Bill Sperry

Good luck keep us informed

Thanks everyone. Day 1 was not as bad as I thought it was going to be. I did not crave food. Day 2 may be another story as we get catered breakfast/lunch tues-th at work. Lucky for me, the food is downstairs and I am upstairs.
I also have a headache today (as expected) but in all I am still pumped.

I forgot one important thing. For most of the day, I was very hungry. I was not really prepared for that. The staff told me it was very normal.


I just woke up (TMI warning) and urinated 300 ccs which hopefully will get me an early discharge. As I write this, I am physically very hungry. Granted, I haven't eaten any solid food in a few days.

Not sure how I'll feel about this in a few days, but for right now, I'm really looking forward to some broth this morning.

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Don't dread it. Change your attitude and thinking. Look at it as being an opportunity or even many opportunities.
An opportunity to lose some weight before surgery, an opportunity to reduce your liver size to protect it from injury while undergoing surgery.
An opportunity to practice constrained eating before your
surgery, if you can do two weeks pre-op you are on your way to the managing better your liquid diet post op, the pureed and soft stage as well.
Only you can change your thinking, you can do it!

Thank you very much

I start next Monday

ive always had a dream of skydiving but i was always too heavy. You have to be 250 to be able to do it. This was my first goal and this morning i hit it. I should be taking the jump within the next few weeks. i cant wait!!!

Right there with you! I will be on the bench in no time!

OMG! Its happening. For my 14 day pre-op I can have:
1. 4 Optifast shakes
2. Herb Ox bouillon cubes
3. Clear broth soup/bone broth (once a day)
4. SF Popsicle
5 SF Gelatin
6. Mi0
7, Decaf tea, coffee
8. Propel 0

so far so good. I am ready for this challenge. I just have to remember my goal is my surgery day 11/18!

anyone else going through their pre-op fast?

@attymom1 I see your day is tomorrow and I wont be here but I wanted to wish you a successful surgery and a speedy recovery . Keep in touch with the forum to let us know how you doing. and don't forget Walk Walk Walk and sip sip sip. Are you ready?

Well, today is my first official day of the 2 week pre-op diet. Surgery in 14 short days! I'm so excited and a little nervous about the big changes in front of me. But in my mind, I'm certain this will be the healthiest possible road for me to travel on!

@mckrag14 @Shoppindiva02 @gwoodgm @Unclechaz
Sending happy healthy vibes to the sleevers today! Wishing you all smooth sailing!

Ok people just left hospital after 7 days!!
LAPROSCOPIC ROUX EN Y BYPASS
So I'll see how good my memory is..
I got to hospital Monday 10-28 at 10am waited a few hours to see surgeon had low blood sugar so had to wait longer finally got in around 3pm.
Woke up around 6pm so bloody sore like you have no idea.. My stomach was so big and tight and holes in my belly plus the drain..
Was on IV from day one with fluids and then had fentanyl pumped into me every few hours to keep the pain down..
First 24hrs slept off and on so much every time I woke I was sore got more drugs to help me sleep so was pretty out of it for the first 48hrs..
I'm not sure if it was normal or I'm a sook lol..
After 3 days finally got the drain line out and had shower and felt much better but still pretty sore getting in and out of bed..
Blood tests and blood pressure and sugar check every few hours the first few days.. Wouldn't let me sleep much lol
Started walking the halls after I think day 4 and on fluids everyday just broth and Water and Optifast nothing else..
The hospital staff were so nice and accommodating though every time i needed I pressed the button they were there..
Was still a little sore and bloated for the first 4 days but started going number 2 by then and farting more to let out the gas and air..
But everything is just liquids still so haven't felt anything going In or out except a few pills I take or if I drink too quickly... Gotta learn to slow down
Been on chewable Multivitamin since few days and been drinking plenty of water so that's been good and having my shakes but only half size shakes now..
Um I'm trying to think of anything else to help others going for surgery..
MY SURGEON chooses to make pouch a little bigger than regular which he says much easier to adjust and get used to not so restricted but still enough to make an impact
Been feeling good last couple of days but still a little tired here and there just gotta keep water up and Protein up don't feel worried if drinking too much Your body needs it to recover and heal
I'm finally on my way home miss my own bed and feeling hopeful for the future definitely!!!!!
thank you everyone!!!!

November sleevers
Wow we got 7 new family members of the sleevers let's welcome @Ivy Rose @caligirl03 @kennabecca @planetabbi @Let The Change Begin@Raeerin @apppfgd @Blondenightmares
@kia h @ChangingSeasons @kennabecca@apppfgd (sleeve today) @mckrag14 @Shoppindiva02 @gwoodgm @Unclechaz @attymom1 @MeredithElaine@SheilaS @MyNextSeason @Ivy Rose @Mgalind9 @one @TotallyPosh @november11 @Momofthree627 @RCompound @Jas592 @JerseyNJ @Chris NH @tracyluvjordan @sharonkk74@bigbusaryder @ALovely @Diver1284 @shawnmcdavid @Chardonnay40 @HappyHikerGal @Sajt @planetabbi @ColoradoCanuck @candeegurl81 @melflirt01 @jusmarie27 @caligirl03 @Raeerin @EyeLove724 @Blondenightmares @JRT Mom @pinkdreams87 @Delestere @Let The Change Begin @OrguinDayciri  @Bill Sperry

@Mgalind9 welcome to the November family here . you have a nice pre op and only for one week wow . it's strange how it varies depending on your doctor ….. well no need to ask if you are excited because I know we all are . i'm November 11 .Welcome !!!!!!!!!!! you are an only child so far on your date but that's okay we are all here for you …………..

I wonder how @kia h @ChangingSeasons @kennabeccaand @apppfgd doing guys???? they went in this morning I guess they resting. hehe! who's s next ? Ohhhh I see it's @mckrag14 @Shoppindiva02 @gwoodgm and @Unclechaz he got specific with his and said @12 o clock pm lol.. You guys READY????

I’m not having the sleeve but I’m happy you put me on your calendar though

Bill, I'm gonna be the little devil that sits on your shoulder that gives bad advice 😈--you haven't had your surgery and aren't on an official pre-op diet yet right? Then maybe take a small sip of some drink and a small nibble of some treat, and be extra diligent Nov 1.
Have a good time and Happy Halloween!

It will be interesting to know the result of such a recipe, I look forward to

Hey all! @november11 thanks for adding me to the calendar!
@MeredithElaine you're my 6th buddy! I was a smoker too but I'm old so I smoked for 30 years! I quit 7 months ago. Surgeon said I had to be off nicotine for 3 months to even be considered for surgery so I did it (with Chantix help). I'm the last one who ever thought I would be able to quit and I think that's as big a win as getting the surgery!
I'm on day 1 of 7 of my pre op all liquid diet. I'm very grumpy is all I can say. I'm going to bed now and try to sleep this week away. My best friend is my support person but I haven't really told anyone else. I really needed to see I'm not alone so I'm so glad to be here!

Happy Halloween Peoples!

I’m doing better today. The pain comes and goes.

So glad to hear you are doing well. Hope you have a blessed day!

alright now you my buddy! im on Monday the 11th too! hows pre op ? gonna put you on the calendar right now buddy...