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hugsamber    8

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Went to my case manager meeting today at Richmond, and got a date! January 3rd! I'm exicted, nervous, and jsut ready to get on with it!

Yay!!! I was wondering what date you would get! My mom is having surgery on the 3rd as well! Mine is Dec 13th!

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dargar27    2

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Hi Cukie,

Did you have trouble swallowing for the first few days? Have you gotten sick to your tummy from drinking at all?

I was told to start as soon as I got home from the hospital. However, I just couldn't I had to really work at just Water. I came home on day 3 and started Protein on day 5. It's now day 7 and I did manage to get in 80 grams today, and all of my fluids.

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cukiemunstr    2

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Hi Cukie,

Did you have trouble swallowing for the first few days? Have you gotten sick to your tummy from drinking at all?

I threw up several times on Day 2, but not since then. Until Day 4 I would have little waves of nausea, but that's all. Now I am doing well. I did have trouble swallowing for about 3 days because my throat hurt from the breathing tube. Now when I drink, it's not bad. If my drink is too big or if I take more than one drink at once, I get a little pinch and then usually burp. That's really all.

On a side note, I was telling my husband last night that I feel calmer now. I don't really know how to describe it. I am usually the family worry wart and I stress about everything all the time. But I have felt so calm and peaceful the last couple of days, I have to wonder if there was a hormone that was being stimulated into over-production before. I am really loving this and cannot wait until I get my stamina back up so it will match how great I really feel.

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dargar27    2

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You just made me a little bit more excited. I kept all my "skinny" clothes....well, if you consider 12s and 14s skinny clothes, and I can't wait to be able to downsize and put them on...lol I have my first appointment with Dr. Alami in two weeks, and hopefully I will have lost another few pounds by then. It would be so nice to have this done in January, but I know that's a reach.

I threw up several times on Day 2, but not since then. Until Day 4 I would have little waves of nausea, but that's all. Now I am doing well. I did have trouble swallowing for about 3 days because my throat hurt from the breathing tube. Now when I drink, it's not bad. If my drink is too big or if I take more than one drink at once, I get a little pinch and then usually burp. That's really all.

On a side note, I was telling my husband last night that I feel calmer now. I don't really know how to describe it. I am usually the family worry wart and I stress about everything all the time. But I have felt so calm and peaceful the last couple of days, I have to wonder if there was a hormone that was being stimulated into over-production before. I am really loving this and cannot wait until I get my stamina back up so it will match how great I really feel.

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sfdavid    1

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Congratulations Cukie!

You are doing great and it's just going to keep getting better for you. Now the real weight drop starts.

Did Dr. Le tell you what size bougie they used on you? He told me he uses a 40 and I keep seeing that many doctors are using 32 to 36 making for a smaller sleeve.

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cukiemunstr    2

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You just made me a little bit more excited. I kept all my "skinny" clothes....well, if you consider 12s and 14s skinny clothes, and I can't wait to be able to downsize and put them on...lol I have my first appointment with Dr. Alami in two weeks, and hopefully I will have lost another few pounds by then. It would be so nice to have this done in January, but I know that's a reach.

My first visit with Dr. Le was in August, he gave me a goal weight to get to, I had to come back in Oct, he set the date then and told me to keep working toward my goal or he would cancel. I worked hard at it and got close enough. He gave me my date and had me come in one more time for pre-op classes, meet with him and the anesthesiologist. And it was all done. It feels like it takes forever, but the morning of the surgery, you will be thinking "this is going so fast, what am i doing?" haha

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cukiemunstr    2

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Congratulations Cukie!

You are doing great and it's just going to keep getting better for you. Now the real weight drop starts.

Did Dr. Le tell you what size bougie they used on you? He told me he uses a 40 and I keep seeing that many doctors are using 32 to 36 making for a smaller sleeve.

He told me he used a 40 on me. At first, I was nervous about it being a bigger one, but I think in the long run, I will be happier with it. I don't want one so small that it's a big issue for me constantly. That being said, there's not just a huge difference in them. Have you seen the comparison chart that keeps floating around on the OH board? It helps put the size difference in perspective, I think.

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sfdavid    1

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Thanks Cukie. I just checked out the comparison chart that Tiffykins posted a few weeks back and you are right, no huge difference. Wow, my stomach is going to be the size of a marking pen--AMAZING.

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cukiemunstr    2

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Thanks Cukie. I just checked out the comparison chart that Tiffykins posted a few weeks back and you are right, no huge difference. Wow, my stomach is going to be the size of a marking pen--AMAZING.

It's hard to get your mind around. I was just thinking earlier, there's no way they did it. I don't "feel" different, but then I remember if they hadn't done it, I would be famished with what I have had to eat this week. Oh yeah, maybe they did. When people talked about how great they felt, I really didn't get the full scope of it. I feel awesome, I cannot think of when I ever felt this good. Even with being tired. I can't wait until you can see what I mean.

I told my husband, I have to remind myself that I can only do liquids right now, because I feel like I could tolerate anything. But, I know I can't. It's surreal.

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LisaaaLisaaa    8

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Been awaty from computer for a few days. YOu guys are so talkative. Thanks for all the info. I'm so excited. I go see Dr. Le on the 17th. SF David, are you attending pre op on the 28th? I will be there.

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LisaaaLisaaa    8

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Been awaty from computer for a few days. YOu guys are so talkative. Thanks for all the info. I'm so excited. I go see Dr. Le on the 17th. SF David, are you attending pre op on the 28th? I will be there.

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LisaaaLisaaa    8

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Cukie, good to hear you are doing good. We booked a Tahoe trip on the last weekend of January. Think I'll be up for at least the ride by then (with surgery being January 5th)_?

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sfdavid    1

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Lisaaaaa, my surgery sista....Yep, I'll be there on the 28th. I go to the support group that precedes the pre op class and it's in the same room. If you're up for it, come sit in on group at 12:30.

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LisaaaLisaaa    8

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OK I have an appt with Dr Rainville at 11:30 - the anesthisaologist. Then there's a support group at 12;30? Cool. Is that in the same room as the orientation?

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sfdavid    1

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That would be great if you can make it. Yes, it's at 12:30 in the same room as our pre-op class. It's a great group of pre and post but with the holiday, I'm not sure how big the group will be.

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    • LeighaTR

      LeighaTR

      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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    • Doughgurl

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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      1. Selina333

        Selina333

        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

        Doughgurl

        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

      CaseyP1011

      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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