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4 hours ago, readyiam said:How is everyone doing on pre-op diet? I am three days in and it has been really rough. Absolutely no energy.
What does your pre-op diet consist of, and for how long?
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On 11/8/2020 at 6:59 AM, Jestplay said:I am a fast track patient w Blossom Bariatrics in Vegas. Anyone else?
Hello! What counts as fast track? I am self-pay, so I just had my initial consultation on November 4, and my surgery is scheduled on December 1. I never thought I would be doing it within a month's time. Guess that'll keep me from overstressing for too long!
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Maybe I'm old-fashioned, but I love paper journals! It may require a little more work for calculations, but I found a cool journal called Commit30, that is set up especially for tracking meals, exercise, and whatever other stats and goals you want.
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Hello! My surgery was just rescheduled from January 2021 to December 1, 2020. Now I am only a week away!
I am a bit worried that every one else has 2-week special diets before the surgery, but my patient guidebook says to eat normal the week before, and I just have to be on a clear liquid diet for 2 days prior.
I am also hoping that the surgery is not rescheduled last minute due to Covid. It was hard getting my shifts covered at work when the date changed to 12/01.
Wish me luck!
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On 11/18/2020 at 3:00 PM, Choose to Lose said:I am scheduled for January 4th in Denver, CO.
Actually, my date just changed, and I am on December 1 now. Hoping the date doesn't change again.
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It seems you are already off to a good start with your positive attitude. I wish you the best!
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Congratulations! You are an inspiration.
December 2020
in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
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Hello! I had my gastric sleeve on 12/01. Overall, things are going well!
When I woke up from my anesthesia, I am pretty sure I was half delirious and obnoxious, but I only remember bits and pieces. The first night was pretty tough. The first time they got me up to walk, I was overcome with nausea and thought I would pass out, only made it a few steps. BUT, after that, it was very good progress and soon I was walking all the way down the hall and back. I have not had to take any nausea medicine since being home, and I only take Tylenol for pain rather than the prescription opioid they gave me. Also taking anti-blood clot injections twice a day, and oxygen at night.
At home, I have been good at hitting my liquid goals. The Protein goal was a little harder for me, and I had to work my way up to hitting it for the first time yesterday. Each day the pain gets a little better. This morning I was able to sleep on my side for the first time in a week, which felt wonderful, since I'm not really a back sleeper.
My stomach wounds look pretty gnarly. There is one that is indented into my fat, and I now call it my second belly button! Haha. One weird side effect is that my hands suddenly looked 20 years older. The skin was all wrinkly and loose. I put some firming cream on them, and they are doing better now.
All I can think about is food. It is everywhere around me. I watch TV and see a pizza commercial. I look at the internet and see recipes. My husband cooks his dinner, and the smell is so tantalizing. I keep thinking if I could only have one bite, it would be the best bite in the world. I think I just miss the flavors since I am on liquids.
Finally, I am a bit amazed and worried about how fast I am losing weight. Of course, that was the whole point of this, but I can't help but wonder if it is healthy, since it is basically starvation on a liquid diet. I am down 17 pounds in 8 days (includes the 2-days pre-op on liquid diet). Eek! I suppose it will stop or slow down soon.
Well, thanks for listening to my story! Good luck to everyone else.