I've got my surgery date for 7-18-16. Nervous. Anyone else have a July surgery date scheduled?

In Florida

My Bmi is under 37 do you guys think i will have preop diet?

My bmi is at 36 and I am on the two week liquid diet

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In Florida

My Bmi is under 37 do you guys think i will have preop diet?

My bmi is at 36 and I am on the two week liquid diet

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My preop appt is July 18 i hope they let me know i still haven't had my chest xray

In Florida

My Bmi is under 37 do you guys think i will have preop diet?

My bmi is at 36 and I am on the two week liquid diet

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My preop appt is July 18 i hope they let me know i still haven't had my chest xray

I haven't had a chest X-ray either. My surgery is July 19

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@@aree1020 Shakes yesterday and this morning. Tonight I put unflavored Genepro protein in chicken broth. I'm assuming protein will be just shakes and broth for the next 7 days until I hit purees.

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I was doing so research and I read that biotene mouth spray really helps after surgery with dry mouth, since you will not be able to have anything right away.

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I've got my surgery date for 7-18-16. Nervous. Anyone else have a July surgery date scheduled?

12th and I'm nervous

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I was told 1 week liquids all day and salad w/ 3 oz of chicken breast fat free dressing...?..drink at least 3 premier proteins a day

July 13, the day after my birthday. Nervous and excited about this journey.

Really? My birthday is July 12th too!!

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On my way to hospital. Surya at 8am. Please pray for me and my entire surgical team.

On my way to hospital. Surya at 8am. Please pray for me and my entire surgical team.

Prayers and good thoughts being sent!

On my way to hospital. Surya at 8am. Please pray for me and my entire surgical team.

Praying for you!

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Today's the day. Leaving for the hospital in about an hour.

Hi , its 3rd day post op, and my first day home.no pain really, some nausea, and discomforting when I drink.

What did your first day home schedule look like with eating, drinking, and meds?

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I had my surgery July 6th! You'll be great, guys. The bowel prep wasn't nearly as bad as I had anticipated. The stuff wasn't exactly gross, but it was very strong. I had it through a thick straw over ice and took 30 minutes to drink 15 oz of it. I was able to play video games between toilet visits. The next morning I woke up, brushed my teeth carefully (so I didn't swallow any), and wore an optimistic t-shirt to the hospital. They took me back at 11:11, and I had to wait until after 3 to roll out to surgery. This is when I was the most scared. But then they gave me "margarita mix" happy drugs to help me relax, then the anesthesia hit and I woke up in recovery in under 2 hours. I slept a lot right after, but they had me get up and walk twice that evening. I spent 2 nights in the hospital, walking every hour and sipping fluids after I passed an upper GI to make sure I had no leaks. I wish you all the best!

Note: I gained about 5 pounds from all the fluids they pumped into me. Don't weigh yourself when you get home unless you can handle seeing a gain. It's just because you're super hydrated!

P.S. Yes, I posted this in both July threads.

Hi , its 3rd day post op, and my first day home.no pain really, some nausea, and discomforting when I drink.

What did your first day home schedule look like with eating, drinking, and meds?

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I came home Friday night, tested out different positions, and went to bed. Saturday I woke up around 8 really sore and uncomfortable from sleeping. I took my pain meds, gave myself a blood thinner shot, and took my omeprazole. I started sipping fluids--a sip every 3 minutes, I watched the clock--and took it an hour at a time. I took a shower with my back to the shower head, washed my hair, and got most of the orange off me. On the hour, I'd get up and walk around my apartment a couple times and use my incentive spirometer. I managed to take in 64 oz of fluids that day! At night I chewed my Flintstones vitamin and figured out how to sleep on my side (I supported my back with another pillow), which led to me sleeping for nearly 12 hours. Each day is going a little better!