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 ?.

Have you tried Quest? I really like their chocolate shake and the reviews on their cinnamon crunch shake are awesome so I'm thinking of trying some of that flavor. Good luck!

Here are some more suggestions from my surgeon

Does anyone know if irbid normal to have black tar BM after surgery? VSG?

I also weighed in today and I am down 15lbs. Since I started my 48 hour pre op clear liquid diet.
Starting weight- 289 (after holidays)
Pre op 285
3 days post op-274
I still have a lot of swelling in my stomach hands and feet from all the IV fluids they gave me.

On 01/17/2020 at 20:54, sarahSingh91 said:

Does anyone know if irbid normal to have black tar BM after surgery? VSG?

I did, yes. It started very soon after I drank the liquid for the X-ray. It didn’t really stop until this morning but milder. We were done the same day. I’m bypass.

On 01/17/2020 at 21:39, sarahSingh91 said:

I also weighed in today and I am down 15lbs. Since I started my 48 hour pre op clear liquid diet.

Starting weight- 289 (after holidays)

Pre op 285

3 days post op-274

I still have a lot of swelling in my stomach hands and feet from all the IV fluids they gave me.

Wow!! You are off to a great start.

On 01/17/2020 at 14:25, elsie77 said:

I did, yes. It started very soon after I drank the liquid for the X-ray. It didn’t really stop until this morning but milder. We were done the same day. I’m bypass.

Ok good I was like omg something is wrong!!!! But glad I’m not the only one. How is your fluid intake? Are you racing your goal??

On 01/17/2020 at 22:41, sarahSingh91 said:

Ok good I was like omg something is wrong!!!! But glad I’m not the only one. How is your Fluid intake? Are you racing your goal??

Fluid intake is ok, feels like all I do is sip sip sip. I was band to bypass revision so the surgeon left me with a slightly bigger pouch than normal though, which probably makes it easier for me to get fluid in.
I’m not sure if I’ve lost anything yet, my surgery was done in a different country to where I live so I haven’t had a scale to weigh myself yet. I get home tomorrow, I’m so curious. I was 290 going in.

On 01/17/2020 at 14:53, elsie77 said:

Fluid intake is ok, feels like all I do is sip sip sip. I was band to bypass revision so the surgeon left me with a slightly bigger pouch than normal though, which probably makes it easier for me to get Fluid in.

I’m not sure if I’ve lost anything yet, my surgery was done in a different country to where I live so I haven’t had a scale to weigh myself yet. I get home tomorrow, I’m so curious. I was 290 going in.

How was recovery for ur band to bypass? I heard it’s rough? This was my first surgery. And I was not expecting the lag from anesthesia. Lol I thought I’d just pop up and be fine and dandy lol Hahahaha

On 01/17/2020 at 23:01, sarahSingh91 said:

How was recovery for ur band to bypass? I heard it’s rough? This was my first surgery. And I was not expecting the lag from anesthesia. Lol I thought I’d just pop up and be fine and dandy lol Hahahaha

The band was my only other surgery, and it was 12 years ago so the memory is fading. But I do remember waking up in a lot more pain from the band 12 years ago. I was gearing myself up for that level of pain this time and I didn’t get it so that was good. But it was still rough going, I am wiped, so tired but I force myself to walk etc.
Did your black BM start after the X-ray too? How have you being doing ok with your fluid? I tried my first protein drink today..?

I'm 9 days from my surgery and all I want is a neat bourbon lol

I am very thankful not on a liquid diet pre-op like so many but I wouldn't mind if the liquid was whiskey haha

Hang in there guys - month is halfway through!

On 01/17/2020 at 23:15, BadWolfGirl said:

I'm 9 days from my surgery and all I want is a neat bourbon lol

I am very thankful not on a liquid diet pre-op like so many but I wouldn't mind if the liquid was whiskey haha

Hang in there guys - month is halfway through!

I was actually allowed a glass of wine the night before surgery with dinner. It was the nicest glass of wine ever.
I also didn’t need to do a liquid pre-op, just 2 weeks low fat, we got lucky :)

After reading the differences in pre-op diets, I do believe if I were to go through this again I would have far more questions about those diets.

On 01/17/2020 at 15:13, elsie77 said:

The band was my only other surgery, and it was 12 years ago so the memory is fading. But I do remember waking up in a lot more pain from the band 12 years ago. I was gearing myself up for that level of pain this time and I didn’t get it so that was good. But it was still rough going, I am wiped, so tired but I force myself to walk etc.

Did your black BM start after the X-ray too? How have you being doing ok with your Fluid? I tried my first Protein Drink today..?

No I haven’t had an X-ray. My nurse said it’s just the bleeding that was caused by the staples and also narcotics can make ur stools black. So that peace of mind. My fluid is a little low. But I sip sip sip all day. Protein goes down ok but sits heavy. I also strained some soup and drank the sauce/ broth.

On 01/17/2020 at 15:27, Duke483 said:

After reading the differences in pre-op diets, I do believe if I were to go through this again I would have far more questions about those diets.

Me too!!! They differ so much.

Furthermore, since the success/failure records are pretty much the same, it should be apparent that the actual pre-op diet chosen isn't all that important. They all work, even the one with the glass of wine the night before surgery.

And, yes, I realize the surgeon only desires the best for his patients. I wish there was more research to support this or that diet.

Edited January 17, 20206 yr by Duke483