My Gastric Bypass is scheduled for October!! I need all the support I can get so if anyone wants a buddy please let me know Thank you

I've been reading a lot about pre op liquid diets, but I haven't been put on one. Why is that maybe

I've been reading a lot about pre op liquid diets, but I haven't been put on one. Why is that maybe

Some surgeons require it... Some don't. Some are all liquid. Some allow 1 meal high in protein with liquids???? Some only clear liquid day before surgery.

Well, I was supposed to be having my surgery today, but it is postponed for now due to my Iron being too low and having a stomach infection (H Pylori). Now I am on increased iron and antibiotics. I found this out two days ago, but was too upset to be online. The surgeon's office had my lab results almost two weeks and waits until two days before my surgery to review them. Not only that, but I had just paid my co-pay for a two night stay at the hospital=$1,000.00.

Who knows when it will be now. The office said, I need to at least complete the 14 day antibiotic treatment and get my iron to a normal level. They said my hemoglobin was 10.7 (normal=12-16)and my iron saturation was 7 (normal being 15-50). I know the safety reasons for not doing my surgery, but I am still bummed all the same

Good luck to everyone else with upcoming surgeries.

I'm so sorry Stephanie, did they give you a new date? It sucks they didn't look at your labs earlier.

Well they said possibly on the 15th, but my hubby and I are going on a 7 day cruise on the 19th, so I have to wait til later. I wouldn't want to go away so far in case I had problems. I think my next available date is November 5th. I could have it on the 29th of October, but it would be at a different hospital and I already paid my copay, so they are trying to keep me at the same location to avoid having to resubmit to my insurance company.

Im just so frustrated. The date has changed numerous times. I should have been able to get all this done back in August if they were on top of things. Oh well, im a strong believer in that thing happen for a reason. Perhaps God wanted me to enjoy my son's birthday on the 3rd, my mom's birthday on the 17th, and my getaway with my hubby before I have to go through the post op diet, lol.

I just pray it all works out. These meds I'm on are kicking my behind.

Stephanie--So sorry all of that happened!! I agree that everything happens for a reason, so hang in there!!

Stephanie, I agree with your thinking, and this wway you will be able to enjoy your cruise bedore starting your new life. If you are anything like me you wanna start NOW!

Stephanie, I agree with your thinking, and this wway you will be able to enjoy your cruise bedore starting your new life. If you are anything like me you wanna start NOW!

Yes I do!!!!! I would have had the surgery and went ahead with the cruise not being able to eat any of those delicious meals or have any cocktails, but I guess this way, I will get to enjoy it

Stephanie--So sorry all of that happened!! I agree that everything happens for a reason, so hang in there!!

Thank you....It is just so frustrating and depressing knowing today was going to be MY day. Not only that, but thinking I was going to be off of work for a little while, LOL!!!! Now I have to wait a few more weeks

Well they said possibly on the 15th, but my hubby and I are going on a 7 day cruise on the 19th, so I have to wait til later. I wouldn't want to go away so far in case I had problems. I think my next available date is November 5th. I could have it on the 29th of October, but it would be at a different hospital and I already paid my copay, so they are trying to keep me at the same location to avoid having to resubmit to my insurance company.

Im just so frustrated. The date has changed numerous times. I should have been able to get all this done back in August if they were on top of things. Oh well, im a strong believer in that thing happen for a reason. Perhaps God wanted me to enjoy my son's birthday on the 3rd, my mom's birthday on the 17th, and my getaway with my hubby before I have to go through the post op diet, lol.

I just pray it all works out. These meds I'm on are kicking my behind.

I know waiting longer seems counterintuitive, but I purposely went on a last minute cruise with my husband before surgery. It's soooo much more enjoyable. You'll have a blast! And yes, I believe that could be a great reason why it didn't work out earlier.

I do have to say though, I'm scheduled for October 21st and it seems too far away lol

Will I'm hoping I get my date soon being I changed insurance company's I can go in a month earlier so I'll find out by this Friday or Tuesday next week

Will guys I have my date Oct 22nd start my liver shrinking diet today so excited yay

I am scheduled for band to bypass on 10/23. If there is anyone else around that time is definitely love to have a buddy

Freelyme- my surgery date was 10/27. How are you doing?

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I'm doing really well thanks! I have been blessed to not really have many problems. The only ongoing issue I have is severe sciatic pain and I'm guessing they is from positioning in surgery and lack of ability to lay on my sides to sleep due to incisional discomfort. Sigh! All else is right in my world. Started purées Tuesday and all is well but need to purée some meat (which sounds terrible lol) but need the protein. Struggling to get my water intake up but I am honestly a happy camper so far!! Thanks for asking.

How are you??

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I'm doing really well thanks! I have been blessed to not really have many problems. The only ongoing issue I have is severe sciatic pain and I'm guessing they is from positioning in surgery and lack of ability to lay on my sides to sleep due to incisional discomfort. Sigh! All else is right in my world. Started purées Tuesday and all is well but need to purée some meat (which sounds terrible lol) but need the protein. Struggling to get my water intake up but I am honestly a happy camper so far!! Thanks for asking.

How are you??

Freelyme- I think I'm doing great considering I'm only 3 days post-op. Lots of noises coming from my tummy though! Feels like gas, and I'm hoping it clears up soon! I'm not sure how I feel about pureed meat, but we do what we have to do! Have you tried "Isopure" zero carb ready made? It's more like Gatorade, and is pretty good. I found it online, but my NUT says some HyVee stores carry it.