Jessica1024

I’m June 14. I’m so excited but definitely nervous as well

I’m 39 5’4” 280 pounds
having gastric bypass on june 13tb

I'm 35, almost 36
Ht: 5'5"
Wt: 255
BMI: 42.5

Ideally I want to get to 165lb which still puts me "overweight" with a BMI of 27.5
However, the thought of being 111-149lbs seems SO small. I probably haven't weighed that little since I was in Middle School.

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I'm excited.
My diet looks a little different.
Pre-op is 2 weeks of liquid diet (4 Protein shakes a day)
Post op
Day 1-2 clear liquids (60g protein goal)
Day 3-5 clear liquids + 2 protein shakes (minimum 60g protein daily going forward)
Day 6-13 full liquids
Day 14-21 puree
Day 22-29 soft foods
Day 30+ healthy solid food

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The only thing I feel these hydration bars are good for is if you went out and got totally fall down drunk and have a meeting to attend the next day. I used it on a work convention I went to once. I got really hammered and had to present that afternoon. I had the IV fluids and I felt much better and was able to function very well. Outside of that, I don't see it.

I weigh myself in the exact same clothes I did for my first appointment. Now, they are too big so I stand on the scale naked and hold them. LOL

How are you feeling? Nervous ? Excited ? Has your Dr. Given you your pre and post op diet instructions yet ? I am interested if they differ from my own.
Pre Op
1 week liquid diet
Post Op
1 week Clear Liquids
2 week clear liquids only adding Protein Shakes if tolerated

week 3-6 very soft diet
week 7 ease into regular textures

I Feel this way too. I’m starting to look at everything I eat and wonder if I will ever be able to eat it again. It is making me realize how much pleasure I truly associate with food. I need to find something else to fulfill that feeling

Got a surgery date of June 22 2022 !!! Who is with me ?!?!

Hi there, mine is June 6, 2022. Congrats on your surgery date.

Hello everyone! My tentative surgery date is June 21st. Fingers crossed.

I think I bounce between excited and nervous. Just truly ready for it to be here and done.

June 2021 sleever here, just popping in to your thread to say good luck & share some motivation. This time next year you are very likely to be at your goal & feel like a million bucks! You can do this, it’s not half as bad as it seems. Best thing I ever did for myself, I only wish I did it sooner. You got this!! 🥳 It is worth it.

Omg I have my tentatively too in early June. I need that tentatively becomes a schedule date.

I have my tentative date 06/02 I just want to get the Approval for my insurance

June 21st here!

My surgeon told me he wants me off for 10 days. I’m gonna try and get about 14 days off. I am a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse and work 12-14 hr shifts.

I only work 2 days a week… and we self schedule. So I just figured mine up last night ..If I miss 2 days of work (PTO days). I will have a total of 17 days off before I have to return. That’s doable 😊

My surgeon told me he wants me off for 10 days. I’m gonna try and get about 14 days off. I am a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse and work 12-14 hr shifts.

I only work 2 days a week… and we self schedule. So I just figured mine up last night ..If I miss 2 days of work (PTO days). I will have a total of 17 days off before I have to return. That’s doable 😊

I’m having surgery on a Wednesday and plan to return the following Monday. I can work from home if necessary, but I intend to be back in the office.
i will say that this is based on what my surgeon has said for my specific type of job, but also my experience with a previous abdominal surgery. I just have to remind myself that when I had my previous surgery I was 19 and now I’m double that.

FMLA is federal and it seems you met the criteria for working 12 months or 120 hours. Once approved you have up to 12 weeks you can use if memory serves. Please do Google it first tho and then go to work and ask them for FMLA paperwork to fill out so you have it to cover you in case you have any problems after your surgery. Its a good protection net for employees from employers that get pissy lol

I’m also an ICU nurse and also off for 10 days! I’m only missing 3 days total though due to how I lined it up.

I LOVE that you were able to do this! (I say this as someone who is trying to turn toward self care instead of food when problems arise.)

My surgeon told me he wants me off for 10 days. I’m gonna try and get about 14 days off. I am a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse and work 12-14 hr shifts.