Hi everyone,

Tomorrow is the big day! I'm in at 7:15 and will be in the OR at 9am. I had 3 c-sections and my last turned into an emergency hysterectomy so I'm familiar to recovering from surgery. I'm still super nervous because it's still an operation...I'm taking a week off of work and I'm reading a lot (too much is what my hubby would say) just to know what to expect. I really want to make sure I recover well. Aside from all the wonderful posts I've read here, I found Dr. Vong on YouTube who has made some very informative videos.

I have struggled with my weight since 2012. At that point I was working out and getting on track which off course meant that the next logical step was to get pregnant with child #2. Child #3 followed in 2016 and I haven't been the same again. I'd diet for months, lose 10 pounds which would come back with more once life took over. I began a new job in 2019 and someone told me about their VSG experience. I immediately made an appt with their surgeon. I initially thought well this means I can eat however I want since it will all be over. I put up a few pounds and felt like crap. 12/28 I woke up and decided I needed to prep for surgery. I also felt like if it went well, I would reconsider the surgery. I have been on a low carb IF plan since then. I found it easy to stick too especially because I knew this would be my new normal. I met with members in support group and decided to go ahead with the surgery. All was great, then it was time for the liquid diet and honestly I've cheated here and there. I was 75% on point. I'd have great days and then an off moment. I kept waiting for that moment where I wouldn't be hungry anymore. It's never come. I do realize that I should have made a plan for this with time frames for my broth and jello. I'd get busy at work and then try to catch up on shakes...so lesson learned. I have plugged in time frames into my calendar which will send me alerts for liquids for the next three weeks. I have the containers ready so I always have my portioned liquids with me no matter what.

I have my bag packed for tomorrow with the essentials and aside from reading, lol, I'm relaxing with my kids and my broth...

My surgery is the 27th. When you guys say it is hard to sip the Water do you mean because it is hard to swallow or hurts your throat, or stomach pain ect? Just trying to prepare myself!

Its sort of a stomach pain, feels like pressure in your chest as water tries to go down and air tries to get out at the same time. It gets much better around day 4 ish when the swelling starts to go down

I can't believe it was only five days ago. I have found it easier to tolerate liquids. I was using a sugar free sweetener and that helped but today I was able to take my sips from a water bottle with no issue while I was out, walking and moving does help. I notice more of a gas bubble if I drink while sitting. The soreness is less while moving around so I'll get there. Just being patient and focusing on the day by day..

So glad you are doing good! My surgery is Thursday. Hearing that is very encouraging! Thanks!

14 hours ago, Tiredmimi said:

So glad you are doing good! My surgery is Thursday. Hearing that is very encouraging! Thanks!

I wish you all the best for Thursday and your recovery! Focus on each day as you will heal and feel stronger day by day.

11 days out

my daughter gave me her cold and cough. Other than that I feel great. I went for my check up and all is good. I am now able to eat creamier soups and cottage cheese. I am consuming no more than 300 calories a day, it’s not intentional I just can’t eat more. I drink water all day and eat my 3 small meals. I just can’t eat more than 4 ounces at a sitting, I also don’t push it and I haven’t had any nausea or vomiting. I’m just listening to my body and taking in as much as I can at this point. This is so new to me. It’s been hard to make sure I stop drinking water a half hour before, I am so used to drinking all day that I have to make myself stop, wait, eat, wait and then drink. I’m also on SuCralfate and omeprazole so they cut into my eating/drinking window. I started my vitamins, I had bought some from amazon but they don’t have enough nutrients so the dietician said to save them for when I am eating more and I picked up the BariatricPal advantage pills, thank goodness they are chewable. I haven’t really started any exercise, not there yet.