scaredoftheunknown

I just got home from the hospital last night. I did lose a lot of blood while in surgery. I probably will ask the dr. When they call me today.

Oh I'm so glad I found this post. I'm Mexican and I had my surgery on the 13th of September. Can't wait to try real food. I've been on full liquids since.day 2.

Hello! I had my surgery on the 13 and I'm still in the hospital. I will be here until Sunday. if all goes well. My bladder has been asleep, they are hoping with the walking I've been doing will awaken it up. Hope everyone is doing good.

How are you doing? Hope all is well.

I have my time for my surgery tomorrow. I have to be there at 6:15 a.m I am so glad I will be the first on his schedule. Hope everyone is doing well, cause I'm a total roller coaster with emotions...

Good luck for all those being sleeved tomorrow the 12th. My date is coming up too. The 13th. Can't believe it !

Oh I feel so stressed. I am trying to prepare and stock up on things I need for after I have my surgery this week (Thursday OMG!!) and I know we have to has SF Jello, Protein shakes,SF popsicles does the color/flavor matter? but I also read about drinking broth. Any suggestions on the broth? Can I make my own or just buy it? How long do we drink it for? I am just a nut case today trying to sort things out. At least I have all my Vitamins and I found a Protein shake that I like. But I hear that can change after surgery. I know these are all dumb questions but I feel lost and scared of the unknown..

Hi! I am glad to meet someone else with the same surgery date as me. How are you doing? Are you all prepared for the big day? I had a busy day getting my stuff ready. I still have to pack but I cleaned, washed even washed the car. I am ready for the new me.

Hi New Victoria, My dr. told me to start taking all the vitamins I will be taking post op. I am not taking iron. but everything else you do want to start up asap.

I'm having mine done is South San Francisco Kaiser.. Dr. Le is my surgeon. I too am excited yet nervous.

I hope you get a date soon. Happy all is working out for you.

I am planning on taking off 1 week. I teach cake decorating classes and I teach 2 classes a day each being 2 hours each. I spoke to the dr. and he said 1 week is fine because I don't lift anything heavy. I think it would work out fine as I have a class in the morning and another class in the evening this will give me a chance to go home and rest if I feel to tired.

I am not to sure as I didn't have to do a liquid diet. I know that in my handbook they gave me at the first appointment it states these are not to be considered protein drinks.....ensure,slim fast, atkins, special K, glucerna,boost. I know every doctor is different.

Hoping your numbers have dropped.

Oh goodness. My surgery is Sept. 13th. I went to the pre-surgery class on Tuesday and I gained 5 lbs. from the day I saw the surgeon. I have exactly one week to lose the 5 lbs. otherwise they will cancel the surgery. The pressure is on. I started having 2 protein shakes and a small salad for lunch and lots of water and hot tea (still sick I caught bronchitis).And I will start the back at the gym today. Any suggestions? Thanks

Thanks everyone. I hope I can do this. I am already feeling lightheaded as I am diabetic and can feel my bs drop. I am thinking I should probably email my dietitian and see what she suggest.

Right? I dropped the 10 lbs. the dr. originally wanted me to lose, then I gained 5 of them back. All I can do is hope that I drop them 5 lbs. in a week. I know when I get stressed it's harder to lose weight.

Congratulations!!!

I hope you are feeling better. I myself am worried as well. I came down with bronchitis. I started on the Z pack this past Friday and took the last one yesterday Tuesday. My surgery date is the 13th of Sept. I feel okay except I still have a cough. The cough is no to bad but it comes in episodes. Ugh!!!

That is terrible Honey Bee. What have the dr.'s told you, how much longer will it be before you get better? Sending prayers for a speedy recovery.