Just finished final pre op appointment. Tomorrow is pre op labs then Wednesday is full liquids until midnight then clear liquids until arrival to hospital Thursday 7am for surgery at 9am. I have been looking for a thread from pre op to post op instead of having to jump around. So I am going to track my journey on this post and hopefully make it easier for the next person. I have stocked my frig and my pantry with clear liquids ready for week one. I am more excited than nervous. I have already purchased and received all of my vitamins which are a combination and are as follows based on content and what I personally need: BariMelts Calcium Citrate, Jarrow B12 sublingal 500mcg, Bariatric Complete by Pro Health.

I took everyone's advice and have a freezer full of SF popsicles, Gas X, and Biotene dry mouth spray for post op. I bought Premier Clear Protein from Costco but they also have it on Amazon. I bought bone broth that has more protein then plan broth so I feel ready. I am open to more suggestions to make this experience as good as I can!

I am so thankful for this forum because it has provided support and answered to a lot of my questions!

Stayed tune for updates on my adventure

Day 3 post op

Had low grade fever last night but no increased pain sites look good was gone this am. The fluids are easier to tolerate this am than they were yesterday. Tylenol is helping with pain and all I have needed except gas medicine. I have also used a heating pad which helps as well. I don’t feel hungry but want to eat... which is how I got here in the first place .

End of day 3 I was able to get down 48oz of liquids I have been using a heating pad to the stomach walking once and hour taking Tylenol and Gas X every 6 hours. I find drinking standing up is the easiest for me. Warm fluids feel better than cold to me and chamomile tea seems to ease the stomach pain. I haven’t used the Biotene in the hospital once other wise I have been taking sips to keep my mouth moist. I will probably get on the scale tomorrow and see where I am at I have good urine output and no swelling to the feet. Day of surgery I weight 254 stay tuned.

19 hours ago, APRILDEE1 said:

I find drinking standing up is the easiest for me.

I did the same thing! In the first week drinking while standing was so much easier. I kept my glass on the dining room table, would do laps around the table, and then take a sip when I passed my glass. it got to be a fun game. Fun get's weird when you are holed up at home post-surgery. ?

Sounds like recovery is going well for you, here's to good results on the scale!

Post op day 4...... 1st I got on the scale this am... down 5 pounds from morning of surgery. I only got 40 oz of fluids down yesterday. Today has been a little easier still quick pains that go away almost right away with most sips. I am really thinking it has more to do with the tumor they removed and the hernia repair my esophagus just feels really tight. I only took 1 dose of Tylenol today pain really is minimal. Passing gas but have not had a bowel movement which is a little concerning I am to call my dr after 5 days so fingers crossed for some action tomorrow. Only 3 more days of clear liquids then I go full liquids I have never been so excited for tomato soup and pudding LOL.

Hopefully my day by day will help someone moving forward I will post under post op. Thank you again for everyone’s support!