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 ?.

14 hours ago, Krimsonbutterflies said:

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

I'll tell ya, the first couple days were NOT fun. Between the gas pains and the incessant hiccups (REALLY pulled at my internal stitch) I was uncomfortable. I woke up yesterday and felt like I had turned the corner. YAY! Energy level is still WAY below normal - which is expected - but my pain is minimal, gas pain is gone, and hiccups are almost gone and don't last more than a minute or two when they happen. Thanks for asking. Hope you're doing well also.

Is anyone else going to make homemade bone broth? I bought some packets of LonoLife Chicken Broth at Kroger last week and I tried one and it is very good, but pricey. I plan to throw some in my bag for the trip to Mexico. I'm planning to make some chicken and beef broth and freeze it for when I get home. I'm not sure how to freeze it yet, probably just in zip lock bags.

58 minutes ago, RMaxton76 said:

I'll tell ya, the first couple days were NOT fun. Between the gas pains and the incessant hiccups (REALLY pulled at my internal stitch) I was uncomfortable. I woke up yesterday and felt like I had turned the corner. YAY! Energy level is still WAY below normal - which is expected - but my pain is minimal, gas pain is gone, and hiccups are almost gone and don't last more than a minute or two when they happen. Thanks for asking. Hope you're doing well also.

Glad to hear of your quick progress. I don't have my surgery until the 31st of this month. How's your liquid consumption and protein going?

29 minutes ago, rene50 said:

Is anyone else going to make homemade Bone Broth? I bought some packets of LonoLife chicken broth at Kroger last week and I tried one and it is very good, but pricey. I plan to throw some in my bag for the trip to Mexico. I'm planning to make some chicken and beef broth and freeze it for when I get home. I'm not sure how to freeze it yet, probably just in zip lock bags.

I plan on making a batch or two of broths, I prefer my own cooking. Also, I don't know if I will be able to stomach too much more store bought broth after my procedure, if that's my only option.

1/27/20 - Journeylite (Cincinnati OH)
w/ Dr. Steven Udelhofen

Start Weight (7/15/19) : 371
Surgery Weight (1/27/20) : —-
Current Weight (1/3/20) : 346
Goal Weight (1/27/21) : 185

On 1/9/2020 at 2:40 PM, 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.

Yes, I have. I've been taking the hair, skin, nails one from Costco- they are gummies. I started maybe a month pre-surgery & am continuing to take them still (surgery 1/7/20). They go down easy as they are gummies and my stomach has accepted them well.

6 hours ago, RMaxton76 said:

I'll tell ya, the first couple days were NOT fun. Between the gas pains and the incessant hiccups (REALLY pulled at my internal stitch) I was uncomfortable. I woke up yesterday and felt like I had turned the corner. YAY! Energy level is still WAY below normal - which is expected - but my pain is minimal, gas pain is gone, and hiccups are almost gone and don't last more than a minute or two when they happen. Thanks for asking. Hope you're doing well also.

I had surgery on 1/7/20 - so close to yours- are you having more energy? I haven't had a problem with energy- just pain. I'm taking Tylenol and trying to walk a bit but still not leaving home. The car ride home was difficult and I'm not ready to get in the car again anytime soon. What drinks/foods are you enjoying at this point? Sugar-free jello & sugar-free popsicles are the best for me now. Also, the salty broth is tasting great. Be well.

3 hours ago, adkmalik said:

I had surgery on 1/7/20 - so close to yours- are you having more energy? I haven't had a problem with energy- just pain. I'm taking Tylenol and trying to walk a bit but still not leaving home. The car ride home was difficult and I'm not ready to get in the car again anytime soon. What drinks/foods are you enjoying at this point? sugar-free Jello & sugar-free popsicles are the best for me now. Also, the salty broth is tasting great. Be well.

Energy level starting coming up some today. I get out of the house to walk the dog around the neighborhood a few times each day - longest walk since the surgery was around 30 minutes. Most are 15 or so. I'm doing jello, yogurt, pudding, and broth mostly, with some protein shakes too. And lots of hot tea - I need something besides cold foods all day. . .

