Just got my surgery scheduled. I'm set for 10/17/17

Anyone else an October buddy yet?

How is everyone doing that has had surgery so far this month ? I’m on day two of my pre op diet and I’m hungry . Thank goodness I discovered ff Greek yogurt with Mrs dash is great with fresh veggies ! Dill and garlic . I think it will

save my life and my families ?

How is everyone doing that has had surgery so far this month ? I’m on day two of my pre op diet and I’m hungry . Thank goodness I discovered ff Greek yogurt with Mrs dash is great with fresh veggies ! Dill and garlic . I think it will
save my life and my families [emoji23]

OMG I would give my left arm for some veggies been on a complete liquid diet for 14 days now and 7 left to go...its so interesting how every surgeon is so different

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I had my surgery, technically yesterday, about 12 hours ago. It went very text book. My surgeon said it was boring for him lol. I was expecting the 4 incisions, but there’s one on my under belly... the “apron” is less and completely glued down. Anyone else experience this? And do you know why? My nurse should be back within 30 minutes and I’ll ask then but just curious if others got them as well

I’m on surgery day and actually doing great. Had my surgery 11 hours ago and I had two weeks of liquid diet and it took 3 days to get over hunger pain and sugar withdraw headick. I lost 28 lbs on my liquid diet and I could eat all the weggies I wanted raw or steamed and sugar free popsicle and jello with crystal light drinks. Good luck and you get there it is so worth it. Look at long term result and you do fine.

I have 5 enry points and I have a removable Velcro band covering my tummy and I can remove it if I want but seems like it’s holfing stuff together so I’m leaving it be. I’m on surgery day as well 11 hrs ago and feel good no gas and just minor pain

I have that air/gas pains - they were horrible at first but have lessened a lot ... I am experiencing gerd from my water but my nurse explained that the pouch is so so swollen that it’s temporary and should get better with each passing 12 hours

Oh and that apron part was stuck together from the antibacterial stuff... I’ve since pulled it apart lol my nurse explained it and helped me ??‍♀️[emoji23]

43 minutes ago, Henning said:

I’m on surgery day and actually doing great. Had my surgery 11 hours ago and I had two weeks of liquid diet and it took 3 days to get over hunger pain and sugar withdraw headick. I lost 28 lbs on my liquid diet and I could eat all the weggies I wanted raw or steamed and sugar free popsicle and Jello with crystal light drinks. Good luck and you get there it is so worth it. Look at long term result and you do fine.

Thankyou for the encouragement and I’m glad your doing good . Yes I can have all the veggies I want too hopefully the hunger goes away for me too . It’s the hardest part smelling food at work . Lol the evening shift at the hospital likes to eat . I did get a bad headache tonight and I am having Charlie horses. Maybe I’m not getting in enough potassium ?

6 minutes ago, Keenikwe said:

Oh and that apron part was stuck together from the antibacterial stuff... I’ve since pulled it apart lol my nurse explained it and helped me ??‍♀️

Forgive me for giggleing at that but I guess it’s one of those things no one tells you so is good to know I’m glad your doing good .. !! Can’t wait to be on the other side with you all

Forgive me for giggleing at that but I guess it’s one of those things no one tells you so is good to know I’m glad your doing good .. !! Can’t wait to be on the other side with you all

Girl!! I laughed and said, I guess it was wishful thinking

“I got great sleep in my semi-private hospital room,” said no one

I’m lucky to have private room. Had a great sleep hardly any pain. Just the normal bitaland blood draw wake up. So much better than expected

I had requested a private room so my husband could stay overnight, but they are reserved for icu patients first and then they move down the reserved list

Thankyou for the encouragement and I’m glad your doing good . Yes I can have all the veggies I want too hopefully the hunger goes away for me too . It’s the hardest part smelling food at work . Lol the evening shift at the hospital likes to eat . I did get a bad headache tonight and I am having Charlie horses. Maybe I’m not getting in enough potassium ?

Oh luckily I haven't had hunger since about day 3 cause I am driving king 6 high protein meal replacement shakes...they are kinda like slim fast...so once I found a flavor I liked I was good

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So tomorrow is the day for me! I'm on liquids today for pre-op. These can include protein drinks and creamed soups! I can drink coffee even. Tomorrow morning after bathing in the special soap for the 2nd time I can have coffee or juice or bone broth on the way to the hospital if I want and then I'll be joining you recent surgery peeps in the post-op diet. I'm nervous, feel like I should clean and get things in order today, but mostly confident in my decision. I haven't told two of my three kids yet so that's weighing on me but I think it's best for now. I am so excited to feel good again, get some of this weight off to help with back, hip and overall joint pain, and to have the energy and desire to hang with the grand kids more....these are the things that give me confidence in this decision. I appreciate the most recent posts from those of you that just had surgery this week and your encouragement. Keep it coming....I still have 20.5 hours to go until I leave for the hospital :).....