Good Morning

Im having my surgery on July 19,2018. Just wondering if any one else is having their surgery in July? Just want someone to talk to about the stress of surgery and excitement

I’m having surgery July 18th ??

I’m posting again since I didn’t give that much information. I’m July 18th, sleeve, at Fort Gordon Georgia. I’ve been on my liquid diet for 10 days this far. I have cheated with egg drop soup... I find several doctors have different diet requests. No sugar for 10 days and that doesn’t bother we... what I want is a piece of chicken ? ? I started this process last February and had to go thru some things twice. It didn’t take me that long, I wasn’t emotionally prepared since my brother passed away unexpectedly in 2015. But now I’m ready ??. I have to say I’m more nervous about the possible complications versus the meal/diet/ lifestyle changes. And I’m a RN did we over think ? everything. I ?? for positive outcomes for everyone and healthy healing... ?

My surgery is July 25 2018 in Missouri and need someone to hold my hand (scared).

Which surgery? What scares you? I had the sleeve surgery on the 10th of July and I feel great 5 days out!!

Simpson062681

How are you doing 5 days out with eating? Any constipation?

2 hours ago, MaggieD 56 said:

I had my surgery Friday July 13th

How're doing, Maggie? Are you home? Any issues? Hope all will be smooth sailing!

13 minutes ago, lizvirgo09 said:

Simpson062681

How are you doing 5 days out with eating? Any constipation?

I’m only allowed to eat yogurt and pudding.. no bowel movements yet, just gas. I haven’t had real food since the 9th of July. I stopped taking my pain meds two days ago. I would love to eat something else but not allowed yet!!

1 hour ago, lizvirgo09 said:

have to say I’m more nervous about the possible complications versus the meal/diet/ lifestyle changes. And I’m a RN did we over think ? everything. I

That sounds normal, you being in the medical field. I overthink things, too, and plan obsessively. My surgeon required such a thorough pre-op process of clearances to get "vetted" that I feel very confident about the surgery and aftermath. The only thing I didn't have to go through was a Senate Confirmation Hearing! If you have confidence in your surgeon and hospital, you just have to surrender to faith. A fav quote: "Faith sees best in the dark." (by Kierkegaard). Let's do this, Liz. We've waited a long time for this and our moment is nigh. Tuesday for me, Wednesday for you. Got your go bag packed?

6 minutes ago, Simpson062681 said:

I’m only allowed to eat yogurt and pudding.. no bowel movements yet, just gas. I haven’t had real food since the 9th of July. I stopped taking my pain meds two days ago. I would love to eat something else but not allowed yet!!

I'm amazed you can have yogurt so soon. I will be on liquids for 4 weeks before getting yogurt, applesauce, mushy stuff. All these plans vary so widely!

On 07/15/2018 at 11:39, nibble said:

That sounds normal, you being in the medical field. I overthink things, too, and plan obsessively. My surgeon required such a thorough pre-op process of clearances to get "vetted" that I feel very confident about the surgery and aftermath. The only thing I didn't have to go through was a Senate Confirmation Hearing! If you have confidence in your surgeon and hospital, you just have to surrender to faith. A fav quote: "Faith sees best in the dark." (by Kierkegaard). Let's do this, Liz. We've waited a long time for this and our moment is nigh. Tuesday for me, Wednesday for you. Got your go bag packed?

My bags will be packed today.. ? I’m working up until Wednesday... our process here with the military health system was systematic and had their requirements you must meet. I’m having my surgery at the hospital I work.. in more stressed about privacy than anything but requested myself non searchable in computer system. I do find a lot of doctors have different diet plans. I will have to be on liquid then full liquids then puréed over 4 weeks..

Don't overthink things and work yourselves up. I went to the hospital wearing a tshirt draws a pair of shorts and flip flops. In my bag I had powder (didn't use) Blistex (used) BioTene (used) toothbrush and paste (used) phone charger (used). Didn't need anything else. I slept 90% of the time and the rest was given to me. I had no worries or nerves. I just accepted the outcome would be whatever it was and think I had a better time because of it.

Good Luck to All of You!!!!

I’m definitely in the “over think everything” club. It’s either the nurse in me or the I’ve had this surgery yanked away from me twice thing. Anyways trying to relax and wait for Wednesday to get here. I did eat bacon a time or two on this diet but that’s my only cheat. Which is probably why I’m so nervous. I’m going to try and work Tuesday which is the all clear liquids day. I already apologized to everyone I work with ahead of time if I become a hangry B.

21 minutes ago, nibble said:

I'm amazed you can have yogurt so soon. I will be on liquids for 4 weeks before getting yogurt, applesauce, mushy stuff. All these plans vary so widely!

I am amazed at what all the various doctors recommended. It makes me wonder, what really is the best way? For my two week pre op diet, I was allowed cottage cheese, yogurt, cheese sticks, and applesauce.. Right now they want everything thinned with milk or a protein shake. That’s fine but I would like to chew something too. We have made creamy soups too without chunks. I’m looking forward to July 24 so I can have canned chicken and canned tuna!!

15 minutes ago, J San said:

Don't overthink things and work yourselves up. I went to the hospital wearing a tshirt draws a pair of shorts and flip flops. In my bag I had powder (didn't use) Blistex (used) BioTene (used) toothbrush and paste (used) phone charger (used). Didn't need anything else. I slept 90% of the time and the rest was given to me. I had no worries or nerves. I just accepted the outcome would be whatever it was and think I had a better time because of it.

Good Luck to All of You!!!!

Rest is the most important. Everything else will fall into place!!

Clear liquids for week than regular liquids next week, mushy foods? whatever that is than puree stage. I would love to have some yogart but will do as I'm told and hold off.