July 2023 buddies

[Amerime 33]

On 7/11/2023 at 9:44 PM, lindsey1986 said:

I had my gastric bypass on July 6. Doing good getting my Protein in with the Clear Liquids but I'm struggling getting in my fluids.

Hi Lindsey. My surgery was the same day. I am have trouble getting the some fluids in as well, however, I have only felt dehydrated once. My surgery team said that some other things I ingest count towards my Fluid intake, like Protein Shake and broth but I try focus on getting 64 oz of water- flavored and unflavored. It seems like a lot to take in many days. All the best!

[hnave 0]

On 07/13/2023 at 19:32, Caitlinhn said:

I was scheduled 7/11 but cancelled due to what ended up being strep throat and, well, a nice panic attack the night before. My energy had been extremely low on the pre op diet and I got all depressed, got afraid it wasn’t going anywhere good with the post op diet. For those that had the surgery, did you struggle with fatigue/energy before or after? Do you feel nourished and hydrated enough in the post op period?

I feel you on anxiety part! Mine is up coming the 24th. Monday I start my Pre-Op liquid diet.< /p>

[WanderingLass 37]

On 7/13/2023 at 7:44 PM, Colin from California said:

Hello! My surgery date is 7/31 and I’ve been getting prepared for surgery.

My question is regarding the all liquid post op diet. My doctor has me on a clear liquid diet for the day after surgery and then I can switch to all liquids (like shakes) and I should stay on this all liquid diet for 2 weeks before starting on “Soft Foods”

I over bought my drinks for these two weeks.

My question is: Can I stay on the all liquid diet for another week or two before moving to soft foods? Is there any potential down side to that?

Thanks!

I'm assuming I won't be able to eat a lot right away so I'll be drinking shakes into my soft food phase (the 25th) and beyond for awhile. Especially when I go back to work. I don't want to try a soft food only to end up in the bathroom because my body didn't like it. I have a coworker who is a couple years post op and keeps shakes at work just to make sure she's getting her Protein.

That's my plan, anyway. 🙂

[NYCxCoco 23]

19 minutes ago, WanderingLass said:

I'm assuming I won't be able to eat a lot right away so I'll be drinking shakes into my soft food phase (the 25th) and beyond for awhile. Especially when I go back to work. I don't want to try a soft food only to end up in the bathroom because my body didn't like it. I have a coworker who is a couple years post op and keeps shakes at work just to make sure she's getting her Protein.

That's my plan, anyway. 🙂

i had the same thought but i am so sick of shakes already lol (2 weeks post op)

[WanderingLass 37]

2 minutes ago, NYCxCoco said:

i had the same thought but i am so sick of shakes already lol (2 weeks post op)

I was that way preop! I got a variety pack of Premier on Amazon and Fairlife 26g Protein in chocolate and that made a huge difference! Changing up flavors helped!

[NYCxCoco 23]

19 minutes ago, WanderingLass said:

I'm assuming I won't be able to eat a lot right away so I'll be drinking shakes into my soft food phase (the 25th) and beyond for awhile. Especially when I go back to work. I don't want to try a soft food only to end up in the bathroom because my body didn't like it. I have a coworker who is a couple years post op and keeps shakes at work just to make sure she's getting her Protein.

That's my plan, anyway. 🙂

i had the same thought but i am so sick of shakes already lol (2 weeks post op)

[Glampreneurs31 2]

Hi everyone
I’m Andrea Moore
My surgery date is 7/27
I’ve already started the pre-op diet
Things are going good so far.
Glad to be here with you ladies.

[Midwest Grateful 48]

3 hours ago, Glampreneurs31 said:

Hi everyone
I’m Andrea Moore
My surgery date is 7/27
I’ve already started the pre-op diet
Things are going good so far.
Glad to be here with you ladies.

Hi Andrea! Welcome! Keep us posted on how you're doing. I'm doing the pre-op now also. My surgery is the 25th. All the best! 😊

[FifiLux 103]

This will be short as I am physically and mentally exhausted.

My sleeve op was a success HOWEVER I am still in hospital and not expected to be released until Friday (19 days vs 2 days) as I suffered severe pancreatis. My blood work is starting to show improvement but I'm signed off work until end of August and it could take up to six months to recover.

[Midwest Grateful 48]

1 hour ago, FifiLux said:

This will be short as I am physically and mentally exhausted.

My sleeve op was a success HOWEVER I am still in hospital and not expected to be released until Friday (19 days vs 2 days) as I suffered severe pancreatis. My blood work is starting to show improvement but I'm signed off work until end of August and it could take up to six months to recover.

I'm so sorry, @FifiLux. Please keep us posted. Get plenty of rest. I'm glad you're starting to show improvement. Praying for a full and speedy recovery! ((hugs)) 🙏 ❤️

[Kim M 1]

I just joined this group - scheduled for surgery on 7/24. Looking forward to recovery tips and food ideas 😍

[dslay 2]

8 hours ago, FifiLux said:

This will be short as I am physically and mentally exhausted.

My sleeve op was a success HOWEVER I am still in hospital and not expected to be released until Friday (19 days vs 2 days) as I suffered severe pancreatis. My blood work is starting to show improvement but I'm signed off work until end of August and it could take up to six months to recover.

I’m glad you are getting better but sure hate you were in such shape! Best of wishes for continued healing!

[Chewchew46 16]

Hello everyone my surgery was a success I was sleeve yesterday. I am able to keep down my Fluid and shake. You get pretty full. currently drinking out of little med. Cups. So I am no where near the marks. I am having issue with my blood pressure. But all in all I am doing well.
good luck to everyone. 🥳

Edited July 18, 2023 by Chewchew46

[Glampreneurs31 2]

Congratulations to you !! I’m following the pre op diet so far everything is going great. Make sure you get your walking in. I here that helps with trapped gases also. Take care.

[Midwest Grateful 48]

2 hours ago, Chewchew46 said:

Hello everyone my surgery was a success I was sleeve yesterday. I am able to keep down my Fluid and shake. You get pretty full. currently drinking out of little med. Cups. So I am no where near the marks. I am having issue with my blood pressure. But all in all I am doing well.
good luck to everyone. 🥳

Awesome news! Congratulations on a successful surgery. I hope it's smooth sailing going forward. Now just get that BP down. 💟