I finally made the thread for those of us who are scheduled for May 15th. It'll be fun to hear how all of us are doing during our journeys. Feel free to share!

There are many of us on pre-ops now and some have a few days. Just about a week left!!! How awesome and exciting it is! ?

Dont forget to FOLLOW the thread!

3 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

I wonder why so much liquid in the beginning? But I do also think it could be a more brilliant move since our stomachs are so new at this point. Maybe better healing time? I have also considered just adding one food every so often but keeping it mostly liquid as well. I'm still having a hard time with that darn Multivitamin. As slow as I eat it, I feel it and it's not comfortable. Maybe I'm not ready?

That multivitamin does give you a hard way to go. I hate it.

That's a great goal to have. I'm gonna adopt it! [emoji4]

Yess please, that's why we are here we are surgery sisters [emoji23].

So cute!!!!!! I might call mine whoa horsey cause it flares up with cramps and i pat it then it calms down.

I'm literally dying!!!! This is the greatest thing ever [emoji23]

I wonder why so much liquid in the beginning? But I do also think it could be a more brilliant move since our stomachs are so new at this point. Maybe better healing time? I have also considered just adding one food every so often but keeping it mostly liquid as well. I'm still having a hard time with that darn multivitamin. As slow as I eat it, I feel it and it's not comfortable. Maybe I'm not ready?

I'm awful at chewing my vitamins. For me, it's a consistency thing. I actually just ordered vitamin patches, and they should be here Tuesday. I've heard good things about them, so we'll see!

1 minute ago, esaad said:

I'm literally dying!!!! This is the greatest thing ever

I agree!! I really laughed out loud at that one @Sweet as peaches

Just now, esaad said:

I'm awful at chewing my Vitamins. For me, it's a consistency thing. I actually just ordered vitamin patches, and they should be here Tuesday. I've heard good things about them, so we'll see!

I start my vitamins tomorrow. I sure hope it goes ok. I have the Bariactric Fusion chewable.

1 minute ago, Apple1 said:

I agree!! I really laughed out loud at that one @Sweet as peaches

Ladies, remember we got stitches I am so sorry i couldn't resist saying it. I was laughing when I wrote? Thank you.

So ladies I was wondering.. do you know approximately how long it takes for the stitches to fall off and for the cuts to heal? And how do i know if I'm taking good care of it.. they are dry and have no pain at all so i guess i'm good? I've been out and about but i dont pick up anything heavy except maybe like 2 times.

9 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

I wonder why so much liquid in the beginning? But I do also think it could be a more brilliant move since our stomachs are so new at this point. Maybe better healing time? I have also considered just adding one food every so often but keeping it mostly liquid as well. I'm still having a hard time with that darn Multivitamin. As slow as I eat it, I feel it and it's not comfortable. Maybe I'm not ready?

My nut said that by introducing soft foods more slowly it reduces the risk of acid reflux becoming a problem. I will post a photo each week of my plan it has 9 stages so 9 weeks post op before on regular foods fully.

I don't think one plan is better than another just that every doc/nut has their own way of doing things. I am planning to be fairly rigid and follow mine very closely, even though I am envious of some of the things others are allowed to eat.

My nut said that by introducing soft foods more slowly it reduces the risk of acid reflux becoming a problem. I will post a photo each week of my plan it has 9 stages so 9 weeks post op before on regular foods fully.
I don't think one plan is better than another just that every doc/nut has their own way of doing things. I am planning to be fairly rigid and follow mine very closely, even though I am envious of some of the things others are allowed to eat.

When are you allowed to do puree foods?

11 minutes ago, mishyk said:

So ladies I was wondering.. do you know approximately how long it takes for the stitches to fall off and for the cuts to heal? And how do i know if I'm taking good care of it.. they are dry and have no pain at all so i guess i'm good? I've been out and about but i dont pick up anything heavy except maybe like 2 times.

My paperwork says in 2weeks but my horsey acts up most of the time especially when im drinking something warm that is the only pain/cramp i have. I guess touching and if they feel soft then i guess it's o.k. if the spot is hot, oozing pus/blood then it might require a phone call to the doctor. Sorry for being graphic.

My paperwork says in 2weeks but my horsey acts up most of the time especially when im drinking something warm that is the only pain/cramp i have. I guess touching and if they feel soft then i guess it's o.k. if the spot is hot, oozing pus/blood then it might require a phone call to the doctor. Sorry for being graphic.

LMFAOOOO your horsey [emoji24], .. I was reading a thread about how people can get hernias or would need reconstructive surgery.. that's actually scary ..

50 minutes ago, Sweet as peaches said:

That multivitamin does give you a hard way to go. I hate it.

Me too. I find myself putting off my alarm when it's time for that one. I eventually take it, just hate doing it. But, it has been doing me good.

50 minutes ago, esaad said:

I'm awful at chewing my Vitamins. For me, it's a consistency thing. I actually just ordered vitamin patches, and they should be here Tuesday. I've heard good things about them, so we'll see!

Oh yes...please keep us updated with those. I'm interested to see how they pan out with the bloodwork.

1 minute ago, Newme17 said:

Me too. I find myself putting off my alarm when it's time for that one. I eventually take it, just hate doing it. But, it has been doing me good.

Yes, it does helps with our recovery. My family says i look happy and not stressed out. So i guess It's helping.