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 ?.

On 1/23/2020 at 4:38 AM, Taj said:

24 pounds at two weeks is fantastic. !’m only down half that amount and also had sleeve on 1/6. You’ve motivated me to do more walking.

Well, the 24 lbs includes the week or so before my procedure when I was on the prep diet, but still, I'm glad if my progress has motivated you! Keep at it!!

Has anyone been having strange vision issues after? Prior to surgery I had perfect vision, now when I try to look at anything close up it is really blurry. It’s fine for things a little further out though.

32 minutes ago, melmet42 said:

Has anyone been having strange vision issues after? Prior to surgery I had perfect vision, now when I try to look at anything close up it is really blurry. It’s fine for things a little further out though.

No vision issues for me so far Post-OP and I am almost blind as a bat.

Has anyone been having strange vision issues after? Prior to surgery I had perfect vision, now when I try to look at anything close up it is really blurry. It’s fine for things a little further out though.

Haven't noticed anything but my eye Dr did tell me that your vision changes as your a1c changes. He wouldn't give me a new prescription for this very reason.

On 01/25/2020 at 11:31, RMaxton76 said:

Well, the 24 lbs includes the week or so before my procedure when I was on the prep diet, but still, I'm glad if my progress has motivated you! Keep at it!!

I am also close to the 24lb weight loss I’m at 22 now including my 48hour pre op liquid diet surgery was Jan 14.

On 01/25/2020 at 12:29, Uomograsso said:

No vision issues for me so far Post-OP and I am almost blind as a bat.

No vision issues and I am also right there with yes blind as bat lol ? I can see close up but I can’t see shit far away ?

On 01/25/2020 at 14:57, jubug09 said:

Haven't noticed anything but my eye Dr did tell me that your vision changes as your a1c changes. He wouldn't give me a new prescription for this very reason.

Thank you, I will ask the dr on my follow up appointment Tuesday.

2 hours ago, melmet42 said:

Thank you, I will ask the dr on my follow up appointment Tuesday.

Did you get a scopolamine patch for nausea? After a few days they can cause blurry vision.

On 01/25/2020 at 13:31, RMaxton76 said:

Well, the 24 lbs includes the week or so before my procedure when I was on the prep diet, but still, I'm glad if my progress has motivated you! Keep at it!!

Ok. Counting weight at start of pre-diet I’m down a total of 25 pounds so I guess right on track. But weightloss has stalled for the past week and I’m following the diet religiously, including walking. I’m thinking one morning I’ll get on the scale and show a 5 pound drop overnight. Just really having problems with constipation so maybe that’s the issue with not showing any weightloss on the scale. Drinking the full 64oz water, sometimes 72oz, and urinating frequently. Yesterday I switched to Unjury whey protein isolate from Premier protein shakes and can already tell the difference in that my system feels cleaner. I think the Premier protein is just too good to be true and is the reason I’ve been having constipation. Will see how things go with a few days on a cleaner protein. Unjury is medical grade protein with outstanding customer service and I really wish I had started this journey using a higher grade protein. 4 week post-op is this coming Friday and looking forward to going on soft foods. I have a feeling I’m probably not getting enough calories-less than 500/day currently.

On 01/25/2020 at 18:17, Uomograsso said:

Did you get a scopolamine patch for nausea? After a few days they can cause blurry vision.

I did, they gave me one when I got to the hospital and sent me home with a few more. I get bad motion sickness, so I guess when this patch wears off I’ll see what happens. Thank you very much.

On 01/25/2020 at 17:41, Taj said:

Ok. Counting weight at start of pre-diet I’m down a total of 25 pounds so I guess right on track. But weightloss has stalled for the past week and I’m following the diet religiously, including walking. I’m thinking one morning I’ll get on the scale and show a 5 pound drop overnight. Just really having problems with constipation so maybe that’s the issue with not showing any weightloss on the scale. Drinking the full 64oz Water, sometimes 72oz, and urinating frequently. Yesterday I switched to Unjury whey Protein isolate from Premier Protein shakes and can already tell the difference in that my system feels cleaner. I think the Premier protein is just too good to be true and is the reason I’ve been having constipation. Will see how things go with a few days on a cleaner protein. Unjury is medical grade protein with outstanding customer service and I really wish I had started this journey using a higher grade protein. 4 week post-op is this coming Friday and looking forward to going on soft foods. I have a feeling I’m probably not getting enough calories-less than 500/day currently.

Omg I can not do premier protein. Just everything about it makes me sick. Unjury is so amazing!!!!!! Great product!!! Totally agree

11 days post op and down 22lbs and back in the 100’s for the first time in years. I’m in shock. I still have a long way to go but I’m so happy right now. I won’t lie I have moments where I question my decision because this is probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but I know I’m doing this to live a long healthy life.

11 days post op and down 22lbs and back in the 100’s for the first time in years. I’m in shock. I still have a long way to go but I’m so happy right now. I won’t lie I have moments where I question my decision because this is probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but I know I’m doing this to live a long healthy life.

Congrats!

On 01/26/2020 at 08:18, journeyytovsg said:

11 days post op and down 22lbs and back in the 100’s for the first time in years. I’m in shock. I still have a long way to go but I’m so happy right now. I won’t lie I have moments where I question my decision because this is probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but I know I’m doing this to live a long healthy life.

Omg yayyy!!!! Congrats!!!!!!

On 01/26/2020 at 10:18, journeyytovsg said:

11 days post op and down 22lbs and back in the 100’s for the first time in years. I’m in shock. I still have a long way to go but I’m so happy right now. I won’t lie I have moments where I question my decision because this is probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but I know I’m doing this to live a long healthy life.

Fantastic!! Congratulations!! Can you tell us what your eating and exercise plan is? I’m really getting anxious because my scale hasn’t moved in a full week. 3 weeks post-op and still at the same 24 lbs I was at on my two week post-op appt.