Hello! I'm newbie to this site and loving all the discussions and topics. My surgery is scheduled for 7/21. I start my pre-op liquid diet tomm. I'm super nervous, but ready! I would love to hear any tips or words of advice.

Hi and CONGRATULATIONS! You are about to start a journey you will not regret. I was sleeved on 6/1, so I'm only five weeks out. Here are some things that helped me. In no particular order...

1. Ask your surgeon/hospital about being or becoming an ERAS patient. It helps speed recovery.
2. Have someone who is willing and able to help you stay the night in the hospital with you.
3. WALK! WALK!! WALK!!! I cannot emphasize this enough. Start as soon as you can and do it as much and as often as possible.
4. Sleeping in a recliner was really helpful for me. Especially in the first week.
5. Invest in a body pillow. When you do return to the bed, it will help make you more comfortable.
6. Keep a sweater handy. I was super hot natured. Now I'm cold all the time.
7. Fudge Pops. You're welcome. [emoji6]
8. A heating pad will help with the gas pains. I also had back pain from not being able to lie down for so long. It helped with that, too.
9. For pre-op and beyond, find a schedule that is doable. Eating, drinking, walking, the works.
10. Remember: This is a process. Be patient and kind with yourself. The weight doesn't just immediately disappear. Your body is going through a major adjustment. Things aren't going to feel the same, sound the same, smell the same, work the same. You are getting reacquainted with your body while it learns a new way of life. Don't be hard on yourself.

Well, those are my tips. I hope they are helpful. Good luck! And if you need to talk it through or have questions, please reach out. Support is vital. Blessings!

6 hours ago, NewCL said:

Hello! I'm newbie to this site and loving all the discussions and topics. My surgery is scheduled for 7/21. I start my pre-op liquid diet tomm. I'm super nervous, but ready! I would love to hear any tips or words of advice.

My Advice is to take a deep breath i was soworried for the surgery, but it was over so fast lol you will be fine

Hi and CONGRATULATIONS! You are about to start a journey you will not regret. I was sleeved on 6/1, so I'm only five weeks out. Here are some things that helped me. In no particular order...

1. Ask your surgeon/hospital about being or becoming an ERAS patient. It helps speed recovery.
2. Have someone who is willing and able to help you stay the night in the hospital with you.
3. WALK! WALK!! WALK!!! I cannot emphasize this enough. Start as soon as you can and do it as much and as often as possible.
4. Sleeping in a recliner was really helpful for me. Especially in the first week.
5. Invest in a body pillow. When you do return to the bed, it will help make you more comfortable.
6. Keep a sweater handy. I was super hot natured. Now I'm cold all the time.
7. Fudge Pops. You're welcome. [emoji6]
8. A heating pad will help with the gas pains. I also had back pain from not being able to lie down for so long. It helped with that, too.
9. For pre-op and beyond, find a schedule that is doable. Eating, drinking, walking, the works.
10. Remember: This is a process. Be patient and kind with yourself. The weight doesn't just immediately disappear. Your body is going through a major adjustment. Things aren't going to feel the same, sound the same, smell the same, work the same. You are getting reacquainted with your body while it learns a new way of life. Don't be hard on yourself.

Well, those are my tips. I hope they are helpful. Good luck! And if you need to talk it through or have questions, please reach out. Support is vital. Blessings!

Thank you soooo much. Great tips! My daughter has a heating pad. Im going to ****** that up right away! [emoji4]

My Advice is to take a deep breath i was soworried for the surgery, but it was over so fast lol you will be fine

That's what I hear. I'm trying to stay calm & get thru this 2 weeks of liquids! [emoji1431]

As mentioned above this is an epic journey like the Odessey. I recommend that you don't get ahead. Don't eat or drink things you're not supposed to. You will be tempted. Also, invest in baby plates, cups, spoons. It is soo helpful. Don't get into the habit of weighing yourself, you will gain and lose by doing nothing and something. Buy some weights, if you're not up to walking sometimes at least you can strengthen your body. Most of all, be proud of yourself, it takes courage to go on this journey. Every day I have learned something new. Message me if you have a question.

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As mentioned above this is an epic journey like the Odessey. I recommend that you don't get ahead. Don't eat or drink things you're not supposed to. You will be tempted. Also, invest in baby plates, cups, spoons. It is soo helpful. Don't get into the habit of weighing yourself, you will gain and lose by doing nothing and something. Buy some weights, if you're not up to walking sometimes at least you can strengthen your body. Most of all, be proud of yourself, it takes courage to go on this journey. Every day I have learned something new. Message me if you have a question.

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I second the baby plates, forks, and spoons. Super helpful. Actually, I second everything said in this post!

Hey I am just over 1 week postop. My suggestion for the hospital is to have a travel pillow. Its good in the hospital and the car ride home. I agree on the smaller plates and bowls comment from above. I have bought disposable cups (8oz to help know how much liquids I'm drinking), spoons and plates. After surgery I am not up to dishes and I live alone so this is a huge help for now. Good luck with the preop diet and surgery!

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