Joann454

Idk if this is normal but my surgeon is ok with me taking pills. It seems odd since my popsicles and yogurt can't have lumps. I have so many pills to take. This outta be fun!

It's on my list of meds they don't allow after surgery too.

I'm jealous of where you are at. I'm five days from surgery and time is dragging. I hope tomorrow is better and each day there after. Keep us posted!

And...how're you feeling?

I just filled my vitamins and meds for after surgery. Whoa! I will be taking something every two hours the entire time I'm awake!

I've never taken any of these meds before. I'll google the side effects so I know what to look out for. Thanks.

So you were able to swallow the pill right away?

I'm going into this with the attitude of not "what can I get away with" eating. Having restriction for a while will certainly help. This is part of a change I want to make forever and I have to do my part. My sister had gastric bypass when it was fairly new and she changed her eating habits very little. While she has stayed around 220 from 350 I know she isn't happy there. She just didn't make the changes needed. On the other hand I have no doubt she'd be over 400 by now had she not had it. Now I'm inspiring her to eat more protein and first. Dense protein [emoji16]

I'm doing keto as soon as I can eat again.

It makes me wonder if some surgeons vary the size of the sleeve. Or would that make a big difference? I don't think I had a clue how all over the place this is. From preop to pain to food consumption. There seems to be wild variations. I better hang on and be ready for whatever this ride brings me.

If you start to become dehydrated you can go to a hospital with a "hydration station" and get an IV of fluids.

I've read good things so I went ahead and ordered some chocolate flavor and the starter pack so I can try the soup and strawberry. Anyone use this brand? If so, what'd you think of it? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Dang. So is it going to be weird to be operated on by colleagues?

Lol! I'm so looking forward to being on the other side. These two weeks have crawled.

Do you think surgery will be easier for you now that you're so much lighter? It's scary for sure. They must feel confident you'll do ok though. I can't imagine they'd do it if it were extremely risky. My friend lost 15 lbs in skin when she had her tummy tuck. You'll be so much closer to goal when you wake up! Sending good vibes!

Interesting. I was told to drink this same thing for gallbladder attacks.

I'd start a new thread asking about this.

I was told I'd have one and that surgery was two hours? Wth?

You remind me of my dad. He has his gallbladder out and was beebopping all over town in two days. I had mine out and could barely walk for a week! He was 75, 35 years older than I was. [emoji31]

What made you decide to struggle through the pain? Did it taste awful or upset your stomach? You guys give me hope I won't need the meds. I have to stay in the hospital for two nights because of previous dvt.

Wow! I'd love to be off pain meds after three days!

How long ago did you have surgery? Encouraging!

If I were younger that would be what it's about for me. Now that I'm 53 and have health issues, it changed to health, but I'm sure gonna enjoy looking better too. Win/win!

None of my team mentioned this to me. I got the paperwork in the mail for all the preop diet and washing instructions but nothing about this. Does anyone know if this is something standard?

I definitely don't do a bowel prep. Two weeks of low carb/calorie/fat then the day before just clear liquids. I can't wait to be on the other side of this.