MrsMonroe

I took off 2 weeks, but I sit behind a desk all day and my schedule is flexible I can arrive and leave when I want. I agree it depends on your job and the type of work you do. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Hi @@Pink Ninja glad to hear your still doing well. I had my surgery on August 10th and my surgeon has me on a 3 week liquid diet. So it's 2 wks today. I've lost 20lbs but I knew mine was alot of Water weight, yet I've been in the hospital 4 times sense the surgery due to dehydration and diarrhea. I am still having a hard time drinking enough liquids, and that's any kind of liquid. I'm in the hospital right now, no veins for a IV, we are waiting on a nurse who specializes in sticking people that are very dehydrated. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Hello ladies, thought I'd give you an update. I had my surgery 8/10/16. I'm still in the hospital due to be discharge tomorrow. My drainage surgery bulb has been very sore, I've been up walking and showering sometimes doing to much which causes pain because I forget to stay on track or tell my nurses I'm feeling great this day! The hospital and nurses have been the best! I've been in Healthcare for over 18 years and this is the most exceptional service I have ever seen, been given and or worked with in my life! Shout out to First Baptist Medical Center in Dallas TX. I absolutely love it here and they are taking good care of me and my kiddos who have stayed up here with me these last couple of days. I've been drinking tea, coffee, Apple juice and water, taking gas x and walking. Everything is going great!

@@Shrinkinqtpi thank you so much for the updated. My surgery is Wednesday morning. The liquid diet has been very hard I lost 5 lbs, but cheated and could have list more. I've got 3 cases of Isopure and about 10 boxes of crystal light, I also brought alot of different flavors of Ramen noodles so I can get the season packs to have as broth. I think that's it. I remember you saying something about mouth spray? I also need to get something for gas. I pray my surgery goes great. I'm still nervous and excited at the same time. I hope work will be tolerable for you, make sure you take it easy.

@@Dawnie Doo, that's awesome! I've been struggling on my liquid diet. Wednesday morning can't get here soon enough!

@@Shrinkinqtpi so glad your at home! How are you feeling? I have 4 more days!!

@@Tuani I have mine tomorrow! We are both schedule the same day! I am getting super nervous and now it seems the days are going to fast

@@Pink Ninja I'm so glad to hear you are feeling great! I've scheduled another appointment to talk back with my surgeon because I'm so nervous and have thousands of things going through my head! I see him tomorrow. I'm 6 days away!!!

@@Shrinkinqtpi I hope and pray your surgery went well and a speedy recovery! I'm on the countdown!

@@Pink Ninja ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????? keep us updated

@@Pink Ninja don't worry about the hospital portion they will bill you. I'm just as excited for your surgery as well! You are going to do absolutely great! I'm 8 days away!!!!

@@Shrinkinqtpi I'm so excited for you! Everything will go absolutely great! Praying for you!

@@Shrinkinqtpi, Thank you for the encouragement!

@@Shrinkinqtpi Awesome!how's everything going for you so far? 14 days until the 10!I'm feeling a little week this morning and have a slight headache. The diet wouldn't be so bad if I didn't have drug reps bringing stuff every 5 min and all these meetings with catered food. I actually started yesterday and today is day 2!....

August the 10th is not getting here fast enough! I'm so hungry, my stomach has been growling all day! Is anyone in Dallas, TX?

I'm told I will likely only need to do a 24 hour pre-op diet. I guess I'll know for sure at the pre-op appt 8/4. Sounds like most of you have to do longer though. I wonder why that is?My surgeon stated that it's to give the liver time to shrink, making it easier for them to manipulate laparoscopicly during the surgery. Dawnie_doo

Mine seems like it's easy, but I'm struggling with this and it's day 1!!! Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Are any of you starting your pre surgical weight loss diet? I start mine Sunday Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I'm already packed for surgery and have my comfortable cloths for 2wks I'm my bottom drawer!!! hehe Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

That's great! Thanks for the information!! Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I've been researching Vitamins to begin taking now and also a high Protein drink called Isopure. Have you started taking vitamins? Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Me too! But I so can't wait! I'm excited one moment and crying the next Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Let's keep in touch! I need some friends to go through this with me Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Hey @@Tuani were are you located. My surgery is in Dallas Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App