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

On 04/02/2019 at 22:10, beautifuldaymonster said:

Home and in my own bed. Pain is pretty much minimal, almost gone. I can't imagine eating anything. Sipping is a little challenging because all I want to do is sleep! Walking and bending are easy though.

So glad you are home and resting!!

Going in for Gastic Sleeve in the morning. I would appreciate any prayers. Thanks!

Prayers sent!!

I don’t know how people do the several week liquid diet. I have a sleeve so don’t get too hungry but Tuesday and today are clear liquids only for surgery Thursday. I’ve cheated with chewing gum. Not eating feels weird even though I basically can’t eat! The mind is such a silly thing.

On 04/03/2019 at 02:57, TracyS said:

Going in for Gastic Sleeve in the morning. I would appreciate any prayers. Thanks!

Thoughts and prayers. Hope you have a quick recovery!

And thoughts to all those having surgery today. I am flying out to San Diego this afternoon for surgery tomorrow.

On the plus side, this morning my weight sans clothing was 329.6. That is the first time it has been below 330 in at least two years, maybe longer.

Regarding a clear liquid diet today, after 10 days of a full liquid diet, I am pretty much up for anything. Now if I can only get my 15-year-old to get her behind in motion.

You'll be just fine you got this

Yes you will be fine and wishing you an easy and successful journey to a renewed healthy life.

On 04/03/2019 at 06:42, Marc M. said:

And thoughts to all those having surgery today. I am flying out to San Diego this afternoon for surgery tomorrow.

On the plus side, this morning my weight sans clothing was 329.6. That is the first time it has been below 330 in at least two years, maybe longer.

Regarding a clear liquid diet today, after 10 days of a full liquid diet, I am pretty much up for anything. Now if I can only get my 15-year-old to get her behind in motion.

Haha! I hope you were able to motivate her! Good luck today and with surgery!!

Most adolescents are not self- starters, they often need a little Jump Start to get in Gear.

On 4/1/2019 at 10:40 AM, beautifuldaymonster said:

Thanks everybody, good morning. My surgery is in six hours. Yesterday's magnesium citrate had me in the ladies' room all last night, so I'm a little sleep deprived but I'll be fine. My tummy keeps rumbling. It hasn't had proper food in days so it's angry at me, but I don't feel hungry for some reason. Very thirsty! I am required to drink two bottles of preanesthetic fizzy beverage a couple hours from now so maybe that'll help. Mostly looking at before and after photos of other GB patients online and wondering what sport I get to get into after I heal.

I am really excited I get to exercise with less or no more pain soon. That's what is keeping me going. Excited for everybody undergoing their procedures today too!

I am April 1 also. They discharged me much sooner than I expected. I was told 3 days, only had 1 overnite. I got very nauseous from the OR meds. That is done with Thank God. Now i do not have pain, just uncomfortable and forcing myself to drink drink drink.

How are u doing?

On 4/2/2019 at 8:08 AM, naiad said:

On 4/1/2019 at 10:36 PM, crigney21 said:

From the earlier today. Feeling better. It was tough there for a couple hours but finally the pain is more manageable and I’m able to get some decent sleep.

Congrats. I’m glad it went well!!

Brave lady! I was 4/1 like you. I got d/c the next day. feeling uncomfortable but no pain to speak of. How are y now

I am having my surgery in Toronto as well.

Killerqueen86, I know how you feel. I am on my second week of shakes diet and the fear is intense! I keep trying to stay positive. I know it’s the right choice.

I’m about to board the plane for San Diego for my surgery tomorrow at BariatricPal MX with Dr. Jalil Ilian. Surprisingly not at all hungry on clear liquids.