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

1 hour ago, sleeveme7781 said:

Have you ever considered just purchasing the capsules and opening them up over applesauce or something and taking them that way? I just bought bariatric pal Vitamins and bought the capsules instead of the chewable by mistake. I don't want to loose that money, so that's what I plan on doing.

No I haven’t thought of that. Check with your doctor but I can’t see why you couldn’t do that.

That's what I do with my omeprazole, fine if you like crunchy applesauce, always reminds me of thin moist kitty litter, but then O and I have an uneasy alliance anyway. Every ulcer I have I was on Omeprazole, I do not believe it is gastro- protective.

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

I'm 10/30!

Hello everyone! My gastric sleeve surgery is scheduled for 10/15 and I can’t wait. It’s been a wild ride! 12 years ago I had the lapband. I was 257 and got down to 167. I had two pregnancies and lost all of the weight right after. About 8 months ago I started having a lot of issues with the band. Long story short I have to have it removed due to erosion and have gotten back up to 225 and feeling like crap! I have lost the greatest tool I had to help me and I can’t wait until this surgery to get me back on track. I start my pre op diet on 10/1 and that is stressing me out a bit but I’ll push through. I am only hoping for no complications and a quick recovery as I have three wild and crazy kids!!! Hoping to connect with some or all of you for support and experiences!

My doctor doesn't even bother with the lapband. I've known people that have had them like you & also had to take them out. You sound like you'll do great with the sleeve. After all you initially lost about 100 lbs before.

VSG was completed on 10/15. Recovery has been okay, only issue has been the gas and heart burn. Still trying to find my taste buds. I cannot stomach much and the sugar free options have produced more gas for me. No regrets!!

Feeling a bit frustrated today. It’s so hard to get all my liquids and proteins in. Worked on it all day today and only got about half of each. I’m working on finishing a smoothie before bed but I am only about half done. It’s just so slow to drink it and I’m full.

I went for a walk (doc recommended 45 mins) but only could do about 20 minutes. Didn’t manage to get my vitamins either today. I’m working on it and I know tomorrow is another day.

Hoping this gets easier!

On 9/9/2018 at 6:19 PM, br3n said:

Hi All! Newbie here with a surgery date of Oct 16th. I'm so excited, but also nervous...and anxious. I am also starting a little early with eliminating carbonation, caffeine, taking lots of Vitamins, etc. Hopefully being prepared will make the transition a little easier. On one hand, I feel like I should enjoy the next few weeks of "freedom" while I'm still able to, but on the other hand, I'm just ready to get it done and over with!

kdiddle, what type of work do you do? Just curious, because I told my surgeon I'm in accounting and he said I would likely only need a week off.

On 9/9/2018 at 6:19 PM, br3n said:

Hi All! Newbie here with a surgery date of Oct 16th. I'm so excited, but also nervous...and anxious. I am also starting a little early with eliminating carbonation, caffeine, taking lots of Vitamins, etc. Hopefully being prepared will make the transition a little easier. On one hand, I feel like I should enjoy the next few weeks of "freedom" while I'm still able to, but on the other hand, I'm just ready to get it done and over with!

kdiddle, what type of work do you do? Just curious, because I told my surgeon I'm in accounting and he said I would likely only need a week off.

Hi

And Hi right back out you. How are things going for you?

On 10/16/2018 at 11:22 AM, aapb79Gmail.com said:

I was sleeved 10/1 and I thought you weren’t supposed to be as hungry as you were before. I am starving!!!

I was sleeved on the first too. Sometimes I do feel like I'm super hungry but it may be because my husband is still eating fast food. Maybe try getting more protein in throughout the day. I found using GenPro flavorless protein helps me to feel full. I don't like the pre-made protein drinks/shakes so being able to add protein to what I actually like helps me to feel full. Also, this is going to sound crazy but popsicles and the P3 snack packs have been a life saver for me.

7 hours ago, katiemarie22 said:

Feeling a bit frustrated today. It’s so hard to get all my liquids and Proteins in. Worked on it all day today and only got about half of each. I’m working on finishing a smoothie before bed but I am only about half done. It’s just so slow to drink it and I’m full.

I went for a walk (doc recommended 45 mins) but only could do about 20 minutes. Didn’t manage to get my Vitamins either today. I’m working on it and I know tomorrow is another day.

Hoping this gets easier!

Hi katiemarie. Sorry to hear you’re having a tough time. Don’t stress to much just try the best you can to get in your protein. I had my sleeve done a week ago. I’m sick of the protein shakes but I’ve started blending the chocolate ones with some ice and a little scoop of peanut butter powder. It makes it not as sweet and tastes like a milkshake! Are you having trouble swallowing liquids?

On 10/15/2018 at 11:27 AM, MeeAhhh said:

@CyndieRI my surgery was the 10th also and the heart burn has been waking me up every night ?

I too have been having increased heartburn. I’ve been keeping tums by my bedside. I’m on day 23 and heart burn has become worse, I’m wondering if I can take nexium twice a day? Have to ask my doctor. But I would keep the tums close by. Good luck. Hope you feel better.

On 10/23/2018 at 08:35, JacquieK said:

I too have been having increased heartburn. I’ve been keeping tums by my bedside. I’m on day 23 and heart burn has become worse, I’m wondering if I can take nexium twice a day? Have to ask my doctor. But I would keep the tums close by. Good luck. Hope you feel better.

I’ve been taking Pepcid and it has been a life saver!! Hope you find relief.

3 minutes ago, MeeAhhh said:

5 minutes ago, JacquieK said:

I too have been having increased heartburn. I’ve been keeping tums by my bedside. I’m on day 23 and heart burn has become worse, I’m wondering if I can take nexium twice a day? Have to ask my doctor. But I would keep the tums close by. Good luck. Hope you feel better.

I’ve been taking Pepcid and it has been a life saver!! Hope you find relief.

I’ll try it, thanks for the tip! Do you take nexium too?

On 10/23/2018 at 05:28, Georgetown said:

Hi katiemarie. Sorry to hear you’re having a tough time. Don’t stress to much just try the best you can to get in your Protein. I had my sleeve done a week ago. I’m sick of the Protein Shakes but I’ve started blending the chocolate ones with some ice and a little scoop of Peanut Butter powder. It makes it not as sweet and tastes like a milkshake! Are you having trouble swallowing liquids?

Nope, swallowing is no problem. No pain or discomfort or anything. I just feel full after such small amount. I know that’s exactly what the sleeve is, but I’m having such a tough time getting the requirements in cause my stomach just can’t hold more.

8 minutes ago, katiemarie22 said:

2 hours ago, Georgetown said:

Hi katiemarie. Sorry to hear you’re having a tough time. Don’t stress to much just try the best you can to get in your Protein. I had my sleeve done a week ago. I’m sick of the Protein Shakes but I’ve started blending the chocolate ones with some ice and a little scoop of Peanut Butter powder. It makes it not as sweet and tastes like a milkshake! Are you having trouble swallowing liquids?

Nope, swallowing is no problem. No pain or discomfort or anything. I just feel full after such small amount. I know that’s exactly what the sleeve is, but I’m having such a tough time getting the requirements in cause my stomach just can’t hold more.

Slow and steady wins the race!