AHHH! I just found out today that my surgery date is March 16th. 3 weeks from tomorrow.

It all seems so fast. I just started this process with an all day appointment at Mayo Clinic in November, and the time has FLOWN by.

I had my last visit with the psychologist on Friday and she signed off/discharged me then. I got the call from the surgical scheduler today and, I'm not even going to lie, started freaking out a little (okay, a lot).

Anyone else with March dates? My birthday is March 10th, so I can't think of a better way to usher in 33 than a new me.

I'm starting to get more nervous, but I keep telling myself that it's all for the better.

One preop visit, one lab visit, one bypass diet visit and then surgery. I don't know if anyone else has gone to Mayo Clinic, but they do not mess around. I've had to keep a significant food log (with pre and post-meal feelings) since November, had to cut out any alcohol and most caffeine and had to significantly increase exercise in order to be discharged.

Sorry, I'm kinda freaking out here. All of the forums here have been a massive help thus far, and I hope to post/contribute more as I go through the process.

WHEEE!

@@workingmom163 - Congrats! Best of luck to you!

I just found out my surgery was officially approved! We get the surgery date after completing all of the necessary appointments and the MD/PSYCH signs off, but I was still in approval limbo.

NOW it feels real. I'm going to be a wreck until 3/16.

March 16 is my surgery date. Day 2 of Clear liquids and I'm having a head ache from hell. Hope the feeling gets better.

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I'm March 28. Is it strange that my surgeon isn't putting me on any special diet prior to surgery?

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@@HappilyEverAfter44 - not necessarily. I just found out today from the nurse what my prep consists of. Two days before surgery I have to do only liquids/protein shakes/soups. One day before I have to do only clear liquids and magnesium citrate. And that's it. I was shocked, seeing so many people on 2 week liquid diets.

Ok. Thanks. My surgeon specifically said "you will not have to change your diet prior to surgery". But I assume I will have to do clear liquids and mag citrate like you to have an empty stomach/intestines for when they do the surgery. Thanks.

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Hey guys! ????

I am having my surgery on March 11th and I can't wait! I'm already on a 10 day Post Op liquid diet and let me tell you guys... It is the hardest thing so far for me. I'm constantly hungry, also nauseous. I've been to the point were I have thrown up nothing but liquids and even heaved. It is very painful for me because it feels like my stomach is in a big knot. I am supposed to be drinking 4 Protein shakes a day, two cups of veggies and Water in between. That's it!

I called my surgeon and explained that I've been feeling sick and also weak due to this so he told me to supplement one of the shakes for a bottle of water with low fat, sugar-free Crystal Light ????. It's not helping at all! Are any of you guys going through this or similar? Please any advice will help!

P.S: Please no negative judgement. Thank you!

Oops stupid autocorrect! I meant PRE-OP!! Not Post Op... Sorry guys!

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@@workingmom163 thank you so much for that! I was debating between sports bra or underwire

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Mine is March 23rd. Having my preop today.... Kinda nervous about it.

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Post Op Buddies!

I have a question please!

Is it true that the tube they put for drainage from your pouch to the outside of your tummy is EXTREMELY painful when it's removed? If so, did they give any pain meds or helped you guys out in any way with this?

Thank You!

I didn't have a drainage tube.

I didn't have a drainage tube.

@@cendella170 your lucky girl! My surgeon told me he will place one. My friend that had her surgery with my doctor told me how painful the removal was. I'm scared about that! Lol

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I had the JP drain and I didn't hurt coming out more like uncomfortable/weird feeling of something coming out of your abdomen. Hope that helps!

Surgery date 3/01/16

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@@workingmom163 thank you so much! That helps immensely! ???? when is your first checkup day? How are you feeling so far?

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