pandajimjams183

Nurse called to check on me post op. Asked me if I’d had a bowel movement yet. I tell her no. She says I need to take Milk of Magnesia because they want me to still have bowel movement even though I’m on a liquid diet.< br />
Wake up in the middle of the night in a sea of diarrhea in my bed all over my new white bed sheets and blanket.

One of the most disgusting things I’ve ever experienced. If you are going to take Milk of Magnesia, take it first thing in the morning. Do not take in the afternoon or early evening. If you do, you might just literally shit the bed.

I didn’t Join this forum to get a telling off. I was sharing something quite personal and I wasn’t expecting to be lectured.
I can’t imagine that anyone who has had this surgery doesn’t have issues with food, but maybe once you have it done you forget what it’s like to be pre surgery....?
Note to self - don’t be preachy after surgery.

I didn’t Join this forum to get a telling off. I was sharing something quite personal and I wasn’t expecting to be lectured.
I can’t imagine that anyone who has had this surgery doesn’t have issues with food, but maybe once you have it done you forget what it’s like to be pre surgery....?
Note to self - don’t be preachy after surgery.

Mine was rescheduled from 3/24 to now 6/2. I’m excited, but still feel like I’ll believe it when I’m rolling into OR hahahaha!

I totally get it. I'm with you. In the exact same situation. Self-pay. Eating, gaining, Everlasting food funeral, children+ covid+postponement disappointment. etc. Hoping to be re-scheduled in June. Will have a 1 week Liver diet. Trying desperately to find a Protein Drink I enjoy. Best of luck to you. Hope I can join this group!

I’m self pay so the only requirement is the 10 day liver diet.
I think quarantine has hit me hard. I have 3 children home schooling and a full time job working from home. There’s a lot of traffic going around in my head at the moment.

I should know in 20 mins, eakkkkk!

June 9th!!! Finally!

@pandajimjams183 I understand. COVID has been hard on a lot of people and I'm sure having your kids at home doesn't make preparing for your surgery any easier. Don't look at the mistakes you made yesterday, start making whatever changes you need to now. It's never too late to get on the right foot. While I think @Superman84 advice is coming from the right place, the delivery could definitely have been better. You'll be fine and you will be successful as long as you start making the necessary changes today. This should be a place of support, and it is. Your journey is just starting, and as you struggle and have bad days, we'll be here to support you

Does the surgeon have any goals for you before you have surgery?
You should be using this time to learn healthy options and make changes otherwise the bypass will be a huge shock to the system...

Be careful some surgeons may cancel surgery if their patiet gains weight or don't meet any weight loss goals set for pre surgery.
Make the best of your time between now and your surgery.

Hi G8trgrl,
I’m scheduled to have my surgery on June 23rd.

Good luck with your surgery 🙏🏽