Hi everyone!

Just came back from doctor's office and have a October 28th surgery date for Gastric Bypass. This is it, the high diving platform. Knees are trembling.

Anyone else in October? Let's keep in touch as we support each other. We have the pre-op diet and getting mentally ready for this.

LET'S DO IT!

Yay! Go kick some butt! Good luck!!

Hi

I'm scheduled for surgery Oct. 8 and getting excited. Even more so after reading all the encouraging posts here.

Take care and good luck to us all.

Yay superbariatricbabe! I'm lime jello that you're getting surgery today!

My doctor stated I would be going home without drains. Of course, assuming there are no complications. He doesn't use catheters routinely either. Surgery is only an hour and you will be awake and up going to the bathroom a couple hours later. Sooner then a night's sleep. But I sure don't go to bed with an IV with fluids. I hope my bladder can hold! Lol. Mine is not on the largest size either. I think with every kid it shrunk. Since I have been attempting to get my 68oz of Water (have not made it except 3 times in a month) I feel it may be the size an almond. My, oh my, I sure visit the little girls room a lot (TMI). I also wonder if my doctor thinks I'm super woman. I very much doubt I will be walking around two hours after major surgery.

But some doctors do drains and catheters as part of their procedure from what I have read in this board. I guess it varies.

At the hospital! Let's do this! Goofy photo shoot courtesy of DH. ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1412589392.174572.jpg

Edit: almost forgot my stats!

Highest weight: 321

weight at surgery: 305 (that two week diet is awesome- lost 10lbs!)

Size:24us

Gonna kick today's butt!

I LOVE your picture!!! You go girl!! Praying all goes well!!!

Started my liquids this morning.

Yummy Recipe if you're looking for one!

"Orange Julius!" It's 1 cup of OJ, 1 scoop of vanillia Protein mix and a packet of sweenter. (whatever kind...I used Stevia) a few ice cubes, and blend. SO yummy!!!

I was a bit up on the scale this morning, but I'm sure some of it is TOM. 249

At the hospital! Let's do this! Goofy photo shoot courtesy of DH. ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1412589392.174572.jpg

Edit: almost forgot my stats!

Highest weight: 321

weight at surgery: 305 (that two week diet is awesome- lost 10lbs!)

Size:24us

Gonna kick today's butt!

Hey SuperBariatricbabe. By now you're probably in Recovery I know you did well. Just looking at your Picture Love it! . A kick butt Lol Attitude makes all the difference. Can't wait to see your smiling face PostOp!

At the hospital! Let's do this! Goofy photo shoot courtesy of DH. ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1412589392.174572.jpg

Edit: almost forgot my stats!

Highest weight: 321

weight at surgery: 305 (that two week diet is awesome- lost 10lbs!)

Size:24us

Gonna kick today's butt!

Yeah!!! You go girl. How exciting!!!!

Started my liquids this morning.

Yummy Recipe if you're looking for one!

"Orange Julius!" It's 1 cup of OJ, 1 scoop of vanillia Protein mix and a packet of sweenter. (whatever kind...I used Stevia) a few ice cubes, and blend. SO yummy!!!

I was a bit up on the scale this morning, but I'm sure some of it is TOM. 249

You got this!!! Today is my last day of liquids with my pre-op stomach. Keep your eye on the prize. Nothing tastes as good as being healthy is going to feel!!!!

@@tacycakes I don't think the Catheter is as much pain as it is this weird sensation. (I've had two c-sections). I'm 5'4 started at 303lbs in May. I'm at 286.4 now did a semi liquid diet last week with maybe a total of four solid meals last week. Tomorrow is the start of my official pre-op liquid diet. I used this week to see what protein drinks worked bet for me. ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1412563537.589204.jpgbut I also ordered the genepro. This a vegan protein meal replacement made from sprouted brown rice and others. If you let it sit for a bit it gets this gloopy cream of wheat consistency which I actually prefer.

My surgery is on Columbus Day, the 13th. So close. I have average anxiety. I just feel like I need to have everything cleaned up before it. I've been quite fatalistic as of late.

That is so funny... I go in tomorrow and I have been cleaning, cleaning and cleaning.

Surgery was moved up from October 21 to the 7th for me! Who's ready? Me! I was anticipating a delay but got quite the surprise by my office. Crossing my fingers and praying for each of you as your dates arrive. Good luck all! I'll be checking in on everyone frequently

-deanna

I am Oct. 7th also!!! 1 more day!!!

Good luck and best wishes!!!

Sigh....no surgery for me tomorrow. I'm still too congested.

Sigh....no surgery for me tomorrow. I'm still too congested.

Sherrib4health so sorry your cold is delaying you from surgery tomorrow but better to be at your best . Don't worry your day is coming

I've been thinking about you all day superbariatricbabe and hoping you're doing okay.