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May 2023 surgeries

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Just got my surgery date for May 12th....anyone else having theirs that day?

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  • LindsayT
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    Hey, all. Surgery went well yesterday. My surgery sight isn't very painful, but the gas is. I'm still recovering in the ICU. They have me here because of getting an RNY and I'm on cpap. The staff has

  • Hi! I just got my surgery date today. It's May 16, very close to yours! I'm a little overwhelmed and waiting for the excitement to kick in :)

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    FlowerChild6200

    I believe my date is going to be May 8th. That's the date they submitted to my primary insurance (united healthcare). I don't have bariatric surgery coverage with my primary though so I'm waiting for

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20 hours ago, rosemaryandcedar said:

Did anyone else gain weight in the hospital? I went in 301 and when i came home i was 311. I’m back down to 305 now after 2 days but frustrated at the gain. I was on IV for low potassium so i know i had extra hydration but it was a surprise for sure.

Yes! It's pretty normal I think. When I came home 3 days ago I was 149kgs, marginally higher than my final hospital weigh in. This morning I'm 147kg, which equates to 4.4 pounds. Our body is in recovery mode. I was pumped with IV fluids too!

2 hours ago, irreverentgamer said:

Leaving for the hospital now, utterly and completely terrified.

@irreverentgamer I understand where you are....but you will be fine & do great! I was the same way...and my BP showed it?? but now I am 1 week post surgery. Praying for you & can't wait to hear about your success.

Hello everyone my surgery was May 9th everything went wonderful...thanks be to God!

I am healing nicely & have had no issues. Today is my post surgery followup with my Dr I'll keep you all posted.

How is everyone doing? Any struggles/Tips/Suggestions.

Have an Amazing day & Blessings Overflowing upon your lives.

2 hours ago, irreverentgamer said:

Leaving for the hospital now, utterly and completely terrified.

Oh sweetie, this is one of those instances where anticipation is worse than the event. Deep breaths. It's okay to feel absolutely overwhelmed. I was too. I cried with my admitting nurse, my pulse 140bpm just before surgery, BP hit 180. It's a lot. Big hugs.

Good luck to all of you today! Take it easy after surgery. Slow sips. You may not want to drink much the first 48 hours. Especially as you figure out what works best for you. My main source at the moment is broth. Frozen ice sticks and jelly too plus protein water. Fluid gets easier quickly for most.

You'll all be in my thoughts today!

Surgery in three &1/2 hours. Actually slept well. Tummy rolling and nervous as can be. All my surgery friends, I am praying for us all.
Synlee, I pray you’re doing better today. Have you tried taking super tiny sips and just holding them in your mouth until they absorb? Just a thought.
On my way to hospital and surgery now
10 minutes ago, Gabbie-1 said:

On my way to hospital and surgery

35 minutes ago, kimasinclair1 said:

May 24 for my revision from sleeve to RNY.

The 24 is my date as well. Trying to keep the anxiety down a bit. But it is exciting!!

4 days post op gastric sleeve.Guys I feel great minimal pain. The abdominal binder is amazing and really helps. I get up and walk a little every hour. I’m meeting my liquid and protein intake. I am so happy I did this. I was so scared and now I feel great.
1 hour ago, kimasinclair1 said:

The time is going soooo slow for me. I just want this done!

I hear you! I feel the same! Ready to get this going.. counting down to Wednesday

On 4/19/2023 at 9:29 AM, Jason Jacobson said:

Got my surgery date of May 10th! Excited and nervous!

How are you feeling? I had mine on the 12th. Spent two days in the hospital.

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