Mzerica619

I started my liquid diet yesterday and my surgery date is 3/4. My nerves are up. Please tell me the best way to avoid temptations?

Mines also!

My date is 3/4! EXCITED, NERVOUS, SCARED ALL IN ONE BUT CAN'T WAIT!

Awesome

My surgery is scheduled for 3/6. My trip for Hawaii is scheduled 4/5. I'm wondering should I postpone my trip? We will only be there for 3 days but I'm concerned with being able to eat correctly and gaining weight.

March 6th ????????

My friend just came out of surgery yesterday and my date is set for 3/4/16 FINALLY. Can anyone tell me is there away to prevent the pain in your shoulders from gas? She said that they keep telling her to walk but it's very painful. If there is something I can do pre op I much rather try it! TIA

I had my sleeve surgery 1/20/16 and I took a 3 day trip to Las Vegas on 2/11/16 (3 weeks post op). Now, I know everyone recovers differently but I was completely useless for the first 2.5weeks. I was worried about taking my trip but started to get some energy back a couple days before I left. I completely understand what you're going through. I apologize in advance, this may be lengthy, especially since it's fresh in my mind. I think the most difficult thing is going to be food. At three weeks I was supposed to be on a puréed diet. That was incredibly difficult while traveling!!! I am having trouble with Protein shakes post op, no matter what I try I just can't stomach them. That would have been my go to, but I just couldn't do it. I ate mostly yogurt and eggs and those 1 oz packages of peanut or almond butter (I can't remember the brand. It's all natural, no sugars or anything). But, I also ate things that weren't puréed. I didn't have a choice in some places. There just aren't many options on a puréed diet. I did get sick once from eating 2 French fries. I just didn't want to spend so much money on an entire meal when I really shouldn't have been eating any of the foods they had to offer and would only be able to eat a couple bites anyway, and I figured French fries were soft so I just took a couple from someone else's plate. Not a good idea! No more fried things for me!! It didn't help that our hotel room didn't have a fridge or anything, so I couldn't buy yogurts or anything to keep in the room. I did, however, make sure I had a Water bottle on me at all times. I'm not sure what stage of the diet you will be on during your trip, but I would definitely consider what your options would be. As far as rescheduling your trip, and I'm assuming that this is just for pleasure since you're wondering about postponing, I would do some research online or by phone. Look at where you will be staying and local restaurants and any outings you have planned. Most places offer menus online, try to find things that will work for your diet. Even call them and see if they will be accommodating. Also, look at who you will be traveling with. Do they know about your surgery and diet restrictions? Are they going to be supportive and understanding? I think if you will be able to find foods that will fit your diet you will be fine. I had energy back by that point and besides having trouble with food, I had a phenomenal trip. Good luck with your surgery and have fun in Hawaii! Thanks for the information... As I was reading your post I called my BF and told him we are not rescheduling! The room we are staying in had a full kitchen so I will be able to keep The yogurts on hand. I will definitely be checking the surrounding areas now that you mentioned the online menus! THANKS FOR THE GREAT ADVICE ????????????????????

. I have one hernia now and since I've had a repair already my surgeon suggest that I wait unless when he goes he finds another small one!

March 6th!! 9 AM and sooooo NERVOUS!!!

Do you know what it comes from?

Congratulations!!!

San Diego, CA

Hope all is well with a speedy recovery!

I am really excited. I have done my 6 months weight management seen a nutritionist and the therapist. I am very eager to get a date but scared at the same time. Can you all that have had the surgery give me some tips on preparing myself and what to expect? TIA

Reading this thread has me so excited!! I have an appt tomorrow with the hematologist because my iron was low and this could delay my surgery... Praying it dosent!! I have done all my WM apts seen the nutritionist ,psychiatrist and seen my surgeon the pre/post diet class is this week for me also!! All I'm waiting for is the approval from the insurance and the ???????????????? from the hematologist!! Wish me luck!!! Aiming for the end of this month or early February!! ????????