Just got my surgery date! So excited!! I got a call from the nurse yesterday and she said since my BP has been dangerously high at the last couple visits & at the exercise physiologists visit, their going to try to move the surgery date to October if any spot comes open! Yaay!

@FluffyChix I am so sorry to hear about the delay, but it sounds like you may be able to get some assistance from your other doctors with letters. I love your perseverance. That determination is what is going to help you be successful once you get your surgery. Please keep us in the loop and we will be there to support and encourage you, just like you are with everyone else here.

@tankheadmommy Thank you!!! ((hugs))

Just went to my one week postop and had my drain removed. Doing great overall, so I will not complain! Anyone else have a drain removed postop? I know some surgeons use them and others do not. It wasn't painful to have it removed, but since he pulled it, I fill like my stomach is full of air. Yuck. But I'll just walk it off... tomorrow.
Hope everyone else is doing well! And those on the preop diet, YOU GOT THIS!

Just went to my one week postop and had my drain removed. Doing great overall, so I will not complain! Anyone else have a drain removed postop? I know some surgeons use them and others do not. It wasn't painful to have it removed, but since he pulled it, I fill like my stomach is full of air. Yuck. But I'll just walk it off... tomorrow.
Hope everyone else is doing well! And those on the preop diet, YOU GOT THIS!

I saw a video where the patients did it themselves.. just looking at that long tube feels weird. Many complained that thing hurt. But if it didn’t bother you.. thank God. I’m glad you doing great! Best wishes for ya!


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[mention=323408]FluffyChix[/mention] I am so sorry to hear about the delay, but it sounds like you may be able to get some assistance from your other doctors with letters. I love your perseverance. That determination is what is going to help you be successful once you get your surgery. Please keep us in the loop and we will be there to support and encourage you, just like you are with everyone else here.

I second this! If you ever feel like ranting come give it to us.


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45 minutes ago, ClbsMm2000 said:

Just went to my one week postop and had my drain removed. Doing great overall, so I will not complain! Anyone else have a drain removed postop? I know some surgeons use them and others do not. It wasn't painful to have it removed, but since he pulled it, I fill like my stomach is full of air. Yuck. But I'll just walk it off... tomorrow.
Hope everyone else is doing well! And those on the preop diet, YOU GOT THIS!

So happy for you!! Congrats on getting your surgery and being at a week post op! I didn’t have a drain but I’ve heard they are irritating & can be painful to remove. Sounds like walking would be a best-like you say. I hope you give yourself plenty of permission to sleep AS MUCH AS YOU NEED! I was so fatigued, just totally exhausted.

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Hi. I am going to have my RNY on November 27th. This is day 3 of my liver shrinking diet. I have been a daily reader here but this is only my second time posting.

I am 56 years old and I had a small stroke last year. I have no lasting problems from the stroke but it woke me up. I do not want to be obese. I have spent the last 8 months pursuing this surgery. Tests, drs appointments and classes have made me stronger. This site with all of you, has made me stronger.

Thanks for all of your conversations that have given me so much hope.

So question for you all, how are you coping with Thanksgiving. I'm seriously thinking if going away for a few days. Anyone else?

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Thanksgiving will be 2 days after leaving hospital, so I'm vegging on the couch and probably sleeping. Thankfully it's a small get together this year.

So I have rescheduled my surgery for December 29th, hopefully nothing else will go wrong, I am such a pessimist, always have been, now that my surgery has been scheduled I will just find something else to worry about. I hate being put under anesthesia, always afraid I won't wake up but I know being obese that I will end up with a ton of health problems.

Day 5 of liver shrinking and I've turned into an ugly hangry monster, the headache is back, I've snapped at my husband and both my daughter's. Suggestions please, this is not going well for me. I'm a good note I'm now Dow to 257bls so that's 36lbs down woot!

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Day 5 of liver shrinking and I've turned into an ugly hangry monster, the headache is back, I've snapped at my husband and both my daughter's. Suggestions please, this is not going well for me. I'm a good note I'm now Down to 257bls so that's 36lbs down woot!

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17 hours ago, PaulaUSN said:

Day 5 of liver shrinking and I've turned into an ugly hangry monster, the Headache is back, I've snapped at my husband and both my daughter's. Suggestions please, this is not going well for me. I'm a good note I'm now Down to 257bls so that's 36lbs down woot!

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I hear you!! I am day 5 today, hungry ALL the time, and tired, not sleeping well, low energy. Hopefully this passes by day 7. I try not to concentrate on anything other than today, sometime just this minute. Cheating is very tempting, I haven't yet, but totally understand anyone that does. This is tough.

On the plus side, you are down 36 lbs !! That is fantastic!! Keep it up, you can do this !!!

I hear you!! I am day 5 today, hungry ALL the time, and tired, not sleeping well, low energy. Hopefully this passes by day 7. I try not to concentrate on anything other than today, sometime just this minute. Cheating is very tempting, I haven't yet, but totally understand anyone that does. This is tough.
On the plus side, you are down 36 lbs !! That is fantastic!! Keep it up, you can do this !!!

The lack of sleep is a terrible I'm with you there Wanda. This blasted headache is back with avengence again today, I'm hoping tomorrow as it's day 7 will be better. I can also understand people cheating, I've not cheated so far. Thanks Wanda sometimes this can be a lonely journey.

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Day 5 of liver shrinking and I've turned into an ugly hangry monster, the headache is back, I've snapped at my husband and both my daughter's. Suggestions please, this is not going well for me. I'm a good note I'm now Dow to 257bls so that's 36lbs down woot!

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I can certainly understand your mental state right now and hopefully your family does too! That liquid diet was tough and i only made it my the grace of God! I pretty much worked and stayed to myself because i knew i would miserable and didn’t want to push that onto anyone else. I will keep you in my prayers; but you got this just keep pushing! FYI drink even when you’re not thirsty that might help stave off hunger and maybe even those headaches. [emoji1488]

That’s a nice diet. Touché


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

That is a nice diet ...she got lucky!