August 2013 Roll Call

[Its Janet B 9]

August 15th

[princesshiyella 26]

I'm August 20th...and I have just one question....Has anyone cheated a lil on there per op diet???? Well I have not really had any problems with hunger and today is day six, but on Friday we were at a small get together at families house last night the get together was here both nights I was in charge of making a pound cake....and both nights I tried to avoid it and both nights it call out to me...Lol.... although I didn't eat a slice I did have a few bites..but other then that I have not had any problems...the diet has been well for me but because I backslid both nights I feel so guilty..... Well nine more days to go and no more get togethers....as long as I'm home I'm good...and forgot to mention that both nights its was a crap load of food and some alcohol and aside from my cake situation I think I did very good...but still beating myself up non the less

[Noirsunflower 36]

I'm August 20th...and I have just one question....Has anyone cheated a lil on there per op diet???? Well I have not really had any problems with hunger and today is day six' date=' but on Friday we were at a small get together at families house last night the get together was here both nights I was in charge of making a pound cake....and both nights I tried to avoid it and both nights it call out to me...Lol.... although I didn't eat a slice I did have a few bites..but other then that I have not had any problems...the diet has been well for me but because I backslid both nights I feel so guilty..... Well nine more days to go and no more get togethers....as long as I'm home I'm good...and forgot to mention that both nights its was a crap load of food and some alcohol and aside from my cake situation I think I did very good...but still beating myself up non the less[/quote']

I cheated. I ate a fat free mozzarella stick twice. Told my doc too. He said I'm good because I still lost 13 before surgery. If you are gonna cheat, which I don't advise, I felt horrid after, have low fat Protein.< /p>

[Dee White 140]

I'm August 20th...and I have just one question....Has anyone cheated a lil on there per op diet???? Well I have not really had any problems with hunger and today is day six' date=' but on Friday we were at a small get together at families house last night the get together was here both nights I was in charge of making a pound cake....and both nights I tried to avoid it and both nights it call out to me...Lol.... although I didn't eat a slice I did have a few bites..but other then that I have not had any problems...the diet has been well for me but because I backslid both nights I feel so guilty..... Well nine more days to go and no more get togethers....as long as I'm home I'm good...and forgot to mention that both nights its was a crap load of food and some alcohol and aside from my cake situation I think I did very good...but still beating myself up non the less[/quote']

I'm the 20th also and I've cheated but the last week try not too I'm going to try my best lol good luck sleeve Sister

[gia24 85]

Yeah, I did Friday night. eggs topped with lf cheese. Couldn't help it. Was so dragging. But I'm not going to beat myself over it. Back on track and focused. I'm not a big eater, my problem is I don't eat normally and when I do its usually dinner, I don't like to eat by myself, I don't want people to look at me and judge me, so I usually eat with my family in my home. Which is bad, I know because it forces my body to store everything as fat. I still have a week and have committed to finish it out.

[lsu2868 708]

WOO HOO!!! 1 week from tomorrow for me!! I am down 10 pounds so far from my shakes. How are all my August 19th surgery mates doing on their pre op diets so far?

[ctsleeve 20]

Hi, I'm an August 8th sleever who was too shy to post pre-surgery. Now I'm still a little loopy from anesthesia, so that shyness is history.

I had my surgery at NYU with Dr. Kurian. She is awesome, I totally love her and everyone at the hospital was great to me.

One question that seems critical in the first couple of days is how your doctor and hospital controls nausea. Any surgery that messes with your stomach is going to make you nauseated, so find out what medicines your doctor and hospital use. There are plenty out there, and for the first 36 hours post-surgery I definitely needed everything they could throw at me. But I didn't end up getting sick, and that at least did give me a lot of peace of mind.

So ask your surgeon how they control nausea after surgery, and whether the orders are already in place so that when you tell your nurse that you're nauseated they already have the authorization to give you the medication you need.

[Jeanie S 84]

Jeanie, I don't think we did either on day 3, but it got easier with every day. Hang in there.

Thank you gamegirl. Sure is a "as you go" learning process. I started to adding Protein Powder to my drinks today. First couple days I just wanted Gatorade.

[Jeanie S 84]

Hi, I'm an August 8th sleever who was too shy to post pre-surgery. Now I'm still a little loopy from anesthesia, so that shyness is history.

I had my surgery at NYU with Dr. Kurian. She is awesome, I totally love her and everyone at the hospital was great to me.

One question that seems critical in the first couple of days is how your doctor and hospital controls nausea. Any surgery that messes with your stomach is going to make you nauseated, so find out what medicines your doctor and hospital use. There are plenty out there, and for the first 36 hours post-surgery I definitely needed everything they could throw at me. But I didn't end up getting sick, and that at least did give me a lot of peace of mind.

So ask your surgeon how they control nausea after surgery, and whether the orders are already in place so that when you tell your nurse that you're nauseated they already have the authorization to give you the medication you need.

Congratulations, no need to be a lurker we are all friends here. I was prescribed pain meds & anti-nausea meds before surgery.

[Jeanie S 84]

WOO HOO!!! 1 week from tomorrow for me!! I am down 10 pounds so far from my shakes. How are all my August 19th surgery mates doing on their pre op diets so far?

Woohoo! Happy for you Isu2868. Not long now

[1SlimSistah2 61]

WOO HOO!!! 1 week from tomorrow for me!! I am down 10 pounds so far from my shakes. How are all my August 19th surgery mates doing on their pre op diets so far?

I am uncertain of my date. My sleep study was 8/9/13 & the tech said because I stopped breathing ONCE the surgery is gonna be postponed. I am so nervous because I don't believe I have apnea. I just snore loudly. She claims I stopped breathing just before she woke me up...anyway I was pushing this date as I have two weeks vacation...didn't want to use sick days to recover.

Pray for me please!????

[gia24 85]

Prayers 1slimsistah2! I have horrible sleep apnea. Have had it for 10 years, I have a cpap, but can't stand using it. So I don't. But this isn't stopping my surgery, or stopped any of my other surgeries before. My Dr. and his staff are aware of my sleep apnea and I'm scheduled for the 19th. Good luck!

[princesshiyella 26]

Ladies thanks so much for the support...it feels good to know I am not in this alone...I have a great support system but it is always good to communicate with someone who is going through the same thing...I'm going to get back on track..

[1SlimSistah2 61]

Prayers 1slimsistah2! I have horrible sleep apnea. Have had it for 10 years' date=' I have a cpap, but can't stand using it. So I don't. But this isn't stopping my surgery, or stopped any of my other surgeries before. My Dr. and his staff are aware of my sleep apnea and I'm scheduled for the 19th. Good luck![/quote']

Ohhhh, thanks for the words of encouragement. The tech made it appear as if my surgery hinged on her results!!! I was mortified. I told her that the surgeon only needed to see my oxygen saturation level at sleep and she said " the numbers were good" but I have to come back...I'll wait until after surgery! Lol you've made me feel so much better.

[gia24 85]

Ohhhh, thanks for the words of encouragement. The tech made it appear as if my surgery hinged on her results!!! I was mortified. I told her that the surgeon only needed to see my oxygen saturation level at sleep and she said " the numbers were good" but I have to come back...I'll wait until after surgery! Lol you've made me feel so much better.

You are welcome, I'm glad to help ease some of your fears. I have a few fears but keeping them in check. I'll let you know next Sunday how my fears are doing then! Lol