March 23 buddies yet?

[hills&valleys 130]

On 3/4/2023 at 11:15 AM, LcubedDC said:

I had my procedure yesterday-March 3rd too! How are you feeling?

I also had my surgery on March 3rd. I am feeling great! I was basically out of it for 12 hours after surgery but by the night of surgery I was up and running like the Eveready Battery Bunny. I have had no nausea and only slight muscle soreness similar to if I had been doing sit-ups. I have been able to get my liquid down without issue, which includes 3 bottles of Premier Protein Clear daily so I can get in at least 60g of Protein, So far, so good....I am very pleased.

How are you doing?

Edited March 8, 2023 by hills&valleys

[Blossoming1 17]

Mine is: March 13th, AT: Medical Mex Preformed by: Dr Pablo Fok Russel

[GeorgieLynn 34]

My bag is packed, ready to go. Check In at the hospital at 5:30 tomorrow morning. It is hard to believe that I have come this far already and the day is finally here. Although I know this journey has only just begun I have to Celebrate the small successes along the way of making the decision to make a change, seeking help, making a true commitment, sticking to the plan, working the program, working on me and recommitting each and every day to keep loving me and working to improve me. We all can do this! Here's to determination! Here's to LIVING! HERE'S TO US!

On 3/3/2023 at 5:50 PM, Yahoo said:

I start my liquids tomorrow and getting lunch invitations - one for International Women’s day and one from my boss - as a thank you. Not sure how to handle this. Any suggestions

If it is not too difficult or stressful for you, I say go and enjoy yourself but drink your Protein prior and enjoy sipping on your teas, broths, etc while they eat and you all socialize. I am on day 10 of 14 and took my son to dinner for his birthday last week with family and did exactly that and was so glad that I went and enjoyed myself. It didn't bother me at all nor anyone else as they understood (many of whom I didn't feel the need to explain the full situation but simply if asked why I wasn't eating I explained I had an upcoming medical procedure and was on a very limited diet. No questions asked. Enjoy yourself! You can't stop living! This is only the beginning of life-long changes when we will not be able to eat as others do. Good luck and be strong. This is your life, live it! ❣️

[Blessd1 66]

7 minutes ago, GeorgieLynn said:

bag is packed, ready to go. Check In at the hospital at 5:30 tomorrow morning. It is hard to believe that I have come this far already and the day is finally here. 

Best wishes for a smooth operation and recovery, so happy for you!

I had my pre-op consent visit today, surgery three weeks from now on 3/29. Praying for all of us who have committed ourselves to major life changes - we can do this!

[aph0313 4]

On 2/5/2023 at 4:43 AM, Ginnys Journey said:

I'm booked for the 13th March. Suddenly feels very real!

I’m the 13th also! Best of luck to you!

[aph0313 4]

5 hours ago, Blossoming1 said:

Mine is: March 13th, AT: Medical Mex Preformed by: Dr Pablo Fok Russel

Mine is the 13th also. Good luck!

[Blossoming1 17]

Lucky 13

[aph0313 4]

That is what I said when I got the date! 🤣

[BLAKQUEEN 33]

Hey, I had my surgery on March 7th. Everything went well, hiatal hernia wasmain problem during surgery. I had a revision from sleeve to bypass. I m still in hospital because I can't void. Has to get straight cath twice now I have to go home with a foly. 😪😧🤮

[Quetta89 49]

Hey guy my surgery is on the 22nd and I haven't started my liquid diet yet any words of encouragement. Do you think I can do a liquid diet morning and lunch then do a light dinner like tuna and salad or should I do a straight liquid diet. I hope I can stick to it

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[Fred in Pa 231]

30 minutes ago, Quetta89 said:

Hey guy my surgery is on the 22nd and I haven't started my liquid diet yet any words of encouragement. Do you think I can do a liquid diet morning and lunch then do a light dinner like tuna and salad or should I do a straight liquid diet. I hope I can stick to it

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Did your team give you a pre-op plan?

Mine was liquid with a small meal for dinner; 3-4oz Protein, 1/4 cup carb/starch, unlimited non-starch veggies. That was days 1-9. Day 10 was 100 liquids.

[Yahoo 52]

On 03/09/2023 at 07:39, Quetta89 said:

Hey guy my surgery is on the 22nd and I haven't started my liquid diet yet any words of encouragement. Do you think I can do a liquid diet morning and lunch then do a light dinner like tuna and salad or should I do a straight liquid diet. I hope I can stick to it

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I am on the 21st I started liquid diet (Optifast) on Saturday - for two weeks with 2 cups non-starch vegetables. Have my last pre -op meeting with the surgeon, internal medicine specialist, anesthesiologist, surgical nurse and pharmacist on the 15th - will get my plan for the last two days pre-surgery after the final set of tests - so it sounds like the plans are really personalized - if your team hasn’t said anything maybe you’re fine. I would ask. High Protein, low carb in the homestretch sounds safe

[Krasavitza 13]

I go in for surgery tomorrow. Haven’t been given a time yet.. nervous and excited! Still feels so surreal

[Blessd1 66]

1 hour ago, Krasavitza said:

I go in for surgery tomorrow. Haven’t been given a time yet.. nervous and excited! Still feels so surreal

Best of luck to you! You will do great!!

[RB412 0]

March 28th!