July 17th

[NellieBean 70]

It was either July 17th or wait until the end of August so now it is happening a couple weeks earlier then I had in my head, which is actually good. I am cleaning out cupboards and the fridge and making my lists.

This is going to go quickly.

[Jamie Greatone Jamison 19]

I'm a July 17th sleever as well Nellie Bean.....good luck

[NellieBean 70]

Thank you! Good luck to you as well. I wish for you much success and happiness on your journey.

I had my final visit with the surgeon and the nutritionist today. Had a whole bunch of tests today and now it is just one week to go.

I have been shopping and preparing for the after. I don't feel anxious or excited yet, just resolved is the word that comes to mind. I want the next part of my life to start. It is time.

[awaters 6]

I'm July 17th as well, went for my pre-op nutrition counsel today registered at the hospital did labs and ex-rays I'm excited yet nervous at the same time and will be glad when this liquid diet is over not that its bad I would just like more solid things.

[Jamie Greatone Jamison 19]

So how did your guy's surgeries go? Mine seemed simple enough. I'm went home the next day. I haven't had much pain, but some. sleeping at home the first night was rough. I think I was trying to lay down too much. So last night I slept propped up in bed more and that seemed to work well.

I've been able to get liquids down better each day so far. So so far, so good I think. How about you?

[meglynmin 0]

I was sleeved on the 17th as well. Today I start unrestricted liquids (protein shakes, blended strained Soups etc.) and I'm nervous about starting. I woke up today with diarreah, the first BM since surgery. Not sure if that 's normal or not.

[NellieBean 70]

I had mine the 17th and came home yesterday afternoon.

The worst thing of the whole hospital stay was the binder thing that they wanted me to wear after. I was so constricted and so hot and my roommate was a vent nazi. The room was about 85 and the air was stale and it was so uncomfortable. The staff at Good Shepard was amazing. Just wonderful and made everything bearable.

I have been working my way through Protein and liquids today. I am going to go to the store with my daughter to get more creamed low fat Soup. The sweet of everything else is overwhelming and I am over it. I had some cream of chicken and it tasted so good.

Left the hospital with liquid vicodin and Miralax.

Honestly, it hurts ten times less than I thought it would. Feels sore but it is getting better every day.

[Benevola 0]

I'm new here, and also had my surgery on July 17. I'm feeling pretty great today, and really looking forward to being able to have mushy foods--I'm actually craving scrambled eggs and refried Beans right now. I'm also hoping that will make it easier for me to get my Protein in since I'm having a hard time getting more than 40-50 grams/day right now.