July 2021 Surgery People!

[Candace76 211]

July is almost here!!🥳

We are all getting closer now! How is everyone doing on Pre Op diets, requirements, and planning?

I look forward to hearing about everyone's surgeries & progress.

My update- I go to my pre op meeting next week. Yesterday, I went for cardiologist's clearance (waiting for doc to review echocardiogram). I am planning on starting pre op on 12th or 19th (it wasn't required, but thought it would be good to get a head start). Then I have 2 days of clear liquid diet before the surgery on 26th.

Lots of luck, everyone!

[Anj0399 61]

Hi! I’m currently on day 9 of the pre-op diet and doing well. I get hungry mid-day but have a cup of Soup broth and it holds me over until I can eat my small evening meal. Done with all my pre-op clearances. Hospital just called to confirm my date and time for surgery. Only 6 more days to go! Yeehaw 🤠! Hoping everyone gets through their pre-op diets and surgery without any issues!

[E1enadanvers 13]

Meeting with my surgeon July 16 then I get a surgery date, I’m going through Kaiser WLA in so cal, so wondering how long it will be to get my surgery date. Any body in here know?

[kellicoley 36]

My surgery is July 7th. Having revision surgery from lap band to gastric sleeve. Has anyone had that procedure?

[TianaPressley 4]

July 15th over here! congratulations everyone

[Maribelle76 82]

6 hours ago, Anj0399 said:

I get hungry mid-day but have a cup of Soup broth and it holds me over until I can eat my small evening meal.

That's a good reminder about the broth! I am going to need something to keep me on track between meals.

I just found out today that I am approved for my July 13th surgery! I was very surprised because I thought my dr's office had missed the cutoff deadline for this cycle and I was going to have to do it two weeks later. But they did submit it (missing the one piece of info they were waiting on from my PCP), and I guess I got a nice person who reviewed mine.

So today was the first day of my pre-op diet, and I wasn't prepared because I'm on vacation. I bought a few Slim Fast Advance and I had a turkey sandwich for dinner. Thankfully I am going home tomorrow so I can do Day 2 better than Day 2. I'm on 3 shakes a day and 6 small Snacks.

This is all happening really fast! I thought the pre-op nutrition class would be boring, but it was actually very interesting and well done. I think I just have my physical now. Does anyone keep waiting for something to go wrong? I am guessing those people who have already been rescheduled probably feel that way a lot! Hopefully we all have smooth sailing.

[Jenfs5 19]

My surgery is July 7th. Having revision surgery from lap band to gastric sleeve. Has anyone had that procedure?

My revision is july 8th!! Good luck!!

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[Ekgrn 6]

Hi all!! New to this group so greatful I found it. I'm having surgery on July 7th! Day 6 liquid diet so far so good

Edited July 1, 2021 by Ekgrn

[ShoppGirl 3,439]

39 minutes ago, Ekgrn said:

Hi all!! New to this group so greatful I found it. I'm having surgery on July 7th! Day 6 liquid diet so far so good

Congrats on your surgery date.

[LizzLosingIt 49]

Hey everyone! Gastric Bypass July 9th here. I had my pre-op appointment yesterday and they were extremely thorough! For those interested, I wanted to go over the details of what my process has looked like so far:

- My insurance required an EKG, blood work, and gallbladder scan. So, during my pre-op, they redid all of those to compare the previous values with the most recent results. normal EKG, no high cholesterol, no high BP, no gallstones, normal thyroid levels, higher-ish estrogen, and borderline pre-diabetic which was NOT fun to hear but will hopefully be resolved with Bypass.

- I spoke with the nurse and my (very handsome lol) surgeon, who re-reviewed all possible risks and complications. He explained how he would do the surgery (five incisions, robotic) and what to expect before and after. He also checked me for hernias, which I don't have.

- Met with my dietician to re-review my pre-op diet and just to check in with me. She provided me with info on how to set up future appointments if needed as I transition through the phases.

- The clinic gave me information on how to get my family member informed on what was happening. The hospital I am using has an app and the surgeon's team will text updates periodically.

- I'm expected to be in-patient and will stay for one night unless I have complications.

- They provided me with the sterile soap, Hibiclens and instructions on how to use it. bathe with half the bottle the night before, the other half the morning of (they gave me a sheet i have to mark down the date and time of the wash and turn it in the morning of). wash hair, no products, no contacts, no invisalign, clean sheets, clean pajamas.

- the doctor gave me my prescriptions, which include: Gabapentin, acetominaphen, ondansetron for nausea, promethazine Syrup, ursodial to prevent gallstones (thankfully i don't have any), and prilosec (OTC).

- I had a chest xray and was asked if I had any implant anywhere (i don't.) all came back normal.

