Anyone else scheduled for January 2018? I have my surgery scheduled for January 11. I'm having to wait until next year because I had a stent put in back in December 2016. The anesthesiologist won't sign off until I have had the stent for at least a year and am able to come off of Plavix for the surgery.

How’d you make out? I was also 1/4. I’m doing pretty good.

I’m doing okay. Pretty tired still and it kind of hurts when I drink anything, but today seems a little better than yesterday was. How are you doing?

1 hour ago, Miss Topaz said:

Congrats! Sorry about the funny looking gall bladder, but I am really curious - why the last minute switch to RNY? (sleeve 2 weeks away for me so curious!)

I had an episode last summer with intense discomfort. Everyone thought it was gall bladder, but both the ultrasound and the HIDA scan showed nothing wrong. My PCP put me on Nexium as a precaution in case I had reflux. We don't really know if I have reflux or not, but the surgeon decided not to take the risk in case I do.

I'm actually really happy she took it out. Saves me a surgery down the road.

19 minutes ago, Honeyswt said:

I am scheduled first thing Monday morning 1/8/18. I have been nervous for so long that I now want to hurry and get it over with. I want to be on the road to recovery. What is everyone bringing to the hospital to make them more comfortable?

Robe, glasses, bedroom shoes, chapstick, and phone charger were all I neededl

I am scheduled first thing Monday morning 1/8/18. I have been nervous for so long that I now want to hurry and get it over with. I want to be on the road to recovery. What is everyone bringing to the hospital to make them more comfortable?

Your own pillow, t-shirts and track suit bottoms, non slip socks, sleep mask, ear plugs

Robe, glasses, bedroom shoes, chapstick, and phone charger were all I neededl

I’d add sugar free throat lozenges. My throat was very sore and my mouth very dry.

On 1/3/2018 at 9:17 PM, NJRangergirl said:

I would recommend trying a few different clear Protein Drinks before your surgery. I’m sorry to say that I find them to be soapy and very hard to drink. I threw out the Premier Protein clear one. I’m struggling through the Isopure. I only have to drink clear liquids the day before, the day of, and the day after my surgery. But try and find one you can tolerate.

Thanks for the advice I remember when I had my lap band I didn't like any then as well. Which ones do people like?

January 18, 2018

On 1/3/2018 at 6:19 AM, Tara201 said:

I'd like some advice...

My doctor doesn't require a pre-op diet. But I'm on a clear liquid 2 weeks following then liquid for 4 weeks. Total of 6 weeks liquid. When on Clear Liquids what did you all drink? Any suggestions for Proteins and clear liquids. I think I need to order some things. I'm pretty much going to be on my own. Any suggestions appreciated. Also, Vitamins? which ones did you all like?

Try these! They are very good & Orgain comes in chocolate vanilla & peanut butter maybe more. They are very good & healthier than most other shakes such as premier. Also a nice change when you get bored with other flavors. 1 scoop of each is 30 grams of protein & about 200 calories with 30 calorie a serving almond milk. I add ice or water to make them 10-12 ounces.

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Mines on the 18th

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3 hours ago, Tara201 said:

Thanks for the advice I remember when I had my lap band I didn't like any then as well. Which ones do people like?

I could not stomach any protein drinks when I had my band put in. Bleck. I thought I was doomed but then I tried the premier Protein in chocolate and caramel and I like them a lot. They just have to be very cold. And the premier Protein clear I do like, especially over ice.

On 12/4/2017 at 3:02 PM, M_1989_xx said:

Hey guys... I got my date today
January 18th!!

That’s my day to. ?

On 12/4/2017 at 3:12 PM, Krista27 said:

Mine is January 18th!! Would love some surgery buddies

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That’s my day to! ?

On 12/4/2017 at 8:43 PM, Kaiya321 said:

My date is Jan. 8th ?

Me to! ?

On 12/15/2017 at 5:16 PM, Tim L said:

Hello, my name is Tim. I am very happy for those who are getting the procedure this month. I wish I could be among you. My surgery won't happen until late May or early June due to insurance requirements. Until then I would appreciate any and all words of encouragement and tips while I wait. ?

Hey Tim I’m Tim to my surgery is on January 18 it’s the second time I’ve been scheduled lived in the pre-op diet twice.Hey Tim I’m Tim to my surgery is on January 18 it’s the second time I’ve been scheduled lived in the pre-op diet twice.