Hi! Anyone else scheduled for surgery in July of 2023? Let's talk!

How are you? How's your process going? What are you excited about for the future? What are you enjoying now? How are you talking about the upcoming surgery with family and friends? What supports have been helpful to you?

Hi. My surgery was 4 days ago, July 6. I am doing well, the healing appears to be going well. I still have pain at the incision spots but it is manageable. I am tolerating protein and liquids well.

I am excited to show my kids that being around and healthy for them and myself is priority one. I am also looking forward to wearing some of my old clothes!

My husband has been very supportive throughout the process. My children were apprehensive because it's surgery, we have been pretty open about it as a family. I have not determined how I will approach the topic with my friends. I go back and forth between, not telling them at all. I am the only obese friend so I do not know what value it will bring.

My sister had a gastric bypass 15 years ago, her input has been invaluable and reading this forum has been super helpful. Thank you all.

On 05/17/2023 at 14:13, Chewchew46 said:

Hi yes I have my surgery July 17,2023 I am new here

Mine is 7/17 as well. I’m on day 6 of my pre-op diet and it’s a little rough but I’m staying strong. The weekend was much harder than the week days. Hope your process is proceeding well.

4 hours ago, Faith23 said:

I'm feeling really good. one week out today!! Trying a couple of pureed foods also.

me too! hope you did well with that

How many days do you have to do for your pre- op. I have to do 14 and I started on July 2 I may have started a day early lol. But I’m on day 9. It’s been a struggle I notice I don’t have much energy I’m always tired.

1 hour ago, Chewchew46 said:

How many days do you have to do for your pre- op. I have to do 14 and I started on July 2 I may have started a day early lol. But I’m on day 9. It’s been a struggle I notice I don’t have much energy I’m always tired.

mine was 14 too just push through as best as you can and remember before you know it it’ll be behind you and you’ll be on your way to your new future! it feels light years away at this point lol (im now a week out from surgery)

Edited July 11, 20233 yr by NYCxCoco

Hi all!

I have lurked for a long time, but I have my appointment with my surgeon tomorrow (July 12) and should be scheduling a surgery date. Hopefully before the end of this month, but maybe beginning of August. Trying to get it done before my daughter goes back to college so she can drive me since my husband has to work (saving vacation days for mandatory shutdown at Christmas).

Good luck to everyone scheduled for this month!

Hello!

I'm new here!

My surgery is scheduled for July25th at 730am!

18 hours ago, Foodie2VSG said:

Hi everyone - my surgery is actually tomorrow. For some reason I’m weirdly calm right now. Maybe the nerves will set in tomorrow?

Unfortunately my procedure isn’t until late in the day… lots of time to think…

All the best on your surgery day! Looking forward to hearing how you're doing. Keep us posted. Hang in there! Keep the calm going. ?

16 minutes ago, KKelley1019 said:

Hello!

I'm new here!

My surgery is scheduled for July25th at 730am!

Hi there! We're surgery twins. My surgery is also on July 25th. Feel free to reach out anytime. ?

On 7/10/2023 at 11:19 AM, Foodie2VSG said:

Hi everyone - my surgery is actually tomorrow. For some reason I’m weirdly calm right now. Maybe the nerves will set in tomorrow?

Unfortunately my procedure isn’t until late in the day… lots of time to think…

Hello, my surgery is tomorrow also, 1:00, its going to be a long day, i cant have any more liquids after midnight, but i am excited, good luck tomorrow.

Ok, surgery in about 3 hours!!!

I’m all packed, scrubbed with the pre op body wash and thirsty.

I'm a bit nervous, but more excited. I hope the pain isn’t too bad afterwards, but whatever comes, I’m 100% certain of my decision and looking forward to my journey onwards.

I’ll let you know what weird and wonderful things lie beyond…

On 7/9/2023 at 8:10 PM, RedE2goAimee said:

I start my pre-op liquid diet tomorrow while on vacation.? I have core power, cream Soups, and broth. Does anyone have any pointers for me?

I am 12 days post-op. They also allowed me to have sugar-free popsicles, jello and pudding. That felt a little more substantial at times. Keep your eyes on the goal. They are shrinking your liver to make surgery easier. You got this!

10 hours ago, dslay said:

Hi all!

I have lurked for a long time, but I have my appointment with my surgeon tomorrow (July 12) and should be scheduling a surgery date. Hopefully before the end of this month, but maybe beginning of August. Trying to get it done before my daughter goes back to college so she can drive me since my husband has to work (saving vacation days for mandatory shutdown at Christmas).

Good luck to everyone scheduled for this month!

Welcome! Keep us posted. I hope you get your surgery date soon. ?

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.

@hnave my surgery is 7/24, too! I’m in connecticut. I’d love to connect and support each other!