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!

Hey, does anyone have one of those fitbits or a comparable one? They're pretty expensive with the readout on some of them. I didn't know if they are worth it or if it's just as easy to keep up with water by your phone timer. I've heard that they are also a pedometer and heart rate gauge.

if you have an iPhone the striiv app is a pedometer. I use fitnesspal for water and calories. I also own a polar watch and and iloop with heartrate monitor.

Drinking water is my biggest challenge. I have tried everything but hardly ever make it to 64Oz. I am getting to the point I will need one of those camel backpacks with a line like hikers use. But we are not supposed to use straws. I am just too busy to focus on water every 5 seconds. So sad, I am failing at drinking water, imagine that!

@@Beni you are awesome!

Sherri, I know, lol. The only problem is there is going to be a lot less of me to go around when I lose all this weight!

Are they going to put on antibiotics or do they still think your respiratory infection is viral?

Drinking water is my biggest challenge. I have tried everything but hardly ever make it to 64Oz. I am getting to the point I will need one of those camel backpacks with a line like hikers use. But we are not supposed to use straws. I am just too busy to focus on water every 5 seconds. So sad, I am failing at drinking water, imagine that!

Beni I do pretty good with water usually about 45-48 oz of water plus a couple diet ice teas but not quite 64oz I'm working on it.

But I'am worried about losing the straw PostOp. I tried drinking without it today didn't make my usual oz's plus I was running errands.

Thank you Beni for the good thoughts. Surgery tomorrow and scheduled for 10:30.

Sherri, I know, lol. The only problem is there is going to be a lot less of me to go around when I lose all this weight!

Are they going to put on antibiotics or do they still think your respiratory infection is viral?

@@Beni I was on antibiotics last week. I was feeling better but I think I over did it over the weekend and I'm coughing too much with congestion in my chest. So now it's a waiting game. Sigh. LOL

getting ready for surgery now, good luck to all the others!

Hey, does anyone have one of those fitbits or a comparable one? They're pretty expensive with the readout on some of them. I didn't know if they are worth it or if it's just as easy to keep up with water by your phone timer. I've heard that they are also a pedometer and heart rate gauge.

I love my Fitbit. It tracks your sleep as well as activity. You can plug in your calories and set alarms for eating. It is a silent gentle buzz and I appreciate it.

Bronxmerci,

Best wishes, so sorry, I knew I was going to leave someone out accidentally.

Go get them gladiator

Best of luck!

Sherri4health,

No over doing anything this week right? Get well soon my friend.

Jyoyonomore,

Yes, the dreadful errands that get in the way of my Water drinking. I know them well. I suspect my issue is also not having the straw. It just makes it slower to drink. The good news is the days right after surgery drinking water will be our full time job. Perhaps, I'll be focused then. I do make it to 48oz everyday, just not to 64oz. However, that's not with my tiny egg sized pouch post RNY. So many people are back in the hospital due to dehydration.

Okay! So I feel pretty great! Just did my barium swallow and I am officially LEAK FREE! My surgeon, dr Trahan at MJH is phenomenal and the whole hospital is wonderful and the staff are so kind✨

I've been on three walks total. My pain level is negligible when I'm cozy in bed, but on the walks or in a wheelchair it spikes up to a 4. The biggest incision hurts like a b***h when I do that or cough.

Deep breathing is tough, and they're a little worried about my oxygen. But I'm working on sitting more upright and deep breathing exercises.

No gas pains yet!! Feeling pretty great.

Edited October 7, 201411 yr by superbariatricbabe

So happy for you SBB!!

getting ready for surgery now, good luck to all the others!

I am getting ready also!! Best of luck. Prayers to us both.

Okay everyone,

OCT 7th is a mad rush. There are a ton of gladiators going through tomorrow. I apologize in advance if I forget someone. It's getting harder for my little brain to keep track.

Best of luck to:

walkin'onsunshine

hharrison43

dc0520

Joy59

Luvin_Life125 was a maybe. I noticed she was not on the upcoming surgeries, so not 100% sure

Sherri4Health is going to fight another day as she is still sick from a cold

Best of luck everyone! We are cheering you on! Let us know how you did!

Thanks Beni. I go in at 7:30. Surgery at 9:30. I am in WA State. Super duper excited. Best wishes to all our Oct. 7th peeps today.