Hello, I'm about 2 months pre op and wondering is the anyone else on here that's in my city that's about to change their lives ...

Well I got the approval from my PCP' date=' & I go see Dr. Nagle on Wednesday 3rd class on the 18th and another appointment with my Nut Erin on the 25th... After that I guess it the waiting game.[/quote']

Cool beans! I heard the waiting game is the hard part..

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Dr. Hungness is awesome and so are all of the nursing staff. Someone was always checking to see if I was in pain or if I needed anything. Plan to be in the hospital 2-3 days' date=' that's how long he keeps his patients. I had surgery on Monday and was home on Wednesday. My drain was removed before I was discharged.[/quote']

Good all I have heard was wonderful things about him so that really good to know... Yea they told me 2 days, i like that rather be sent home the next day.. I am sooo glad to hear the drain comes out b4 goin home. I didnt want to have to tend to that thing...

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That's cool we might have passed each other and not even knew it.

Im sure.. Lol

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So I'm 5 days postop, surgery June 3rd. I haven't had a problem so far with Protein drinks and puréed foods. Today I had 2 1/2 oz of puréed Wendy's chili (protein packed) with some chili sauce. Omg! It wa like heaven and I was soooo stuffed. I hope that when I go for my postop visit I will be moved up to soft foods. I'm still amazed by how I can eat so little and be satisfied.

So I'm 5 days postop' date=' surgery June 3rd. I haven't had a problem so far with Protein drinks and puréed foods. Today I had 2 1/2 oz of puréed Wendy's chili (protein packed) with some chili sauce. Omg! It wa like heaven and I was soooo stuffed. I hope that when I go for my postop visit I will be moved up to soft foods. I'm still amazed by how I can eat so little and be satisfied.

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Awesome to hear all is going good!

So I'm 5 days postop' date=' surgery June 3rd. I haven't had a problem so far with Protein drinks and puréed foods. Today I had 2 1/2 oz of puréed Wendy's chili (protein packed) with some chili sauce. Omg! It wa like heaven and I was soooo stuffed. I hope that when I go for my postop visit I will be moved up to soft foods. I'm still amazed by how I can eat so little and be satisfied.

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Hey Nicole

You are soo motivating me!! Hope you feel better than you sound & you sound great!

Hi my name is Crystal and I'm in Brookfield . My surgery is scheduled for 7/22 out of Silvercross hospital in Joliet! So excited ' date=' nervous and anxious! I have been walking and eating high Protein low carb. Trying to get under 300 before pre-op diet. I have to do 2 weeks of 4 Protein drinks a day and a meat and veggie dinner.[/quote']

Hello Crystal

Welcome & good luck. I've been walking a lot too. My legs are getting toned up.

Hi Tevida! Good luck to you also! Walking has been great!

So I'm 5 days postop' date=' surgery June 3rd. I haven't had a problem so far with Protein drinks and puréed foods. Today I had 2 1/2 oz of puréed Wendy's chili (protein packed) with some chili sauce. Omg! It wa like heaven and I was soooo stuffed. I hope that when I go for my postop visit I will be moved up to soft foods. I'm still amazed by how I can eat so little and be satisfied.

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Glad u r doin well!

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Dr. Hungness is awesome and so are all of the nursing staff. Someone was always checking to see if I was in pain or if I needed anything. Plan to be in the hospital 2-3 days' date=' that's how long he keeps his patients. I had surgery on Monday and was home on Wednesday. My drain was removed before I was discharged.[/quote']

One more question, wut did he use on ur incisions?

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Thank you and good luck to you as well!!!

You are sweet, thank you so much for asking!

I'm 5 days post op. My surgery was on Tuesday with Dr. Nagle, and even though the procedure was perfect and I have no complications, I'm having a tough recovery. The surgical team was very professional, yet calm and friendly. The anesthesiologists chatted with me, and made jokes to put me at ease during pre-op. Dr. Nagle is an amazing surgeon, and I'm not only saying that because I have a big crush on him. I was worried that maybe my liver didn't shrink enough, or that he'd having trouble getting around inside with my belly being so big, but he's extremely confident in his abilities (and he should be, because his record speaks for itself) and he promised that everything would be perfect. Most of the RNs were great, the PCTs were so kind about helping me on walks or checking to make sure I was comfortable, and the on-call doctors have been great with helping me through some discomfort I'm having.

