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[hewitta1 1]

Hey everyone!

I'm scheduled to have gastric bypass on April 4th and was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on things maybe the dr left out or things from a patients perspective on what to expect.

I was also curious on some food ideas once I am able to eat solids...maybe an idea on Protein shakes or food people like when they go out.

I was thinking of drinking Isopure for its whey Protein isolate.

Any feedback is so very appreciated.

Thank you all

Ashley

[tseeks 4]

Congrats. I had my surgery on 12-20-11. The one thing I would do differently is stay the extra day at the hospital. I came home the next day and cried and was in a lot of pain at home. Pain was very well controlled in the hospital and I was up and walking feeling great. At home sleeping was the hardest thing. My bed was to high and caused me pain when getting into and out of it. I was told not to sleep in the recliner because of possible blood clots so my advice is if offered the extra day take it and stay in the hospital and recover another day before coming home.

Good luck to you.

[hewitta1 1]

Thats great! Thank you! I'll be sure to stay in as long as I can. I think my doc said about 2 days is normal. I'll have my surgery on wed and go home Friday of everything is ok. I have a waterbed at home :/ SOOO I'm pretty sure it will be sofa city for me for a long time

[getinmybelly79 1]

Thats great! Thank you! I'll be sure to stay in as long as I can. I think my doc said about 2 days is normal. I'll have my surgery on wed and go home Friday of everything is ok. I have a waterbed at home :/ SOOO I'm pretty sure it will be sofa city for me for a long time

Congrats! Are you nervous? I am super nervous. My surgery date is 4/9. I am also new to this forum. Good luck.

[Yodelania 60]

Hello Hewitt1 & Everyone

I'm schedule for my RNY on 04/02/2012 and I'm excited. My liquid diet will star on 03/18/2012 and I will use Bariatric Advantage, can't wait to have my surgery and to start my long commitment - Good luck to you and y'all

[hewitta1 1]

That's awesome!!! Yes I am VERY scared but happy too!! I start my liquid diet on the 22nd. This is def gonna be a journey!! Good luck to everyone!!

[LosingItForMe2011 320]

I'm just starting my journey again so can't really offer any suggestions after surgery but, wanted to encourage you all and congrats on your surgery date!

[Tor 11]

I start my liquid diet on the 27th March for RNY on 10th but trying to build towards it but replacing 1 and for a few days 2 meals.