July 2019

[MFaulk3 21]

My gut has been tight off and on but I’m able to drink short sips of Water, broth. Did have a rough bout with soft boiled egg... owie my pouch of a stomach definitely tells me if I give it something it doesn’t like! So far so good. Another week of puréed foods...

[ARMoma45 353]

18 hours ago, amaynard said:

I talked to doctor, they told me to stop my Protein Shakes until swelling is down and restart them Sunday. Today it seems to be better.

Well that's good

[vsgkat714 18]

Im July 17th!!

Lol I don't know what I was saying. I'm July 17th, not 18th. Think I got confused because I am travelling to San Diego the 16th, and having surgery in Mexico the 17th.

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[vsgkat714 18]

Starting my 10 day liquid diet today!!

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[Ren951 23]

On 07/02/2019 at 21:32, amaynard said:

They used a robot which I guess has better outcomes for pain and people go home quicker usually

My doctor used a robot also. 🙂 I didn’t know that was a thing until I went to my first appointment with him. I’m on day 6 now post-op and just started Protein Drinks. So far my tummy hasn’t acted crazy. I start all other full liquids Tues 🤞🏽

[amaynard 151]

On 07/07/2019 at 09:56, Ren951 said:

My doctor used a robot also. 🙂 I didn’t know that was a thing until I went to my first appointment with him. I’m on day 6 now post-op and just started Protein Drinks. So far my tummy hasn’t acted crazy. I start all other full liquids Tues 🤞🏽

Supposedly the robot = quicker recovery and less pain. I would say my pain has been less than I expected but still painful. I was bloated... and distended.... for days. I just started passing adequate gas and had a BM on post op day 5. I re-added Protein Shakes now, a different type. Milk based were causing additional bloat so trying something different now! I feel ok but still needing oxy for pain. And all I want to do is sleep. I also had Tomato Soup last night, about 2oz. Wasn’t too bad!

[Teachergal82 42]

Tomorrow is my big day!!!! I have dreamed about this for a long time. I can’t believe it’s actually happening. I am so nervous. If you’re the praying type, send me a few!!!!

[Deedee12 1,859]

Good luck and Wishing you a successful surgery and speedy recovery!!

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[MeowAMR 219]

Supposedly the robot = quicker recovery and less pain. I would say my pain has been less than I expected but still painful. I was bloated... and distended.... for days. I just started passing adequate gas and had a BM on post op day 5. I re-added Protein Shakes now, a different type. Milk based were causing additional bloat so trying something different now! I feel ok but still needing oxy for pain. And all I want to do is sleep. I also had Tomato Soup last night, about 2oz. Wasn’t too bad!

Its so crazy 2oz! Reminds me of what a baby drinks when they are first born.

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[NancyLF 234]

On 7/6/2019 at 2:01 AM, MeowAMR said:

What post op groceries did yall get? I have a few things like the broth packets I got from Bariatric Pal. But that's about it. Is there a list floating around here somewhere? 

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I have a TON of stuff. Some from the BariatricPal Store, some not.
I have a lot of Protein juices & Soups - sampler packs from the BP Store. Batches of Bone Broth (Kitchen Basics) Beef & chicken. The Beef is OK, the chicken is delish! sugar free popsicles!! I've been buying them for a couple of months, every time they went on sale. This week they were 2 (18 in a box) for $5! My freezer looks like a store freezer display! I have about 14 boxes! My surgery date is 7/22! I'm ready! Let's go!

[2ndTimeFreedom 104]

1 hour ago, Teachergal82 said:

Tomorrow is my big day!!!! I have dreamed about this for a long time. I can’t believe it’s actually happening. I am so nervous. If you’re the praying type, send me a few!!!!

I have you lifted in prayers! I am so excited for you.

[LessFee 61]

Prepping liquid diet starts Wednesday 7/24 peeps!!! I’m so excited!

[nbe 5]

My VSG surgery was July 1, 2019; 3 nights in Hospital; Now 7 days Post Op; feeling stronger everyday

[amaynard 151]

Woke up without pain today! Post op day 6. Down 14lbs from surgery date!

[2ndTimeFreedom 104]

13 minutes ago, amaynard said:

Woke up without pain today! Post op day 6. Down 14lbs from surgery date!

This is the most amazing news! Way to go. This also gives me hope as I am not taking too much time off work. I know everyone handles pain/surgery differently but hearing 6 days out w/o pain is completely great!!!!!!