Caltania

So I got home on Wednesday evening (and surgery was Tuesday). All things considered I'm doing very well. I'm still pretty sore, but I'm able to walk around the house and a bit outside. I'm just having a hard time getting my fluids in, but today I came very close, and even got in most of my vitamins! I am on a liquid diet until the 26th, then after that appt I can start in on pureed foods... which is good, because I currently have about zero interest in solid foods!
Thank you guys all for the support, I've been thinking about you!

It's really, really hard to not compare your own journey to others... But maybe it will help you to reflect on how far you've come so far? Your ticker says you've lost 100 lbs, which is absolutely amazing progress! I've only lost 20 so far, with an ultimate goal of losing a total of about 170 lbs.... I'm still miles away from my goal, but I'm glad I've started walking in that direction. And I'm proud for you that you're heading that way too, even if you're much further along!

So I got home on Wednesday evening (and surgery was Tuesday). All things considered I'm doing very well. I'm still pretty sore, but I'm able to walk around the house and a bit outside. I'm just having a hard time getting my fluids in, but today I came very close, and even got in most of my vitamins! I am on a liquid diet until the 26th, then after that appt I can start in on pureed foods... which is good, because I currently have about zero interest in solid foods!
Thank you guys all for the support, I've been thinking about you!

So I got home on Wednesday evening (and surgery was Tuesday). All things considered I'm doing very well. I'm still pretty sore, but I'm able to walk around the house and a bit outside. I'm just having a hard time getting my fluids in, but today I came very close, and even got in most of my vitamins! I am on a liquid diet until the 26th, then after that appt I can start in on pureed foods... which is good, because I currently have about zero interest in solid foods!
Thank you guys all for the support, I've been thinking about you!

So I got home on Wednesday evening (and surgery was Tuesday). All things considered I'm doing very well. I'm still pretty sore, but I'm able to walk around the house and a bit outside. I'm just having a hard time getting my fluids in, but today I came very close, and even got in most of my vitamins! I am on a liquid diet until the 26th, then after that appt I can start in on pureed foods... which is good, because I currently have about zero interest in solid foods!
Thank you guys all for the support, I've been thinking about you!

Somehow I got a full night's sleep, I don't know how! I'm very thoroughly cleansed from the special soap, and leaving for the hospital in a few minutes. 3 hours from now I'll be in for my procedure...! It's beyond surreal!

Somehow I got a full night's sleep, I don't know how! I'm very thoroughly cleansed from the special soap, and leaving for the hospital in a few minutes. 3 hours from now I'll be in for my procedure...! It's beyond surreal!

Somehow I got a full night's sleep, I don't know how! I'm very thoroughly cleansed from the special soap, and leaving for the hospital in a few minutes. 3 hours from now I'll be in for my procedure...! It's beyond surreal!

I try! Though sometimes I go a bit overboard with extra words. I try to keep it in check 😊
I'm almost certainly having bypass. My doc at first tried to steer me to the sleeve, but since I only get one surgery covered in the course of my lifetime, I'd rather go for this one. I'm totally nervous, and excited, and terrified, and generally feeling ALL OF THE FEELS, lol! I think about all this stuff pretty much all the time right now... mostly I just wish it was already here! My first appt was in November, which is approximately 1 eternity ago 😉

Hi lovelies! Sorry I've been absent - I've had a lot to do to get things ready! But my day is almost here... my RNY is tomorrow at 1pm. Making the switch over to Clear Liquids only soon... this is starting to feel so very real now. But I feel ready for it. And I'm extremely grateful that my clinic has prepared me so well for this day!
I have still been reading everyone's journeys on here in my absence - I hope those of you who are struggling post-op have a speedy recovery! We've all got this! 🤗 Go June Bunch, go!

Hi lovelies! Sorry I've been absent - I've had a lot to do to get things ready! But my day is almost here... my RNY is tomorrow at 1pm. Making the switch over to Clear Liquids only soon... this is starting to feel so very real now. But I feel ready for it. And I'm extremely grateful that my clinic has prepared me so well for this day!
I have still been reading everyone's journeys on here in my absence - I hope those of you who are struggling post-op have a speedy recovery! We've all got this! 🤗 Go June Bunch, go!

Welcome May! It's neat to know you have the same surgery date as me 😊 Nice to have you in the June group!

Quick update! I was getting really frustrated with all the "last suppering" I was doing, and also with friends who wanted to eat with me one last time before my life changes... so I pretty much started the liquid diet on Saturday rather than today. I've stuck to it pretty faithfully except for one small bit of cheese last night to satiate some ravenousness. It's been going pretty well so far all things considered. I've dodged some of the worse "keto flu" symptoms... mostly I've been pretty spaced out, and dealing with mildly fitful sleep and a bit of nausea. I feel like I'm over the hurdle today, but we'll see - there's still a lot of day left to get through!
Welcome to all the new folks, and keep up the awesome work all of you lovelies! I'm rooting for you all!

