Hey everyone! New here

I am getting ready to go to my pre-op class for gastric bypass surgery! I have a surgery date of November 17th, and I am super excited, but also a little nervous..

Does anyone else on here have a November surgery date?

Maybe we could help each other prepare for what lies ahead

Surgery went great no pain the nurses here are nice and I have my own room. Drain gets taken out tomorrow same with my drips. And I started drinking icy water.

Great to hear! Sending well wishes your way!

So I'm getting discharged in a couple of hours. I can't emphasize the importance of the 2 week liquid diet. My Doctor said that my liver shrunk well but that the fat around it was out of his way, which made his job easier. Moreover, my skin in my belly area was tighter which made his stapling job easier. They're already stopping my diabetes medication and my cholesterol meds. This was one of the best decisions that I ever made in regards to my health!!! :-)

Congrats to Alumace and NewJeffrey!!

May I ask what surgeries you did, and where? My RNY gastric bypass surgery is 11/19 at Kaiser in Fremont. My pre-op appointment is tomorrow.

I'm trying to get all my "ducks in a row"; like who is going to watch my dog, and I need to get some unflavored Protein powder for Stage 2.

Please share all your experiences and anything you think might be helpful for pre-ops to know. Thanks!

Hi. I'm in South Africa and my op is the 7th. TOMORROW! !! Siked and little nervous...

RNY gastric bypass at St. John of God hospital Subiaco perth wa

I had my Gastric Bypass operation at Cooper University Hospital in Camden New Jersey. I had it on Tuesday afternoon (November 4th.) And I just got home about 30 minutes ago. Besides marrying my wife Annette, and the birth of our three children, its the best moment in my life.

Congratulations NewJeffrey. Wow it is really amazing. I wish you great success for the future.

Congratulations NewJeffrey. Wow it is really amazing. I wish you great success for the future.

Thank you Verina. Anyone who says that this is the easy way out is just ignorant. I've set an alarm to go off every 4 hours so that I can get up and walk (It hurts to get up and sit down), take liquid pain medication, and get a 3 ounce cup of water. So its 4am right now. Not easy.

Congrats to Alumace and NewJeffrey!!

May I ask what surgeries you did, and where? My RNY gastric bypass surgery is 11/19 at Kaiser in Fremont. My pre-op appointment is tomorrow.

I'm trying to get all my "ducks in a row"; like who is going to watch my dog, and I need to get some unflavored Protein powder for Stage 2.

Please share all your experiences and anything you think might be helpful for pre-ops to know. Thanks!

Diyana I can't overemphasize the need to stick religiously to your pre operation diet. It will help your surgeon immensely. Also walking. It will hurt but focus in your goals for a healthier lifestyle. I'm home basically 60 hours post operation and I just took five laps around my home ( Not a big home) but getting up and moving on your own when no one is around is going to help you. Therefore, walk in the hospital where you have help. At the minimum do it three to four times a day. Morning, afternoon, evening, and then right before bedtime. I'll be praying for you. Best regards. New Jeffrey.

Sorry been late responding, I had my op done in Perth Australia St. John of God hospital Subiaco.

Nov. 3 had my surgery it'll b four weeks tomorrow