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I started drinking protein water. I like this one it tastes like a pina colada. 15 gs of protein in 16 oz of fluid. Brand = Protein20

So how are you feeling? @anniepearl1983

I had my gastric bypass surgery Oct 1....my book from surgeion says gasx and beano OTC is okay...hopefully that will help. I wish I got tylenol with codeine. Only trammadol for the pain. and only 10 pills, i've been hoarding them, lol

Welcome, you will find a lot of good info here. I personally was denied after being pre-approved and going through a 4 month program but ultimately appealed and got approved. Boy, was it stressufl though. Wishing you the best. I just had my surgery 3 days ago..

I just stayed one night.......

Thank you for sharing your honest experience. @chula313 I just had surgery on oct 1 and really relate to you. The cost has been eye opening, I'm so glad I have a bunch of cheap amazon dresses to wear and a bunch of large size panties from walmart. I'm only wearing flip flops right now. My pain has been significant too..but sounds like yours is worse, I'm so sorry. My doctor only gave me 10 pills of trammadol and no refills so I'm using those sparingly. Four of my six inciscions are all along exactly where my fat rolls when I sit down, sooo painful. I am thankful for this board and I know it gets better!!

Thanks for sharing your story, you will find a lot of support here even if you just read the posts. I'm so glad you are getting it done for your health and were approved! Best of luck!! Age is just a number @SISSYJ

Good Lucky @Syrus!!

Good Luck!

Welcome @ericaL and SISSYJ and good luck on your surgeries!!

No....I actually lost that during pre op from April to October. The doctor chastised me and said I didn't lose enough I thought it was an accomplishment. On October 1 weighed 284, Today is October 4 and I weigh 291. This is frustrating, I didn't update my stats because everyone says this is temporary because of all those IV liquids in me. @Serengirl I really hope I can lose this weight for real. Today is day 4.

October folks, how is everyone doing? I was Oct 1. Did okay the first day truly wondered if I had surgery. Now I'm back from hospital and having major pain. I had to sleep sitting up last night and on my back only can't sleep on the stomach or side. I'm still up 10 lbs from surgery. I went in weighing 284 now I'm 294. bummer..I know it will go away. I didn't have any gas pain and I have 6 incisions.....

3 days out here..not much pain after surgery or day two but today is day 3 i'm up at 4:00 typing this and in sooo much pain. They gave me only 10 pills of 50 mg tramadol and I've taken 2 already. That leaves me with only 8 and I'm trying to use sparingly. There is also liquid tylenol I know..... NO regrets on the surgey but this pain is #$#$ no joke.

Update, now that I'm home from the hospital having major pain here on day 3 - go figure. I think I have the right meds though going to take in a few..........

Duodena Switch

Hahahaha.... I am such a rebel, that made me giggle... 🙂.

Good luck to you @LoriLynnRN ! I just had surgery yesterday,and work up with barely any pain. Discharged today with lots of meds. YOu seem to have this and know the whys. I wish you all the best!!

10\1 HERE. HAD SURGERY YESTERDAY....EXCITED FOR EVERYONE HERE. GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!! Still in hospital, home to get released today!

Bypass!

I will check it out!

Hi Folks, I've been excited to count down and tomorrow is my surgery. On Sept 18th I had my final pre-blood work down and my White blood cell count was high, around 13 where the max range is 10.8. I had just finished a course of steriods for bronchitis. The surgeon examined me and I was breathing clear so asked me to do another blood test on the 27th. well..I just got an alert from quest the results were in. I looked and the WBC count is only down to 12. I haven't heard yet from the surgeon if they want to cancel but I know they are very risk adverse at this hospital. expecting I'll be postponed which is okay I guess for safety. But I already took my two weeks off of work and made plans for my staff and backups. probably posting to y'all too soon but has anyone experienced being postponed due to labworks? Ultimately I know it will be a good thing if it makes it safer and less prone to infection.....

very good reminder @ahillig. Seriously getting out of the blue bills and I'm still only pre-op....

Thank you @Lynda486 Well it's 3:20 est and I haven't heard from them soooo..I'm assuming I'm a go! and I feel better...soooo crossing fingers and toes

This is literally my life story.

October 1 here. Getting scared...liquid diet is getting old.........Surgeon chastised me for only losing 19 lbs since April...what??! He said someone of your size should have lost more and is accusing me of cheating. grr.. I'm part of a whole fancy program at a local hospital and they are strict......I'm afraid of blood clots now....., and just 2nd guessing everything. Found out I will have 6 incisions....as opposed to 5..not sure why that's bugging me but it is lol. I think I'm just a nervous nelly....not packing much...iphone and chargers, and my flip flops. figure i'll wear their gowns.... my cough has now subsided and barely there but dr did say he would cancel the surgery if I had a cough....i even went to a fancy vitamin lounge yesterday and paid for a high dose of vitamin C. Sorry..just all over the place. I go from being excited and elated to doom and gloom.