April 2019 Surgeries!

[Ajmarshall3 11]

2 hours ago, ejmom86 said:

Keep at it! If surgery goes as planned there will always be choices that may temp you. I wasn't perfect during my pre op diet but I kinda knew what they were aiming for. Keeping me in ketosis to lose fat around my liver and shrink the size of it for my safety during surgery. The first week of Optifast shakes I had a total of two pickles, some Pickle Juice, and 1 slice of ham and Swiss cheese spread out over the week. The second week of Optifast I had like maybe a table spoon total of egg salad and chili that I made for my family. All of these things I knew wouldn't kick me out of ketosis. But I did make sure for the 4 days before my surgery I stuck to the guidelines 100%. I would recommend sticking to the plan as it's for your safety and if they ask you what you had to eat be honest. It's better to delay surgery than risk your life. Goodluck!

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Yeah I’ve given myself a kick up the backside! I’ve not been horrendously bad but I’m sure it doesn’t take a lot to make your liver big again.I’ve currently lost 40lbs from Xmas and for 95% of my diet I’ve been very strict. I just seem to be eating quite a lot of Protein and drinking a ton of Water. Hoping if I have a super clean week it will all be ok 🤞🤞

[girlaccountant 54]

On 04/10/2019 at 16:37, TxStar09 said:

So glad you were able to finally go and that you are home now. I’m working on the liquid and Protein as well. I think it’s going to be a lot more difficult than I thought.

Yaaaaasss this!!! I’m still struggling to get in enough Fluid today. I just don’t want to end up needing IV fluids. I’ve been trying to take a sip every time a commercial comes on. So weird not to be “starving”. I did manage a shower today, that felt great. Cheers...Keep drinking my friend!!

[wilsntomas 12]

Anyone else having surgery in April? Maybe we can find surgery twins here. I thought I could start it off by asking a few questions.

When is your surgery? April 4th
What kind of surgery? Revision from sleeve to Mini Gastric Bypass
Height? 5’8”
Starting weight? 285
Goal weight? 175

My sleeve surgery is on April 22nd.
Height 5'3"
Starting weight 233
Goal weight 180

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[wilsntomas 12]

VSG scheduled for April 11
Height : 5'4"
Sw: 249
Goal: 140 (lofty goal, not sure if it's attainable)

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Safe and successful recovery. Be well

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[TheFlinstones 100]

How is everyone doing?

I’m fine here! Only bit of tiny gas pain in my shoulder.

I’m still on oxygen, have compression stockings and massage wraps around my calf muscles.

Easy breezy so far.

I have a swallow X-ray tomorrow and then Friday allowed to have fluids. (Currently on IV)

Be well everyone xo

[TheFlinstones 100]

@girlaccountant I hope you’re doing well, thinking of you!

[girlaccountant 54]

On 04/10/2019 at 18:37, TheFlinstones said:

@girlaccountant I hope you’re doing well, thinking of you!

Thank you @TheFlintstones, been thinking about you too. I feel like I’ve turned a small corner tonight. I managed some chicken broth tonight and a bottle of Protein Water. It tasted so good. Gas pains are subsiding. Still waiting for BM, will try milk of magnesia tomorrow if nothing has happened.

Hope everything is coming along nicely for you as well. Love all the support I’m finding here. Appreciate you!! ❤️☺️

[artsie 6]

I am! April 23rd!!

[LabGoddess 52]

Got my arrival time! 6am tomorrow. Up at 3:30 am to drink my Gatorade and then my shower with the special soap...hoping for a little sleep tonight, but not sure I will...

[girlaccountant 54]

On 04/10/2019 at 20:30, LabGoddess said:

Got my arrival time! 6am tomorrow. Up at 3:30 am to drink my Gatorade and then my shower with the special soap...hoping for a little sleep tonight, but not sure I will...

Good luck @LabGoddess, you got this!! Sending prayers and good vibes your way for smooth procedure & quick recovery!! ☺️

[TxStar09 67]

On 04/10/2019 at 21:30, LabGoddess said:

Got my arrival time! 6am tomorrow. Up at 3:30 am to drink my Gatorade and then my shower with the special soap...hoping for a little sleep tonight, but not sure I will...

Good luck tomorrow! Hope you have a quick recovery!

[naiad 51]

Got my arrival time! 6am tomorrow. Up at 3:30 am to drink my Gatorade and then my shower with the special soap...hoping for a little sleep tonight, but not sure I will...

Good luck! I hope you get some sleep!

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[somegal 15]

Good luck. Praying for a huge success You got this. You worked so hard to get this far

[nathaliaastridlopez 8]

Surgery time 8am tomorrow!!! Arrive at hospital at 7! So excited/nervous! Let’s do this!!!

[somegal 15]

Got a call that I’m waiting for insurance approval. Then pre op appointment. Stuffs getting real

because I have anxiety disorder and ocd. What do you recommend for packing

I’m thinking

change of clothes and probably a pair of jammies

chapstick

Book to read

phone and charger

anything else.