Is there anyone in October getting a Vgs? My date is 10/18/23 I’m so excited!

Hi! I’m scheduled for October 3rd!

Yay! I'm so glad that there is a group for October sleevers. I'm sister did the gastric sleeve surgery 3 years ago and she speaks very highly of having a month group to chat and process with. My surgery date is October 20th.

So, what are people nervous about or currently struggling with?

I'm trying to pre-emptively get in the habit of not drinking 30 before meals until 30 minutes after meals but I'm struggling with that. Drinking fluids with meals is so auto-pilot for me that I feel like that is going to be the hardest habit to break because I don't even think about it. Eating makes me thirsty.

I'm on say 7 of my pre-op diet, but I struggle with not having soda. I catch myself reaching for one in the fridge and have to remind myself that my soda days are behind me.

Just had my sleeve done yesterday, 10/9! I feel pretty good. Doc let me go home same day, so no hospital overnight. I felt much better at home than I did in the hospital. Am feeling pretty good. Had 4 ounces of protein shake this morning, have been sipping a lot of water. My mouth has been so so dry.

So we're almost half way through the month. How are people doing so far with their surgeries and/or pre-op diets?

My surgery isn't until October 20th but I'm already down 6 pounds this month from pre-op dieting which I'm pretty excited about.

I'm 10 days out from surgery. The only complaint I have is that I'm still really really tired. I'm usually a side sleeper, so sleeping on my back has been challenging. I'm looking forward to going to pureed food soon.

If you don't mind me asking what is the post-surgery pain level like? Have you been able to comfortably move around / resume normal daily activities?

Post op pain wasn't too bad. I still have one spot that bothers me. I haven't resumed all of my normal activities yet, but I'm getting stronger.

I’m also 10 days out and feeling better than I expected! Up and walking a few miles a day. I’m also tired like Shotputqueen said, some days more than others, but reminding myself I had major surgery basically a week ago and my body is still figuring out that the heck happened! Just one of my incision cites still hurts but I can adjust around it mostly. So far so good! Should get cleared to go to purée on Monday ??

My post-surgery pain has been quite minimal. A little pain on my right side, especially when I need to use those abs. And the rear roof of my mouth feels really badly bruised from the intubation I guess -- I've never had that before after surgery so it is not likely to be related to WLS, just my particular experience this tie. I'm basically able to do most of what I did before, but already with less pain. 3 days out, 5 pounds down from surgery weight.

12 hours ago, Arendiva said:

So we're almost half way through the month. How are people doing so far with their surgeries and/or pre-op diets?

My surgery isn't until October 20th but I'm already down 6 pounds this month from pre-op dieting which I'm pretty excited about.

I officially start my Pre-Op diet tomorrow, but since my consultation on Monday, I have been replacing meals with shakes, in the hopes that this will allow me to ease into the Pre-Op diet. I just picked up all the meds that they sent in for after-surgery today.

Just had mine the 2nd! Doing quite well. Feel close to normal again.

12 hours ago, Arendiva said:

If you don't mind me asking what is the post-surgery pain level like? Have you been able to comfortably move around / resume normal daily activities?

Hi Arendiva. For me, really not too bad. I took Percocet the first few nights, only to ensure I sleep. Otherwise, Tylenol was fine. Good luck!