Debbiebydesign

Holy heavens I'm exhausted....this pre-op is gonna be the death of me!!!!

It's hard, but worth it. I feel good...and it's one day. That's not to say it's easy, but I'm eager to make all my supporters proud, and I can assure those who follow me that your imagination is often worse than the reality. Pre op sucks, but you won't notice after. Good luck!

Doing well. Very sore, but better than I thought I'd be. I am NPO (nothing by mouth) but I can swab my mouth with ice Water. Just the little bit of water I swallowed there told me there were big changes in my stomach. I had a little nausea this AM, so I got zofran and it's gone. I was walked very briefly, and after I sat I felt better. Catheter working better now that I am up. I hope things keep going this well.

I'm sore as Hell, but it's done. Being model patient, in spite of the pain I feel better than anticipated. Still NPO for now, but even the tiny bit Water I swallowed from the swab was felt in my pouch. Odd feeling.

Ugh.. surgeon had an emergency. Delayed a few hours...

Waiting...surgery in an hour or so...

This post is huge! Thank you! Ready...

Is it correct that I see your surgery is in 2 days? congrats

Yes...in Peoria. I'm in day 4 of Clear liquids.

Kelly! I'm in Aurora not far away!!

I'm from Peru, work in Ottawa...I'm nearby too...

Oh that headache can be a nasty one. My surgery is Thursday, and my doc has his patients do 5 days of Clear Liquids. I'm grateful it's short and he allows Protein Shakes, but I am really struggling tonight. I had a full blown, kick in the head, vomiting kind of Migraine the first night. It cleared, now I am just a little fuzzy brained and really tired. It's easier, but it's hour to hour.

Still sucks' date=' extremely tired, head still hurts but not nearly as bad as day 1. STARVING!!! However the irritability and urge to strangle stupid people is much better today than it was yesterday . If I recall correctly from last time, day 4 was where I started feeling semi-human again....looks like I'm right on track for that again. Only 12 1/2 more days of this!!!![/quote']

Ugh! Day 2 also, but I only have to do this 5 days before and 3 days after! I'm hungry now, but I feel good after a very rough start.

Good luck to all those who are having surgery today (4th).

Keep us updated.

There's a bunch. Good Luck!

My doc has me doing clear liquids for 5 days, but they said it was to reduce the size of the liver and prevent injury to it.

I agree with Pam. I'm almost done with Day 2 of Clear Liquids. I can have any thing I can see through, like AmandaD said and Protein Shakes mixed with only Water. (I mixed Unjury chicken Soup flavor with broth and it was a god-send.)

Do you at least get Protein shakes with the clear liquids or are you strictly clear???? My headache improved on day 3 a tad and was much better on day 6......good luck!!!! It sucks but it does get some better.

HW 312' date=' pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 251, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 248[/quote']

I can have 3 shakes daily with Water. I will say the unjury chicken Soup flavor with warm broth is the most satisfying drink so far.

The headache gave up long enough for me to sleep last night. I woke up though in horrible pain and vomiting. I drank more fluids and used ice packs on my head. I still have Migraine residue, as I call that feeling of relief from the headache but like it still could come back. Strange no hunger pains at the moment. Cravings seem gone too.

I was wondering why the clear liquid diet I was on after my c section was so much easier, and my friend pointed out I was hopped up on Percocet. I'd love me some Percocet right about now.

How are you doing Debbie? Just think... only 5 days... such an exciting time. Concentrate on getting things in order instead of the clear liquid diet. Good luck!!

I just wish I felt better. Its been a rough day, not just craving, but headache. That's been the worst. I'm hoping it improves tomorrow.

Yes.... I have been on a liquid diet for two weeks' date=' told I needed to lose more than the 5 pds I have and my Surg was moved from 2/5 to 2/26.....:-( I am already nervous and this dragging on is making the anxiety elevate. Had to get a Xanax script....[/quote']

I got ativan too. I thought I was going to have to put my dog to sleep on top of all the other stress. I have only used it once.

I was very adamant initially about keeping it a secret, but eventually gave up on that. With the exception of two people, I have received amazing support. I needed it just to help my nerves. After years of looking the same- overweight- I'd be sorting through so many excuses.

I'm having surgery the same day. I'm nervous too...my husband is scared. I think it's normal. I'm sorry you don't feel support from other people in your life. Message me if you need to...right now we have parallel lives!

It just depends on the surgeon.

Three weeks on Clear Liquids? !? Or 3 weeks until clear liquids?

And we're off...clear liquids! Ugh!

9 days until surgery

4 days until clear liquid diet starts

Last night, while on the road for a quick visit with my in laws, my usually stoic and calm husband put his hand on my knee, I squeezed his hand and looked at his face. He was crying. I asked what was wrong and he replied, "It's getting close, and I'm scared."

I was so grateful to hear this, because it was the first time HE brought it up for discussion. He's always listened and told me he supports my decision. But this was different and I learned a few things about him.

First, he blames himself for my weight problem, even though I was fat for years before we met. (While he is overweight, he has some phobias related to food, and his diet is similar to a children's menu, and very limited in variety.) I assured him it was not the case and emphasized that I am responsible, and no one else, to get better.

Secondly, He's scared of losing me in surgery, and of losing some of our food related bonding, like Giordano pizza in Chicago, and having me test his homemade Finnish bread.

Third, he wants to support me by changing some of his bad habits related to food. (Any ideas how I could swing that to "finish one home improvement project before starting a new one"? Let me know...lol.)

I needed that talk. It was support from where I needed it the most at the best possible time. For months, my biggest cheerleaders in this were my best friend, and his sister. It's so good to know this wonderful man is on board too. It's really helping me believe I can do this.

I recently saw someone complaining that someone was cheating with mash potatoes. The nutritionist had them on our list. We were told no straws or carbonation...until 6 months. Some programs say never again...who knows?

I have worked with people who have had WLS on the psych unit where I work. I have only heard of the psych eval being failed when there was a history of chronic self injury and severe personality disorder.

Yep...call, be very, very polite and charming they can't get too upset about a polite inquiry.

I probably could be post op right now if I would have called when I thought things were taking too long. I found out I was forgotten for a few weeks at one of the steps. When I called, I got the appointment date I was needing the next day.