CarolD771

Hi, Congrats!!:thumbup: I'm 1 week out, w 1 week more of shakes. I'm not hungry but, I'm already thinking of my 1st soft food day. What did you have? I'm nervous as to what to have or how to cook it? :biggrin: Any advice? Do you still have a shake to keep up your protein levels? Keep up the good work!!!:smile2:

That is the "Pitts". I hope and pray that Mon. will be "The Day"?? If you've made it this far without losing your mind:smash: you're a stronger person than me :smile2:. May God Bless You!!!!

FANTASTIC!!! :Banane20: Keep up the Good work! The next fill may hit that 'Sweet Spot"???:thumbup:

Hi Karen, I don't think I told you today?? "YOU LOOK MARVELOUS!!!!!!

Hi, I'm just following the plan my Dr. has for me. You can always make it as interesting as you want. I had 2 weeks pre-op liquid protein. :party: (I make Shakes, Broths with unflavored powder, Iced tea & Coffee, homemade Lime & or Lemon aides, Mocha blends, etc.) I'm 5 days post-op with 9 days left of protein drinks :cursing:!!! Those menues sound pretty darn good to me :scared2:. I can't wait for my first REAL food in a month :thumbup:!!! Then 2 weeks of soft/mushie food. By that time they'll probably tell me I need a fill :Banane20:?? I think you can spread your meals out to 4-5 plus snacks. Just keep in your days allowance?? Hang In there!!!

Hi, Well I've finished day 7 of pre-op diet. I lost 3lbs. I stuck to the letter and it wasn't too bad, at all !! Tomorrow I have my last visit with the surgeon and my pre-op testing for surgery. Well the surgery is just around the corner. I'm getting excited :cursing:. Have all my shakes, soups and power shots. So I'm ready to roll!! CarolD

Hi, I'm even better today. Off the pain meds and taking a short trip to the store. I'll drop a note later!!:thumbup:

"This was written Sat" Hi All, I'm Back!! It’s day 3 out of surgery and I’m feeling pretty Good!!! My Dr. had to do a "Substantial" Hiatal Hernia repair. I was on the table for more than 3 hrs. then to the recovery room. Soooo, most of Wed. was a Big Blurrrr. Thu. was very long and uncomfortable but, I still wanted to go home. I walked my laps around the surgical ward, Stage 1 fluids, my stage 2 protein drink and left Hospital @ 5:30 pm. I arrived home 8:30pm. Fri. I was up to watch the sunrise, and went back to bed. I did good drinking my fluids. I went slow & steady to meet the requirements. Much less gas pains than my 3/31/10 gallbladder surgery. No nausea, no choking and no throwing up. These were my biggest fears. I’m just hanging low for the rest of the weekend. Thanks for all the support you’ve given me!!

Hi Barbee, :Banane20: I go to the 60's group on occasion, they are not as active as the Pre-op & post-op forum but, we can ask questions for our age group. I bought some different brands and flavors of prepared shakes & powders to see what I'd like and to be prepared. You will want a week or two supplies on hand. Good luck!!!:thumbup:

Hi All, I'm Back!! It’s day 3 out of surgery and I’m feeling pretty Good!!! My Dr. had to do a "Substantial" Hiatal Hernia repair. I was on the table for more than 3 hrs. then to the recovery room. Soooo, most of Wed. was a Big Blurrrr. Thu. was very long and uncomfortable but, I still wanted to go home. I walked my laps around the surgical ward, Stage 1 fluids, my stage 2 protein drink and left Hospital @ 5:30 pm. I arrived home 8:30pm. Fri. I was up to watch the sunrise, and went back to bed. I did good drinking my fluids. I went slow & steady to meet the requirements. Much less gas pains than my 3/31/10 gallbladder surgery. No nausea, no choking and no throwing up. These were my biggest fears. I’m just hanging low for the rest of the weekend. Thanks for all the support you’ve given me!!

Hi All, I'm Back!! It’s day 3 out of surgery and I’m feeling pretty Good!!! My Dr. had to do a "Substantial" Hiatal Hernia repair. I was on the table for more than 3 hrs. then to the recovery room. Soooo, most of Wed. was a Big Blurrrr. Thu. was very long and uncomfortable but, I still wanted to go home. I walked my laps around the surgical ward, Stage 1 fluids, my stage 2 protein drink and left Hospital @ 5:30 pm. I arrived home 8:30pm. Fri. I was up to watch the sunrise, and went back to bed for a while. I did good drinking my fluids. I went slow & steady to meet the requirements. Much less gas pains than my 3/31/10 gallbladder surgery. No nausea, no choking and no throwing up. These were my biggest fears. I’m just hanging low for the rest of the weekend. Thanks for all the support you’ve given me!!

