One month till I travel to Las vegas for my surgery and two weeks until I start my pre-op diet. Anyone else anxious?

On 2/6/2020 at 12:49 AM, Bari Babe said:

I scared and excited!!!! Like, can I get the surgery and then be put to sleep for a year? Lol!

OMG!! Had it March 9th and wish I could sleep through this part of it. Just learning how to eat so so so slowly.

Had my surgery 18 March, two nights in hospital, one night in hotel accommodation and I flew home today.

Gas pain hasn't been too bad for me, I was up walking not long after I was taken to the ward, and I walked three laps every hour during the days, did the occasional laps when I couldn't sleep at night. Tenderness and inflammation around the incision points has improved greatly too.

I started on ice chips the first evening, then clear fluids by lunchtime the next day. Before I left the hopsital they wanted me to try full liquids so at breakfast time I had a small bit of ensure plus and lunch time strained cream of chicken soup. I was pretty impressed with the hospital it had a bariatic menu of clear and full liquids which included apple juice, broths, protein waters, protein enriched drinks, strained soups, vast range of milks, teas (and interestingly coffee) etc .

At first taking any liquid triggered an instant spasm which lasted only a very short period of time. This no longer happens.

I am just having my first full liquid since I left the hospital, I didn't want to risk it at the hotel or airport in case it didn't go down well. So far so good. i am being mindful of the volume of liquid being consumed, I don't want to be dehydrated.

I have a phone call with the dietician on Friday and may be allowed to progress to purees at that stage if I am tolerating full liquids well.

I am in state govt mandated self isolatin / quarantine for two weeks as I wasn't able to return to my home state by last night, thank goodness for a treadmill which will allow for some walking when I am up to it.

I haven't weighed myself yet, think I will give myself a week or so (if I last that long)- I had four 1ltr bags of IV at the hospital, I can only imagine how much fluid retention there currently is.

Edited March 21, 20206 yr by Hop_Scotch

Thankyou for writing your experience..it really helps

Me! Had mine on the 17th

So happy to hear you’re doing well! Congratulations on this big step you’ve taken to get healthy!

On 3/21/2020 at 4:23 AM, Hop_Scotch said:

Had my surgery 18 March, two nights in hospital, one night in hotel accommodation and I flew home today.

Gas pain hasn't been too bad for me, I was up walking not long after I was taken to the ward, and I walked three laps every hour during the days, did the occasional laps when I couldn't sleep at night. Tenderness and inflammation around the incision points has improved greatly too.

I started on ice chips the first evening, then clear fluids by lunchtime the next day. Before I left the hopsital they wanted me to try full liquids so at Breakfast time I had a small bit of ensure plus and lunch time strained cream of chicken Soup. I was pretty impressed with the hospital it had a bariatic menu of clear and full liquids which included apple juice, broths, Protein waters, protein enriched drinks, strained Soups, vast range of milks, teas (and interestingly coffee) etc .

At first taking any liquid triggered an instant spasm which lasted only a very short period of time. This no longer happens.

I am just having my first full liquid since I left the hospital, I didn't want to risk it at the hotel or airport in case it didn't go down well. So far so good. i am being mindful of the volume of liquid being consumed, I don't want to be dehydrated.

I have a phone call with the dietician on Friday and may be allowed to progress to purees at that stage if I am tolerating full liquids well.

I am in state govt mandated self isolatin / quarantine for two weeks as I wasn't able to return to my home state by last night, thank goodness for a treadmill which will allow for some walking when I am up to it.

I haven't weighed myself yet, think I will give myself a week or so (if I last that long)- I had four 1ltr bags of IV at the hospital, I can only imagine how much Fluid retention there currently is.

Congrats!!! I’m so happy for you. I live in NY and all of the surgeries after March 12th were canceled. I’m so glad u didn’t have to wait

On 2/10/2020 at 2:22 AM, Katheryn0303 said:

Me too. Just trying to read as much information from other who have had it done to prepare myself for anything, the good and the bad. We'll do great though. A few months from now we'll say this was the best decision we ever made.

I can already say that that is true!!! I feel amazing!!!

On 2/12/2020 at 11:08 PM, Slimmy-mommeee said:

I totally understand I'm feeling the same way. I'm starting therapy, reading blogs, watching videos on what to take to the hospital. Basically just gorging on everything sleeve related!

Awesome!!! Me too! I have this AMAZING the psychiatrist I’m seeing and I’ve been reading and watching so many videos!! How are you? How is your progress?

Edited April 5, 20206 yr by Bari Babe
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On 2/24/2020 at 7:13 AM, Ladigilmore said:

Starting my 2 week pre op liquid diet today! March 9 is my date!

Hey surgery twin! How are you???

On 3/15/2020 at 10:04 AM, Slimmy-mommeee said:

Hey! How did your first week go? I'm doing better at 2 weeks out. Alot more energy now, though it only last until about 4pm then its naptime for me...lol.

Hey! I just allowed myself to sleep that week. I tried to drink as much water as possible and walk every time I got up to use the bathroom, lol! Tomorrow April 5th will be a month and I’ve lost 45 pounds. I’m happy with that. I haven’t progressed past purée soups though. I tried king crab legs today and I couldn’t keep it down. Other than that I’ve been ok. It took 3 weeks for me not to be exhausted after taking a shower. Yesterday I was jogging a bit playing catch with my dog.

Edited April 5, 20206 yr by Bari Babe

On 3/14/2020 at 3:18 AM, Puddin pie said:

Oh yeah!!Just a tad ..questioninf myself and wondering if I am an idiot..and why i cant manage my weight more naturally.Truth is..i cant..Good luck.

Hun, you are not alone. The truth is, once you gain a certain amount of weight your hormones in your body completely change. It’s not you. I know you see ppl on Facebook or YouTube who “naturally” lost however many pounds. But you have to deal with the facts based on your situation. I wasted five years of my youth trying to resist this surgery and trying to lose weight on my own. I knew I was depressed. I knew I needed help. All I got were stretch marks. I can’t get that time back. But I know I will never waste time blaming myself for not being a superwoman instead of getting help to achieve my goals when I need to.

My surgery was February 10th I have only lost 20 pounds. Stayed on program. Did eat a lot of sugar free popsicle. They kept me going. But I’m very discouraged about not losing any more. Any suggestions. ??

1 hour ago, carol Caldwell said:

My surgery was February 10th I have only lost 20 pounds. Stayed on program. Did eat a lot of sugar free popsicle. They kept me going. But I’m very discouraged about not losing any more. Any suggestions. ??

Hi Carol,

what kind of surgery did you have and what’s your starting weight or surgery weight, if you don’t mind me asking? I didn’t see it on your profile. I’ve found from my very limited experience that those that weighed more tend to lose more at first. I’m 5 weeks out and the last time I weighed I was down 16 pounds so we may be about the same start weight or weight day of surgery. I was 230 on my surgery date. Also you may be on that stall that some have endured for up to 3 weeks. ?

What are you eating and how much exercise are you getting in? I know our Veterans will have words of wisdom.

Edited April 6, 20206 yr by CammyC