Hey everyone!

My surgery date is coming up soon (Nov 9th) and I'm looking for anyone else that's having surgery around the same time. I'd love to have some surgery buddies to text/message throughout the process. I don't really use FB but I'm on Instagram (same name) if anyone wants to be friends there!

As a bonus if there's anyone that's also pre-op in Chicago, I'd love to chat. I'm going through Northwestern Memorial with Dr. Fronza.

Thanks!

Christina

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Hi Christina my name is Liz and it so happens I'm having my surgery nov 9.

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Edited October 29, 20169 yr by Ellapearl

Hi Christina my name is Liz and it so happens I'm having my surgery nov 9.

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Hi Liz! That's so awesome that we're having the same procedure on the same day! Are you required to do a pre-op diet?

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I only have to eat right for 1 week

2 meals of protein shake and one meal of protein with a salad no beans

Check out November RNY buddies 2016 for more posts for November surgery there.

Thanks! I came across that post right after I posted this lol

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I only have to eat right for 1 week

2 meals of Protein shake and one meal of protein with a salad no Beans

I have to do two weeks but at least it's not a liquid diet so I can deal! It's just a low carb-high protein one.

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I really can't wait to do this. I really want my diabetes to go away and lose weight in the process to be a more healthier person

I'm with you krodtek. My surgery is on the 1st and I am so eager to be rid of the insulin pump and a ton of other meds.

Tomorrow morning is my day!

So I had my RNY surgery nov 9th was feeling really out of it the first day the second day was a bit better but still in a lot of pain(which I really wasn't ready for) I had to ask for dilaudid every 4 hours but my dr ordered it for every 2 which was good. The constant interruption in the hospital was relentless between vitals, meds, liquid food, and ambulating. It was not a really restful atmosphere. By the third day I couldn't take the pain anymore but I didn't want to continue to take the dilaudid, but I had too cause the pain was to great. Then I woke up feeling a lot better and actually went home on Percocet which I only took 3 pills. So today being my 4th day out of surgery the pain is a bit better I'm taking my 2 Protien shakes plus Water and I was able to squeeze in a chicken Beth Soup. I was able to go for my walk do 10 mins that's all I could handle right now. My blood sugars have been less than 128 so I haven't needed any meds yet. I see my endocrinologist in two weeks with all my numbers and she will decided what meds if any I would need. Pray for me cause I'm really really sore.

Ellapearl how have u been feeling?

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Edited November 12, 20169 yr by krodtek

Had my surgery Nov 7 feeling great except no BM. But very bloated. Wondering if too much sodium in broths. Any ideas anyone.

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I just had a visit from my friend and she told me the pain could be from the hiatal hernia repair. I'm waiting to have my first BM too. I'm happy that u feel great

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Ellapearl how is ur diabetes doing?

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Today I started my 14 day Optifast liquid diet in preparation of my by-pass surgery Nov. 28! I am so excited to begin this chapter of my life!

I had my bypass surgery on 11/9

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