Hi - I am new to the site. My sleeve surgery is scheduled for March 10th. Anyone else here set for March? I am super anxious but also looking forward to it. I had a lap band in 2009 and a slip in 2014 that required removal. Curious as to what your pre-op diet looks like. I am on partial liquids now and full liquids for two weeks before the surgery.

Nice to meet everyone!

6 minutes ago, JustJazzy said:

Ahhhh! Today is the day! I promise it feel like I was just stalking the doctor for the date. Today is the beginning of a whole new lifestyle and a better me! Anxious , Nervous and excited! Let’s go do this @groovygal

You got this! Today is a great day to start a whole new you! I'll be thinking of you today!

11 hours ago, groovygal said:

Thank you @loveSimcha! ?? How’s your recovery going?

I am doing really well - had a few poop issues (sorry TMI lol) but overall doing really good. Today is your big day! Hope it goes smoothly. You will be on my mind today.

@JustJazzy good luck & let us know how your recovery goes. I had my surgery Monday.

@LoveSimcha when was your surgery? Are you having any pain or nausea?

So exited my procedure is on Wednesday 24th 2021!! Nervous as all get out. A tentative time of 12noon.

4 hours ago, Jnfinney said:

@JustJazzy good luck & let us know how your recovery goes. I had my surgery Monday.

@LoveSimcha when was your surgery? Are you having any pain or nausea?

Mine was a week ago today. I feel really good. No pain. The first few days I would get a cramp that lasted 5 - 10 seconds and once passed it would cause another 10 - 15 seconds of nausea but that is long gone. I did dry heave one day so I took a pill for nausea. The first few days my stomach was like - I WANT FOOD!!! either that or it was saying WTF did you do? lol It was hard adapting to drinking so slow and so I wasn't getting in all the fluids. I m doing better now with that.

@Jnfinney how are you feeling? You are only two days out so i suspect you are still with the cramps and such. Did you get gas pains? I never had any. My biggest issue was in the bathroom and running to it lol

Thanks so much for this update, I feel more confident hearing about your experience.

@LoveSimcha my abdomen/incisions are pretty sore still. I am also adjusting to drinking so slowly. Yesterday I had the WTF did I do to myself feeling, I’m better today but still pretty sore. I was actually hungry after I woke up from surgery, but now the sight, smell, and thought of food is enough to make me nauseous. I wouldn’t say I’ve had any cramping, but I have been really burpy and passing flatulence.

3 hours ago, Jnfinney said:

@LoveSimcha my abdomen/incisions are pretty sore still. I am also adjusting to drinking so slowly. Yesterday I had the WTF did I do to myself feeling, I’m better today but still pretty sore. I was actually hungry after I woke up from surgery, but now the sight, smell, and thought of food is enough to make me nauseous. I wouldn’t say I’ve had any cramping, but I have been really burpy and passing flatulence.

Funny enough - the thought of some foods make me nauseous but not all. I don't want to look at another cup of soup or shake! My kids were eating some chicken nuggets and I was like ooooohhhh that looks so good lol I don't even like chicken nuggets - or at least I didn't. I do remember being hungry in the hospital. I don't think I burped that much or even passed flatulence because I had the poop issues - coming out like liquid (TMI).

Glad to hear you are doing well over all

Edited March 17, 20215 yr by LoveSimcha

Hello I had mine on March 8. Also had my lapband removed as well. Struggling through the liquid phase.

My surgery date just got moved up from the 5th of April to March 31st, so I JUST squeak into March!
Any tips on how to prepare/practice for getting fluids in post op?

Hey guys! Just wanted to check in surgery was yesterday they also had to repair a hernia I didn’t know I had. Not in much pain but sore as hell. @groovygal how are you ?

@Rosie_flips I’m not really sure you can prepare yourself for getting all your fluids in after surgery. I’ve honestly spent the past 4 days sleeping on and off and I sip water and pedialyte when I am awake. If you are wanting to practice, try taking the tiniest sips of your life, no matter how thirsty you are. I caused a bout of nausea when I drank too fast. The first day I was allowed to have 15 ml of water every 15 minutes. The second day I was allowed to have 30 ml of water every 10 minutes.

@JustJazzy I had my surgery Monday and I too am sore as hell. Luckily I only had the sleeve and a liver biopsy, so I can imagine you are much more sore than I am. On day 2, I sat in my hospital room thinking what the hell did I do to myself? And I was almost regretting this. I can say that each day the pain subsides a tiny bit more and it is getting easier. I have been taking liquid Tylenol as frequently as I can and that seems to be helping as well. I’ve also had good luck with ice packs.

10 hours ago, Rosie_flips said:

My surgery date just got moved up from the 5th of April to March 31st, so I JUST squeak into March!
Any tips on how to prepare/practice for getting fluids in post op?

It’s hard I will not lie. Someone on here suggested using a small shot glass or medicine cup and setting alarms. My only tip is the premier protein clear protein drink. That satisfies fluid and protein in one drink and both are hard requirements to meet.it only comes in peach and fruit punch as far as I can tell and I am not a huge fan of either but the fruit Punch was not as stromg or sweet as most to me. ?

Edited March 18, 20215 yr by ShoppGirl

On 03/18/2021 at 05:46, JustJazzy said:

Hey guys! Just wanted to check in surgery was yesterday they also had to repair a hernia I didn’t know I had. Not in much pain but sore as hell. @groovygal how are you ?

Doing pretty good. My surgery was outpatient so they sent me home last night at 11p. Trying to get these gas bubbles out is no joke. No pain yet except for that, and some soreness on y upper abdomen. (Also had hiatal hernia repair)

I’ll check in again later- so sleepy!

3 hours ago, Jnfinney said:

@Rosie_flips I’m not really sure you can prepare yourself for getting all your fluids in after surgery. I’ve honestly spent the past 4 days sleeping on and off and I sip Water and pedialyte when I am awake. If you are wanting to practice, try taking the tiniest sips of your life, no matter how thirsty you are. I caused a bout of nausea when I drank too fast. The first day I was allowed to have 15 ml of water every 15 minutes. The second day I was allowed to have 30 ml of water every 10 minutes.

@JustJazzy I had my surgery Monday and I too am sore as hell. Luckily I only had the sleeve and a liver biopsy, so I can imagine you are much more sore than I am. On day 2, I sat in my hospital room thinking what the hell did I do to myself? And I was almost regretting this. I can say that each day the pain subsides a tiny bit more and it is getting easier. I have been taking liquid Tylenol as frequently as I can and that seems to be helping as well. I’ve also had good luck with ice packs.

I had a liver biopsy too!!! When do you expect to get your results?? I'm so stressed waiting to hear the results!!!