I HAVE FINALLY AFTER 8 MONTHS RECEIVED MY DATE! July 18th 2019 ?

Absolutely so excited and would love to thank you all for giving me advice and feedback, it is completely appreciated and i am just so excited. First ever surgery and I'm ready!

Anyone else have or had surgeries in July? Would love to know! ?

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

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.

Starting my 10 day liquid diet today!!

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 ??

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!

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!!!!

Good luck and Wishing you a successful surgery and speedy recovery!![emoji253]

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.

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? 

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!

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.

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

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

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

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!!!!!!

Pre Op diet starts today! LETS DO THIS ?