I’m scheduled for 4/8. Would love a support buddy going through pre-op liquid diet and surgery around the same time for support :)

Hi ☆ GBS on April 8th here too!
How are you feeling? I'm doing ok... feeling nauseated is the worst part. Pain level is fairly low. Just bloated.

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I’m scheduled for 4/8. Would love a support buddy going through pre-op liquid diet and surgery around the same time for support

That would be me 4/8. Nice to meet you

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My surgery was done for 8 looking for a surgery twin

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On 3/21/2021 at 7:38 PM, enamio18 said:

I had my gastric sleeve on 4/8. I'm still in the hospital. I can't keep anything down ?? just want to go home!

Oh no! I hope you feel better soon so you can go home ??

Me too! How is everything going with you?

I’m home, still trying to adjust to the fact that 2- 3 sips of anything makes me full. Still bloated and have abdominal discomfort, but it was easier to get out of bed today. Thankfully no nausea or vomiting.

Good!! Im glad you were able to move around! How often are you sipping? They were telling me every 15 mins but,, there is no way!! My incision pain is minimal its just the dang vomiting...I hate it ?? but, hopefully ill bust out this joint soon!!

Hope soon!! They recommended 1 oz. every 15 min. It’s harder than I thought it would be! My stomach literally says NO, which is great because my problem was always eating too fast.

I just had the Gastric bypass on 4/8 as well. I am struggling with just getting fluid down at this time but in time it will be better. My doctor called in a stronger anti nausea medication so I am hoping that will work.

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On 4/7/2021 at 7:20 PM, Michele 2021 said:

April 28th surgery here..I’m also having. The gastric bypass. I start my pre-op diet on 4-16..I’ve stocked up on the Premier Protein shakes and jellos but need to purchase some chewable vitamins.

Mine is the same day. I start pre op on the 21st

I finally got two fine and I've been having such a hard time signing in my surgery date was 4 oh, so far everything is going great keeping food down getting my protein in and most of the vitamins down

On 4/11/2021 at 12:31 PM, lisalem said:

That would be me 4/8. Nice to meet you

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Nice to meet you as well I had a hard time figuring this app out so I am sorry it took so long to get back to anybody just remember guys keep your eyes on the prize. I'm a little surprised that I'm losing 1 to 2 pounds a day I didn't think I would lose it that fast

My bypass was scheduled for April 21 and I was doing my pre-op diet... then today I got a call from the surgical scheduler, all surgeries have been cancelled due to the COVID surge here in Michigan. ? Honestly, I get why it had to be done but I've been waiting six months for this, I was mentally prepared, and had work time-off all arranged... I'm tempted to drown my sorrows in pizza!

Hey everyone how are you all doing?

@KidaandRoux how are you feeling?

@GingersnapMI I’m sorry to hear about your surgery being cancelled! I hope they reschedule soon once the Covid cases clear ???? Stay strong. I know how frustrated you must feel!!

I’m 9 days Post Op now and about to start the purée stage tomorrow. My stomach and I are very ready for it lol trying to decide what my first food in 4 weeks will be!

I’m a little surprised at how easy it was for me to get fluids and supplements down since surgery when I hear most have nausea and vomiting issues. I almost wish I did because I don’t want it to be too easy to overdo it and fall back into the same routine of overeating once I start foods. I’m going to have to be very strict with myself and measuring out portions. I’m down 11 pounds since surgery and 28 total since the start of the pre-op liquid diet.

Hydration has been my focus so I downloaded this app called WaterMinder. I set a reminder every 5 min and it goes to my Apple Watch reminding me to take a sip of water. Really helpful for someone like me who forgets to drink when I’m focused on other tasks. It’s been helping me reach my 48-64 oz daily goal.

Hope you’re all doing well! Please feel free to share any tips and tricks that have been working for you!

Good luck to all whose surgeries are coming up and are starting their pre-op diets!