5’5”
Starting weight 239
Goal weight dr’s goal 147. Personal goal 130

Just looking to connect with other sleevers starting out around the same time and to learn from those who have been through the process and maintaining their weight loss.