Day Four

[michkhzouz 3]

I had my surgery Monday (gastric bypass). I had this great idea that by doing it over Thanksgiving, it would be easier - kids out of school, husband home etc. I was so busy making it easy for everyone else, I didn't really plan for me. With everyone home, it's hard to rest and I'm really mourning food, which I hadn't expected. Although I have zero desire for any food, I am wondering if I made the right decision. I'm dizzy, and feel pain with every sip of liquid.

Anyone else have a similar experience or going through anything similar?

[NikiG 113]

I had my surgery Monday (gastric bypass). I had this great idea that by doing it over Thanksgiving' date=' it would be easier - kids out of school, husband home etc. I was so busy making it easy for everyone else, I didn't really plan for me. With everyone home, it's hard to rest and I'm really mourning food, which I hadn't expected. Although I have zero desire for any food, I am wondering if I made the right decision. I'm dizzy, and feel pain with every sip of liquid.

Anyone else have a similar experience or going through anything similar?[/quote']

Cheer up! Just imagine yourself 5-6 months down the road. It will have been worth it! I'm having my surgery on 12/3 & am on a liquid diet right now. It's a little rough, but I just keep thinking about the light at the end of the tunnel! It will get us through! Take care!

[amanda11 50]

I had surgery July 5th and mourned food for a long time sometimes still do not any where's as much and it doesn't have to be a holiday. But as you see that scale jump down its gets you excited and happy again then ull get the mourning feeling again then see the scale go down again. It is a Rollar coaster and no one said its easy!! One day at a time! One meal at a time!! I really hope things get easier for you! And yes did get dizzy sometimes still do but when that happens means I'm dehydrated I start drinking more and feel better. Good luck to you!

[michkhzouz 3]

Thank you! Needed the support today:)

[NikiG 113]

Thank you! Needed the support today:)

We all need it! We're in this together!!!!

[betterme 3]

Hello i to had my surgery 11/19.For the same reason kids out of school etc. I'm not craving any food. However im in alot of pain on the left side of my body. Im already down 17 pds. So maybe we can be each others support system

[BrnButrfly2013 12]

To Michk, keep your head up! It will get better.

[betterme 3]

Ty im trying

[michkhzouz 3]

That would be great! I'm in such better spirits today. I found I can tolerate Silk fruit and Protein and was able to get flavored Water down today. I bought some Grape Crystal Light. What a relief! I too have lost 19 lbs and have found walking is the best medicine for me. I actually hit Target today. Although I must admit I stared at the pumpkin Pie for several minutes wishing for just one bit. Then reminding myself that I can never have one bite which is why I'm where I am today.

What has been the most difficult for you?

[BrnButrfly2013 12]

Sweets and caffeine are difficult for me. My date is Jan 7.

[worm2872 635]

MichK. I to had surgery on Monday the 19th. I started out pretty good but I'm back in the hospital now. Had to have a stricture fixed. I'm a little nauseated and I'm very sore now but ok. Having to start all over a again but there seems to be mixed signals with what the Drs. told me and what the orders are. Sigh.. Anyway.,

What I like so far is G2 low cal grape, Popsicles and propel lemon. Very light flavor in the propel. I also keep going back to ice chips. Hard to track for Water intake but they are so easy to get down.

Good luck to you all!

[bakawaka 108]

Sweets and caffeine are difficult for me. My date is Jan 7.

I love sweets and can only recommend using lots of Splenda and Equal. Regarding caffeine, I found that switching to the cold brew method helped - it makes Decaf coffee taste better. It is also possible to transition slowly off of caffeine - example: mix caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee 50/50 for awhile and slowly increase the decaf over time. That might help. Wishing you the best of success! My surgery is in 3 days. Following the pre-op liquid diet for one month helped me cut my carb/ sweets addiction. Nervous but determined.

[BrnButrfly2013 12]

Hi Bakawaka, Congrats on your success, and keep us posted. So a month preop diet? I'm only required to do two. Were you just being an overachiever?

[bakawaka 108]

Hi Bakawaka' date=' Congrats on your success, and keep us posted. So a month preop diet? I'm only required to do two. Were you just being an overachiever?[/quote']

Originally I was scheduled for a two-week pre-op diet. Then my surgery got delayed by two weeks. The surgeon said it would be ideal

If I remained on the liquid diet but that the minimum number of days on the liquid diet had to be 15. The surgeon alluded to the idea that te high Protein of the liquid diet would promote faster healing. So I was by actually required to stay on a one-month liquid diet but definitely was encouraged to do so.