October Surgery Date

[amylynns 802]

Thanks Amy for sharing on the Iron thing. I am trying to get in front of this. I lost a lot of blood with one of my baby deliveries I ended up anemic and with post partum depression. I do not want to go down that road again. It was terrible and I had zero energy.

Dc0520 Sorry to hear about pain. Everyone says the gas pain is bad in the first couple days but make sure they take care of you with pain meds. I imagine it must be hard. we are thinking of you.

Thanks Amy for sharing on the Iron thing. I am trying to get in front of this. I lost a lot of blood with one of my baby deliveries I ended up anemic and with post partum depression. I do not want to go down that road again. It was terrible and I had zero energy.

Dc0520 Sorry to hear about pain. Everyone says the gas pain is bad in the first couple days but make sure they take care of you with pain meds. I imagine it must be hard. we are thinking of you.

I had PPD too. It was horrible. Hopefully we won't have issues with Vitamins. That and hair loss are really a worry of mine. I'll be sure to do everything my Dr. says to minimize any kind of complications for sure!

[Naynay31 63]

Hey all,

I'm an October RNY!!! My surgery date is next Wednesday 10/15/14. I'm so nervous that I think I'm making myself sick. I'm trying to calm myself down but I'm still really nervous. Good Luck to all the Octobers, I hope all goes well. Keep us posted on how everyones doing!!! Best wishes!

hey I'm counting on the 15 th to just waiting on insurance to approve yay

[Naynay31 63]

Good luck!! My surgery is at 7AM! Which means I probalbly have to be at the hospital at 5am. SOOOO early!! :-)

earlier is better u really can sleep for about an hour or two or just stay up and it will be time to go lol

[_2juicy_ 13]

An update, had my surgery Oct 1st. Went well, with no complications. Right now I'm home 7 days post op. My incisions are doing well, not causing me any pain other then when I bend over. I was driving 5 days post op, and also stopped taking my pain meds 5 days post op. I've been out window shopping in the mall, just for the walking really and to get out the house.

The most daunting thing is still being on Clear liquids, which hopefully will change when I see my nut and surgeon Thursday.

How are all the other new sleeves doing?

[amylynns 802]

Day 2

earlier is better u really can sleep for about an hour or two or just stay up and it will be time to go lol

So true! I doubt I'll be able to sleep anyway!! :-)

[Jyoyonomore 319]

My big day is tomorrow, they changed my time from 10:30 to noon. It's going to be a long morning but so worth it in the end.

take care all!

All the best misstvb!

[amylynns 802]

Day 2 on liquids went well. Again, low on calories tonight, so I'll enjoy some regular Jello before bed.

Over 130oz of liquid in and 952 calories.

Not sick of any "food" yet. But...it's only day 2, LOL.

[Jyoyonomore 319]

Hey all,

I'm an October RNY!!! My surgery date is next Wednesday 10/15/14. I'm so nervous that I think I'm making myself sick. I'm trying to calm myself down but I'm still really nervous. Good Luck to all the Octobers, I hope all goes well. Keep us posted on how everyones doing!!! Best wishes!

It's major surgery of course you got nervous but for me I know it's the right decision for me. Only you know what's right for you.

I'am the day before on the 14th We can do this!

Edited October 8, 2014 by Jyoyonomore

[Jyoyonomore 319]

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Hey amylynns glad your feeling better. What day is this for your PreOp liquids?

Hey Amylynns my surgeon told me no Motrin, ibuprofen 7 days before so if you had to have a headache this first week was probably best. You might want to check with your surgeon to see what they want you to do.

Edited October 8, 2014 by Jyoyonomore

[karen Allen 97]

I haven't been on for awhile , had surgery weds oct 1st home from the hospital on Saturday , felt like poop until Monday but today is the 1st day with no pain medication ????I think I would have felt better without it !!! Hope everyone is doing well ! And good luck to each and everyone of you ! And yes I would do it again in a heart beat !!!

[jasminebsn3 119]

hey I'm counting on the 15 th to just waiting on insurance to approve yay

Yayyy!!! We can be each other's support system!!! I'm excited and nervous but ready to start this new journey. When will you know for sure if you've been approved.

[Jyoyonomore 319]

I haven't been on for awhile , had surgery weds oct 1st home from the hospital on Saturday , felt like poop until Monday but today is the 1st day with no pain medication ????I think I would have felt better without it !!! Hope everyone is doing well ! And good luck to each and everyone of you ! And yes I would do it again in a heart beat !!![/quote

Karenallen. Welcome back!--- so glad your pain is easing!

[Jyoyonomore 319]

So today was my PAT Testing Day Pre Admission Testing) everything went well ???? I met the Anesthesiologist and found her to be very accessible and clear in what I should expect. They took blood, a cheat X-ray and added my recent EKG to their Chart. Tomorrow I go for my final appt with my Primary Doc so They can give me my Medical Clearance. I will get a call later this week with the my Procedure time on the 14th. It's happening! I had an hour after my appointment before traveling home so I did some window shopping. Amazing to see Holiday Dresses are on the racks already took some pics of what I call skinny dresses and winter coats. I'm figuring I will need a new smaller ????winter coat before the season is over. My feet are a little swollen now after walking about only 12 blocks. Looking forward to that not being a problem very soon and yes a new winter coat. ))))

[layknee 357]

Yea they also told me no NSAIDS for 7-14 days.

[layknee 357]

Well it's day two of pre op diet. I got in 88 grams of Protein. 64oz of Water. Walked 15,000 steps. Weight at the end of the day 284.6. I started in May at 303. Surgery 6 days and counting.