Let's make this the official January surgery date thread. I will be having my surgery on 1/31/2020. I was certain that I was going to have the vsg, but I'm learning more and leaning towards the rouxny (rny) gastric bypass. Whatever you decide, let's get this thread started and support one another. I'm just starting it, but anyone can feel free to jump in and keep it going ?.

4 minutes ago, Krimsonbutterflies said:

I'm happy for you, if I weren't sitting in the dentist's chair I'd start crying for you, lol. Crazy

Just checked my doctors notes and the SURGERY is 7:30. I have to BE there at 6am.

Just now, TattooedSeaStar said:

GORL! I got an IUD this past summer so no cycles. No cycles, not PMS. It’s. Amazing.

Taking a pregnancy test 1/24 though (JIC) but I couldn’t get pregnant 10 years ago when I was 50lbs lighter than I am now so I seriously doubt it.

Got mines this past Summer as well, still having cycles just different. My moods are pseudo-PMS, I feel like the crazy lady. We are going to be fine, I think I'm just going through the vulnerability of everything. I know this is going to be great. Now, I'm crying ???, I can't help it. I'm so darn excited and nervous!!!! It really does feel good to have people to talk to who understand what you are experiencing.

I’m 3 days post op and I will not lie and say it is easy. I’m home after a two night stay and working slowly to get my fluid intake Back up where it needs to be. I have rather bad nausea and the zofran makes me sleepy. I thought I’d have more energy, but instead have been dozing and then walking a bit after getting up for the restroom. Hoping I’ll feel a bit stronger each day. Cheers to recovery mode!

17 hours ago, Krimsonbutterflies said:

I'm just about ready, wanted to share with my graduating class as well. (Broths, plates, utensils and other items not pictured) maybe later when I get closer.

This is flat out amazing. I’m a bit jealous. I didn’t think of half of these items for variety’s sake, but adding some to my shopping list pronto. ?

Just now, Silvernova said:

I’m 3 days post op and I will not lie and say it is easy. I’m home after a two night stay and working slowly to get my Fluid intake Back up where it needs to be. I have rather bad nausea and the zofran makes me sleepy. I thought I’d have more energy, but instead have been dozing and then walking a bit after getting up for the restroom. Hoping I’ll feel a bit stronger each day. Cheers to recovery mode!

I hope you feel better very soon and welcome home. Cheers to recovery mode.

Just now, Silvernova said:

This is flat out amazing. I’m a bit jealous. I didn’t think of half of these items for variety’s sake, but adding some to my shopping list pronto. ?

Thank you, I'm a Virgo...we're over achievers, lol. Seriously, I started awhile ago and I like to make sure I'm okay. I still feel like I'm missing something, I just don't know what that could possibly be....

26 minutes ago, Silvernova said:

I’m 3 days post op and I will not lie and say it is easy. I’m home after a two night stay and working slowly to get my Fluid intake Back up where it needs to be. I have rather bad nausea and the zofran makes me sleepy. I thought I’d have more energy, but instead have been dozing and then walking a bit after getting up for the restroom. Hoping I’ll feel a bit stronger each day. Cheers to recovery mode!

Hope you are feeling better very soon!

On day two of 1 week liquid diet. It hasn't been too bad so far as it allows for something every hour or so.

8am - Protein shake

9:30am - sugar free jello, 1 cup of fruit and 8 oz water

10:30 am Protein Shake

12pm - 16 oz water

1pm - Protein Shake

2:30pm - 1 cup low sodium broth, 1 cup of fruit and 8 oz water

3:30pm - Protein Shake

5pm - 16 oz water

6:30pm - Protein shake

8pm - 1 cup low sodium broth and 1 cup of fruit

Spreading things out over the day helps. Prior to this I was dieting using intermittent fasting, so I am used to feeling hungry and can deal with it.

On 01/09/2020 at 15:40, rene50 said:

Has anyone started taking Biotin before their surgery to help lessen Hair loss? I read somewhere to start taking it a few weeks before surgery.

So I got the 50+ multi vitamin ( even though I am only 29) it has B12 and also Biotin. I also got the protein called colleges peptide it is for bone health skin hair etc and has complete amino acids it has 18grams clean protein! I only use unflavored protein. I don’t like the extra carbs or the artificial sugar in the zero carb proteins. Hope this helps. I am super am scared of hair loan

Thanks for sharing. I'm going to check out the collagen peptides. I already take B12, so I plan to keep taking it after surgery, along with Biotin. I am old, 57, and I ordered bariatric multi vitamins. Like you, I am scared about hair loss. My hair is my best feature!

Little late to the party (my buddy who had his VSG a couple years ago told me about the site just yesterday) - my surgery (VSG) was on 1/6 - this past Monday! Done at Swedish in downtown Seattle with Dr. Sarah Martin del Campo.

Be careful collagen is not a complete protein and shouldn't be counted in your protein totals. It only has 8 of 9 amino acids required to be a complete protein. It is still beneficial though. Here is a good article explaining the benefits and shortcomings of collagen.

https://tasty-yummies.com/collagen-good-source-protein/

Edited January 11, 20206 yr by Uomograsso

My surgery date for the Rouen-Y Bypass is next Friday! Jan. 17th. It will be done in Cleveland Clinic by Dr. Aminian. I am 65 and this starts a new chapter in life. I've lost 34# to reach my goal weight. I'm so excited. However, having some trouble. I am one week into my protein shakes (800 cal) and clear liquids. I am so weak and shaky. Does anyone know if this just me having to adjust and it taking time? I'm afraid if I am feeling this way after surgery, I will fail. This is not a good feeling! I wont be able to exercise. What's your thoughts?

50 minutes ago, RMaxton76 said:

Little late to the party (my buddy who had his VSG a couple years ago told me about the site just yesterday) - my surgery (VSG) was on 1/6 - this past Monday! Done at Swedish in downtown Seattle with Dr. Sarah Martin del Campo.

Never to late, congratulations graduate. Welcome to your class, how are you feeling?

8 hours ago, Starting a new chapter said:

My surgery date for the Rouen-Y Bypass is next Friday! Jan. 17th. It will be done in Cleveland Clinic by Dr. Aminian. I am 65 and this starts a new chapter in life. I've lost 34# to reach my goal weight. I'm so excited. However, having some trouble. I am one week into my Protein Shakes (800 cal) and Clear Liquids. I am so weak and shaky. Does anyone know if this just me having to adjust and it taking time? I'm afraid if I am feeling this way after surgery, I will fail. This is not a good feeling! I wont be able to exercise. What's your thoughts?

Hope fully your doctor has a nutritionist. I would call and explain. Maybe you need to be taking a vitamin or something.

Edited January 11, 20206 yr by TattooedSeaStar