- spoke with the anesthesiologist who weighed me, took my height, and explained the overall process to me. i've only been under once for a 70-minute MRI a few years ago but i know approximately what to expect. I will also be getting a 96-hour abdominal block to help with pain along with my (very strong) medication.

- They provided me with information on what to eat and drink the night before (light Breakfast, Protein Shake, Clear Liquids, and then four hours before the surgery, 16 oz of water), day of (clear liquids) four days after, two weeks after, (heavy liquids) one month after (maintenance phase).

- set up a post-op appt 10 days later, and another one a month after surgery.

- The morning of the surgery i arrive at 7:30 am, am checked in and put in pre-op, surgery should last two hours, one hour of recovery, and then moved to my private room where my sister will be waiting for me. no overnight guests because of COVID but this hospital has a designated bariatric surgery floor so all of the nurses are specialized in this, and even nicer, all of the equipment accommodate larger patients. so, large recliners, large beds, laaarge gowns, large chairs, sturdy IV machines, belly bands. very comfortable.

- i'm planning on bringing an ipad, books, lip balm, lotions, warmer socks, grippy sandals, button down pajamas, a small pillow they recommended as a "splint" when i get in and out of bed, and toiletries.

I feel pretty ready i suppose, but it doesn't feel quite real yet! crazy to believe that in a few months i'll be down a significant amount of weight (hopefully) and look slimmer. I am on my two-week pre-op diet which consists of two Protein Shakes and one light meal a day, with "free" snack foods including fat free cheese, lean meats, sugar free Jello popsicles and pudding, high Protein yogurts, and non-starchy veggies with light hummus or light ranch. hasn't been super easy but I'm trying my best. and LOTS of Water.

Let me know if you have questions, i'll be glad to answer them.

Edited July 1, 2021 by LizzLosingIt

[victhemystic 5]

I got my date for July 28!

[WorldCruiser 38]

1 hour ago, LizzLosingIt said:

Hey everyone! Gastric Bypass July 9th here. I had my pre-op appointment yesterday and they were extremely thorough! For those interested, I wanted to go over the details of what my process has looked like so far:

- My insurance required an EKG, blood work, and gallbladder scan. So, during my pre-op, they redid all of those to compare the previous values with the most recent results. normal EKG, no high cholesterol, no high BP, no gallstones, normal thyroid levels, higher-ish estrogen, and borderline pre-diabetic which was NOT fun to hear but will hopefully be resolved with Bypass.

- I spoke with the nurse and my (very handsome lol) surgeon, who re-reviewed all possible risks and complications. He explained how he would do the surgery (five incisions, robotic) and what to expect before and after. He also checked me for hernias, which I don't have.

- Met with my dietician to re-review my pre-op diet and just to check in with me. She provided me with info on how to set up future appointments if needed as I transition through the phases.

- The clinic gave me information on how to get my family member informed on what was happening. The hospital I am using has an app and the surgeon's team will text updates periodically.

- I'm expected to be in-patient and will stay for one night unless I have complications.

- They provided me with the sterile soap, Hibiclens and instructions on how to use it. bathe with half the bottle the night before, the other half the morning of (they gave me a sheet i have to mark down the date and time of the wash and turn it in the morning of). wash hair, no products, no contacts, no invisalign, clean sheets, clean pajamas.

- the doctor gave me my prescriptions, which include: Gabapentin, acetominaphen, ondansetron for nausea, promethazine Syrup, ursodial to prevent gallstones (thankfully i don't have any), and prilosec (OTC).

- I had a chest xray and was asked if I had any implant anywhere (i don't.) all came back normal.

- spoke with the anesthesiologist who weighed me, took my height, and explained the overall process to me. i've only been under once for a 70-minute MRI a few years ago but i know approximately what to expect. I will also be getting a 96-hour abdominal block to help with pain along with my (very strong) medication.

- They provided me with information on what to eat and drink the night before (light Breakfast, Protein Shake, clear liquids, and then four hours before the surgery, 16 oz of water), day of (clear liquids) four days after, two weeks after, (heavy liquids) one month after (maintenance phase).

- set up a post-op appt 10 days later, and another one a month after surgery.

- The morning of the surgery i arrive at 7:30 am, am checked in and put in pre-op, surgery should last two hours, one hour of recovery, and then moved to my private room where my sister will be waiting for me. no overnight guests because of COVID but this hospital has a designated bariatric surgery floor so all of the nurses are specialized in this, and even nicer, all of the equipment accommodate larger patients. so, large recliners, large beds, laaarge gowns, large chairs, sturdy IV machines, belly bands. very comfortable.

