Got a surgery date of June 22 2022 !!! Who is with me ?!?!

Edited March 24, 20224 yr by Jessica1024

Surgery twins! Mine is June 22nd also. 6 more days!!

I’m only on clear liquids the day before and 3 days after. Then I’ll gradually go to soft foods. Do you like the premier protein clear?

06/16/2022 02:26 PM, elnam2 said:

My surgery is Monday 6/20. I’ll be going shopping today. Any tips or suggestions before surgery are appreciated

Be very excited! I wish I had been more excited and less nervous! My surgery was Wednesday 6/8 and I already feel 25 years younger and just fabulous. I had a massive hiatal hernia repaired, gastric bypass, and gall bladder removal. This surgery was the best decision I ever made.

shopping: you may be bloated from IV Fluid when you go home. I bought a pair of shoes 1/2 size larger and it’s a good thing that I did.

TEGADERM PATCHES: I was able to shower 2 days post op, but you don’t want the Water beating down on the laparoscopic sites.

sugar free ICE POPS: I bought about 6 boxes of these because a couple of weeks ago, they were scarce. If I wake in the middle of the night, I’ll have an ice pop.

BROTH: low sodium.

SMALL HAND HELD STRAINER: so you can strain cream of whatever Soup.

YOUR favorite Protein Shake. Mine is premier Peanut Butter chocolate.

CRYSTAL LIGHT: pick your favorite flavors. I go through this like crazy.

FAIRLIFE SKIM or 1% MILK: my nutritionist told me to buy it to thin shakes, put in soup. She was right.

I bought Nespresso pods and K Cups in Decaf because I do miss the taste of coffee.

STOOL SOFTENER: I bought Miralax.

BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR: my surgeon wants me to monitor my bp and get in touch with my PCP when it starts to come down.

I wore hospital gowns in the hospital but had some nice lounge wear for when I got home.

BANDAIDS: I’m on an oral bloodthinner for a month. The tiniest scratch will bleed like you can’t believe.

SUGAR FREE JELLO:  so many packs of that.

B COMPLEX VITAMINS: tiny capsules…easy to swallow.

I’ll let you know if I think of anything else.

14 minutes ago, elnam2 said:

I’m only on Clear Liquids the day before and 3 days after. Then I’ll gradually go to soft foods. Do you like the Premier Protein clear?

I was on clear liquids while in the hospital and allowed to have shakes when I got home which was Day 2 post op.

I hate all of the clear protein drinks. They are sickeningly sweet. I lucked out in the hospital because I had debilitating nausea and I was given a pass on the clear liquid protein. I was on a steroid cocktail in the hospital for the nausea which worked amazingly well. I had jello and broth on my hospital trays. When I went home, I was able to have shakes

On 06/16/2022 at 13:34, Mariann812 said:

I was on Clear Liquids while in the hospital and allowed to have shakes when I got home which was Day 2 post op.

I hate all of the clear Protein Drinks. They are sickeningly sweet. I lucked out in the hospital because I had debilitating nausea and I was given a pass on the clear Liquid Protein. I was on a steroid cocktail in the hospital for the nausea which worked amazingly well. I had Jello and broth on my hospital trays. When I went home, I was able to have shakes

I was thinking about buying the protein Gatorade instead

9 minutes ago, elnam2 said:

I was thinking about buying the Protein Gatorade instead

That was the one I bought when I decided I hated the premier. The Gatorade IS an improvement over the Premier imho.

Had surgery on Monday and was discharged by noon on Tues. Tbh no cramping, no nausea, not horrid pain, and had a bm without taking anything for it. The only weird thing is my taste buds have changed. Sweet protein shakes make gag now or maybe it's the flavors I buy idk. I got some unjury protein powders in savory flavors like chicken soup and santa fe chili. I also got the unflavored to add strained soup. I have no cravings or hunger. If I sip too fast I burp or hiccup it up...not a fun feeling.

Surgery on Tuesday. My Covid test is on Saturday. My last March date was cancelled because I tested positive (very mild case). Just asking for good vibes!

1 hour ago, Tatt said:

Had surgery on Monday and was discharged by noon on Tues. Tbh no cramping, no nausea, not horrid pain, and had a bm without taking anything for it. The only weird thing is my taste buds have changed. Sweet Protein Shakes make gag now or maybe it's the flavors I buy idk. I got some Unjury Protein powders in savory flavors like chicken Soup and santa fe chili. I also got the unflavored to add strained soup. I have no cravings or hunger. If I sip too fast I burp or hiccup it up...not a fun feeling.

Go surgery twin!

I am day 3 post-op and feel normal. No Tylenol needed. I am struggling with the protein water. My surgeon has us do a 1 week clear liquid post op. And I’ve been more focused about hydration over the protein. Does anyone have any recommendations? I tried isopure. I can tolerate the Gatorade but it only has 10 grams and he wants me to have 30 a day. I guess I could drink 3 of those in a day.

6 minutes ago, adamjames said:

Go surgery twin!

I am day 3 post-op and feel normal. No Tylenol needed. I am struggling with the Protein Water. My surgeon has us do a 1 week clear liquid post op. And I’ve been more focused about hydration over the protein. Does anyone have any recommendations? I tried Isopure. I can tolerate the Gatorade but it only has 10 grams and he wants me to have 30 a day. I guess I could drink 3 of those in a day.

What about using unflavored protein powder in sugar free jello? One of those would get you 21g of protein.

Hi! I just got mine done on Tuesday 6/14! Post op day 2. :)

15 minutes ago, Christie_L said:

Hi! I just got mine done on Tuesday 6/14! Post op day 2.

Congratulations how are you feeling?

Just now, Tatt said:

Congratulations how are you feeling?

Thank you! So far I find myself going back and forth between being excited for what’s to come and wondering why I did this to myself lol I am just focusing on trying to get to my fluid goal of the day.

Hi everyone, my date is 6/23. I’m day 4 of clear liquids. I’m surviving but definitely not thriving. I’m basically existing on broth, Gatorade 0, and strained canned soup because jello makes me gag. Also, (and I know it’s TMI but I want to share my real experience) this pre-op diet diarrhea is no joke! But, I’m optimistic better things are ahead!

14 hours ago, Tatt said:

Had surgery on Monday and was discharged by noon on Tues. Tbh no cramping, no nausea, not horrid pain, and had a bm without taking anything for it. The only weird thing is my taste buds have changed. Sweet Protein Shakes make gag now or maybe it's the flavors I buy idk. I got some Unjury Protein powders in savory flavors like chicken Soup and santa fe chili. I also got the unflavored to add strained soup. I have no cravings or hunger. If I sip too fast I burp or hiccup it up...not a fun feeling.

Can Unjury only be bought through them? No retailers seem to carry it.