Hi I'm a 34 yr old mom of two young kids and my surgery is scheduled for August 2017! Im excited and super nervous at the same time. Just wanted to see if anyone else was getting surgery in August too?

1 hour ago, lunadelmar said:

I was scheduled for the 21st , so excited this morning about only one week to go. Got a call from the surgeon moving me til the 28th and to stay on the liquid diet . Three weeks on the liquid pre op diet not so bad as the disappointment of the going in the 28th

oh no!

1 hour ago, lunadelmar said:

I was scheduled for the 21st , so excited this morning about only one week to go. Got a call from the surgeon moving me til the 28th and to stay on the liquid diet . Three weeks on the liquid pre op diet not so bad as the disappointment of the going in the 28th

12 minutes ago, Cherbear416 said:

I am right in front of you on the 21st. This final week is a killer. What a roller coaster of emotions!

lundamelmar I'm so sorry! My heart just broke for you. I have two weeks of all liquid diet and i'm counting the minutes until it's over. I'm on day 7 and it's better than the beginning but still...to add another week on *shudder* sorry buddy!

cherbear416 I hear you! I have my first therapy session tomorrow. eek! I know I need it to deal with my baggage with food but I can't say I'm looking forward to it. and trying to stay sane while on this liquid diet at work and everyone bringing in all this amazing smelling food. Plus I'm an over organizer so I have lists of cleaning and to do's to finish before next week!

Where are you having your surgery?

On 8/6/2017 at 8:32 AM, vickyf523 said:

Hello! August 21st here. So excited and nervous for this journey! I'm a single mom of two teenagers, and this is really the first major thing I have done for myself ever.

Good for you! I am a mom of two as well, buy mine are much younger. My husband was not too supportive at first, but I put my foot down. It soo important to take care of yourself. Each person has their own journey. Wishing you health and success!

Hello! New here. Scheduled for the 29th. Can't wait.

50 minutes ago, knowledge_governs said:

lundamelmar I'm so sorry! My heart just broke for you. I have two weeks of all liquid diet and i'm counting the minutes until it's over. I'm on day 7 and it's better than the beginning but still...to add another week on *shudder* sorry buddy!

cherbear416 I hear you! I have my first therapy session tomorrow. eek! I know I need it to deal with my baggage with food but I can't say I'm looking forward to it. and trying to stay sane while on this liquid diet at work and everyone bringing in all this amazing smelling food. Plus I'm an over organizer so I have lists of cleaning and to do's to finish before next week!

Where are you having your surgery?

I am a list maker too! Lots to do this week. I will be having my surgery in Mexico. I hope this week goes by quickly.

I am 1 week post-op today. Gas pains are gone. I didn't need any blood thinners. Dealing with constipation after 3 week liquid diet. Can't wait til I can have puréed foods next week. My first meal will probably be puréed peas mixed with puréed tuna or salmon. Good luck in surgery!

Me too: 1 week post op. I spend all my time fantasizing about pureed food next week. I know my stomach can't handle it sooner buts it's really hard to wait.

One week post op. Officially on "full liquids". Struggling with getting in protein. Liquid has been decent though.
My question is, is there any point in keeping track of carbs to keep in ketosis or just stick to fluids and protein?

Had surGery today- this morning and it was a little tough when first woke up. The shoulder pain from the air the pump in you really was painful. I've walked once down hallway and I've been burping and using the air thingie. So so far so good. Incredibly thirsty but I'm holding it together. Glad I got it done and looking forward to tomorrow,

Bless your heart Michelle for posting , I have been a little apprehensive about the first day. Sounds like you are doing just fine!

One week post op. Officially on "full liquids". Struggling with getting in protein. Liquid has been decent though.
My question is, is there any point in keeping track of carbs to keep in ketosis or just stick to fluids and protein?

I am almost a week out now, I am sure your tomorrow will be lots better...I wish you the best!!

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I am 1 week post-op today. Gas pains are gone. I didn't need any blood thinners. Dealing with constipation after 3 week liquid diet. Can't wait til I can have puréed foods next week. My first meal will probably be puréed peas mixed with puréed tuna or salmon. Good luck in surgery!

I was wondering; when it comes time to eat mashed potato will it be ok to use mashed cauliflower instead of patatoes?

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I was scheduled for the 21st , so excited this morning about only one week to go. Got a call from the surgeon moving me til the 28th and to stay on the liquid diet . Three weeks on the liquid pre op diet not so bad as the disappointment of the going in the 28th [emoji20]

I am so sorry to hear your surgery date changed for a longer wait. I would be very upset & disappointed myself![emoji34] I would be calling every day to see if anyone has cancelled! Thats what I did when I was orginally scheduled for November 1st. Now it scheduled for Aug. 16th[emoji28][emoji28]

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I am Aug 28th also.

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Well my surgery went well, the recovery has been tough. Since I'm prob to nausea they have been giving me anti​-nausea meds. Two bouts of vomiting which nothing came up. They considered keeping me one more night, but decided to let me go home. The gas pain was real but walking helped a great bit.

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I hope you feel better soon! I have to be at the hospital at 5:30 am.