I've had extreme nausea since my release, and getting liquids down is painful. Oddly, the nausea meds that were prescribed by the on-call doc make me feel even worse. My incisions are very tender, and I'm dealing with a lot of swelling. What people say about your taste buds changing is true in my case, because the Protein drinks I bought and enjoyed pre-op all taste like crap now. Make sure you get a variety stocked up at home for your first few days.

I wish everyone a quick and painless recovery!

Well I got the approval from my PCP' date=' & I go see Dr. Nagle on Wednesday 3rd class on the 18th and another appointment with my Nut Erin on the 25th... After that I guess it the waiting game.[/quote']

U r so close!

How r the classes?

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You are sweet' date=' thank you so much for asking!

I'm 5 days post op. My surgery was on Tuesday with Dr. Nagle, and even though the procedure was perfect and I have no complications, I'm having a tough recovery. The surgical team was very professional, yet calm and friendly. The anesthesiologists chatted with me, and made jokes to put me at ease during pre-op. Dr. Nagle is an amazing surgeon, and I'm not only saying that because I have a big crush on him. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I was worried that maybe my liver didn't shrink enough, or that he'd having trouble getting around inside with my belly being so big, but he's extremely confident in his abilities (and he should be, because his record speaks for itself) and he promised that everything would be perfect. Most of the RNs were great, the PCTs were so kind about helping me on walks or checking to make sure I was comfortable, and the on-call doctors have been great with helping me through some discomfort I'm having.

I've had extreme nausea since my release, and getting liquids down is painful. Oddly, the nausea meds that were prescribed by the on-call doc make me feel even worse. My incisions are very tender, and I'm dealing with a lot of swelling. What people say about your taste buds changing is true in my case, because the Protein drinks I bought and enjoyed pre-op all taste like crap now. Make sure you get a variety stocked up at home for your first few days.

I wish everyone a quick and painless recovery![/quote']

Glad ur surgery was a success! Sorry its a lil rough for u, from wut I hear it will get better... Thanx for the update & advice, here's to a speedy recovery!

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U r so close!

How r the classes?

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The classes are full of info on the do's & don'ts post op. So far we've covered Fiber & Protein. Laurie is great and is willing to answer any question you may have. I just need to knock these last two out! I just really want my date. Then I think I'll be cool, but as for now I'm like a kid waiting on Christmas !

You are sweet' date=' thank you so much for asking!

I'm 5 days post op. My surgery was on Tuesday with Dr. Nagle, and even though the procedure was perfect and I have no complications, I'm having a tough recovery. The surgical team was very professional, yet calm and friendly. The anesthesiologists chatted with me, and made jokes to put me at ease during pre-op. Dr. Nagle is an amazing surgeon, and I'm not only saying that because I have a big crush on him. I was worried that maybe my liver didn't shrink enough, or that he'd having trouble getting around inside with my belly being so big, but he's extremely confident in his abilities (and he should be, because his record speaks for itself) and he promised that everything would be perfect. Most of the RNs were great, the PCTs were so kind about helping me on walks or checking to make sure I was comfortable, and the on-call doctors have been great with helping me through some discomfort I'm having.

I've had extreme nausea since my release, and getting liquids down is painful. Oddly, the nausea meds that were prescribed by the on-call doc make me feel even worse. My incisions are very tender, and I'm dealing with a lot of swelling. What people say about your taste buds changing is true in my case, because the Protein drinks I bought and enjoyed pre-op all taste like crap now. Make sure you get a variety stocked up at home for your first few days.

I wish everyone a quick and painless recovery![/quote']

Glad your surgery was successful & sorry your not feeling well . I really hope you start feeling better ASAP !

I finally get to meet Dr. Nagel this Wednesday... Things are seeming to move along so slowly for me...