- i'm planning on bringing an ipad, books, lip balm, lotions, warmer socks, grippy sandals, button down pajamas, a small pillow they recommended as a "splint" when i get in and out of bed, and toiletries.

I feel pretty ready i suppose, but it doesn't feel quite real yet! crazy to believe that in a few months i'll be down a significant amount of weight (hopefully) and look slimmer. I am on my two-week pre-op diet which consists of two Protein Shakes and one light meal a day, with "free" snack foods including fat free cheese, lean meats, sugar free Jello popsicles and pudding, high Protein yogurts, and non-starchy veggies with light hummus or light ranch. hasn't been super easy but I'm trying my best. and LOTS of Water.

Let me know if you have questions, i'll be glad to answer them.

My surgery is also on July 9 and I have to report to the hospital at 8 AM. The approach and plan is pretty similar. I will start my liquid diet tomorrow (3 Protein Shakes, lots of Water and fruit & veggies). Good luck to you!!

[Brenda Barrington 2]

Having sleeve surgery on the 29th July at Southampton Spire any one else

[Candace76 211]

2 hours ago, LizzLosingIt said:

Hey everyone! Gastric Bypass July 9th here. I had my pre-op appointment yesterday and they were extremely thorough! For those interested, I wanted to go over the details of what my process has looked like so far:

- My insurance required an EKG, blood work, and gallbladder scan. So, during my pre-op, they redid all of those to compare the previous values with the most recent results. normal EKG, no high cholesterol, no high BP, no gallstones, normal thyroid levels, higher-ish estrogen, and borderline pre-diabetic which was NOT fun to hear but will hopefully be resolved with Bypass.

- I spoke with the nurse and my (very handsome lol) surgeon, who re-reviewed all possible risks and complications. He explained how he would do the surgery (five incisions, robotic) and what to expect before and after. He also checked me for hernias, which I don't have.

- Met with my dietician to re-review my pre-op diet and just to check in with me. She provided me with info on how to set up future appointments if needed as I transition through the phases.

- The clinic gave me information on how to get my family member informed on what was happening. The hospital I am using has an app and the surgeon's team will text updates periodically.

- I'm expected to be in-patient and will stay for one night unless I have complications.

- They provided me with the sterile soap, Hibiclens and instructions on how to use it. bathe with half the bottle the night before, the other half the morning of (they gave me a sheet i have to mark down the date and time of the wash and turn it in the morning of). wash hair, no products, no contacts, no invisalign, clean sheets, clean pajamas.

- the doctor gave me my prescriptions, which include: Gabapentin, acetominaphen, ondansetron for nausea, promethazine Syrup, ursodial to prevent gallstones (thankfully i don't have any), and prilosec (OTC).

- I had a chest xray and was asked if I had any implant anywhere (i don't.) all came back normal.

- spoke with the anesthesiologist who weighed me, took my height, and explained the overall process to me. i've only been under once for a 70-minute MRI a few years ago but i know approximately what to expect. I will also be getting a 96-hour abdominal block to help with pain along with my (very strong) medication.

- They provided me with information on what to eat and drink the night before (light Breakfast, Protein Shake, clear liquids, and then four hours before the surgery, 16 oz of water), day of (clear liquids) four days after, two weeks after, (heavy liquids) one month after (maintenance phase).

- set up a post-op appt 10 days later, and another one a month after surgery.

- The morning of the surgery i arrive at 7:30 am, am checked in and put in pre-op, surgery should last two hours, one hour of recovery, and then moved to my private room where my sister will be waiting for me. no overnight guests because of COVID but this hospital has a designated bariatric surgery floor so all of the nurses are specialized in this, and even nicer, all of the equipment accommodate larger patients. so, large recliners, large beds, laaarge gowns, large chairs, sturdy IV machines, belly bands. very comfortable.

- i'm planning on bringing an ipad, books, lip balm, lotions, warmer socks, grippy sandals, button down pajamas, a small pillow they recommended as a "splint" when i get in and out of bed, and toiletries.

I feel pretty ready i suppose, but it doesn't feel quite real yet! crazy to believe that in a few months i'll be down a significant amount of weight (hopefully) and look slimmer. I am on my two-week pre-op diet which consists of two Protein Shakes and one light meal a day, with "free" snack foods including fat free cheese, lean meats, sugar free Jello popsicles and pudding, high Protein yogurts, and non-starchy veggies with light hummus or light ranch. hasn't been super easy but I'm trying my best. and LOTS of Water.

Let me know if you have questions, i'll be glad to answer them.

LizzLosingIt, thanks for sharing all the details. It sounds like you are very prepared for your surgery. Wishing you a successful surgery, easy recovery, & amazing results!

[gwen 1]

No my schedule for August 3.. EXCITED 🙏🏽