Got my surgery date: October 22, 2018....and now the wait... Would love to gather a cohort here to go through this with!!!

And such triumphs, more of them ahead! The only thing holding you back might be you yourself. Garner every piece of gold on your way to your goals! Success awaits÷

I have my surgery the 25 I am getting excited

2 minutes ago, kiwiangel23 said:

I have my surgery the 25 I am getting excited

Good luck! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Me too we will be twinning, hoping everything goes well with you!

Awesome - another surgery buddy! It was tough at first, but I'm doing a little better now at 5 days post-op. I'm struggling to get my water in and have only had 1 protein shake in 5 days, no other food, just some broth. (not good! I know.) I feel like I'm sipping constantly but still barely taking in 24 oz. I also drink at night since I haven't been sleeping well, which helps me get to 36 oz in 24 hours. 64oz feels impossible right now. As far as the pain goes, I definitely feel a little better every day. As of today, I only have some soreness at the incision site where my stomach was removed, my other incisions feel fine. I originally planned to go back to work on Tuesday, but may need another day or two off. Not really for pain, but because I have no energy until I manage to get some calories in.
How are you doing?

I am getting total of 2 protein shakes in a day with 4 oz of blenderized food and 40 oz of power aid 0 in a day. Still not enought fluids I will probably have to go in tomorrow for some Iv fluids. I have caught a cold so that's been a fun thing to try to blow your nose or cough for that matter. I cant stand the taste of broth so my clear liquids were sugar free jello, power aid 0 and crystal light... I still havent touched any plain water. But over all I cant complain.

On 9/4/2018 at 9:15 PM, kdiddle31 said:

Got my surgery date: October 22, 2018....and now the wait... Would love to gather a cohort here to go through this with!!!

Wish you a speedy recovery! I don't mind walking this journey with you. All the best to you.

On 10/21/2018 at 07:39, Georgetown said:

Hi grapefruit. Yes it was tasty. Today I’m going to try to make black bean Soup and blend that. I’m getting sick of the sweet shakes.

Yes, I’ve gotten on the scale. I should hide it! I’m down 16 pounds since I stayed the pre op diet! I feel smaller and lighter. It’s amazing! I go on Wednesday for my diet post op apt so I hope it’s down even more by then!

Have you tried crystal light lemonade? I find that’s easier to get down than Water. I just put more water in it than it calls for so it’s not so sweet!

Hey Georgetown! The protein shakes (Premier) are sickly sweet, even crystal light, I have been adding plain water to them. I’m pretty proud of maintaining 2 shakes and 20 oz a day of plain water. It is even harder to get down by itself. Other people have said this and I guess you don’t understand until you go through it. I made a Target run with family and I’m glad I pushed myself a bit. I have to go back to work Wednesday (I know, 1 week) and I need to be prepared. I have my first post-op visit on Tuesday. I hope Dr will say that I can expand my foods!

16lbs!!! That’s awesome!! That’s a big pumpkin, or a medium sized bag of dog food! Go girl, way to whittle it away.

I’m having an issue with my BariatricPal advantage multivitamin chewables... I have to take two and the taste is repulsive to me. I got the mixed berry flavor. I moved taking them from morning to mid day because my stomach was not happy with the grit. The time change is good but my mouth is disgusted. Does anyone love their multivitamins? What kind are you taking?

6 minutes ago, Grapefruit said:

Hey Georgetown! The Protein Shakes (Premier) are sickly sweet, even crystal light, I have been adding plain water to them. I’m pretty proud of maintaining 2 shakes and 20 oz a day of plain water. It is even harder to get down by itself. Other people have said this and I guess you don’t understand until you go through it. I made a Target run with family and I’m glad I pushed myself a bit. I have to go back to work Wednesday (I know, 1 week) and I need to be prepared. I have my first post-op visit on Tuesday. I hope Dr will say that I can expand my foods!

