So I joined this Bariatric Pals Community thinking that it would be awesome to talk and fellow people that are going through the same thing as me. But for some reason I find it hard to join in on the conversations. I feel like I’m butting in on other peoples conversations. Like who’s this newbie trying to talk to us? Does anyone else feel that way? Or is it just me? Because Im definitely not that way in person. I’m always talking to everyone around me no matter who it is. But for some reason I feel differently on this.

my problem was never the amount of food i ate but the rich,delicious food.if it didnt taste amazing i wouldnt eat it.my husband is a chef & i love to cook & entertain.everyone always expects us to have all the holiday parties,especially the summer ones since we have a pool.i have also been looking at all kinds of recipes to make that look tasty but healthy & that my husband could add pasta ,potatoes,or bread to.he doesnt know how to make anything healthy but he enjoys my cooking & will eat whatever i make.so this summer we are definitely gonna cut back on food & go simpler & less variety & w some healthier choices.

So after the surgery when we can finally eat solids, when we start eating normal I'm going on the Keto diet sticking to that no carbs (or should I say little to no carbs) I'm on pinterest looking up receipes like a woman planning her wedding I feel somewhat insane but I'm looking forward to it lol (Am I the only one?) Just wondering...

Same! I’ve been testing a ton of recipes during the process so I have a nice repertoire of healthy, delicious recipes.
Similar to Mac, I’ve also been sneaking protein powder into things. I made some high protein oatmeal that was delicious!

well we need to trade recipes if something tastes good

well we need to trade recipes if something tastes good

How are you doing? Feeling ok? How many nights did you have to stay in the hospital?

From my experience so far, the pre-op diet is based on your abdominal thickness and what condition your liver may be in at time of surgery. Then if your team needs you to drop a fast amount, you will be on clear liquids for 2 weeks prior and I have seen some members on it for as long a month before.

I personally am a month out and am on 3 small meals a day of protein, vegetables , fruit and protein shakes.

I have an appointment two weeks before and that turns to 2 protein shakes and a small meal with protein fruit and vegetable for dinner. no snacks.

Two days before I will be on a total clear liquid diet.

i feel great,took my medicine ball w little tubes out today & took a shower.i only stayed 1 night in the hospital.the only thing annoying was being attached to the iv machine /pole & it going off beeping constantly & nurse coming to take vitals & the uncomfortable bed & the pressure leg cuffs.u make sure u tell them if ur nauseated or in pain because i kept telling this young nurse & she finally gave me the right amount so i could sleep thru part if the night.

i feel great,took my medicine ball w little tubes out today & took a shower.i only stayed 1 night in the hospital.the only thing annoying was being attached to the iv machine /pole & it going off beeping constantly & nurse coming to take vitals & the uncomfortable bed & the pressure leg cuffs.u make sure u tell them if ur nauseated or in pain because i kept telling this young nurse & she finally gave me the right amount so i could sleep thru part if the night.

That’s awesome! You seem to be doing great! Yeah I’m not looking forward to being hooked up to that iv machine the whole time...but I guess I’ll have too...Lol. Were you able to move around at all right after surgery? Thanks for the heads up. I’ll make sure to stay on top of my pain and nausea.

yes i was able to walk the halls by myself shortly after getting to my room.there was one girl that was w the 8 of us that was vomiting & dry heaving after surgery but by the next day she was great.thats the only bad thing i heard about anyone.u just need to get thru that first day & night & u should feel good.

has ur dr. said anything about u not being able to sleep on ur side?i could sleep on my side & back,just not my stomach.this def. helped me get some sleep,as i am a side sleeper.i just remember reading some others weren’t allowed & used pillows.

yes i was able to walk the halls by myself shortly after getting to my room.there was one girl that was w the 8 of us that was vomiting & dry heaving after surgery but by the next day she was great.thats the only bad thing i heard about anyone.u just need to get thru that first day & night & u should feel good.

That’s good news. Cause I just want to be able to get up right away and start moving.

has ur dr. said anything about u not being able to sleep on ur side?i could sleep on my side & back,just not my stomach.this def. helped me get some sleep,as i am a side sleeper.i just remember reading some others weren’t allowed & used pillows.

That’s something I haven’t heard about. I understand the not being able to sleep on stomach...Which stinks cause I’m a stomach sleeper.

your gonna do great,im telling u expect & prepare for the worst & hopefully u will b pleasantly surprised & have no issues at all.im sorry ur a stomach sleeper.its only for a short time & u will get thru it.

Our operations (many of us) are next week my prayers for all !!! And those who done it have a speedy recovery.

your gonna do great,im telling u expect & prepare for the worst & hopefully u will b pleasantly surprised & have no issues at all.im sorry ur a stomach sleeper.its only for a short time & u will get thru it.

Iv had a few surgeries in my life. All we’re fixing things I broke or tore playing football. So I’m used to the surgery part. But for some reason this surgery I’m the most on edge about for some reason.

1 hour ago, MACPOWER said:

Iv had a few surgeries in my life. All we’re fixing things I broke or tore playing football. So I’m used to the surgery part. But for some reason this surgery I’m the most on edge about for some reason.

Probably because it's not fixing something broken or painful, you know? It's like we equate the "OW this hurts" to "Yes this surgery needs to happen." However with Bariatric Surgery, it's not fixing an owie. It's preventing big future ones so it doesn't feel as necessary or logical? I guess that's how I feel.