The date is set...Aug 12th! Its been 7 months since my first appt...and here I am, scared, nervous and so excited. I'll be having hernia repair, bypass and gallbladder taken out in one shot. Anyone who had anything similar to those procedures, I'm super interested to hear of your recovery and how long before returning to work (though I realize everyone is different). I would love to buddy up with someone!

I got in 45 grams of protein yesterday and 45 ounces of water and that was on my FIRST day home..yay!! I'm so happy and I know it will only get better I'm pretty impressed with my new tummy!!

Good luck on your surgery today.

I sure will. Thanks for everyone's support. Love it!!!!!

So mine went well! How are you doing??

My surgery is Friday, 8/8, and I am definitely in the freaking out mode. I have half day at work left and then when I come home it is liquids only. Someone mentioned turning off the tv, and I have to say a big heck yeah to that!!!

My surgery is Friday, 8/8, and I am definitely in the freaking out mode. I have half day at work left and then when I come home it is liquids only. Someone mentioned turning off the tv, and I have to say a big heck yeah to that!!!

You will do fine! I'm amazed that the pain is so minimal... Had gallbladder surgery was way worse!

You will do fine! I'm amazed that the pain is so minimal... Had gallbladder surgery was way worse!

I've been through the gallbladder surgery too. The surgeon attempted laparoscopically, but ended up opening me up. Thanks for post-op info..it helps calm fears (a little..lol).

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Today was my big day. I am doing great! So grateful for such wonderful staff here at the hospital. They have been a huge help to me. My sweet husband was here all day and my daughter is spending the night with me. So thankful for this group and all of your support. Will lift you all up in prayer tonight. Praying that you too we have a good experience as well. I can't even express in words how incredible this experience has been so far! No hunger at all. Praise God!

Yay!! It looks like our little group is kicking butt at the bypass I'm so glad we are all healing so well and (knock on wood) have no major complications! We have to keep each other updated and continue to have an awesome recovery!!

Mini update from me: Walked a whole mile yesterday, got in 70 grams of Protein and 50 ounces of water!! It's going to be a balancing act for me on the amount of Water versus protein but so far so big issues! I'm so stunned that I'm not at all nauseous and just have minimal pain in my tummy..maybe my surgeon got in there and forgot to actually do the surgery? LOL I know that isn't true though because I don't have any pain and I'm not at all hungry! (Plus, I got to watch it on the x-ray screen which was actually quite interesting!!)

Good morning Ladies!!! I am now on day three of the liquid diet and down 3 pounds already My surgery is on the 18th so I am on a long liquid schedule. I have been living off of sugar free bomb pops though Yummy! So much tastier than the regular sugar free popsicles. I do have to see my surgeon for a second pre-op visit to discuss getting my gallbladder removed with surgery and then my cardiac stress test Friday. I did find out surgery was approved in only 2 days from my insurance! So I am thrilled about that

Good morning Ladies!!! I am now on day three of the liquid diet and down 3 pounds already My surgery is on the 18th so I am on a long liquid schedule. I have been living off of sugar free bomb pops though Yummy! So much tastier than the regular sugar free popsicles. I do have to see my surgeon for a second pre-op visit to discuss getting my gallbladder removed with surgery and then my cardiac stress test Friday. I did find out surgery was approved in only 2 days from my insurance! So I am thrilled about that

OMG, I had those in the hospital and didn't know you could buy them at stores. I found them locally and my fiance is picking some up for me on the way home..yay!! They were the only thing I could tolerate in the hospital and do taste so so good! I'm now super excited

OMG, I had those in the hospital and didn't know you could buy them at stores. I found them locally and my fiance is picking some up for me on the way home..yay!! They were the only thing I could tolerate in the hospital and do taste so so good! I'm now super excited

I know, they are only at a few grocery stores. I found mine at one nearby and bought three boxes of them

Congrats on the surgery btw! I just added you as a friend, I saw you are a nursing student, I am a registered nurse too lol

Awesome!! We have a lot in common we will have to keep up with each other!

Help me ladies. I don't know what is wrong with me but I am STARVING! I've been on liquid since the 1st of August and I can't get rid of the hunger pains. What can I do?

Help me ladies. I don't know what is wrong with me but I am STARVING! I've been on liquid since the 1st of August and I can't get rid of the hunger pains. What can I do?

Bev are you pre or post op?