DB in AZ

I'm 73 years old and just had my sleeve gastrectomy this past Wednesday and so you're not too old. I agree with you let's have some quality for the years we have left. I wanna be able to play with my grandchildren and have the energy for my passions. Good luck to you

What I have said is I'm having surgery and it's nothing serious. They seem to get the idea but I do not want to discuss it.

I lost 12 lb with my pre-op diet. Had my surgery this past Wednesday. Only gained 2 lb from the surgery in the hospital which surprise me cause I feel so swollen.

Had my surgery this past Wednesday 19th. The nurse that prepped me in the pre-op had had gastric bypass 7 years ago. She said it was a life changer and she Never regreted her decision to do so.This was encouraging.

Hey puffy no more, Glad to hear you had your surgery. But looks like you had a few bumps.I've been home for nearly 24 hours now.Hospital stay wasn't too bad.I didn't really have the gas pain that a lot of people do. Mostly just really sore muscles And the stomach felt raw.I did take the take pain meds that they offered so I could sleep.Since I've been home I've learned that you have to drink very slowly or else your stomach will hurt. Whether it's water or the protein drinks. It will be hard to get The required protein in the 1st couple of days.I only gained 2 lb from the hospital stay and surgery which surprise me because I feel really swollen.I tried to walk some but mostly taking it easy as it's pretty painful.Hope the rest of your hospital stay goes well and you get home soon so you can start on your journey.

Okay. Had my surgery yesterday. Everything went well. Surgery took about an hour and I was in recovery about an hour and 1⁄2.Didn't have significant pain just a raw feeling but I took the pain medication they offered anyway to help me sleep.Was on primarily water yesterday although they did give me a very sweet protein drink For dinner.Started on some protein drink today. I got discharged today about 12:00 PM. I'm definitely very sore. But not significant gas pain like a lot of you have. I need to learn how to feel full.Right now I am trying to get about 3 oz of protein shake down I'll probably have to take about an hour to do that. Hope Everyone else had success yesterday but had surgery.

It's very early on the 19th, my surgery date.My hospital is about 30 plus miles away on the other side of phoenix so we need to leave within about 1⁄2 hour to get there by 7.Didn't sleep well as I'm sure you can imagine But I am feeling positive We're on our way Best of luck to everybody having surgery today and the rest of February.Hope everything goes well for you. Will be checking in over the next couple of days and weeks. So thankful for this forum.

Okay,will have my surgery tomorrow. So today I am on clear liquids. Vodka and Wine or clear liquids right?Just kidding.Seriously the 2 week liquid diet has not been that bad.Seems like the protein digest slowly and keeps me pretty full. And I have dropped 12 lb. Definitely am tired of the commercial Protein shakes. So I've been primarily making my own smoothies And adding different flavors.So all of you that are having surgery tomorrow with me, are you ready?

I take the bone broth and doctorate up a bit.I simmer it in my instant pot with onion, parsley, celery, and some spices as well as at a little salt. It makes it much more palatable. Taste more like an actual soup broth been the bland stuff that comes out of the carton.And the bone broth gives you more protein than regular chicken or beef broth.

Must be really hard to have to wait after jumping through all the hoops to get where you are.My surgeon scheduled me just about immediately after submitting insurance 3 weeks out. And my surgery date is next Wednesday 19th, The 2 week liquid diet has not been too bad.The protein shakes and smoothies and a little bit that I can eat seem to keep me satisfied.I'm just happy that I'm almost there with the surgery. But I know that's when the hard work begins as well. Best of luck to you. Hope you get scheduled soon

Any drastic change in diet can cause bowel Changes as well.But you might wanna give your doctor a call to see if they want you to take anything to slow things down. You certainly don't wanna jeopardize your surgery date. I was so sorry to hear about your caffeine withdrawal. I know that can be a bear.Hope that's resolved for you. Fortunately I decaffeinated about 25 years ago. And I now don't tolerate caffeine whatsoever. I have to be careful With tea, Aspirin products, chocolate, and even sodas. We're getting closer to our surgery. Hang in there.

1st I wanna say congratulations to everyone who's had their February surgery. So glad to hear so many of you are doing well. Keep up the good work. I'm scheduled for the 19th. Puffy no more, I think you said we had the same surgery date. How are you doing?So I am in my 6th day of the 2 week liquid diet for pre-op.I am pleasantly surprised that it is not bad as bad as I thought.It seems the protein shakes and smoothies are filling me up and keeping me satiated. I have dropped 6 pounds. I can't believe the time is passing so quickly. I really appreciate this Forum and everybody's comments.Good luck to everyone.

I got Isopure Apple Melon clear protein drinks from the Dollar store: four for a dollar. Not too sweet; taste apple juice. Perfect for the clear liquid phases.

If you have a glucometer or know somebody who does try testing your blood sugar while you're having 1 of your episodes.

Just finished day 2 of the 2 week pre opt diet. Doing okay so far.But I can see that these protein shakes are gonna get old fast. I'm making some of my own protein smoothies. My doctor's okay with adding a bit of fruit or leafy greens like spinach so I'm making some with apple or grape or bananas. They also allow a little bit of yogurt or cottage cheese which I have been doing at the end of the day It was dessert.12 more days to go. dessert.12 more days to go.

If you have to, go to the Cardologist office ask for a copy of your results and then take to your surgeon.

Best of luck to you

I was scheduled for 22nd. I had my pre-op Testing on Monday. And I got a call yesterday moving my surgery date up to19th. Things are starting to move fast. I start my liquid diet today but decided to go ahead and have breakfast. I had cream chip beef on toast and a couple of poached eggs along with a grapefruit. Was delicious. Now comes the hard part. But let the journey begin.

Yes I too I'm anxious to get rid of the big fat body and be able to wear the big fat diamond.

I had my pre up visit today.I had All ready been through all of the clearances Cardiologist, pulmonologist, psychiatry. Psychologist,And the diet monitoring.What they did today Was an EKG, An ultrasound, some pulmonary testing, and they took blood for lots of tests. I thought I was going to be meeting with the Baritrician today But it was just testing. I guess I will have to call the doctor's office to get my questions answered. My surgery is for 22nd.

I found Isopure apple protein drink at the dollar store four for a dollar.Taste like apple juice

Do they do the backwards tilt for the sleeve too?

I start my pre op diet next Saturday. I have done very well on the three month period losing about 10 pounds. For the next week I plan to go to my favorite Thai and Italian restaurants as well as make some really good meals: steak and potatoes, creamy casseroles, etc. During the liquid phase I will make some meals up for my husband for later as well as some soups that I can puree when I get to that stage.

I'm now scheduled for February 22nd. I have my prep 'll visit it on Monday and start the liquid diet next Saturday. Let the begin.

To be on the safe side, why don't you call your insurance? Ask to speak to the Authorization Dept.