tebowfan

My surgery is April 28th at 10:30 am. I thought the day would never come! I'm having my procedure at University of Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. It was great to meet the others who are also having their procedures on the 28th at the pre-op appointment - - some of which was done as a group and some privately. Anyway, It did give us a chance to bond!

I cut out sodas and straws about 6 yrs ago cold turkey. I don't miss either. I love sf Hawaiian punch in the packets for Water bottles and sf crush in the pouches. They are perfect. No carbonation

Thank you!! I'm home now but I feel over tired. I was released from the hospital yesterday and my sons wedding was last night. I went to the wedding although I didn't do anything, but I think I over did it because I've been sore and tired ever since. Taking it really easy today. Trying to get in my Protein and it's difficult. I'm not hungry but I could eat.... All these commercials about food are making it difficult. But I will not give in!!!!

Im having my surgery may 7th at 5:00 am and nervous as crap... I have waited 8months for this day and I still nervous. Worried about everything under the sun...money.. family...aftwrwards being at home. I have to be out for work for atleast2 weeks and im the only income for my family of four... any advice?

The hardest part for me is the diet Pepsi....something about those bubbles, ice and straw! I' m thinking this May be a go cold turkey thing for me :-)

So where are my 28th siblings? We have just 2 days left. My procedure is at 1 so this time Monday I will be in surgery. Praying for a easy, uncomplicated surgery for everyone & definitely a speedy recovery.

Not too long will be here before u know it! That is really good weight loss in just a few days imagine what ur be at on surgery day!

I have just joined and my surgery is May 19th. I am nervous and counting down the days to start my new life.

Lisa, your just starting so don't be frustrated. Your most likely still retaining some of that Fluid from the hospital as well as still swollen. I didn't step on the scale for almost 2 weeks after surgery. liquids will go away. I'm 5 1/2 weeks out and eating things that I can chew. I'm down 33lbs and loving this whole thing. food no longer controls my life, I don't worry about what I'm eating and when can I eat it. Once you can start pureed you'll start to feel better about everything. Even being able to eat something like yogurt gives you hope, do don't be depressed or sad. Time goes by quickly and before you know it you'll be eating yummy stuff again. I actually went out to dinner for the first time tonight, granted I only had a cup of awesome chili with cheese and onions, but more importantly I felt like I was a part of the human race again.

Couldn't have said it any better! Perfectly stated.

I know there have been many opinons about this topic. My personal stand is that I am not telling anyone. I told my husband and I wanted to leave it at that. My husband said it would be best to tell our two adult kids. So, that's it. My husband and kids are the only ones who will know. I made the decision that I didn't want anyone to know because I don't want the criticism for my decision and/or the judgement and scrutiny that would come from my friends and family. I don't have anyone that would be supportive enough and not be judgemental about my decision. I also don't want all eyes on me and the contant questions - how much weight have you lost? how much weight do you want to lose? can you eat that? you don't need ot lose anymore weight, why are you doing that you just need more willpower. I'm already expecting some of this from my husband who is still not 100% onboard with my decision. So, for me, I have decided not to tell anyone outside of my iommediate family.
My family has a lot of overweight people. So, once i do start to lose the weight, i'll get questioned on what I am doing to lose weight. I won't lie but i'll chose how to answer based on what I believe to be the intent of the person asking. My personal choice. Doesn't make me right or wrong, it's just what I decided to do.

Sorry tebowfan just seen ur msg. I am doing ok nervous but ok. Are u post or pre op?

Had my RNY 5 months ago... chronic severe GERD..damaging my lungs! Problem resolved..My surgeon said it is the only way to clear out the reflux since the part of your stomach that produces the acid is removed . Good luck to you!

I thought from the beginning I didn't want to tell anyone but a few close friends and a few family. But I guess they are nosy or I am a bad liar because they keep asking what surgery I am having. I have told them I am having a hiatal hernia repaired (which I am during the roux-n-y surgery). I don't know what else to say when people keep asking me.
These are my friends and family but I am uncomfortable telling them what surgery I am having. What can I tell them to get them to quit asking questions?

Hi I just found out that my surgery got approved after the insurance company originally denied it. I have been waiting a long time (or at least it seems that way) on this roller coaster. I found out today my final weigh in will be may 2nd and I will get my official surgery date then but it looks like May will be my month!

Today is my first day and I am having a hard time. Not hungry--just the side effects. Hope tomorrow is better for us!

I've heard the first 3 days of the liquid diet are the hardest then pretty easy after that.

Cookie you and I have the exact surgery date, congrats how long have you been on your journey?

My surgery is May 10th -- Started my Pre-Op diet today -- 2 shakes and a sald for dinner -- going ok worried about how hard this is going to be -- but I have to keep telling myself its for a great good, two weeks of pain for a better life. Thank for all your comments reading your stories has really gotten me prepared for whats to come so, THANKS

My surgery is also on May 7th! Surgeon only requires me to do 7 day pre-op. So, I don't start until April 30. Mine is totally liquid. I really wish it would allow for a light meal. I mgiht make my own pre-op diet. Just so I don't go through the Migraines.

I am scheduled for surgery on May 22nd. My diet will be for 10 days prior to surgery.

Wow that would be awful. The doctors sent me a list that allows two frozen Meal Replacements ( weight watchers or something similar) two Protein Drinks, a sugar free Jello and a fruit a day for my pre-op diet. Don't know if that will change when I have my pre-op appointment on 'May 5th.

I haven't done anything at all. I got the news about my surgery date just this morning. I've been kinda silently freaking out since about 11 am. Before this, I had a vague thought of what I'd do once I got the date. . .but after it became a reality. . .I began the silent freak out. . . What do I do first?!?! I have a pretty sedentary job. I sit at a desk all day. Very minimal activity or moving around. So, I'll be out for surgery the first week. But the second week, i'll work from home. Planning to go back to work physicially on the 3rd week after surgery. I'm hoping all goes well and I'll feel up to it. I'm just afraid I'm not ready.
Ive mainly been freaking out about all the stuff I CAN'T have after surgery. Am I really ready to give up chocolate and ice cream. . . Then the next few minutes I feel like, I've enjoyed those things for so many years and now look where it's gotten me. But it still doesn't take away this huge mind game i'm playing on myself.
I'm sorry. . .I'm rambling. . .so glad I have this forum to help 'release'.

Hi Cupcake. I just got my surgery date - May 7th. Very mixed emotions! Excited, nervous, disbelief, am I ready? What do I do now?

Pre-op started yesterday. All is good......not bad at all other than some diarrhea, but hopefully that will subside soon. I'm using Premier Protein shakes at work (3) and then I like the unjury Protein (Chocolate and vanilla are both really good) as my last shake. Filling in with lots of s/f Jello and broth. I can't really say that I've been hungry, but clearly lots of action in the tummy the last 2 days. I hope it continues to be this easy. I think one of the keys is keeping my mind busy and not having time to think about what I'm eating......I mean drinking.
Have all the early May surgeries started pre-op diets? I'm curious how it's going for everyone else.
Have a great day!!!