Hi all those having their surgery in September 2012.

I am set for the 25 th

I have done about half my pre op requirements

Psychiatric evaluation - check

EGD / colonoscopy - check

sleep study- check

Cardiology clearence- check

GI consult- check

Pre op education program - 1 class to go

Final doctor appointment

Final two dietician meetings

Official insurance clearence

Chest X-ray

EKG

Blood work

** these must be done within 30 days of surgery**

Appointment with IVC filter doctor

IVC filter placed 3 days before surgery

Pick up incentive spirometer and surgery bag

Dang a lot has been going on with everyone. As I posted before my surgery went great' date=' I got all my horrible complications pre op starting with MRSA scare, a fib episodes, injuring my SI joint during my IVC filter placement, and busting my toe with the scale in the br right before my surgery. Post op the worse pain has been my SI joint pain, I am able to walk very well, passed my leak test, tolerating clears, and been burping away from the start so no shoulder pain just occasional burning pain around my q pump. I am not hungry at all my taste buds are fine so far and I still love to chew ice and tolerate cold so I am happy about that. I love being able to drink sip sip sip no problems but I do take everything slow. I have used my incentive spirometer like a religion and am almost back to pre op levels. I talked my doc into keeping my pca through the night tonight cuz the SI joint was still hurting a lot but that got better today spontaneously and I am not using it much so I feel fine about switching to oral pain meds tmr. Hope to go home tmr not sure when I will know.

Oh my blood sugars have improved greatly and my Bp is normal so I have refused the Bp med they wanted to start cuz I Think it will bottom me out and my nurses agree. That's my story and I am sticking to it good luck to all in their recoveries![/quote']

Back to the show go on.your on the finals...lol... No my dear you won.let me get you your tiara...

Hey guys surgery went well I get to go home later today. The first day pain wise was the worst. It's crazy I'm 2 days post op n I can lay on my side I'm a happy camper because laying on my butt all the time has been making it Hurt.

Hello everyone... Boy we've had our share of ups and downs, September to remember indeed! At least everyone that had surgery came out alive! I've noticed that on this stage (full liquid) I have no limit. I mean I can drink or have pudding and not get full. I accidentally took more than a sip and did fine. I know liquids don't sit in your pouch like puree or regular food but I need a limit. I can eat four ounces of pudding right after drinking a large amount. I've experienced dumping already, not by choice. They gave me nsa yogurt in the hospital five days after surgery. Soooooo sick!

I was just wondering how everyone is doing with the amount they can take in? What about protein? Required liquid intake?

Jessica

Hello everyone... Boy we've our share of ups and downs' date=' September to remember indeed! At least everyone that had surgery came out alive! I've noticed that on this stage (full liquid) I have no limit. I mean I can drink or have pudding and not get full. I accidentally took more than a sip and did fine. I know liquids don't sit in your pouch like puree or regular food but I need a limit. I can eat four ounces of pudding right after drinking a large amount. I've experienced dumping already, not by choice. They gave me nsa yogurt in the hospital five days after surgery. Soooooo sick!

I was just wondering how everyone is doing with the amount they can take in? What about protein? Required liquid intake?

Jessica[/quote']

I can get about 3-4 oz of protein shake in at a time. Trying to keep sipping, looking forward to when it gets easier to sip water!

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I can get about 3-4 oz of protein shake in at a time. Trying to keep sipping' date=' looking forward to when it gets easier to sip water!

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I found a decaf/artificially sweetened instant tea that I love. It has 15 calories per serving so I make it just a little weak. I could drink it all day, well I do! It's 4C brand.

Jessica

I've been home since yesterday by 4:30. Last night and this morning hurt the worst. I want to heal right now. Keep having to tell myself I made the right choice. Sure is hard. I get weepy and ask "why did I do this to myself?" I know it will get better. I felt do good at hospital I got to thinking, "hey, it's not so bad!" Just seems to get worse. Wish I could sleep through the whole recovery. Ok, enough whining like a baby for now. I really am going to be fine. I sure wish the best to all of you!

Hello everyone... Boy we've our share of ups and downs' date=' September to remember indeed! At least everyone that had surgery came out alive! I've noticed that on this stage (full liquid) I have no limit. I mean I can drink or have pudding and not get full. I accidentally took more than a sip and did fine. I know liquids don't sit in your pouch like puree or regular food but I need a limit. I can eat four ounces of pudding right after drinking a large amount. I've experienced dumping already, not by choice. They gave me nsa yogurt in the hospital five days after surgery. Soooooo sick!

I was just wondering how everyone is doing with the amount they can take in? What about protein? Required liquid intake?

Jessica[/quote']

Hi Surgery Buddy, I too can drink and eat pudding, yogurt as much as I want. I can also take a pretty big sip. I'm not hungry though and I am pretty sick of eating the same

Sh*t, so I don't eat or drink that much.