Hi All, Surgery was Wed. 6/16 and is behind me now!!! I'M BACK.:thumbup: I'm feeling much better:thumbup:!! I was in a fog the next 2 days. Dr. had to do a "substantial" Hyatil Hernia repair:ohmy: and band. I was on the table for more than 3 hrs Hubby was anxious :smilielol5:. Wed. was a complete blurrr:confused_smile:. Thu. was long and very hectic:willy_nilly: but, I still wanted to go home, so I Jumped thru all the hoops & was discharged about 5:45pm and home @ 8:30 pm. Fri. I hydrated, slept alot & got my Protein in. Sat. I acually feel human today, just tired. I was up early and watched the Sun rise on my new Life. It was a beautiful warm summer day. I walked in my yard, out to my garden. Thanks for everyone's support!!

Thanks to All, In 12 hours I'll be banded. :sigh: Your support has really been appreciated. It's good having people your own age to relate to who have a mature outlook on life. God Bless you,

Thanks Everyone for all the support, I've met some really neat people :tongue:!!! This site has been a great resource for all the questions I had and more stuff than I ever thought of asking I'm feeling very excited. :thumbup: I'll let you know how it goes in a couple days. I know I'm in the best hands, in the best hospital, in the medical capital of the world. :sigh:

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Hi All, It was nice meeting everyone tonight at the meeting. :thumbup: Say a prayer for me Wed. morning. I'm very excited to get the surgery behind me and start this new Journey. I feel great knowing I have This Group there to support me!!!!

Hi Snoopy11, I'm Wed too:ohmy:!!! Yikes it's almost here:thumbup:. Do you stay over night? Keep us informed. I'll say a prayer for you!! Best of Luck, CarolD

Well I have only 2 days left to go !!!

I too am in the home stretch. I had a "Last Supper" attack before my 2 week diet too!! I'm going Wed the 16th. The reality has hit us both Yikes:scared2:!!! We're both doing this. I was going "crazy" last night but, stopped myself. Now stop beating yourself up:banghead:!!! Be good the rest of the weekend:smile:. You will be fine. The fruit didn't hurt you and the nachos were a little bad. But look how good you have been:hurray:!!!! Love yourself, CarolD

The Gas pain is the worst part of the recovery:crying:. Each day will get better. Ask for Nausea Meds. Take it very easy this weekend. I hope the pain eases up soon!!! God Bless, carolD

Jennifer, I'm so glad your feeling better:tt1:!! It's a major surgery and we have a battle ahead of us all. I'm not really nervous but I'm feeling ant-sy like a little hyper:ohmy:. I know I'm gonna need support. So I hope to see you!!! I go in the driveway and go left up the hill & bear right. That entrance is the 3rd floor, go past the infomation desk on the right and use those elevators up one floor to the 4th floor. I think you take a right and go down the hall to suite 4420. The meeting is in the waiting room, with the dietitian. (the office staff are gone for the day by then). CarolD

Hi Reign, Wow is right ??!!! I'm sorry you are going thru this. I had my gallbladder out on 3/31 too. And they have detected a hiatal hernia that they will repair if needed when I get banded June 16th. It's a bummer that you have to go back again for your band :sad:. But I like your spunk and determination:thumbup:. Just take each step you need to a life of better health. You Go Girlfriend :frown: !!! Let us know how you are doing You are in my prayers and thoughts, CarolD

Hi Jasmine, You'll never know what hit you, surgery wise until you wake up :crying:. They'll give you something to relax you in the IV. I'm sure you are in good hands. The Drs. do this all the time, the medical team & nurses are excellent at their jobs. We are all nervous and anxious :eek:. You will have pain , just take the pain meds and the worst will be over in a few (2-4) days. You'll be able to get up and do what you have to. Just take it real easy. Hug a pillow and sip your fluids. Let us know how it goes?? Good Luck and God Bless you,:frown: CarolD:smile2: PS. I'm getting banded the 16th!!

Good Luck and God Bless. You'll do fine. CarolD:smile2:

Welcome nc1, I'm being banded the 16th too. :frown: We'll be band twins!! It's very uncomfortable :crying: for a few days but better everyday after that. Let us know how it goes when you're able. Good Luck and God Bless, CarolD :eek: