October '17 RNY buddies

[RobinJoy 63]

3 hours ago, GlowingGal said:

So did the doc say he could go laparoscopic with the scar tissue and without making an open cut? Of course, he won't know anything until he goes in, but I wonder how scar tissue around my bikini area affects the surgery. I should have asked him. Ugh, questions always pop up after the fact.

Thanks for your input.

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yes he said he should be able to still be able to do laprascopic sleeve .

[Angie's_Ocean 213]

i FINALLY gOT mY DATE!! 10/30/17 YAY!!

9 more days!!! I don't know if I'm extremely excited or nervous... I can't stop worrying I'm forgetting to do something or check something off my to do list lmao

[RobinJoy 63]

Angie. I am thinking those things too.. how are you doing on pre op diet. ? I need to get my bag packed still and wont shop for after surgery till the day before with my momma I have all my supplements though

[Angie's_Ocean 213]

Angie. I am thinking those things too.. how are you doing on pre op diet. ? I need to get my bag packed still and wont shop for after surgery till the day before with my momma [emoji4] I have all my supplements though

I start the pre op diet on Monday. I'm scared I'm gonna mess up somewhere along the way. I'm fine during the day because all I drink/eat are Protein Shakes & Water to keep my sugar levels low but I'm hungry by the time I get home. Hopefully the Soup broth will fill me up

[boliramirez 44]

Today is my second day at home, I been sipping gatorade with mixed results, I am bloated and have some gas

that hurts a little bit. Last night was my first night at home and was not a nice one because of the gas...... I am feeling hungry right now for the first time in two weeks , i am about to have some beef broth....wish me luck !

[RobinJoy 63]

SO happy for you .. ha i was not nice today because i was hangry on pre op diet. our poor families

[boliramirez 44]

Well Beef broth went down really nice.... only it tasted a whole lot saltier ! Those taste buds missed the salt.....

[kidchick 43]

Hi all! I got home early this afternoon. My surgery was yesterday. I woke up with the gas pains everyone mention. The most uncomfortable pains were in my left shoulder. I had a few sips of veggie broth, a third of a Popsicle and a small bite of Jello but I was still feeling nauseous and ended up throwing it back up. This morning however I felt like million bucks. I slept very well and I'm fairly certain that helped tremendously. I'm a bit sore but not like doing a gazillion crunches like some say. It's been a good day. Hope everyone else is feeling good, too.

[healthyminq 6]

Hi all! I got home early this afternoon. My surgery was yesterday. I woke up with the gas pains everyone mention. The most uncomfortable pains were in my left shoulder. I had a few sips of veggie broth, a third of a Popsicle and a small bite of Jello but I was still feeling nauseous and ended up throwing it back up. This morning however I felt like million bucks. I slept very well and I'm fairly certain that helped tremendously. I'm a bit sore but not like doing a gazillion crunches like some say. It's been a good day. Hope everyone else is feeling good, too.

Glad all went well. Everyone has a different experience and tolerate pain differently. I'm glad all is well. Enjoy your new journey. [emoji1]

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[GlowingGal 61]

Surgery is Monday and I'm starting to get really nervous and scared. I am pretty calm when I get surgeries, but this one is freaking me out. I'm reaching the point of no return. I'm cool with the "diet" part of post-op, but I'm worried about complications. I suppose I shouldn't worry about what I can't control. Easier said than done.

[Henning 46]

If you have followed all the points they laid out for you then the actually surgery is a breeze. I had mine in 17th and I tell you it was flawless and hardly any pain. No gas pain or complications. The better you are prepared the better the result. You be fine good luck and remember take it slow and follow all the rules and you got this

[GlowingGal 61]

If you have followed all the points they laid out for you then the actually surgery is a breeze. I had mine in 17th and I tell you it was flawless and hardly any pain. No gas pain or complications. The better you are prepared the better the result. You be fine good luck and remember take it slow and follow all the rules and you got this

Thank you for the advice. I have followed the pre-op to the "T" and my pre-admission testing all came back normal. I think my biggest fear is my scar tissue from previous surgeries. I don't know how much of a big deal it is, but my doc said that was his worry, so now it's my worry. LOL I suppose my most serious issue is the open cut versus the laparoscopic method and the possibility of a sleeve instead of bypass.

Poor me, I'll have to take 6 weeks off work instead of 4 [emoji1] !

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[Henning 46]

Yep the other scare tissues I do t know much about. I choose the traditional by pass since it has more dates behind it and keeps me more accountable to the food eating. I am self employed to Monday I’m back to work 1 week after surgery

[GlowingGal 61]

I chose the bypass, too, but my doc said a sleeve might have to suffice due to the scar tissue. I'll take it as long it leads to a happier, healthier me! Take care of yourself when you go back to work. Luckily, I have enough sick leave to cover my salary while I'm out.

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[Henning 46]

That’s great take it slow and do the procedure that will make you happier and healthier for sure. Yep many days I wish I was able to have sick days as well. I wish you a great surgery day and a better recovery period.