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?

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.

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. ?

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)

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!

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)

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.

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! ?

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.

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)) ? ❤️

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

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!

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, 20233 yr by Chewchew46

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.

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. ?

Day 8 of my 14-day liquid diet/liver cleanse. It's not as bad as I thought. I made sure no food is sitting in clear sight, which helps a lot. And it's a good thing I like sugar-free Jello! Looking forward to getting this surgery behind me. I'm scheduled for gastric bypass next Tuesday, with the sleeve as a Plan B (depending on how extensive the scar tissue is from previous abdominal surgeries). Onward! Hope everyone is doing well!