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!

I'm just hoping I don't walk into pre surgery admitting declaring that I am declining the surgery.

I used to love writing so maybe I could start writing again. I also enjoyed running 5K's @@Beni is there anything that you liked doing that you don't do anymore.

Edited October 11, 201411 yr by layknee

Fun fact: someone did walk out of surgery last week, not sure if you saw the posts layknee.

What did I enjoy before weight gain? Would have to go far back. Hum, I did enjoy dating (well, you know) but I'm married, that's out, lol. I may have to content myself with becoming a member of the sippy cup. Awesome sippy cup by the way

And it's BPA free

Are those sippy cups?

Not quite sure. Seen them on another group. Thought they were cool.

Do we need sippy cups after surgery?

Edited October 11, 201411 yr by kimodell69

No you don't need sippy cups after surgery

Ok, just checking.

Post Surgery Recovery at home :

1) Gas pain: chewable gas strips, walk, heating pad, stretching, sleeping in different positions

2) Pain: liquid Vicodin (prescription) and Tylenol, sleeping in a semi-reclined position, even on a recliner as breathing may be uncomfortable

3) First week is hard but by day 8 you can go to DQ with family watch them eat but sip a drink, right AuriP?

4) After two weeks we'll be able to return to work and attend support group looking good to folks around you, we may even feel good

5) Exhaustion: I have read a lot about people feeling really tiered in the first month. The description of running out of steam very quickly is abundant. Many report not feeling great until 3 months out.

The length of time feeling exhausted, in my opinion requires some mental prep. Anyone has anything to share? I was just thinking about this because so many of us are getting surgery next week

Sippy cup✔️

Liquid vitamins✔️

Iron✔️

Zinc✔️

Biotin✔️

Gas x ✔️

Post surgery prescriptions✔️

Pajamas✔️

lunch box with meds in it that freaks out hospital staff????✔️

Hospital bag with favorite candy on it. ????✔️

Almost ready what else do I need.

Yes kindle and phone. That's implied. Lol

Edited October 11, 201411 yr by layknee

No you don't need sippy cups after surgery

it'll help me not to gulp like I usually do.

it'll help me not to gulp like I usually do.

im actually going to have to try a sippy. I can't seem to not gulp and four days post op I can tell you it's incredibly painful. I love ice cold water and used to get down a gallon a day - not possible but my mind thinks it is ....I guess there are worse battles.

Just a word of warning. 4 days post op and at my wits end in bloating/gas pain I chose to use my kids chewable pedi lax .....it worked BUT the flood gates are open now. Great for the pain, not great when you want to leave the house. You are warned ????

Just a word of warning. 4 days post op and at my wits end in bloating/gas pain I chose to use my kids chewable pedi lax .....it worked BUT the flood gates are open now. Great for the pain, not great when you want to leave the house. You are warned ????

oh no