I finally got a surgery date of Feb. 7th. It has been an interesting journey!
I initially went to a doctor to see what could be done for my severe GERD. I have been battling it for about 6 years and I now have a raw throat all of the time. I had a scope done and it showed I also had a hiatal hernia. My doctor referred me to a surgeon. At the meeting with the surgeon he told me that as severe as my hiatal hernia, GERD/reflux is that the best surgery option is gastric bypass.

I was a little hesitant but after talking to him for about an hour I understood why this is the best option. After meeting with a nutritionist and getting my psychiatrist eval done I finally got my surgery approved from my insurance.

Just wondering if there are any of you getting the same surgery done in Feb.?

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1/31!!

3 hours ago, Lisa M. said:

1/31!!

How are you doing? What has you first few days been like?

1/31!!

Doing well, definitely need to take drinks slowly. Second and third day had a lot of stomach cramps with each sip. Today much better, but I have zero energy! Hope that changes soon. How about you??

Feb 16 and I can't wait!

On 1/9/2023 at 6:42 PM, Teresa Eschenbaum said:

I finally got a surgery date of Feb. 7th. It has been an interesting journey!

Good luck next week, looking forward to hearing how you are doing

5 hours ago, DoingitforDana said:

Feb 16 and I can't wait!

Good luck! Keep us updated!

14 hours ago, Lisa M. said:

1/31!!

Doing well, definitely need to take drinks slowly. Second and third day had a lot of stomach cramps with each sip. Today much better, but I have zero energy! Hope that changes soon. How about you??

I have my surgery this Tues the 7th. Thanks for the update!

SO excited for you!! Some quick advise based on my surgery experience (if you don't mind)...if you are typically nauseated after any surgery make sure to tell them so they give you extra meds before and after surgery to minimize vomiting risk. I did, but still vomited twice and it was not fun. And don't worry if you can't get enough liquids down 24 hrs aftercoming out of surgery, it will get easier the following days! You got this!!!

3 hours ago, Lisa M. said:

SO excited for you!! Some quick advise based on my surgery experience (if you don't mind)...if you are typically nauseated after any surgery make sure to tell them so they give you extra meds before and after surgery to minimize vomiting risk. I did, but still vomited twice and it was not fun. And don't worry if you can't get enough liquids down 24 hrs aftercoming out of surgery, it will get easier the following days! You got this!!!

Thanks Lisa!

Good luck to everyone who has their surgery this week!!!

On 1/25/2023 at 10:31 PM, turn132 said:

2/17 here; pre op diet starts 2/3

2/17 here as well!!!! I have a 2 prior day liquid diet and started lean protein, veggies, fruit and water on Feb. 3. I’ll check in with you post surgery.

Feb. 9?

Wish everyone great success with their journeys

Well I'm 4 days post op! Zero issues with hydration and protein. 80 0z liquids so far today and 65 grams of protein. Never had "sharp pain" but felt like I had an ab workout from hell that I'm still trying to get over the soreness lol. No nausea. No diarrhea. No leaks. No complications. Had surgery at 10 am the 1st and headed home around 9am the next morning. No issues with my chewable vitamins. No horror stories of gad pains from the lapo. Was belching day of surgery, passing gas by day 3, first BM day 4. Taking miralax each morning, mixed w Gatorade zero. Taking just Tylenol, still have two "pain pills" just in case. Drove my car today! No temp or taste issues. I feel super grateful my luck so far! Down 11.6 lbs but I'm assuming IV fluids weight is alot of that number. I have 6 incisions like the first photo. The bruised one is the one they place the stapler through.

February 16. Nervous. Excited. Optimistic.

10 hours ago, DennyS said:

February 16. Nervous. Excited. Optimistic.

Good luck!