Just back from my doc, had my drain removed, all is well. ONE more week of liquids, next week is a combined purée and soft.

Maggie

I was able to eat full liquids fine but as of yesterday im only able to take a few spoonfuls of soup :/ if I try to take in anymore it hurts and comes up right now I'm just sipping on protein shakes and sf Popsicles... I'm 17 days post-op

I've been home since yesterday by 4:30. Last night and this morning hurt the worst. I want to heal right now. Keep having to tell myself I made the right choice. Sure is hard. I get weepy and ask "why did I do this to myself?" I know it will get better. I felt do good at hospital I got to thinking' date=' "hey, it's not so bad!" Just seems to get worse. Wish I could sleep through the whole recovery. Ok, enough whining like a baby for now. I really am going to be fine. I sure wish the best to all of you![/quote']

I am right there with you. The dr has me on 4-6 oz of protein shake for breakfast lunch and dinner, with a few oz of broth or jello in between as a snack. I am ready for things to even out. Saturday I am supposed to move to soft foods with protein 2-3 times a day. I am thinking I will need a more smooth transition, maybe starting some yogurt and smooth soup in the next two days.

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I can't believe a job would try to pull some bullshit and have you off without pay. They can be sued for causing you pain and suffering. Also for putting you back emotionally. I hope that you get to the bottom of it and make them pay!!

Everyone who has had surgery WOOHOO!!! We certainly have been through some trying times!!

Thank you to all of you for giving support, kind words and being here for not only me but each other. Too bad the world isn't always so helpful to others.

I'm on the liquid diet still and have an appt with the Dr Oct 4th.

Who's left to have surgery? Make sure you have a pillow in the car for the ride home its comfy for you and you don't have the seatbelt on your tummy. CHAPSTICK CHAPSTICK CHAPSTICK!!! Ice chips will taste yummers! Walk as much as you can because it helps and you want to get out of the hospital

I can't believe September is almost over. We are on the LOSERS BENCH!!!!

I can't believe a job would try to pull some bullshit and have you off without pay. They can be sued for causing you pain and suffering. Also for putting you back emotionally. I hope that you get to the bottom of it and make them pay!!

Everyone who has had surgery WOOHOO!!! We certainly have been through some trying times!!

Thank you to all of you for giving support' date=' kind words and being here for not only me but each other. Too bad the world isn't always so helpful to others.

I'm on the liquid diet still and have an appt with the Dr Oct 4th.

Who's left to have surgery? Make sure you have a pillow in the car for the ride home its comfy for you and you don't have the seatbelt on your tummy. CHAPSTICK CHAPSTICK CHAPSTICK!!! Ice chips will taste yummers! Walk as much as you can because it helps and you want to get out of the hospital

I can't believe September is almost over. We are on the LOSERS BENCH!!!![/quote']

I think I'm the last one left from the group! I must say I'm a bit frighten...the office just called and moved my time. I have to be to the hospital at 5:45 and surgery is scheduled for 7:45! thanks for the helpful tips...I'm about to head to the store to pick up after surgery items...shakes...bullets.those things..any suggestions for that list?

Today has been rough and it's all my fault. I've had such an easy time that I got carried away and forgot I had just had surgery on Monday. Well boy oh boy am I paying for it today. My pain level has been through the rough. Taken pain medication every 4 hours when I was only having to take it 2 maybe 3 times a day. Lets just say my body let me know I was getting a little to cocky. So spent all of today in bed and will more than likley repeat it tomorrow. :"( Ya live and ya learn.

SASSY, I did the same thing hon. We have to remember we had major surgery. Praying for you dear.

Well still waiting on word from my work it makes me so mad it's not like I had meth or even weed in my system! I don't know what I am going to do I already missed work for my surgery with no pay now this don't they know I got bills!! So sorry for ranting and raving it just pisses me off so bad! I'm so happy for everyone who has has surgery and I finely got some food down thanks I the world according to egg faces patty melt bites they are amazing I'm making cauliflower pie tonight so woohoo

Decided to try a few bites of SF pudding. That went well, so I made puréed black bean soup for dinner. Very delicious and the pouch approved!

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I think I'm the last one left from the group! I must say I'm a bit frighten...the office just called and moved my time. I have to be to the hospital at 5:45 and surgery is scheduled for 7:45! thanks for the helpful tips...I'm about to head to the store to pick up after surgery items...shakes...bullets.those things..any suggestions for that list?

Get vegtable, chicken and/or beef broth, sf jello, sf popsicles, water bottles, crystal light power to add to your water, ice or make ice, protein shakes or protein powder, skim milk, vitamin zero, powerade zero, and drinks that have no calories. Thats great that they moved your surgery because then you get up go and don't have time to think about much. I'll be thinking of you Can't wait to hear about how everything went. I had lap band and was only in the hospital for a day