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Hi there!!! I just got my revision surgery date today. It's June 28th. My hospital pre-op appt is June 12th and my pre-op appt with my surgeon is the 13th. Super excited to finally get back to my life!!! I actually loved my sleeve, but the horrible GERD, esophagitis, and gastritis it caused pretty much brought my health, weight loss, working out, and overall happiness to a screeching halt. BUT....now that I have my surgery date, I'm super excited to get my life back and finish my weight loss journey!!! Happy June surgeries everyone!!!!

On 6/4/2023 at 3:08 PM, Carla Ogwin said:

I have cut back on everything everything that I put in my body is sugar free it's liquid is Jello it's popsicles it's broth homemade broth and I even join the Y again so I can work out and I lost a pound no I'm not sure if that's enough and my surgery is on the 13th that is what I've been following and I just feel like why aren't I losing more weight than that I walk everyday

3 shakes, not 4. No milk (non dairy like almond milk is fine) and make sure you do at least some light walking every day.

On 6/4/2023 at 11:27 PM, alpsgirl said:

Anyone gave a surgery date June 28? I want to liquid diet with someone and support each other… giving ideas etc…

I do!!! That's my revision date

Now that I am strictly on liquid three days out from my operation I'm only using two protein shakes 11 oz of chicken broth twice a day unlimited water jello, popsicles, pudding. but that's cuz they told me yesterday that we are only supposed to have 60 grams of protein on this liquid diet that's why I cut it down to two protein shakes.

I’m home from my surgery I had on june 7th. I’m a little tender and sore but doing good so far. Hope I can keep track of all that I must do. One ounce of liquid every fifteen minutes. It wasn’t as bad as I thought. I can’t believe I did it! I have five incisions

Congratulations so nice to hear that everything went well in your home wishing you a speedy recovery.

2 hours ago, Lizrios said:

I’m home from my surgery I had on june 7th. I’m a little tender and sore but doing good so far. Hope I can keep track of all that I must do. One ounce of liquid every fifteen minutes. It wasn’t as bad as I thought. I can’t believe I did it! I have five incisions

I am happy that all went well. My surgery did not go well. I have 6 incisions not 5, it was supposed to last 4 hours, it lasted about 7, and I still hurt like hell if I do not take muscle relaxants and opioids. I do not dare to look at the surgery notes and find what happened but when I will, I will let you know.

Hi Everyone!

I am new here, I am having my surgery on 12th June so only 2 days out! Very excited for the weight loss, I know its going to be a big lifestyle change but I'm ready to get fit and enjoy the rest of my life!

I am now 9 days post surgery. I've been lucky enough not to have experienced pain and to have had a relatively smooth journey so far. I've started to drive now which feels comfortable and and I'm moving around quite easily. I am however moving quite deliberately and taking it slowly still no matter how well I feel i have to remind myself i have had major surgery. I am a little tired come evening - I am pacing myself in place of pushing myself. I have 5 incisions which are now itchy owing to the healing. I'd love to get back into the pool but will give it a few weeks more - ill speak to my surgical team first. Thinking about you guys who have had a rough time - hang in there - it will pass xx

Liquid diet for 2 weeks? My surgeon said liquid diet 3 days prior to surgery. I am in insurance limbo right now, hoping to have surgery before the end of the month

I had one when I had my initial blood work and I have to have another one the morning of surgery. I switched to zero nicotine vapes passed the first test. Working on breaking the habit all together

18 hours ago, Carla Ogwin said:

Congratulations so nice to hear that everything went well in your home wishing you a speedy recovery.

This morning I woke up sore. I still need pain meds to take. I could not sleep on my bed. Slept in my recliner. Drinking fluids one ounce every 15 minutes Able to shower.

Anyone else sleeping a crazy amount?? I could literally sleep 12 hours straight. I’m going to have to start setting alarms for meds/water/ protein. Had surgery on Wednesday… still sore, almost all gas is gone.

I slept for long hours in the days following surgery but it was a pleasant sleep - we have had major surgery and our body is directing us to rest. I'm sleeping and feeling a little more tired earlier but i think earlier nights is a good thing for me personally - I wake up feeling good.

I had my surgery on 1st June. I'm doing ok. Managing to get around or about 1.5 litres of water and 4 small portions (3-4 tablespoon full) of mostly protein based pureed meals per day. I am now driving and was out for the longest I have been since surgery. Strolling around for a few hours and even trying on a few things! I have no pain. I am happy about the decision I made to have the surgery. I hope you are all well - good luck and congratulations to those of you who are having the surgery today xx

I am having surgery in 8 days time and am a little concerned about what I am reading. I had planned on driving myself home - about 80 minutes drive. But it seems some people are either not able or being told not to drive? The other thing is work- I am returning to work the day after I am discharged. I could possibly put it off for a couple of days although as I am self employed I need to go.