July 24th!

[gin1979 10]

So excited. My husband and I are both having gastric bypass surgery on July 24th. We are taking this journey together. I am excited, scared and overwhelmed all in one.

Any one else scheduled for this time?

Any pointers to get us through these next 42 days?

[GottaBeME* 22]

I just got my date - July 23rd. ALso for Gastric Bypass cuz my stomach has too many gastric issues like GERD, excess bile etc.

On July 8th I see my surgeon and will hear what if anything she wants me to do pre-op for a diet. I hear many go liquid for 2 weeks - heres why: they want you to lkose as much weight as possible before surgery in order to make the liver as healthy as can be and as small too. Most ppl who are overweight have fatty liver disease which is , like it sounds, a lot of fat around the liver making it enlarged. THAT has to be moved out of the way in order to do the surgery.

NOt every Dr says all liquids for 2 weeks, we shall see what mine says. BUt I do know I'll need bloodwork up and EKG right before surgery (within those 2 weeks prior) as well as permission from my PCP.

GAWD so many hurdles to jump! But it will be worth it right?

I am looking to lose about 80 ob from the 202 I am now (5' tall).

Where are you at?

[gin1979 10]

I am 5'7 262 lbs. We have our pre op appt on July 6th. I am nervous about the two week diet but it is 2 Protein shakes and 1 meal. Except the day before is all liquids. But that might change.

I have similar problems with GERD issues.

[NDAO2015 0]

Congrats, good luck on your new Journey!!????????????????