My surgery is scheduled 4/8. I'm excited but, also super nervous [emoji27]. What are you guys packing for the hospital? Are ya'll stocking up on liquids (broth and protein shakes etc.) now?

Just now, 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.

Yes milk of magnesia is a liquid medicine.

Ooh. Never mind you mean your not sure if HE can drink it. Sorry that just clicked.

On 3/29/2021 at 3:21 AM, Blueslily said:

Oh no. Last night I went to bed with some nervousness. Today I woke up with doubt. Saying stuff to myself like 'do you really have to do this' and 'can't I fix this without having a surgery's?

I meet with the surgeon today for my pre-op appointment with him. This is the final pre-op appointment. I met with the hospital last week and had the pre-op class last week. Maybe after I talk with the surgeon, my doubts will reduce. Although worry thoughts are creeping in about him as well. Feeling very nervous now. Stomach is getting upset. Im not feeling excited lately. I'm second-guessing the necessity of having WLS. Surgery is April 6 - just over one week away. I don't like feeling this way. ?

My longtime best friend had WLS (sleeve) 3/18 through a reputable surgeon in Tijuana (I realize people have very mixed reactions to this) and she went through that same nervous turned to worry & worry turned to doubt & doubt turned to total fear the week leading up to her surgery.

This is natural because it is a big change but she ate solid food yesterday, has lost 12lbs since 3/18 and ultimately knows/ came to realize that if she had the utter self control to lose that last 100lbs she'd have done it already so surgery was just another tool in addition to the many she learned leading up to the decision to have surgery (she'd lost 50+lbs thru diet & exercise the 6 months leading up to surgery.)

Any big life change will come with hesitation & fear but ultimately if it helps you take back control of your health & confidence you'll be glad of it. The only thing any of the patients on this surgeon's FB group say they regret is not having done it sooner.

Whatever you decide, I'm sure you'll make the right decision for you right now ??

I am scheduled for 4/21 Any surgery twins?

New here...I wish I found this place sooner! They submitted request for authorization yesterday looking at 4/14 for possible surgery.

I'm 5 days out from my surgery. Been on the liquid diet since the 22. I am experiencing stomach cramps, muscle/joint aces, and severe diarrhea. Any suggestions on that would help with any of it would be fantastic.

On 03/31/2021 at 21:27, mindy81 said:

I'm 5 days out from my surgery. Been on the liquid diet since the 22. I am experiencing stomach cramps, muscle/joint aces, and severe diarrhea. Any suggestions on that would help with any of it would be fantastic.

I know dehydration and electrolyte imbalance can cause symptoms similar to what you’re describing. Maybe try some electrolytes and down some water see if that helps.

On ‎3‎/‎23‎/‎2021 at 11:38 AM, luvlyleggs said:

Hi everyone, i am new to this community and hoping i will get some advice motivation and support. I am scheduled for April 27 and i am so nervous lol

ME TOO!!! No date pending insurance but they said in next 2-3 weeks. I have been all over this place reading and taking notes....super excited not so much nervous but that's because I work in healthcare. I have been randomly following people just to get some tips

I increased my salt intake (broth and pickles) and that helped get me through the flu feelings

46 minutes ago, mindy81 said:

I'm 5 days out from my surgery. Been on the liquid diet since the 22. I am experiencing stomach cramps, muscle/joint aces, and severe diarrhea. Any suggestions on that would help with any of it would be fantastic.

Yeah, you don't want to go into surgery dehydrated! I'd definitely recommend Pedialyte or something similar and maybe a probiotic drink? Hope it clears up without too much issue ?

My surgery is scheduled 4/8. I'm excited but, also super nervous [emoji27]. What are you guys packing for the hospital? Are ya'll stocking up on liquids (broth and Protein Shakes etc.) now?

Yes April 22

5 hours ago, Jujubeez919 said:

My longtime best friend had WLS (sleeve) 3/18 through a reputable surgeon in Tijuana (I realize people have very mixed reactions to this) and she went through that same nervous turned to worry & worry turned to doubt & doubt turned to total fear the week leading up to her surgery.

This is natural because it is a big change but she ate solid food yesterday, has lost 12lbs since 3/18 and ultimately knows/ came to realize that if she had the utter self control to lose that last 100lbs she'd have done it already so surgery was just another tool in addition to the many she learned leading up to the decision to have surgery (she'd lost 50+lbs thru diet & exercise the 6 months leading up to surgery.)

Any big life change will come with hesitation & fear but ultimately if it helps you take back control of your health & confidence you'll be glad of it. The only thing any of the patients on this surgeon's FB group say they regret is not having done it sooner.

Whatever you decide, I'm sure you'll make the right decision for you right now ??

Thank you. I'm back on board and feeling confident. Surgery April 6. Picked up my post-surgery medications today. Hospital bag is packed. House is cleaned 75%. My hospital gave me wipes to clean myself off after bathing for 5 days. My goodness. 5 full days. So, starting tomorrow. COVID test scheduled for Friday. Getting closer, step by step.

10 hours ago, APRILDEE1 said:

ME TOO!!! No date pending insurance but they said in next 2-3 weeks. I have been all over this place reading and taking notes....super excited not so much nervous but that's because I work in healthcare. I have been randomly following people just to get some tips

?you got this

April 7th! I just found out two days ago. Starting my liquids diet today.

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...