I got my surgery date today... November 29th... Gastric Bypass... Now to start planning, getting together everything I need and trying to not stress myself out until then....

:( Hope it has gotten since.

Took the nausea medicine they prescribed and it went away. Just had a little chicken broth and some pain meds but I am feeling much better.

I got a post-op call from the nurse today to check in. She suggested either miralax or milk of magnesia though said that 7-10 days of no bowel movement after surgery is normal.

22 hours ago, ZeeGee said:

I got hiccups right now lol

Hiccups? Have your partner scare the hell out of you. Kidding, maybe not such a good idea. Hope they go away.

2 hours ago, ZeeGee said:

So I just got home and what’s the first thing that happens?
I vomited ?

Yikes!! That must have hurt your stomach. I sure hope you are feeling better now.

3 minutes ago, Longview Lady said:

Yikes!! That must have hurt your stomach. I sure hope you are feeling better now.

It has gotten better but yes vomiting made my tummy hurt so bad ?

On 11/16/2023 at 8:55 PM, Longview Lady said:

How did the drive home go??

Wishing you all the best.

Hey! I haven’t gone yet. Surgery is set for the last week of November. I’m a little nervous, but still excited. My dr’s preposition diet only requires the day before surgery as a full liquid day ??‍♀️ but I’m starting to make changes on my own - I’ve eliminated carbonated beverages, caffeine, alcohol, and Monday I’m saying goodbye to a. Obsession I didn’t know I had… gum!

On 10/17/2023 at 10:04 AM, SomeBigGuy said:

New guy here. Got my date set for November 20 for a Gastric Sleeve procedure. Kind of nervous, but more excited than anything. How's everyone else feeling for theirs?

I have one the 21st! Best of Luck!

10 hours ago, Meisha said:

Hey! I haven’t gone yet. Surgery is set for the last week of November. I’m a little nervous, but still excited. My dr’s preposition diet only requires the day before surgery as a full liquid day ??‍♀️ but I’m starting to make changes on my own - I’ve eliminated carbonated beverages, caffeine, alcohol, and Monday I’m saying goodbye to a. Obsession I didn’t know I had… gum!

Hi Meisha,

Wow, only 1 day of liquid diet? I'm on 2 weeks prior to surgery doing liquid diet. Today is day 3...a lil rough but I'm working through it. My surgery is scheduled for 11/30/23. I'm nervous too, just want it over with and work towards better health.

Bravo for you for giving up gum...temporarily. Wishing you all the success with your surgery and recovery.

Hey all! I had a sleeve in 2020, and am having a revision the end of this month to a bypass for severe GERD.

I also have a gum obsession, always have. It is only a short time you can't have it (or straws which is my other obsession lol).

Hoping everyone who has had surgery is feeling okay and on the mend! My doctor does a 2 week diet but unlike last time (different surgeon) they allow solid food, which is a plus. I'm not complaining. I'll eat soup and chicken for 2 weeks. The liquid was tough, after day 4ish it got better though. I was so hangry the first time around, I thought I'd lose it on my husband. He knew to tread lightly LOL

Anyone else having the muscle pain in your abdomen while trying to heal? I need ideas to relieve pain!

Anyone else having the muscle pain in your abdomen while trying to heal? I need ideas to relieve pain!

5 minutes ago, Shock6266 said:

Anyone else having the muscle pain in your abdomen while trying to heal? I need ideas to relieve pain!

Yup! Feels like you've been on a sit-ups binge or really worked your core muscles hard! There isn't much you can do but be gentle. You can try ice if you want to, but they told me not to do heating pads over the abdomen for obvious reasons. Or you can try tylenol, sometimes it works on muscle pain. I just decided to live with it. I'm a little over 2 weeks out and the soreness is starting to fade. Hang in there!!

I’m at 16 days post op but mine only started on day 12, it feels like a pulled muscle… with shooting pains and I’m hunched over because I can’t stand up! I hope it goes away soon!!

I'm day 5 post op and have just now started to eat purée. I waited to have one until I got all my protein and cleats in for the day. Liquids are going down so much easier but just noticed I really have to pace myself on the purée. Feels like it gets stuck sorta