I didn't see an official thread so I started one! I finally got my date in March on St. Patrick's Day just before my birthday. I'm excited and anxious all at once. It could have been scheduled in late Jan/Feb but the bari center didn't get the Doctor's clearance that they were looking for and I had to wait until she got off of her winter break to get her to redo it, and then it took a couple of weeks for me to finally call them. They had called but either didn't leave a message or didn't leave the right number (because they are associated with the hospital) so it took a while, plus I'm too busy at work right now to take off anyway.

Now that it's all set up, I have to spend the next month or so preparing the house, starting with the kitchen. Everything that I can't eat anymore is gonna get tossed. Starting Tuesday, I will be going to the bari classes so that I can get my head totally into this. The waiting has been annoying, but it's all falling into place. Sometimes I can't believe I'm really doing this!

1 hour ago, Mello1 said:

We are entering Week 2 of the March surgery group! Week 2 folks, are you ready?

March 9 Angie526, AuntCyn, highlyundermedicated, Nette200486, Wendy128

March 10 Confidently_Me, Nermada, Wellness Warrior, NewEnglanderGal, Amy Franks, finding.me, saracha

March 11 MaineDoc, 3charrm, lily66, asnirak

March 12 ronjsteele1, anyu3379, Jay2016, GAJeepgirt

March 13 Q75j25

March 14 Amie

So ready and so scared at the same time. Wishing us all luck on our dates, a speedy recovery, and lots of success!

Congrats everyone on the journey.

Welcome KokoA to the March 17th group!

March 2 Skywolfe, Earthquake88, AnnieK1073, Rearguard, Slimmy-Mommeee, onmyway11 COMPLETE

March 3 Glannin, BigInJapan, Byrd0315, Katheryn0303, Tamarita, CammyC, Kristyle, mooki, Krimsonbutterflies, ChelleFord, sfreasier COMPLETE

March 4 lucia.vsg COMPLETE

March 5 KSMermaid, gucci2018, ERYNN123, gcampbell99 COMPLETE

March 6 Pansypicker, Amber77, LeeLee Luv COMPLETE

March 9 Angie526, AuntCyn, highlyundermedicated, Nette200486, Wendy128

March 10 Confidently_Me, Nermada, Wellness Warrior, NewEnglanderGal, Amy Franks, finding.me, saracha

March 11 MaineDoc, 3charrm, lily66, asnirak

March 12 ronjsteele1, anyu3379, Jay2016, GAJeepgirt

March 13 Q75j25

March 14 Amie

March 17 Mello1, smile-everyday

March 18 Hop_Scotch, Teres36

March 19 medicpup2, MMurphy1015

March 20 JessicaMNCat, fiddlinjellybean, JLynnY

March 23 KingTeresa 2006, Believe0xandx0conquer, RPilch

March 25 Sozamy

March 24 heavenlyscrts, jDubs, AngienHarry, SleeveCanadian, Learning2LoveTina, Melodyadea

March 26 Cia2020, OnMyWay1956, Marthalynn, richiewho

March 27 Ayemeeb, Eribur

March 30 Stanlak, Starla K, Milly221, Dymin210

March 31 KhoricRitter

Edited March 8, 20206 yr by Mello1

Welcome KokoA to the March 17th group!

March 2 Skywolfe, Earthquake88, AnnieK1073, Rearguard, Slimmy-Mommeee, onmyway11 COMPLETE

March 3 Glannin, BigInJapan, Byrd0315, Katheryn0303, Tamarita, CammyC, Kristyle, mooki, Krimsonbutterflies, ChelleFord, sfreasier COMPLETE

March 4 lucia.vsg COMPLETE

March 5 KSMermaid, gucci2018, ERYNN123, gcampbell99 COMPLETE

March 6 Pansypicker, Amber77, LeeLee Luv COMPLETE

March 9 Angie526, AuntCyn, highlyundermedicated, Nette200486, Wendy128

March 10 Confidently_Me, Nermada, Wellness Warrior, NewEnglanderGal, Amy Franks, finding.me, saracha

March 11 MaineDoc, 3charrm, lily66, asnirak

March 12 ronjsteele1, anyu3379, Jay2016, GAJeepgirt

March 13 Q75j25

March 14 Amie

March 17 Mello1, smile-everyday

March 18 Hop_Scotch, Teres36

March 19 medicpup2, MMurphy1015

March 20 JessicaMNCat, fiddlinjellybean, JLynnY

March 23 KingTeresa 2006, Believe0xandx0conquer, RPilch

March 25 Sozamy

March 24 heavenlyscrts, jDubs, AngienHarry, SleeveCanadian, Learning2LoveTina, Melodyadea

March 26 Cia2020, OnMyWay1956, Marthalynn, richiewho

March 27 Ayemeeb, Eribur

March 30 Stanlak, Starla K, Milly221, Dymin210

March 31 KhoricRitter

Hi ladies and gentlemen I had mine 3/5 and so far I can’t take the swallowing and I’m so tired all the time anyone else ? Also cotton mouth and headaches.

9 minutes ago, alluringErika said:

Hi ladies and gentlemen I had mine 3/5 and so far I can’t take the swallowing and I’m so tired all the time anyone else ? Also cotton mouth and headaches.

Are you drinking your fluids?

4 minutes ago, alluringErika said:

Hi ladies and gentlemen I had mine 3/5 and so far I can’t take the swallowing and I’m so tired all the time anyone else ? Also cotton mouth and headaches.

The swallowing gets better, also try some sugar free throat lozenges. I do have a headache today, I'm fatigued, still bloated and I expect these symptoms. Have a sugar free Popsicle, warm broth and etc to be counted towards your hydration.

Can't help with direct experience, my surgery date isn't here yet. I do have a medical background though. If you're struggling with swallowing I'm guessing you're not getting your fluids in but being dehydrated is a direct cause for headaches. My 2 friends who went through bariatric surgery suggested sitting extremely upright when drinking to help get the fluids down easier. Also, biotene dry mouth spray can be a big relief when you're not able to hold down fluids.

27 minutes ago, alluringErika said:

Hi ladies and gentlemen I had mine 3/5 and so far I can’t take the swallowing and I’m so tired all the time anyone else ? Also cotton mouth and headaches.

I had my surgery on 3/2, the tiredness will pass shortly, however I'm not sure what you mean by the swallowing? It did take me a couple of days to work up to the 2oz of fluids every 15 mins though. I had to start out with 1oz the first day, 1 1/2 the 2nd day and the 2oz on the third day.

Hi all. Wishing everyone luck with their surgery. I’m scheduled for March 20. I’m three days into my pre op diet. It’s hard. I am hungry

5 minutes ago, lisab6889 said:

Hi all. Wishing everyone luck with their surgery. I’m scheduled for March 20. I’m three days into my pre op diet. It’s hard. I am hungry

Drink more water and popsicle it out. I'm in week 2 and I had to make sure I got the liquids in today.

Hi everyone. My surge date is March 24th. I super nervous and still unsure about doing the surgery but at the same time I’m super excited also. It’s such a weird feeling. Good luck to everyone!!

I'm praying for everyone who will be having surgery tomorrow and this week. Wishing you all the best medical care, support groups / person, and recovery. It will be so many emotions that you will experience, stay focused and positive. See you in the March threads as you provide updates and join us on the other side of your new and improved journeys to better health.

I’m currently in the hospital bed waiting on my surgeon and anesthesiologist!

17 minutes ago, new start21 said:

I’m currently in the hospital bed waiting on my surgeon and anesthesiologist!

How exciting! Hope it all goes well for you