ShoppGirl

Alexa Show has recipes on it everytime I walk into kitchen and it’s like torture. I use it for many things so I don’t want to get rid of it. Is there a way to turn that off?

1 hour ago, SistaSha said:

Mine is scheduled for one week from tomorrow, a Monday morning, 8:30 am. I am supposed to arrive at the hospital at 6:00 am. I have NOT heard from the surgery team at the hospital yet. I was told I would hear from them to schedule a visit to the hospital sometimes during the week before (that would be next week). I'm concerned that I have not heard from "the team", so I will call tomorrow morning to make sure no wires got crossed there. I do not know exactly what is supposed to happen at this meeting. Something about giving me a drink to drink on the way to the hospital on the morning of the surgery. Is anyone familiar with that type of meeting pre-operatively?

I didn’t meet preoperatively for them to give me a drink but I did have to drink Gatorade three hours before surgery. It’s called carb loading and it cuts down on nausea and some other things medically.

Ok so I’m normal times I would probably never be excited about these two options but I came up with a couple savory options for the liquid diet plan. Just two add ins for Greek yogurt, PB Fit and Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix. Both would be good fruit and veggie dips for later but for a bite or two of something different they worked for me. Also for later down the road French onion dip mix works great with Greek yogurt too but it has the minced onions so we can’t have it on liquid diet (actually the onion dip with Greek yogurt is better than sour cream to me). You can also add one packet Splenda if Greek yogurt is too sour for you and it helps. I tried two and it’s too sweet but one takes the edge off the sour. The PB Fit will add calories for the pre op diet but afterwards it’s adds Protein.

1 hour ago, JustJazzy said:

Heyyy! I still haven’t received my time yet surgeon said hospital will call me Monday with the time. 5pm? And you won’t be able to all day. Ugh! I’m hoping I get an AM surgery! You ready? My emotions are all over the place!

I had the same thing. Lucky for me mine fell on Tuesday so they called on Friday but even then they said they may change it and if so it will be on Monday night so you really don’t know for sure till last minute. I’m sure it will be all you have planned for the day. Maybe have some craft of hobby you enjoy doing planned to occupy your mind while you wait the last few hours because for me that was when the nerves really set in. Good nerves but still enough to wake me at 2 am and keep me up.

15 minutes ago, SistaSha said:

I am scheduled for 3/22 Gastric Sleeve. I have been on a high Protein, low carb pre-op for one week, as prescribed by doctor,

I have Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and family history of cardiovascular disease. Currently, I am 22 pounds down from my absolute highest weight, and 15 pounds higher than my lowest weight. I reached my low right before COVID and regained those 15 pounds over the past year.

I also turned 70 during this past COVID year, however, I do not feel, act or look like an old person. I work full time and am active with my 5 grandchildren. I'm hoping that my comorbidities will disappear and that I can live as long as my role model: my 96 year old beautiful, smart, and graceful mother who is loved by her 7 great-grand-children.

Welcome and good luck. Sounds like you have a lot going on in life to motivate you to make all the right choices and make this work for you.

28 minutes ago, The Greater Fool said:

I am five days post op and I have been having a difficult time getting my fluids in. I am just not thirsty so I forget to drink and then of course when I do remember it’s a slow and gradual process. I thought about setting alarms but it would be like all day. Does this get better?

For me it helped to Look at percentages of those complications. For the most part you are more likely to die in a car accident than from this surgery. Yes you are a little more likely to have one of the scary complications but it is something you have and you go to hospital and you get through it and then it’s in the past. But so are whatever health reasons you had for having this surgery to begin with and if you look at percentages there you are at a WAY higher risk to do nothing. Hope that makes sense and helps a little. It is scary and normal to have doubts. I had them all the way to the operating room. But my excitement for my new life outweighed my fears and as long as that’s true I knew it was the right choice for me.

So far is am on just liquids and worried I do not have a warning sign. I definitely get pain when I drink too much but it goes away as quickly as The liquid runs through. This terrifies me as I can’t imagine that pain hanging around as long as food does. Yikes.

16 hours ago, Auderly said:

I am just so tired of all the sweetness. I need something crunchy and salty. Only 10 days out and am finding this very difficult.

Can’t help you with the crunchy part but I found if you are allowed Greek yogurt now that if you take plain Greek yogurt (I used oikos) and add ranch dressing mix it makes a nice dip For veggies but for now a spoonful or two may satisfy the savory craving.

I don’t take it but know from other issues that zinc supplements can cause excessive sweating so if possible (and it’s not critically low) you may want to consider trying to bring it up with diet first.

You are in my thoughts. Let us know how you are doing as soon as you are feeling better. 🤗

51 minutes ago, LonglivetheGranny said:

Surgery was March 3rd. I am on full liquid diet until the 19th. I have barely had any energy at all. I don't feel like the weight is dropping like it should. I feel it, but I don't see it like other's say they do. I do not feel like I am physically doing enough. Is there something else I should be doing at this point. Advice and Experiences please??

The best thing you can do for yourself right now is listen to your body and rest if you need Rest!! You are recovering from major surgery and your doing it on very limited calories. I have been on the couch or in bed watching tv aside from the required walking around to prevent blood clots. Your doctor will tell you when you are ready to do more, but the worst thing you can do is cause a complication by overdoing it which will only set you back. Also if it helps, I think they tell us not to weigh ourselves right now for a reason. I did just out of curiosity and I didn’t lose anything for four days and then the next I lost 3 pounds overnight. You will lose it, don’t worry.

Before surgery I could not stand broth or cream of Soups but I was “craving” (head hunger) something savory so bad I decided to try it and it tastes great now. I am curious to see what other taste changes I have as I am able to eat more. The nurse practitioner said that most people find that they prefer healthier foods after surgery which would be great. Just FYI it’s a real thing for me at least.

