April 3 here! Starting my liquid diet 03/20/23 Any rec’s on what to stock up on? * I’m Vegan* :/

April 17th. Started liquid diet on April 3rd

On 4/2/2023 at 8:16 PM, Erin1004 said:

April 13 here! Struggling with this two week pre op liquid diet ? almost passed out earlier

My surgery is 4/13 too!

Had my sleeve yesterday. Got home this afternoon. All went well and even with a tiny cheat during my liquid pre-op diet, I lost almost 10 lbs and surgeon said it made a big difference as she was in and out in less than 30 minutes.
On the bad side, I’ve been in substantial pain. Walking as much as I can but man, this gas pain is no joke. I woke up from anesthesia pretty much screaming. Every hour tho gets better and I’m finally starting to see the light at the end of the gas pain tunnel. Gas X (dissolvable) is def your friend.
I also packed a bunch of stuff for the hospital and used 3 things only - my chapstick, my beloved pillow and Evian water spray, which helped with the dryness. Oh, and my toothbrush. Everything else was a waste tho.

Congrats! The hardest part is over.

Had Gastric By Pass April 5 th. Left the Hospital Thursday the 6 th. Doctor was concerned I wasn’t walking enough and put me on Heparin shots once a day for 2 weeks. I am walking, even took my first shower this morning. Hardest thing to deal with at this time is gas and Diarrhea occasionally. I am not sure why the Diarrhea is even happening since I am drinking mostly water.

My surgery is on the 17th of April. I plan on going to work on the19th. Do you think that’s possible?

I think it's possible but I wouldn't recommend it. If you could get an extra couple days off at least, that would be ideal imo.

Just now, dskg said:

I think it's possible but I wouldn't recommend it. If you could get an extra couple days off at least, that would be ideal imo.

2 hours ago, Kijacome said:

My surgery is on the 17th of April. I plan on going to work on the19th. Do you think that’s possible?

My gastric bypass was performed on Tues. April 4th. The procedure lasted 4 hrs since the doc was repairing a hiatal hernia at the same time. I was 2 hrs. in recovery so my fam was starting to get worried by 6PM despite the hourly updates.

No complications. Pain was minimal. No nausea, vomiting or gas pain. Dry mouth from hell. Sipped water day 1. Walked a lap and up another time to use bathroom. Surprised they didn't walk me more. b4 going home. Day 2 . Tolerated meals well. Tried a little of everything they brought me. Discharged me that afternoon.

Felt more pain at home. Mostly pulling on incisions as I bent over, stood or tried turning over in bed. Sipping on prescribed Hydrocod helps for pain. Walking on my treadmill every couple hrs for 5 minutes to prevent clots. Drinking my protein drinks and water for now till appetite returns. Not weighing till after inflammation goes down.

Overall...so far so good. Pain lessens each day. Praying for a speedy recovery for all of you this month!!!

I wouldn’t recommend going to work 2 Days later. Have you spoken to your Bariatric Doctor to find out what the recommended time period off should be? I also had a Hiatal Hernia and on a strict liquid diet. Till Day 7 then I go into phase 2. I am very sore and swollen and taking one thing at a time.

April 17th! Very excited!

April 26th!

On 4/6/2023 at 9:45 AM, Kijacome said:

April 17th. Started liquid diet on April 3rd

Same dates for me too! Day 7 pre op today. Have a wonderful Easter Sunday!

April 4 for me Duedenal Switch! Stock up on GasEx.

April 18th. Started pre op diet yesterday