9 hours ago, Krimsonbutterflies said:

Glad to hear of your quick progress. I don't have my surgery until the 31st of this month. How's your liquid consumption and Protein going?

Doing well on both. I've got a fluid intake sheet I'm tracking ounces on to make sure I don't get dehydrated. The clinic sent me home with copies. The easiest thing I've done for tracking is buy some mini red solo cups (for shots I guess). They each hold 2 ounces, which gives me an amount to drink I can handle and track easily without any real effort.

Hi guys, 4 days post op and ready to join the land of the living again. I’ve been here scrolling a lot but haven’t posted since before surgery.
Pain has been minimal. Honestly, my IV site on my hand hurts worse than anything right now. I haven’t had the hiccups at all like another poster mentioned. I’m learning what’s too much, Ive thrown up several times after taking in too much at once. Today is the first day I’ve gotten anything besides water down. I’ve gotten some tea down and a few ounces of chicken broth. Meeting my liquid intake has been difficult, but I’m on the right track today.
I’m on clear liquids until tomorrow and I go full liquids for another 5 days I think.
If y’all have any questions, I will be happy to answer them!

Hi guys, 4 days post op and ready to join the land of the living again. I’ve been here scrolling a lot but haven’t posted since before surgery.
Pain has been minimal. Honestly, my IV site on my hand hurts worse than anything right now. I haven’t had the hiccups at all like another poster mentioned. I’m learning what’s too much, Ive thrown up several times after taking in too much at once. Today is the first day I’ve gotten anything besides Water down. I’ve gotten some tea down and a few ounces of chicken broth. Meeting my liquid intake has been difficult, but I’m on the right track today.
I’m on Clear Liquids until tomorrow and I go full liquids for another 5 days I think.
If y’all have any questions, I will be happy to answer them!

Hey surgery twin!! Its funny, today is the first day I've felt like posting here since surgery as well! Looks like we are on the same pace!! I've mainly been tolerating only water and broths since I've gotten home, but today, like you, I've gotten some protein drink and tomato soup down. (Boy was I craving that tomato soup, let me tell you!). Pain isn't too bad, seems more internal than the actual incisions (I had a hernia fixed as well) but overall not unbearable. I've been taking pain killers as prescribed but will be done with them tomorrow at 10 am as ordered. Wondering though if anyone has experience taking 500mg Tylenol tablets? They seem so large but that is what I'm supposed to take after tomorrow. Anyway, glad you made it through! We have got this!! [emoji173]

On 11/19/2019 at 12:14 PM, yeti yeti said:

Jan 27 in Iowa

Me too! To both!

Hi all! This is my first post although I’ve been looking around for awhile. My surgery is on the 14th. I have SO much nervous energy, but super excited!

20 minutes ago, Jenn P said:

Hi all! This is my first post although I’ve been looking around for awhile. My surgery is on the 14th. I have SO much nervous energy, but super excited!

Congratulations, are you prepared? Bags, packed, post-op supplies ready at the house, support team ready? You're going to be fine.

Had VSG on Jan 6 at NYU Tisch. Best decision of my life. Things I wish I had known before surgery...abdominal binder will help tremendously with bloating and swelling, as well as making it not so painful to cough or sneeze. Child’s sippy cup is the best way to sip slowly and completely eliminated the reflux I was feeling from every sip of water or protein shake. Apparently those cups are designed to reduced the amount of air taken in, and doesn’t allow too much fluid, but you really do need to sip constantly and stay hydrated. Walk walk walk beginning the day of surgery. You won’t feel like getting up to walk but once you do it, you feel great. GasX will help tremendously so get it in advance. I take 2 or 3 per day and it really does provide relief. If you have trouble sleeping-take your own pillow to the hospital because all hospitals have cheap pillows that flatten and I couldn’t get comfortable. Good luck!! The first week is the toughest but if you’re prepared, it will be so much easier.