Summer 2018 Surgery Buddies Check In Here!

[sdcheesehead 83]

On 07/09/2018 at 15:21, Ylime said:

Ok - I think I'm caught up!

Since the member list is getting really long, I've updated it to put the completed surgeries in a separate column.

We have so many completed surgeries - I can't wait to hear how it's going for everyone!

Hello all, I'm one week post op. Had my first post op appointment and they're so happy with my progress. Lost 12 lbs since surgery and 25 overall. Got to move onto pureed foods today (vegetable and dairy, from their list). This is in addition to my Protein and Water requirements. I'm walking a lot and seem to have a lot of energy. Down side... My main incision and new tummy still hurt, and still sleeping in my recliner BUT a friend recommended a wedge pillow, so we'll see see tonight. Fingers crossed I also tried Ricotta Bake, so delicious, but couldn't finish.
Good luck to those with upcoming surgeries!

[Mark M. 4]

On 07/10/2018 at 17:13, Rick Z said:

Hi everyone! I’m scheduled for a bypass on August 6. Anyone else around that date?

I’m scheduled for 8/6 I go for my pre op class tomorrow afternoon

[Dianne737 16]

Hello everyone! I’m kind of new. My sleeve surgery is scheduled for 8-8-18. I’ve finished all the pre op tests and meetings. I have my pre surgery meeting with the surgeon on 8-12-18. I’m getting nervous. Can I get on the list?

[Dianne737 16]

I meant to say final meeting with surgeon on 7-12-18

[ALFxRNY 540]

On 07/10/2018 at 20:24, sdcheesehead said:

Hello all, I'm one week post op. Had my first post op appointment and they're so happy with my progress. Lost 12 lbs since surgery and 25 overall. Got to move onto pureed foods today (vegetable and dairy, from their list). This is in addition to my Protein and Water requirements. I'm walking a lot and seem to have a lot of energy. Down side... My main incision and new tummy still hurt, and still sleeping in my recliner BUT a friend recommended a wedge pillow, so we'll see see tonight. Fingers crossed I also tried Ricotta Bake, so delicious, but couldn't finish.

Good luck to those with upcoming surgeries!

I can’t start purées until Saturday. Had to do two weeks of liquids 😭 happy about your progress! Congrats!

[ALFxRNY 540]

On 07/10/2018 at 22:17, Dianne737 said:

Hello everyone! I’m kind of new. My sleeve surgery is scheduled for 8-8-18. I’ve finished all the pre op tests and meetings. I have my pre surgery meeting with the surgeon on 8-12-18. I’m getting nervous. Can I get on the list?

Welcome and congrats! I’m sure once Emily does her read through of the the thread she will add you to the list 😊

[ALFxRNY 540]

On 07/10/2018 at 22:16, Mark M. said:

I’m scheduled for 8/6 I go for my pre op class tomorrow afternoon

Congrats!

[J San 1,071]

I've replied on several July surgery posts but I don't know why I've never posted here. Tomorrow is my last day of my two week pre op diet and I go for surgery on Thursday July 12th. The diet has been not so hard but the hunger gets old real fast. I'm allowed shakes for two meals and a small portion of Protein and vegis for the 3rd meal. I have a list of snack I'm allowed and a list of "freebies". Only freebies I've been having is salad greens and pickles. Not nervous yet, maybe they'll come the day of surgery?

Best of luck to everyone else waiting to get this done.

[ALFxRNY 540]

On 07/10/2018 at 23:49, J San said:

I've replied on several July surgery posts but I don't know why I've never posted here. Tomorrow is my last day of my two week pre op diet and I go for surgery on Thursday July 12th. The diet has been not so hard but the hunger gets old real fast. I'm allowed shakes for two meals and a small portion of Protein and vegis for the 3rd meal. I have a list of snack I'm allowed and a list of "freebies". Only freebies I've been having is salad greens and pickles. Not nervous yet, maybe they'll come the day of surgery?

Best of luck to everyone else waiting to get this done.

Hi! Welcome! And wishing you the best and praying your speedy recovery. Sometimes you don’t get nerves, sometimes it’s just excitement. I will be 2 weeks post op on Thursday and I didn’t experience nerves at all. Everyone is different. Almost at the finish line, good luck! And keep us posted about your journey 😊

[Dianne737 16]

7 hours ago, ALFxRNY said:

8 hours ago, Dianne737 said:

Hello everyone! I’m kind of new. My sleeve surgery is scheduled for 8-8-18. I’ve finished all the pre op tests and meetings. I have my pre surgery meeting with the surgeon on 8-12-18. I’m getting nervous. Can I get on the list?

Welcome and congrats! I’m sure once Emily does her read through of the the thread she will add you to the list 😊

Thank you!

[ElanBri 36]

14 hours ago, Kat0000 said:

Wow, since my date got moved back As long as i counted correctly we are on the same day. AUGUST 14

Oh yay! I am too!

[ALFxRNY 540]

On 07/11/2018 at 06:51, Dianne737 said:

Welcome and congrats! I’m sure once Emily does her read through of the the thread she will add you to the list 😊

Thank you!

[sdcheesehead 83]

On 07/10/2018 at 23:27, ALFxRNY said:

I can’t start purées until Saturday. Had to do two weeks of liquids 😭 happy about your progress! Congrats!

Thanks. I thought I'd be on two weeks liquid diet too, so pleasantly surprised. That's awesome that you get pureed on Saturday. Just take it easy and listen to your tummy/pouch. I couldn't even finished my serving. It's amazing to make a dinner and it's gong to last all week!! And, I actually slept in my bed, thanks to the wedge pillow. Some discomfort but so happy 😊

[ALFxRNY 540]

On 07/11/2018 at 10:10, sdcheesehead said:

Thanks. I thought I'd be on two weeks liquid diet too, so pleasantly surprised. That's awesome that you get pureed on Saturday. Just take it easy and listen to your tummy/pouch. I couldn't even finished my serving. It's amazing to make a dinner and it's gong to last all week!! And, I actually slept in my bed, thanks to the wedge pillow. Some discomfort but so happy 😊

You’re welcome! And yeah, I tend to see how my pouch reacts to what I am consuming. Post op, I don’t think it cares for yogurt anymore, makes me gassy. I stick to Protein and broth. I bought very tiny serving size bowls I found in a dollar store, lol. So ready! And congrats on sleeping in your bed. I think last night was the first night since I got home that I didn’t sleep propped up on a pillow. Shocked myself! Happy healing!

[Lioness815 44]

I have my surgery in the morning. Very excited. My mother asked how I stay so calm. I’m just so ready to start the next stage of this journey.

I’ll check in from Post-Op land!😄