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I had weird spatial awareness for awhile, but fortunately, I never hurt my toes! But I remember always being surprised when I actually fit through things...

I survived for the first 5 days post op on just water. I'm 8 days post op now. I packed water, sf jello, broth for immediately post op. I hated the jello after because of the sf taste (fine with it beforehand) and also hated the broth for no good reason. Finally had creamy soup yesterday and had gas pain/bloating. We will see how it goes. I did like the easy crunch ice (from Zaxbys/sonic). Medicine wise: I packed chloraseptic spray (throat sore post intubation for surgery) and gasX. My advice: prepare to be flexible with finding what you like and be PATIENT with yourself. I kept feeling like I should be able to drink more, get more protein in (starting day 6). Truth is that I'm no where near my goal for fluid or protein. I just can't take that much in. But I get a little more each day, and I'm happy with that for now.

I'm so ready for this. I was scheduled for August 16th for the sleeve but when they got in there the Dr found a massive haital hernia. So it took priority and now it's almost healed. They said November surgery. Just called the Dr's office and they said they'll have the scheduler get hold of me. Yay!!! Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes it is. It's been since June of 2021 I've been waiting and jumping thru the hoops. It was very disappointing in August that it wasn't done but necessary. So I've just been trying to be patient. Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

So i have lost close to around 100lb. So i have a cpap machine and once in a while when i am real tired i forget to use it. Before surgery if i did that i would take up with a massive headache and i have yet to have that happen. I did not use my machine two days ago either and no issues. I guess i would need another sleep study to find out if i actually still need it or not. I actually like using my cpap which everyone thinks is weird lol.

I had rather severe sleep apnea before surgery as well. I had a CPAP as well, but I generally didn't use it because it really bothered me. My apnea has disappeared completely, but I'm afraid I can't say at what point it did--which I realize isn't terribly helpful.

Sorry you are going through this and I know it sucks. I guess I'm lucky and unlucky at the same time. My shedding has seriously decreased so I only had a short time of losing a ton of hair. But due to massive shedding in the years before surgery I see more scalp now (and I mean a lot). Its getting harder to disguise it. I wanted a cute pixie cut but scared my scalp will show so I'll be off to the hairdresser for a consult soon. The good thing is there will be new growth so all we can do is wait this out and per my Derm make sure Protein, water and Vitamin D levels are good.

The EGD was easy! My team was great for it. WHen do you think you will be having surgery?

Can add collagen with no problem but just don't count it in your total protein goal since it is not a complete protein. Another thing, don't buy too much because the liquid stage will go by fast and you will be stuck with tons of extra you "won't want to look at for a very long time" type of stuff lol. I still have tons of protein powders, bariatric soups, shakes that are sitting in a box.

i agree, I'm 64 and the surgery was life changing, i now have low blood pressure, no more back pain, i got a fit bit, started walking 3000 steps per day, now I'm up to 12000. i know long take Aleve, arthritis pain almost gone. it was game changing for me, and everyone around me has noticed my energy levels increased.. I wish i had done it sooner, Good Luck