I got approved and my official surgery date is March 17th. Anyone else for March?

2 hours ago, ThanaK said:

Really? Wow! I thought you’re supposed to be on full fluids for two weeks before soft/puréed?
Glad things are progressing nicely!

I started puree at 3 days and soft foods at 8 days.

53 minutes ago, TLE said:

I started puree at 3 days and soft foods at 8 days.

I’m jealous. I had two week liquid pre-op; and three week liquid post-op before soft foods.

1 hour ago, HeatherE said:

I’m jealous. I had two week liquid pre-op; and three week liquid post-op before soft foods.

I start regular food next week at 28 days. Funny how different the plans are, but my Dr is very good, very knowledgeable and update, he does all 3 types of surgeries which I have heard is rare.

I am on march 25th! We got this[emoji16]

Thats great I pray all went well both of you guys surgery

2 hours ago, TLE said:

I started puree at 3 days and soft foods at 8 days.

I hope I’m in the same boat. After 1 month Optifast preop, not sure I can take just fluids that much longer. I’ll know soon enough, surgery is in 3 days, March 29th.

1 hour ago, HeatherE said:

I’m jealous. I had two week liquid pre-op; and three week liquid post-op before soft foods.

23 minutes ago, TLE said:

I start regular food next week at 28 days. Funny how different the plans are, but my Dr is very good, very knowledgeable and update, he does all 3 types of surgeries which I have heard is rare.

Agreed. My doctor also is very experienced and does all three surgeries as well. I considered Johns Hopkins and Walter Reed which also have excellent programs but specifically selected the doctor I used. Still, chewing would be nice (haha).

5 minutes ago, ThanaK said:

I hope I’m in the same boat. After 1 month Optifast preop, not sure I can take just fluids that much longer. I’ll know soon enough, surgery is in 3 days, March 29th.

Liquids post-op is a million times easier than pre-op because you’re not as hungry. Hopefully Optifast is better than it was years ago when I had it. My friend loved it, but I think I’d rather have starved.

You’re almost there! You got this!!!

1 hour ago, HeatherE said:

liquids post-op is a million times easier than pre-op because you’re not as hungry. Hopefully Optifast is better than it was years ago when I had it. My friend loved it, but I think I’d rather have starved.

You’re almost there! You got this!!!

Thanks Heather! Optifast has been ok. I don’t have any cravings and it tastes pretty good. Plus , I haven’t had to plan what my meals are this past month. I’m just bored with it to be honest.

13 minutes ago, ThanaK said:

Thanks Heather! Optifast has been ok. I don’t have any cravings and it tastes pretty good. Plus , I haven’t had to plan what my meals are this past month. I’m just bored with it to be honest.

I understand. You’ve done the tough part. It’ll be even easier after surgery. Thinking of you!

March 31!

Just had surgery yesterday. I am trying to get through a protein shake - the criterion before I can leave. I’m having a hard time noticing when I’m full but trying not to push it so I do t feel nauseous or foam or worse throw up. Anyone else have difficulty knowing they are full?

On 3/24/2021 at 9:16 PM, Pilot my best self said:

Glad to hear pain is not as great. Hope the gas resolved quickly and you are starting to feel better!

I am!! Minor soreness but nothing like I had been feeling before. And that gas has started to pass.

Anybody had any waves of hunger pains that come and go?

Six days post op and only lost 1 pound. What the hell? All this suffering for what. I feel like I am in the twilight zone.

14 minutes ago, Apple 22 said:

Six days post op and only lost 1 pound. What the hell? All this suffering for what. I feel like I am in the twilight zone.

Gas and swelling probably need to go down. Also, they pump you up with lots of fluids via the IV.

1 hour ago, JazzyJess20 said:

I am!! Minor soreness but nothing like I had been feeling before. And that gas has started to pass.

Anybody had any waves of hunger pains that come and go?

I haven’t had hunger pains. I’m alternating Gatorade and Protein shakes, one ounce every 15 minutes. Although I’m not necessarily “hungry”, I have been craving a cheeseburger since my son had one, and also an Italian hoagie... oh well:)