kanda10 0 Posted May 9, 2012 I'm all the way over in Australia. We have no forums like this which I have found! D day is may 25th for me! So excited. This past month has gone so slowly just waiting!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lolly2369 18 Posted May 9, 2012 I'm all the way over in Australia. We have no forums like this which I have found! D day is may 25th for me! So excited. This past month has gone so slowly just waiting!!!! this forum is great! you'll learn so much good luck with surgery!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lolly2369 18 Posted May 9, 2012 48 hours left for me I'm still surviving on apple juice and Water for day number 4! ughhhh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beautifulnewme2012 164 Posted May 9, 2012 This liquid diet ain't no joke!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chimera 644 Posted May 9, 2012 My husband had his VSG and hiatal hernia repair yesterday mornign at 8:00 a.m. and he is doing great - not too much pain, no nausea. I am on my way to visit him, pop over to another bldg for my own 4 hour pre-op & consent appointment. 13 days and counting for my surgery. My Dr. only wants Clear Liquids the day before - I think he has us do more of a low fat Atkins approach for 2 -3 weeks prior. 4 shakes and lean Protein with a low carb veggie dinner etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
disneyteach 68 Posted May 9, 2012 I'm May 14th so it looks like we will all be going through this together! I am May 14th, too. There is a boat load of surgeries during May 14-15. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoBann 42 Posted May 9, 2012 I am May 14th' date=' too. There is a boat load of surgeries during May 14-15.[/quote'] There does seem to be an extreme amount of May 14th and 15th Sleevers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RN Jenn 31 Posted May 9, 2012 Kat Crowder"] That's great that you're not nervous. I'm curious how they plan the pre-surgery prep stuff when you have to fly to get there, because my bowel prep is the day before my surgery. Are you on Water only, or fasting?[ I did clear liquids starting 3 days before my flight and did the finishing round of my bowel prep yesterday. I had a class this morning and I actually have only had water today. I didn't want to be using the restroom on the plane. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pgk854 5 Posted May 14, 2012 My surgery is May 25th. I'm on day 4 of 14 of the pre-op diet. I am required to consume 4 nutritional supplements daily (protein-enriched shakes, Soups, or bars). I can also have 4 oz of Protein a day and any green vegetable except peas. I've been doing a shake for Breakfast and lunch, a bar as a snack, and Soup for dinner with 4 oz of chicken. So far, it's going well and I've lost 7 pounds! I hope I can make it 10 more days. I'm tired the cream of chicken soup already Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beautifulnewme2012 164 Posted May 15, 2012 I know...I am so sick of broth I could puke!! 1 les713 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
les713 0 Posted May 21, 2012 Hey May Sleevers! How's the post op recovery going? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJsharon 119 Posted May 21, 2012 Just a plug for our May 2012 Sleevers 'secret' Facebook group! We are 35 members strong now & going great! If you were or are going to be sleeved in May then just friend me on Facebook & I will add you to the secret group. Search for Sharon Ivanauskas. It is a 'secret' group, which means nobody can see the group, nobody can see who is in the group & nobody can see our posts! I know some people haven't told everyone on facebook, so that is why I made the group secret. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJsharon 119 Posted May 21, 2012 My post-op recovery has been fantastic. Can't complain at all. I have had no pain meds since I left the hospital, no gas, just smooth sailing really. Just started adding in Protein Drinks yesterday, so that is my little bit of excitement right now! LOL 1 les713 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
les713 0 Posted May 21, 2012 My post-op recovery has been fantastic. Can't complain at all. I have had no pain meds since I left the hospital, no gas, just smooth sailing really. Just started adding in Protein drinks yesterday, so that is my little bit of excitement right now! LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
les713 0 Posted May 21, 2012 That's awesome Sharon. You are about a week ahead of me. I was sleeved on Thursday, May 17th. 1st day post-op (5/18/2012): I was really sore and in pain. 2nd day post-op (5/19/2012): I was feeling better and still extremely sore. Walked every hour 3rd day post-op ( 5/20/2012): Gas pains kicked in on my left shoulder. Continued to walk and swing my arms. 4th day post-op (5/21/2012): Gas pains are gone, not as sore and no pain. Thinking about driving to the store. :wub: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites