Where is the Love!!!...Brotherly & Sisterly Love :-)

[Sammie1221 21]

Hi everyone!

I am looking to meet cool new people across the nation but would like to meet a Philadelphian for surgery buddy, my date is 7/25/2017. Looking forward to meeting all you wonderful brave souls.

[dhrguru 1,238]

I'm in Philly- I'm in my third post-op year though.

[PhillyEagles 29]

Not from Philly but I love the Eagles. I like to think that makes me pretty cool...surgery coming up in 5 days!!!

[Sammie1221 21]

I am not an Eagles Fan... so that makes you not cool! Just kidding!!! You can still be one of my new found buddies. What procedure are you doing and are you more nervous than excited since it's 5 days away are a little of both?

[Sammie1221 21]

Hi dhrguru,

How has the journey been for you...are you settling into your new lifestyle now are it still all new? What has your experience been like? Any suggestion for post-op care and supplies? I would love to learn more. I am a bundle of nerves right now, 24 day before surgery.

[PhillyEagles 29]

I'm having the Roux-en-y surgery. I've been doing my liquid diet for 10 days now and I think this has been the hardest part so far. Just because I know I can still have food without making myself sick but my mind is totally ready for this to happen. I'm excited for it to happen but I wish it were a month post op already haha. I'll get there though.

Highest Weight: 366
Start Weight: 355
Current Weight: 301
Goal Weight: 220

[PaulaUSN 103]

Good luck PhillyEagles, you've got this [emoji4]

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[Sammie1221 21]

10 days in only 4 to go!!! you are on your Mr. PhillyEagles. I start my diet on 7/11/2017.

[PhillyEagles 29]

I just got back from the gym and I hit 299! I was 327 last month and 316-317 when I started liquid diet 10 days ago I can't believe that! God am I hungry though lol

[dhrguru 1,238]

Hi dhrguru,

How has the journey been for you...are you settling into your new lifestyle now are it still all new? What has your experience been like? Any suggestion for post-op care and supplies? I would love to learn more. I am a bundle of nerves right now, 24 day before surgery.

My experience has been excellent. HW:337 SW:315 CW:197 Goal: 187. (But if I never lost another #, I'd still be content). This gets harder the further you are out. It's very easy to gain- or get comfortable and eat what you shouldn't . Weight loss aside- I'm most proud of the exercise regimen I do. I run on weekends, and hit the gym 2-3x/week- it's a sustainable regimen that I love.

I had no complications to speak of post op. There was pain, it went away. Drinking and walking are your main two goals post op. I took 3 weeks off of my sedentary job. Two to recover, a third to adapt to how I needed to eat. Re: Protein shakes: don't stock up, your tastes may change and you may not like the same flavors post op. Canned broth was nasty imo- I went to au bon pain and bought the broth from the chicken Soup they sell. I used chewable vitamins until I was able to tolerate pills at 4 months post op.

I was not nervous about my surgery- I was confident in the Bariatric team I was working with and just set my mind on the work ahead of me. Keep us posted on how you're doing.

[sylvia2017 166]

Hi, I'm 10 days post op and doing great. Day of surgery weighed 319 now I'm 289. Hard to believe but 30 lbs in 10 days. Most of it was Water weight. My legs and feet were always swollen. Now I can see my ankle bones and calves are smaller. Also the first week it's hard to get much down. My dr had me on clear diet for 2 days and I couldn't stand broth so I lived on Jello, apple juice, Protein waters. And lots of water. The 3rd day I could have Protein Shakes, sf chocolate pudding, and Greek yogurt. I still only eat about 3 bites. Or can only get a half of the shake down but I drink lots of water. I'm getting about 400 or less calories. Oikos triple zero Greek yogurt is my go to for meals at this point. I have sf popcicles and organic Tomato juice with seasalt found at publix it's a nice change from all the sweet stuff. Publix also has a protein milk called Rockin refuel that has 30 grams protein taste just like real chocolate milk and it's lactose free. I love it. The first 5 days were hard for me nausea was really bad. And smells really bothered me. It's gotten better. The pain was not near as bad as I imagined. Protein, water, and walking is the key. Also as soon as you fill full stop. Even if I have 2 bites and feel full I quit. I hate to vomit and haven't so far. Listen to your body and you will do great. It's hard and you will have days better than others. I literally just walk it off. That helps. Good luck to you.

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[crocodoxie 223]

Waving, I'm over in NJ. I grew up just outside of Philly in Bucks County. Now I'm across the river in Hunterdon County. I have surgery in early August.