June 2020 surgeries

[LinLou 7]

Hello my surgery was also delayed. Finally scheduled for June 15, can’t wait.

[BoredFatGirl 134]

How is everyone feeling that has had the surgery so far? I finally took a poop today (surgery was on the 8th) and I never thought I'd be so happy to tell others about it! 😂😂

[abiebaby 24]

We're almost surgery twins.. I'm getting sleeved on June 24th. Prayers and blessings to you.

I'm getting sleeved on the 24th as well! Getting nervous/anxious. Just want it to be over with already.

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[Houston Woman 0]

Just had surgery June 4th.

[colormehappy 123]

29 minutes ago, BoredFatGirl said:

How is everyone feeling that has had the surgery so far? I finally took a poop today (surgery was on the 8th) and I never thought I'd be so happy to tell others about it! 😂😂

I’m 8 days post-OP today and feeling really good! Probably 90% back to normal, aside from some late day fatigue. OMG yes, the pooping. 😂 I wouldn’t be here without stool softeners, I tell ya. A miracle.

i Just went and had my staples removed and it feels soooo good. My surgeon said one more week and I can get back to exercise as tolerated.

Ooh, also down 20 pounds total! Including my one week pre-op diet.

Edited June 10, 2020 by colormehappy

[colormehappy 123]

9 minutes ago, Houston Woman said:

Just had surgery June 4th.

How are you feeling? I was just 2 days before you.

[colormehappy 123]

Sorry I’m being a serial poster. Did anyone have (or will have) an On-Q pump? When I woke up from surgery I had a small incision at the bottom of my sternum, and two catheters running under my skin on both sides of my abdomen. Then I carried around a little zippered bag of medication that slowly dripped into my abdomen for 3 days, numbing things. It was awesome and I had almost zero pain. At 72 hours I was able to gently pull out the catheters and throw the whole thing away. I’ve just never seen it mentioned here and was curious how common it was!

[Puffin 3]

2 hours ago, abiebaby said:

I'm getting sleeved on the 24th as well! Getting nervous/anxious. Just want it to be over with already.

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Hey adiebaby.. I'm with you. I an anxious/nervous/excited/scared.. so many emotions right now! Have you started your preop diet yet?

[abiebaby 24]

Hey adiebaby.. I'm with you. I an anxious/nervous/excited/scared.. so many emotions right now! Have you started your preop diet yet?

For some reason my surgeon doesn't require it. I double checked. I have been on a diet for insurance approval purposes, but no liquid diet was required.

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[Puffin 3]

5 minutes ago, abiebaby said:

For some reason my surgeon doesn't require it. I double checked. I have been on a diet for insurance approval purposes, but no liquid diet was required.

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Lucky you... my preop diet isn't so bad. Low carb, lean meats and veggies. I hear some preop diets are straight liquid diets. I couldn't deal with that but I guess I would have to if it were a requirement

[abiebaby 24]

Lucky you... my preop diet isn't so bad. Low carb, lean meats and veggies. I hear some preop diets are straight liquid diets. I couldn't deal with that but I guess I would have to if it were a requirement [emoji4]

That's the diet they put me on when I first started back in February

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[jlow347 30]

I’d love to have meat and veggies for pre op, lol. My pre op and post op diet is straight liquids.

[colormehappy 123]

5 minutes ago, jlow347 said:

I’d love to have meat and veggies for pre op, lol. My pre op and post op diet is straight liquids.

Same! I’m on day 16 of nothing but liquids (8 days post op currently) and I just want to CHEW.

[Andrews2018 19]

8 hours ago, Focusonme said:

Ok Guys tomorrow is my big day and I’m so nervous. I am having the Gastric Sleeve with Dr. Wright. Anyone have any suggestions for me to calm my nerves?

Hey there! My nerves were a little heightened also, I just took deep breaths, and new that once I was in the operating room, that I'd be knocked out soon! They gave me a little calming/drowsy solution through my iv before I was wheeled down. So my nerves went out of the window! I was sleeved one week ago today! Good luck! Congratulations! Happy for you!

[chunkarella 59]

I had my final class today and my pre-op testing. i just have an echo to get done tomorrow (born w/heart valve issue & they want me to be cleared for surgery) and then the covid on sun then my surgery next wed.

i've gained some weight since covid (stress/hopelessness/depression) and my doc said no more weight gain from here until my surgery next wednesday or she'll cancel it. i get it, but i plan to start my liquid diet earlier (just bought a bunch of Protein drinks/crystal light/jello from Walmart to pick up tomorrow) and plan to walk 2x a day w/my dog if i can. a mile each time, more if i can swing it in w/my work schedule and appointments.

It's gettin' real real ya'll.. i cant' have anyone w/me because of covid (not in the hospital to stay overnight or to visit..) but its ok bc ive been doing this journey by myself (not married/living alone) so it's only appropriate that i do this final step alone.