Hi everyone,
Booked my surgery a few weeks ago, for 3rd March 2023 (I wanted sooner, but my sister is also having done and to satisfy the downers in my family we are having it done together and she needs to save a little more)
Anyone else in the March 2023 club?
Look forward to hearing from some of you

On 02/28/2023 at 11:03, Fred in Pa said:

Last day of full liquids.

Im first into surgery tomorrow. Have to be at hospital at 5:30am.

Whoo boy, anxiety is up...

You got this!!!!! Best of luck with your surgery.

I’ve been a hot mess on this liquid diet.

I’ve never done well with diets hence my need for this surgery. I had two slices of pizza today and some chocolate too. Such a mess

Hello there, I'm in Ireland and scheduled for March 10th. Initial appointment was December 22nd. Super fast.

I'm nearly done week 1 pre op diet - don't see much off scales though...........

7 hours ago, Krasavitza said:

I’ve been a hot mess on this liquid diet.

I’ve never done well with diets hence my need for this surgery. I had two slices of pizza today and some chocolate too. Such a mess

I'm so sorry you are struggling so. It is not easy! I am on day 7 today so feel you!

Try relaxing, distracting yourself by staying busy with things you enjoy besides food, drinking your shakes on a schedule 3- 4 daily and constantly drinking your low/non caloric drinks (broth, non decaf/ herbal tea or coffee, crystal light, sugar free sports drinks, protein water, ) As well as sugar free Popsicles (and anything else allowed on your program.

Increasing activity/walking can also help. Split this into several mini walks.

And don't hesitate to reach out to your friend, family and your dietitian/program support for additional help and tips. Don't be frightened to ask for help. This is a difficult process and you are not the first or last to be finding it such a struggle. Have faith in yourself. You CAN do this! We all need the support of others! Please help yourself and do what you've done here and ask for more support from thise directly involved with you today and who can impact you short term. Good luck. Praying for your strength, patience and SUCCESS!

Scheduled for March 24th!

On 2/5/2023 at 5:37 PM, smc124 said:

Stick to your pre-op diet best possible. It might be hard, but after surgery all those cravings go away really quickly. Weight loss feels controlled, stable, and predictable.

The first week I was tired and had discomfort from gas in my body cavity that felt intense but was gone at the end of week. I spent much on the first week in bed resting.

The second week post surgery was my stomach acid week I’d wake up at 5am and feel like I had a belly full of acid. Not super painful, just annoying and that symptom went away at the end of week two. I was back to work and up and about week 2 but sleep early or naps in the afternoon.

Week 3 is when my progress allowed me to move on the soft Proteins. What was most noticeable this week is that occasionally I would get extremely dizzy with the room spinning. I realized this was due to seasonings or Condiments with minimal sugars but the first sugars I had experienced since surgery. Those first 2-3 grams of sugar /food iwould cause my my insulin to over compensate and my blood sugar would drop real low. That happened for about a week and a half 1-2 times a day and then my body adjusted and I haven’t experienced it since. I also experienced a bit of nausea at this time as I tried new foods and learned to slow down eating but never have actually threwup.

I’m two months out now. Only remaining symptom is light fatigue and occasional nausea as a reaction to eating something new or eating to fast. But it’s super tolerable and not as bad as it might sound.

ALL OF THIS TO SAY: some of the initial symptoms may seem miserable or annoying in the moment while your body is adjusting to your surgery, but understand most of them will pass in a week or so they aren’t there for the long term.

Be kind to yourself, allow yourself to rest, and focus on your Protein and hydration above all else. You got this!

Hey how long were you out from work. I m doing a revision, before I was out 6wks. Now I at different job. Maybe 2wks or 3 .

On 2/7/2023 at 1:23 AM, Alleycat20032003 said:

Just got booked today for March 15th. Very excited and also like someone said earlier, it is real now! I had a pre/ post op nutrition class. My last dr appt is 3/7 for a surgery physical. Best wishes everyone! May February go by really quick

Hey, March 7th. I'm having 2nd revision now going to a bypass due to severe reflux

Successful endoscopy today! Start liquids on Saturday for bypass on the 20th. I am Persian and that is the day before New Year

I’m home! Actually came home yesterday, surgery was Mar 1. 7 little holes from the robot.

Doing ok, pain manageable, sipping.

The worst part was the gas pains…like elephant on your chest. For me, the pain gave me nausea, but they got it in check. Incision pain was almost nil, just felt like too many sit-ups.

I’m on day 6 of liquids for breakfast and lunch and a 400 calorie dinner. Only craved food yesterday when I saw the “word” of a particular food, and it triggered a desire for it lol.

I’ve lost 6-8 lbs in the 6 days, just depends what my starting weight was exactly.

My surgery is next week Wednesday and I had a scare this week where I had to redo one of my labs. I nearly had a breakdown (it was also my birthday) as I felt so overwhelmed. But feeling better since then as my lab test came back normal now.

On 03/03/2023 at 16:29, BrigitteLM said:

I’m on day 6 of liquids for Breakfast and lunch and a 400 calorie dinner. Only craved food yesterday when I saw the “word” of a particular food, and it triggered a desire for it lol.



I’ve lost 6-8 lbs in the 6 days, just depends what my starting weight was exactly.



My surgery is next week Wednesday and I had a scare this week where I had to redo one of my labs. I nearly had a breakdown (it was also my birthday) as I felt so overwhelmed. But feeling better since then as my lab test came back normal now.

Glad it worked out

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

32 minutes ago, 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! ❣️

March 13th!

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