Cheryl C

Hi, my bypass was 1/23/23. I was nervous as well not knowing what is going on with my insides healing. Very scared at times navigating drinking clear fluids and Protein Shakes. I couldn't gage how long the liquid took to get through the swollen areas of the surgery. I wished I had superpowers of xray vision ha! I have had surgeries before that I'd gage my healing on visible scars and inflammation. This was new and different. I want to validate your feelings of fears as I too had these anxious moments. You'll start to get better learning your new organs function as with everything new it's going to take time.
I'm starting my new phase of soft foods(from pureed) and will have to figure out again how my healing is going. (Secretly hoping for those xray vision superpowers, ha!)
Cheryl

2 hours ago, raia said:

Hi all, mine is on Jan 23rd!!! Which WhatsApp group is active ?

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Do you have what's app group link. My bariatric pal app isn't working. My surgery is Jan 23rd I'm starting my two week liquid diet today.

20 minutes ago, Fluffie17 said:

Ladies the gas pains after surgery are for realllll

What helps you to reduce your gas pains? I've heard walking, stretching and deep breathing helps. What's your experience with ways to help?

1 hour ago, Miracles said:

I had mine Dec 2, 2022. What a ride!!!☺️

How is your healing?

7 hours ago, Fluffie17 said:

My preop was a 2 week liver diet with 4 shakes a day and three options out of six items- hard boiled egg, fat free cottage cheese, fat free ricotta, Protein pudding .. the first day I had a salad lol.. but it gets easier make sure you enjoy your Protein shake.. I found a brand I really liked. I lost 16 lbs in 2 weeks.

Congratulations on your weight loss!!

3 hours ago, Fluffie17 said:

My surgery is tomorrow! I been worried about the wrongs that could happen.. but then I am excited.. less than 24 hours

Worry is natural as we are bombarded by the "scaries" of our fears and risks. However you and we know this is better than what we've been going through with our weight all these years...you've got this, keep us in the loop we are in this together ❤️

On 12/30/2022 at 9:34 AM, Carlton said:

I'm having my surgery January 9th. I have started my 2 week plan already.

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How's the two week preop going? I start my pre op diet the date of your surgery. You doing okay with it?

I'm Jan 23rd. Had all my preop's complete. I'm so ready. Quick healthy healing to all!!

Cheryl

Congratulations!!

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10 minutes ago, Merida said:

Got my pre-op 3 days after Christmas, so I'm going to enjoy one more full Christmas dinner.

I plan to eat full dinner too!!

My dr scheduled my preop virtually for this Wed 12/21/22. My surgery isn't until Jan 23rd. I have my nutrition information /appointment 12/20/22. So far away. They all seem to do it differently.

Good morning, happy to find our forum to check in as we prepare for our life changing surgery. I'm grateful to be on this journey. My bypass is scheduled January 23, 2023.