Wasn't sure if now was the best time to make this, but I see others making this kind of thread the month before their surgery date so I thought why not!

It feels surreal even saying I am having surgery next month!

Mine is booked on for 14/05/24 - who else will be having theirs in May?

A few questions just to get us started:

1) Are you nervous about anything? If so, what? - just in the hope that any veterans can give advice or if we can help each other. Anxiety is normal!

2) What have you prepared/plan to prepare for your hospital bag?

3) What are you most excited about?

I look forward to hearing from you all ❤️

Edited April 2, 20242 yr by Bypass2Freedom

Cross your fingers that they don't have to fix a hiatal hernia during the operation. They'll do it if it needs doing but watch out, it will give you intermittent pain in your midsection. Woke me up twice last night until they gave me the good stuff. Docs say it shouldn't be a problem in a few days.

To all my May surgery brothers and sisters, just remember one thing.

They don't have many bariatric beds in nursing homes, because they don't need them!!

We got this!!

Well surgery went good today, went in any 11:30, woke at 3:30 got in room at 4:15. Doctor says surgery went very good. I have 7 incisions, been sipping water, and nodding out from pain meds. All in all, not as bad as I thought ? it would have been. Thanks to all the comment and do's and don'ts I've learned, being here on this page ? with the pre experiences from ppl here. I'm literally patient of the day, here on the gastric floor. Wanna thank everyone for the helpful information ℹ️ on the surgery. Now looking to further my education in the next stages of the eating process. The do's the don'ts, the can and can't have, and the how to's.

On 5/2/2024 at 3:08 AM, Bypass2Freedom said:

So glad to hear it was a success and that you are doing well!

On 5/2/2024 at 3:08 AM, Bypass2Freedom said:

So glad to hear it was a success and that you are doing well!

On 5/2/2024 at 3:08 AM, Bypass2Freedom said:

So glad to hear it was a success and that you are doing well!

On 5/1/2024 at 7:52 PM, Zingor said:

Good luck ? to you tomorrow

Surgery 05/07/2024

15 hours ago, JEB0507 said:

Surgery 05/07/2024

Me, too. See you on the other side!

Start my two days of clear liquids tomorrow and my control freak side is really coming out. I hate not knowing what is going to happen, so I overthink and overplan. I tasted the Ensure Pre-surgery drink, and boy, is that not my favorite thing. Sooo sweet and fake strawberry-y. I am just planning to get it as cold as possible and chugging it.

I'm liking the Protien2o water.

Revision went very well. Pouch is now 8 cm.

Opening was 54 mm. Now 8 mm.

1 hour ago, JEB0507 said:

I'm liking the Protien2o Water.

Is it easier to drink than normal water? Honestly unless it has a powder mix in it, I’m not drinking it.

Well, the liver prep diet is finished. Clear liquids tomorrow and surgery Monday morning. I made it this far. It wasn't real fun, but not the most terrible thing in the world. Good luck to everyone with surgery later this month!

Hello just looking for some encouragement my surgery is scheduled for May 20th I started my liquid diet today I am both scared and anxious thanks for the add

27 minutes ago, DIMARIESOTO said:

Hello just looking for some encouragement my surgery is scheduled for May 20th I started my liquid diet today I am both scared and anxious thanks for the add

Heya! I completely get the nerves - I am definitely feeling it too! It is only natural to feel that way, it is a big step we are taking

I started my pre-op diet on the 30th May, so I am almost a week in. The first 2-3 days were really hard, I won't like. Cravings were biting my ass, and the pressure headaches were unreal. That being said, it does pass, and then it is pretty manageable. I don't feel like I am struggling as much at the moment!

You got this!

Hi, I'm having VSG surgery on May 15th. I'm not so much nervous but ready to have the surgery. I've read, watched videos and talked to friends who've had the surgery. Today is day one of my pre-op diet and I'm struggling. It's kicking my butt, only protein shakes, water, sugar free jello, sugar free Popsicles. Is anyone else on the struggle bus? I'm bringing very little to the hospital, light robe, sandals and a little skin care. I'm most anxious about the gas pain but I've had 3 c-sections and I walked an hour after each one so I know I can do it. I'm excited to begin this journey and get healthier for myself and my family. Wishing everyone the best of luck with the pre-op, recovery and healing. We can do it!

5 hours ago, MzJessB said:

Hi, I'm having VSG surgery on May 15th. I'm not so much nervous but ready to have the surgery. I've read, watched videos and talked to friends who've had the surgery. Today is day one of my pre-op diet and I'm struggling. It's kicking my butt, only Protein Shakes, Water, sugar free Jello, sugar free Popsicles. Is anyone else on the struggle bus? I'm bringing very little to the hospital, light robe, sandals and a little skin care. I'm most anxious about the gas pain but I've had 3 c-sections and I walked an hour after each one so I know I can do it. I'm excited to begin this journey and get healthier for myself and my family. Wishing everyone the best of luck with the pre-op, recovery and healing. We can do it!

Heya! I started my pre-op diet a week ago and it was so hard in the beginning, but I promise you it does get so much easier after the first 2-3 days. You got this!

Surgery scheduled may 17th and I'm on day 5 of my pre liquid diet and my blood sugars are dropping and I'm getting tired of this diet.