3 hours ago, Tim C said:

SORRY....BUT For me I have had ZERO HUNGER...NONE! I am not sure how long this will lst if it is a few weeks, months or years. My surgeon who has been doing Bariatric surgery for over 30 years told me I may not experience any hunger for up to 4 years. I trust him.I also had zero pain and had a lap band removed the same day, thats just me but I can't be alone. He has much more experience with this than anyone on here other than some bariatric doctors. I am going to stick with what he told me for now until something changes. I hd Sleeve surgery not bypass. Thanks

I had the sleeve and very little pain so far as well and I am 4 days post op. I mean I felt it getting up and lying down but other than that I was just weak and I skipped the morphine and had just Tylenol. Now that I am home I have had to remind myself not to overdo it so yes this does happen but based on reactions from the doctors and nurses it is anything but the norm so I wouldn’t expect it. I am not hungry either. I have to force myself to eat and to drink and I have been keeping a log the last two days to measure fluids and Protein and set alarm to check progress a few times a day cause it is easy to forget. I have been drinking the clear protein juice because it’s Fluid and protein and not quite as sweet as the shake which I normally don’t mind but it bothers me when it takes several hours to drink it. My doctor who is head of the bariatric program at my local hospital says the typical patient has the decreased grehlin for a year or two but for some it lasts longer. This matters because we can’t rely entirely on eating smaller portions. We must change WHAT we eat or we will gain it back when the hunger hormones come back.

I am only three days post op so I will not be posting anything today but what a fun topic to add. You ladies all look amazing. Congratulations on your success.

16 hours ago, Chantrella said:

Try ice. Is week two still liquids for you? I get to add yogurt, pudding and skim milk in week two day 15 and week three it’s just half a banana, cream of wheat, and oatmeal. I can’t wait to eat my oatmeal and banana. I wonder if they would let me add a little Peanut Butter. Every week is broken down with tiny you can eat options. I have to wait all the way to week at to eat seafood and week 7 to eat any form of meat 😢. It’s seafood season in Louisiana

Do they make seafood flavor baby food? I do not have kids so I’m not sure but, I know i am allowed baby food on the puréed diet and spices as tolorated so you could maybe doctor up the baby food to satisfy the seafood craving.

It’s me again. Two days post op and struggling a little with the liquids but other than that I am good. They allowed me to go home after only one night. I am walking as much as possible and using my spirometer. They said I’f I find that liquids are serious issue I can go back and get an iv as an outpatient so I have to figure out where to go if that becomes necessary.

4 hours ago, Jennie4315 said:

Hey everyone my liquid diet starts March 16th please let me know what worked for You guys

Mine diet was a liver shrinking for 14 days which was mostly meats and veggies and then a liquid diet for two days. During the liver shrinking diet I ate ALOT if pickles because they were allowed unlimited and during the two day liquid diet I had Protein Shakes and found that they actually filled me up. I did feel like I wanted to chew so I had the allowed Jello for each meal or a fudge sickle which I was also allowed three of each day. All in all it wasn’t too bad. I expected to be starving but I was not at all. I know I got far more anxious than necessary about the pre op diet as if you just do you shake and then do something to distract yourself I know I felt full enough like I had consumed a meal.

1 hour ago, groovygal said:

How are you feeling today @ShoppGirl? Just was reading your update and wanted to let you know I’m thinking of you & sending healing vibes your way! (I’m scheduled for the 17th)

Fortunately I am still felling pretty good. The nurses and nurse practitioner are talking about my going home today instead of tomorrow. Just waiting on Surgeon to agree. I was also able to pass urine so No more talk of Catheter. Thank god. Thank you for thinking of me and good luck on Your big day.

1 hour ago, oneblessedchild1978 said:

March 24!

Welcome. You are in a great place for tips and support. I just had my surgery today and I felt so prepared after all the help and support from these chats.

Ok so far I have been extremelj lucky I am only on anti inflammatory and Tylenol and I don’t have a lot of pain. I am able to drink so easily that they gave me a little cup to slow me down. I can walk around short distances by myself. I am soooooooo thankful for all the tips people on this chat gave me to bring pajama pants, chap stick and dry mouth spray as I have used them all and they have resolved aloe of issues.

The hospital did give me chapstick too as well as toothpaste and toothbrush but of course I packed My own. The nurses here are wonderful. They are so attentive and so amazed that I had surgery today and am feeling as well as I do.

I am not out of the woods yet. They are considering a catheter as I am having trouble passing urine but they said it will not have to be left in just to drain my bladder for now as this is not unusual and I should be fine soon.

overall I am thrilled about my recovery and glad to be able to pass on the morphine they offered as it always makes me nauseous. I just wanted to check in and say thanks to all of you and let you know I appreciate all your kind words, tips and support. . 🥰

1 hour ago, Shanell said:

March 12th here!!!! Is it natural to feel scared and excited at the same time?

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Absolutely. It’s 2:15 And I have to be at hospital at 5:30 this morning and I am wide awake with all the same feelings. I will Check in afterwards when feeling up to it.

19 minutes ago, MizzKay said:

Congrats...I wish u a wonderful surgery. Hopefully I be having surgery by May. Im waiting on pre approval now.

Good for you. I won’t lie and say it goes by super fast but I do feel like I used the time to learn quite a bit of stuff that will help me be more successful in the long run so I guess it was a good thing I had to wait.

OMG I can’t believe the time has finally come. I am down to my last day of liquid diet and I have to be at hospital at 5:30am tomorrow. To say I am nervous and elated would be understatements. Any last tips or advice?