My clinic recommends Flintstones, but along with the battery of other Vitamins I'll be taking for life (calcium, Iron, etc). I could try to research an all in one for all my vitamins, but I'd rather have more control over making sure I meet my Vitamin goals. I'm a bit too controlling, lol

My clinic recommends Flintstones, but along with the battery of other Vitamins I'll be taking for life (calcium, Iron, etc). I could try to research an all in one for all my vitamins, but I'd rather have more control over making sure I meet my Vitamin goals. I'm a bit too controlling, lol

I'm definitely feeling your pain! I haven't had anything but Protein Shakes (with almond milk or similar), broth, and flavored waters since Friday night, with the exception of a tiny bit of cheese on Monday before my formal liquid diet started 😕 I started a couple of days early because some well-meaning friends kept wanting to go out for "one last meal" with me... Nope! I've been somewhat tired/fatigued, and I've been a bit nauseous... not to mention hungry. But... this is the start of my second chance. I got this!
And we've all got this, my June lovelies! 😄

For pre-op, the only Vitamins I need to be taking are a Multivitamin and B-Complex. Post-op, I'll eventually be adding in calcium citrate, D3 (which I'm already taking), sublingual B-12, and Ferrous Gluconate or Fumarate. There are a few other things I'll need to take post-op, but these are the vitamins I'll need for the rest of my life.

It's really, really hard to not compare your own journey to others... But maybe it will help you to reflect on how far you've come so far? Your ticker says you've lost 100 lbs, which is absolutely amazing progress! I've only lost 20 so far, with an ultimate goal of losing a total of about 170 lbs.... I'm still miles away from my goal, but I'm glad I've started walking in that direction. And I'm proud for you that you're heading that way too, even if you're much further along!

I'm definitely feeling your pain! I haven't had anything but Protein Shakes (with almond milk or similar), broth, and flavored waters since Friday night, with the exception of a tiny bit of cheese on Monday before my formal liquid diet started 😕 I started a couple of days early because some well-meaning friends kept wanting to go out for "one last meal" with me... Nope! I've been somewhat tired/fatigued, and I've been a bit nauseous... not to mention hungry. But... this is the start of my second chance. I got this!
And we've all got this, my June lovelies! 😄

I'm definitely feeling your pain! I haven't had anything but Protein Shakes (with almond milk or similar), broth, and flavored waters since Friday night, with the exception of a tiny bit of cheese on Monday before my formal liquid diet started 😕 I started a couple of days early because some well-meaning friends kept wanting to go out for "one last meal" with me... Nope! I've been somewhat tired/fatigued, and I've been a bit nauseous... not to mention hungry. But... this is the start of my second chance. I got this!
And we've all got this, my June lovelies! 😄

For pre-op, the only Vitamins I need to be taking are a Multivitamin and B-Complex. Post-op, I'll eventually be adding in calcium citrate, D3 (which I'm already taking), sublingual B-12, and Ferrous Gluconate or Fumarate. There are a few other things I'll need to take post-op, but these are the vitamins I'll need for the rest of my life.

Happy Friday Eve Everyone,
Day 4 of the liquid Diet
I made it through another day of Protein Shakes and water😞
I would love to get a hold of some chicken or beef broth....Wait I wouldn't turn down veggie broth either..............
But I can't have that until Sunday (Clear Diet day)... I've been checking out a few websites like Amazon and here on Bariatric Pal, for food items geared for special folks like us. I will probably make a purchase of some of the Soup items, so I can have some variety after the next few weeks.
I have noticed that my sandals are a bit loose from last year. I guess with will power and determination, the whole WLS thing will come together. And then I can submit my before and after pictures like everyone else.
Anywho............Keep the faith everyone.....We CAN and WILL do this JuneBunch
btw, I got on the scale today and I am finally at (drumroll.........) 219😲
Alright, I know it may not in Onederland, but I will take it. Even though the doctor's scales have a 5-10 pound variance, I will take the 219. Ain't seen 219 since 2008. ☺️
Come on June 3rd.

Quick update! I was getting really frustrated with all the "last suppering" I was doing, and also with friends who wanted to eat with me one last time before my life changes... so I pretty much started the liquid diet on Saturday rather than today. I've stuck to it pretty faithfully except for one small bit of cheese last night to satiate some ravenousness. It's been going pretty well so far all things considered. I've dodged some of the worse "keto flu" symptoms... mostly I've been pretty spaced out, and dealing with mildly fitful sleep and a bit of nausea. I feel like I'm over the hurdle today, but we'll see - there's still a lot of day left to get through!
Welcome to all the new folks, and keep up the awesome work all of you lovelies! I'm rooting for you all!

Quick update! I was getting really frustrated with all the "last suppering" I was doing, and also with friends who wanted to eat with me one last time before my life changes... so I pretty much started the liquid diet on Saturday rather than today. I've stuck to it pretty faithfully except for one small bit of cheese last night to satiate some ravenousness. It's been going pretty well so far all things considered. I've dodged some of the worse "keto flu" symptoms... mostly I've been pretty spaced out, and dealing with mildly fitful sleep and a bit of nausea. I feel like I'm over the hurdle today, but we'll see - there's still a lot of day left to get through!
Welcome to all the new folks, and keep up the awesome work all of you lovelies! I'm rooting for you all!

Quick update! I was getting really frustrated with all the "last suppering" I was doing, and also with friends who wanted to eat with me one last time before my life changes... so I pretty much started the liquid diet on Saturday rather than today. I've stuck to it pretty faithfully except for one small bit of cheese last night to satiate some ravenousness. It's been going pretty well so far all things considered. I've dodged some of the worse "keto flu" symptoms... mostly I've been pretty spaced out, and dealing with mildly fitful sleep and a bit of nausea. I feel like I'm over the hurdle today, but we'll see - there's still a lot of day left to get through!
Welcome to all the new folks, and keep up the awesome work all of you lovelies! I'm rooting for you all!