16lbs!!! That’s awesome!! That’s a big pumpkin, or a medium sized bag of dog food! Go girl, way to whittle it away.

I’m having an issue with my BariatricPal advantage Multivitamin chewables... I have to take two and the taste is repulsive to me. I got the mixed berry flavor. I moved taking them from morning to mid day because my stomach was not happy with the grit. The time change is good but my mouth is disgusted. Does anyone love their Multivitamins? What kind are you taking?

Thanks! My dr doesn’t want me taking vitamins for two weeks so I haven’t tried them yet. I bought the vitamins from celebrate, sorry bariatricpal! I have heard a lot of people not feeling great after chewing the vitamins.

Surgery date is the 23rd...two days and I am beyond nervous! Thanks to all that have been posting updates. At this point I just worry that I will never get to eat again...I know it sounds silly but after a week on liquids I am starving and I just want a piece of pizza.

7 minutes ago, emccomis said:

Surgery date is the 23rd...two days and I am beyond nervous! Thanks to all that have been posting updates. At this point I just worry that I will never get to eat again...I know it sounds silly but after a week on liquids I am starving and I just want a piece of pizza.

Hi emccomis, we are surgery twins. Tuesday is the day for us! I'm nervous and excited because I lost 10 lbs on the liquid diet and I'm ready to lose more. Good luck to you! Please check in afterwards to let us know how you are doing!

Mine is schedule for the 23rd!!!! I don't know about you but I am feeling scared, if I'm honest. Good luck to you tomorrow and GL to me for Tuesday...YIKES ;D

36 minutes ago, emccomis said:

Surgery date is the 23rd...two days and I am beyond nervous! Thanks to all that have been posting updates. At this point I just worry that I will never get to eat again...I know it sounds silly but after a week on liquids I am starving and I just want a piece of pizza.

You and me both!!!!!!!! You just said everything I am going through. Tuesday here we come!!! ::skeered face::

On 10/21/2018 at 17:33, Grapefruit said:

Hey Georgetown! The Protein Shakes (Premier) are sickly sweet, even crystal light, I have been adding plain water to them. I’m pretty proud of maintaining 2 shakes and 20 oz a day of plain water. It is even harder to get down by itself. Other people have said this and I guess you don’t understand until you go through it. I made a Target run with family and I’m glad I pushed myself a bit. I have to go back to work Wednesday (I know, 1 week) and I need to be prepared. I have my first post-op visit on Tuesday. I hope Dr will say that I can expand my foods!



16lbs!!! That’s awesome!! That’s a big pumpkin, or a medium sized bag of dog food! Go girl, way to whittle it away.



I’m having an issue with my BariatricPal advantage Multivitamin chewables... I have to take two and the taste is repulsive to me. I got the mixed berry flavor. I moved taking them from morning to mid day because my stomach was not happy with the grit. The time change is good but my mouth is disgusted. Does anyone love their Multivitamins? What kind are you taking?

I had my first dr appointment last week and met with my NUT. I told her about the multivitamin being horrible, she said to try either Celebrate or flinstones complete (orange box). I found flinstones in my local grocery store and they are small and don’t taste of much...I’m staying with them!

For what it’s worth, I bought the Celebrate vitamins (chewable w/ iron, tropical flavor) and I find them disgusting. Sometimes they make me gag but they were expensive, so I’m forcing them down. Flintstones taste way better but not as comprehensive of a multivitamin. Not sure what I’ll do when the Celebrate are gone....

1 minute ago, lzucks said:

For what it’s worth, I bought the Celebrate Vitamins (chewable w/ Iron, tropical flavor) and I find them disgusting. Sometimes they make me gag but they were expensive, so I’m forcing them down. Flintstones taste way better but not as comprehensive of a Multivitamin. Not sure what I’ll do when the Celebrate are gone....

I did try the celebrate ones when I got them. They’re not great but if I have to do it I guess I have to. My dr didn’t want me taking flintstones, I think because, like you said they’re not what I need.