Hi everyone! I am new here and wanted to see if anyone is having surgery on or near Feb 2?! I am having the gastric sleeve done. Since Covid is still causing hospitals to be overflowing they are doing my surgery as a day surgery. Has anyone had this done as a day surgery? I'm nervous and excited and still in shock that it's happening! I am a little concerned with it being a day surgery but I'm sure they know what they're doing.

Any tips or tricks would be appreciated!

Thanks!

8 hours ago, soontobefitmom628 said:

Well the day is here and all has gone as planned so far! I am waiting for my turn now.

How are you feeling? I started my FMLA today to do laundry, clean the house, and do all the crazy pre-op stuff they've asked me to do. At least if we're keeping busy, there's no time to freak out, right? (I'll save that for when they're wheeling me in, lol.)

On 02/02/2021 at 06:50, soontobefitmom628 said:

Well the day is here and all has gone as planned so far! I am waiting for my turn now.

Hope you are doing well! Post when you feel up to it and let us know how you’re doing.?

1 minute ago, Dogmom68 said:

Hope you are doing well! Post when you feel up to it and let us know how you’re doing.?

Hey! So this was a lot rougher than I had anticipated. I'm on day 3 and still very naseaus and vomiting. Gas pains are terrible and I am doing my best to keep walking. My BP was very elevated in the hospital and I ended up staying instead of it being a day surgery due to the nausea and vomiting. I am only able to get 1oz down of protein shake and that takes me over an hour. I am able to keep water down but that also takes me so long. Hoping as the days go on things will improve! They have to! I am definitely in the "I wish I never did this" stage.

On 02/04/2021 at 15:32, soontobefitmom628 said:

Hey! So this was a lot rougher than I had anticipated. I'm on day 3 and still very naseaus and vomiting. Gas pains are terrible and I am doing my best to keep walking. My BP was very elevated in the hospital and I ended up staying instead of it being a day surgery due to the nausea and vomiting. I am only able to get 1oz down of Protein Shake and that takes me over an hour. I am able to keep Water down but that also takes me so long. Hoping as the days go on things will improve! They have to! I am definitely in the "I wish I never did this" stage.

You can do this! I’m so sorry you’re having such a rough go of things. You really can do this and things WILL get better! Keep doing what you know you’re supposed to do. Remember all the reasons why you decided to take this step and keep your eyes on your goal. It WILL be worth it!!! Sending strength and big hugs to you! ?

On 02/02/2021 at 16:03, GreenThumb said:

How are you feeling? I started my FMLA today to do laundry, clean the house, and do all the crazy pre-op stuff they've asked me to do. At least if we're keeping busy, there's no time to freak out, right? (I'll save that for when they're wheeling me in, lol.)

Hey, GreenThumb! How are you doing?! Just checking in with you to see how things are going since your surgery. Sending best wishes your way! ?

Mine went well and I’m doing great. Down 17 lbs total, 7 since the surgery. I hope the rest of you are adapting well also.

2 hours ago, Dogmom68 said:

You can do this! I’m so sorry you’re having such a rough go of things. You really can do this and things WILL get better! Keep doing what you know you’re supposed to do. Remember all the reasons why you decided to take this step and keep your eyes on your goal. It WILL be worth it!!! Sending strength and big hugs to you! ?

Thank you so much ❤ I made it home from the hospital finally and am doing much better with keeping fluids down and not as much nausea. Thank you for thinking of me!!

On 02/05/2021 at 09:50, soontobefitmom628 said:

Thank you so much ❤ I made it home from the hospital finally and am doing much better with keeping fluids down and not as much nausea. Thank you for thinking of me!!

You are welcome! Good to hear you are doing better. I’m counting down my days until my surgery on the 9th! I’m nervous but I know I’ll be okay. I have a very supportive husband who keeps reminding me everything will be fine. ?? Wish me luck! ?

My surgery is scheduled for 2/17. I started the pre-op diet 2 days ago. I'm not a fan of this let me tell you.

4 hours ago, Dogmom68 said:

You are welcome! Good to hear you are doing better. I’m counting down my days until my surgery on the 9th! I’m nervous but I know I’ll be okay. I have a very supportive husband who keeps reminding me everything will be fine. ?? Wish me luck! ?

Yes everything will go smoothly! The staff at the hospital have everything down to a perfect science and will take great care of you and also it so great to have your husband be so supportive! Best of luck and keep us updated!! Thank you for all of your support ❤

Hey fitmom, glad you made it home. I'm a week out from my surgery first few days were rough but feeling much better now. Clothes are fitting great and feeling pretty good.

Goodluck to you as well Lhock.

1 hour ago, Orig Ironman said:

Hey fitmom, glad you made it home. I'm a week out from my surgery first few days were rough but feeling much better now. Clothes are fitting great and feeling pretty good.

Goodluck to you as well Lhock.

That is so good to hear! 8 definitely underestimated the first few days lol! Thanks for your support!

7 hours ago, lhock said:

My surgery is scheduled for 2/17. I started the pre-op diet 2 days ago. I'm not a fan of this let me tell you.

It is soo hard! My surgeon didn't require a long liquid diet. Only the day before. Best of luck to you, it is something that challenges you mentally for sure. Take care of you!

14 hours ago, Pkump said:

Mine went well and I’m doing great. Down 17 lbs total, 7 since the surgery. I hope the rest of you are adapting well also.

Thats awesome!! Congratulations!! I hope it continues to go well for you!

I had my revision to RnY on Wednesday