Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!
$99 Yearly Supply Alert! 🌈 "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamins

Count down begins... surgery tomorrow!

Butterflywarrior

Recommended Posts

Butterflywarrior    241

Butterflywarrior
Posted

So I'm pensive but happy to start this new chapter in my life.

I was throwing up earlier this week due to either truvia or sucralose so I dumped them both from my diet and sticking to Protein Powder.< /p>

I'm so giddy...I guess I need to pack, right? Lol not planning on taking much since the hospital provides most items.

Any last minute tips or advice??

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

this sucks    557

this sucks
Posted

Chapstick...you will be very parched after surgery but can't drink until after the leak test(at least with mine). It helped a lot.

And start looking for pants to wear post op. I'm 5 days out and can only wear loose waisted pants since three of my incisions are right at my waistline. Drawstring is my suggestion. I tried yoga pants this morning and they aren't going to work. Too much pressure on the incision.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Jdserra    78

Jdserra
Posted

I'll be right there with you tomorrow. Following this thread to make sure I don't forget anything.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Butterflywarrior    241

Butterflywarrior
Posted

Whoo hoo so excited!!

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

april_mba    10

april_mba
Posted

So I'm pensive but happy to start this new chapter in my life.

I was throwing up earlier this week due to either truvia or sucralose so I dumped them both from my diet and sticking to Protein powder.< /p>

I'm so giddy...I guess I need to pack, right? Lol not planning on taking much since the hospital provides most items.

Any last minute tips or advice??

Congrats, how long was your process? Seems it can never go fast enough.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Butterflywarrior    241

Butterflywarrior
Posted

So I'm pensive but happy to start this new chapter in my life.

I was throwing up earlier this week due to either truvia or sucralose so I dumped them both from my diet and sticking to Protein powder.

I'm so giddy...I guess I need to pack, right? Lol not planning on taking much since the hospital provides most items.

Any last minute tips or advice??

Congrats, how long was your process? Seems it can never go fast enough.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

it's complicated...lol bc it took me a year due to chickening out...I did the six months, got approved in a couple if looks for RNY and baked out...came back about two months ago.. surgeon decided sleeve was better due to health issues, got approved in two weeks .got a surgery date within a month

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

KristenLe    5,980

KristenLe
Posted

Good luck!!! I brought my phone charger, Chapstick, my Kindle (never used - was in for 4 days), a nightgown(never wore), a few pairs of comfy underwear (which I needed since every time I vomited or wretched - I peed myself! Lol). I also packed pads in case I got my period.

I peed right after I checked in which was a mistake because I then couldn't give a urine sample for them to run pregnancy test.

Take a deep breath and enjoy the ride. Remember the goals and why you are doing this - you may need a reminder the first few days. Walk as soon as you can and keep going! Many prayers!!!

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Butterflywarrior    241

Butterflywarrior
Posted

Good luck!!! I brought my phone charger, Chapstick, my Kindle (never used - was in for 4 days), a nightgown(never wore), a few pairs of comfy underwear (which I needed since every time I vomited or wretched - I peed myself! Lol). I also packed pads in case I got my period.

I peed right after I checked in which was a mistake because I then couldn't give a urine sample for them to run pregnancy test.

Take a deep breath and enjoy the ride. Remember the goals and why you are doing this - you may need a reminder the first few days. Walk as soon as you can and keep going! Many prayers!!!

I did pack pads in case if my period lolol

Oh boy about pp and vomit! Sheesh! Hope that doesn't happen to me. Yup

Y a four day stay?

Definitely plan on walking..packed my slippers and my tablet lol

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Pescador    1,374

Pescador
Posted

I feel for those who were so sick. For those of you waiting for surgery I was home from the hospital in 8 hours, never vomited or had nausea, very little pain, shopped two days later. I never had much problems at all. It has really been a. breeze. Good luck everyone.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Butterflywarrior    241

Butterflywarrior
Posted

I feel for those who were so sick. For those of you waiting for surgery I was home from the hospital in 8 hours, never vomited or had nausea, very little pain, shopped two days later. I never had much problems at all. It has really been a. breeze. Good luck everyone.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

8 hours!! Sheesh you should be in the Guinness book of world records!!

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Butterflywarrior    241

Butterflywarrior
Posted

I had very bad nausea and couldn't keep anything down or get enough fluids.

oic.ick!

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Tosha-248    21

Tosha-248
Posted

I wish everyone a speedy recovery and best wishes. My surgery is also tomorrow at 730am

Sent from my LGLS992 using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
Go To Topic Listing Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • CaseyP1011

      CaseyP1011

      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • KimBaxleyWilson

      KimBaxleyWilson

      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • bellaamey

      bellaamey

      https://alluniqueguide.com/java-burn-coffee-reviews/
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    Bariatric Forums

    For Patients

    Health Professionals

    Search Surgeons

    Bariatric Surgeons: Want to research a weight loss surgery surgeon? Enter their last name below to start!

    ×