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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

Hello everyone. I’m new here but I’m having a sleeve on July 25. I’m very anxious but so ready to be done with this weight! I’m in Florida.

Hello everyone. I’m new here but I’m having a sleeve on July 25. I’m very anxious but so ready to be done with this weight! I’m in Florida.

Welcome to the the board congrats on your surgery date! I'm from Texas I will have mine a day after yours. Best wishes, keep us updated.

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On 07/20/2018 at 16:25, Gkeip75 said:

Hello everyone. I’m new here but I’m having a sleeve on July 25. I’m very anxious but so ready to be done with this weight! I’m in Florida.

Congrats! My RNY is on the 25th as well as many others. Glad to have you! How is your pre-op going?

Hello everyone. I’m new here but I’m having a sleeve on July 25. I’m very anxious but so ready to be done with this weight! I’m in Florida.

I am also from florida and having it on July 25 as well. Good luck how is pre op going.

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Day 4 pre-op liquid only seems to be kicking my butt today. Pushing forward with some hard work and house cleaning to distract myself. 2 more days liquid, and 1 clear liquid day until showtime!! Come on July 25th.

@jjacobs0816 congrats to you. Keep it up and fill your belly with water to help. Best of luck to you on your journey!!!

34 minutes ago, jjacobs0816 said:

Day 4 pre-op liquid only seems to be kicking my butt today. Pushing forward with some hard work and house cleaning to distract myself. 2 more days liquid, and 1 clear liquid day until showtime!! Come on July 25th.

I was doing the same thing all day. I am on my 6th day of my 2 wk liquid diet. I kind of feel as if I'm nesting. Cleaned out my closet and got rid of a lot of clothes I will soon not fit. I just left enough to use the first 2 months, and after that (hoping before that) they will begin to fall off of me. I even bought a gorgeous jewelry chest. Its close to 3.5' and I put some jewelry in it, but plan to fill it up when I start buying clothes. God knows I can't wait to go shopping. Anyway, it's been hard, but I've been drinking about 80 oz of water a day and in between my shakes, I've had an occasional cup of hot broth. I helps with the hunger pains. Time seems to be passing faster than what I expected. I try to wake up late and go to bed early. I sleep 8-9 hrs at night and keep busy all day. I know that before we know it our special date will be upon us. Come on July 30th.

3 minutes ago, Luzbella said:

I was doing the same thing all day. I am on my 6th day of my 2 wk liquid diet. I kind of feel as if I'm nesting. Cleaned out my closet and got rid of a lot of clothes I will soon not fit. I just left enough to use the first 2 months, and after that (hoping before that) they will begin to fall off of me. I even bought a gorgeous jewelry chest. Its close to 3.5' and I put some jewelry in it, but plan to fill it up when I start buying clothes. God knows I can't wait to go shopping. Anyway, it's been hard, but I've been drinking about 80 oz of Water a day and in between my shakes, I've had an occasional cup of hot broth. I helps with the hunger pains. Time seems to be passing faster than what I expected. I try to wake up late and go to bed early. I sleep 8-9 hrs at night and keep busy all day. I know that before we know it our special date will be upon us. Come on July 30th.

Two days post op. I haven’t really been able to drink 4oz or have a bowel movement yet. Has this happened to anyone else

3 minutes ago, coco38 said:

Two days post op. I haven’t really been able to drink 4oz or have a bowel movement yet. Has this happened to anyone else

I'm still 9 days pre-op, but I've read that it is very difficult the first few days. Good luck and don't stop trying to get your liquids in. Even if its just an ounce every thirty minutes. Try protein water to get some protein in. Keep us posted. I believe in you. You got this girl.

On 07/20/2018 at 15:43, RobbieBG said:

Hi! I am Post of Day 2 also. I am sorry you are having pain. I am lucky on only get spasms sometimes, and the pain meds are really helping. Keep your chin up, it will get better. The worst thing for me is going to the bathroom and not being able to twist to clean myself. Marriage vows never said “when your spouse can’t wipe themselves”, but my husband has been a saint about it. Wishing for your speedy recovery! Good Luck to you!

I know the feeling about reaching lol. My first shower today... I’m like honey here’s the wash cloth.., I can’t teach ???

1 hour ago, jjacobs0816 said:

Day 4 pre-op liquid only seems to be kicking my butt today. Pushing forward with some hard work and house cleaning to distract myself. 2 more days liquid, and 1 clear liquid day until showtime!! Come on July 25th.

Keep up with he good work. Surgery will be here before you know it.

Im 8 days out from surgery and I’m barely hungry. Hopefully, you will react the same way. I was so worried about being ravenous afterwards and it’s just not the case.

Best of luck to you. :-)

12 minutes ago, coco38 said:

Two days post op. I haven’t really been able to drink 4oz or have a bowel movement yet. Has this happened to anyone else

I didn’t pass gas until I was home from the hospital, so day three. Also, it was all I could do to get that bit of water down. The first 4 days or so are rough. Just take in what you can and it will improve. I’m now 8 days post op and drinking like a champ. I still don’t hit my 64 ounce target but, my urine in very light so I know I am hydrated. Oh, my first bowel movement was diarrhea. Don’t be surprised if that happens. Doc said it’s from my liquid diet.

Take care of yourself and best of luck with your recovery.

I had an issue with constipation....it was pretty rough....about 10 days out, I had to get Milk of Magnesia, and some other help to go. Once I did, I did feel much better. I did end up calling my bariatric center for advice, they told me drink warm water or tea, and try the MoM and to walk to get things moving....good luck

On 07/21/2018 at 19:09, Heather E said:

I had an issue with constipation....it was pretty rough....about 10 days out, I had to get Milk of Magnesia, and some other help to go. Once I did, I did feel much better. I did end up calling my bariatric center for advice, they told me drink warm Water or tea, and try the MoM and to walk to get things moving....good luck

Same! I am post op day 4 and did two suppositories, two days of miralax, and have been taking the colase they prescribed religiously... and nothing. I finally went to Rite Aid and bought the arsenal of cleaning out stuff.. enemas, milk of magnesia, doculsate tablets... and finally the milk of magnesia did it for me. Oh sweet relief!

I was very close to having to turn to professional help to clear things out and am so glad to get over that hurdle!

3 hours ago, Luzbella said:

I was doing the same thing all day. I am on my 6th day of my 2 wk liquid diet. I kind of feel as if I'm nesting. Cleaned out my closet and got rid of a lot of clothes I will soon not fit. I just left enough to use the first 2 months, and after that (hoping before that) they will begin to fall off of me. I even bought a gorgeous jewelry chest. Its close to 3.5' and I put some jewelry in it, but plan to fill it up when I start buying clothes. God knows I can't wait to go shopping. Anyway, it's been hard, but I've been drinking about 80 oz of Water a day and in between my shakes, I've had an occasional cup of hot broth. I helps with the hunger pains. Time seems to be passing faster than what I expected. I try to wake up late and go to bed early. I sleep 8-9 hrs at night and keep busy all day. I know that before we know it our special date will be upon us. Come on July 30th.