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Any April 2021 surgeries?!

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Blueslily    94

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This is our month! I think we have someone in our group who had an April 2 surgery date. So, that's today! A few of us are April 6 and 7, so early next week.

I'm not sure why I had the bright idea to have a wisdom tooth extracted the week before surgery. Hmmm, brain oversight I guess. It's not healing as.the dentist predicted and the pain is a bit much. It's been goin on for a full 7 day week! I'm focused on trying to keep my mouth clean and doing the best I can this weekend to help myself stay healthy and free of an infection so I can have surgery next week. Smh. Why did I do that...

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Blueslily    94

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1 hour ago, mother_of_many_50 said:

Mine is April 30th. I was not told how long to do pre-op diet. How long did y'all do the dreaded liquid diet?

Congrats! I'm guessing that your program will inform you soon about how long your pre-op diet should last and their specific guidelines for that diet. There is a huge range reported by folks on here. Some folks reported that their program advised them of a specific diet for just a day or two while others are one week, two weeks, or I've even seen some reporting three weeks. Plus, the guidelines for each diet varies a lot also. Each surgeon/program seems to have their own recommendations.

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donnast    16

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On 3/25/2021 at 5:16 PM, Cherylanne22 said:

Just scheduled my surgery for 4/15 and I just turned 63, still wondering if I should go through with it ?

5 hours ago, Julierp3 said:

Mine is April 19! On day 5 of the 3 week liquid diet. Not fun

My surgery in 4/9, starting day 6 of Protein drinks....5 more days to go.

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Brianna97    9

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On 3/31/2021 at 7:02 PM, keyshia~alice said:

I am scheduled for 4/21 Any surgery twins?

Me my surgery is April 21st as well so excited and nervous

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Blueslily    94

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On 3/30/2021 at 10:14 AM, mindy81 said:

HI just joined. my surgery is April 2nd. have to be on 100% clear liquid diet for 2 weeks prior and its killing me. i want to eat something solid. Has anyone else had to do this diet for 2 weeks?

Mindy - How are you? How was your surgery?

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Blueslily    94

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On 3/30/2021 at 10:05 PM, AmyLou1204 said:

My surgery is on Monday April 5th. Six days and counting!!! So Excited and so nervous!!!

Hi there, How are you feeling? Ready for your surgery?

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Blueslily    94

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On 3/31/2021 at 5:46 PM, Zury G said:

Same here. I'm on full liquid diet. First couple days, nothing. I didn't feel constipated either I just hadn't had a BM. I have been drinking couple oz of light prune juice in the morning and evening. That's helped, at least I go once a day. My dr also said milk of magnesia would help. Not sure if that's something you can drink.

I used the chewable Senokot. Two at night. BM happened in the morning. Woohoo! And again the following morning. Woohoo! But, nothing this morning. So, I will give it a shot again tonight. Just trying not to go into surgery already constipated since I know I have that to look forward to after surgery. Hahhaha. Not trying to start that off early. Hahhaha

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E_Clarkie    0

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Hey all! I had my Gastric Sleeve on the 1st of April. currently 2nd day at home, things are going well so far! I'm so excited for you guys! 😀

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WanderingHeart    140

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1 hour ago, Newlyfe2021 said:

Scheduled 4/6.. only had to do 3 day preop. I stocked up on Liquid Protein, sugar free Jello, popsicles, broth, and Gatorade for the post op liquid diet, which is 1 week for me.

Wow! Only 1 week liquids post op? Then purées? How long do they estimate until you can eat non-soft foods?

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