April 2014 pre-op group

[crittyc 21]

Official on last day before surgery. Saturday is my day!! And Sunday is my first wedding anniversary!

[gixxergirl 85]

gixxergirl there is a April 21st Thread!

I couldn't find it. I did see one for sleeves.

[MissTrish14 44]

I almost canceled my surgery last night due to high unexpected out of pocket hospital costs, but this year i promised to put me first! So on my way to EDG!

[gettinbacktome 104]

I couldn't find it. I did see one for sleeves.

It's called APRIL 21st Sleevers

[w8loser 58]

Hi, just checking in! My surgery was on yesterday. Today is much better than yesterday. I'm up & walking around. Surgeon ordered me Tylenol as a pain reliever. I had to beg for something stronger. Finally got Dilaudid. My husband was definitely upset about that. But, even through that experience, I don't feel any regrets.

[gettinbacktome 104]

I couldn't find it. I did see one for sleeves.

It's called APRIL 21st Sleevers

[gixxergirl 85]

Hi, just checking in! My surgery was on yesterday. Today is much better than yesterday. I'm up & walking around. Surgeon ordered me Tylenol as a pain reliever. I had to beg for something stronger. Finally got Dilaudid. My husband was definitely upset about that. But, even through that experience, I don't feel any regrets.

I'm glad everything went well.

[KCA :) 9]

Hey I had my bypass April 2nd and was released from the hospital yesterday the 3rd overall I feel pretty good the pain is getting better the more I walk.. I'm on the Clear Liquids for the first week and just 1 Popsicle I feel so full.. Anyone have any tips on how I can get my Protein in on the clear liquid diet? ? Please help!!

[gixxergirl 85]

Hey I had my bypass April 2nd and was released from the hospital yesterday the 3rd overall I feel pretty good the pain is getting better the more I walk.. I'm on the clear liquids for the first week and just 1 Popsicle I feel so full.. Anyone have any tips on how I can get my Protein in on the clear liquid diet? ? Please help!!

Isopure from GNC counts as clear liquids and two bottles count as your day's worth. I was trying to post a pic but the app keeps crashing.

[gixxergirl 85]

Lol. I guess the pic went through.

[Swhitton85 66]

Hey I had my bypass April 2nd and was released from the hospital yesterday the 3rd overall I feel pretty good the pain is getting better the more I walk.. I'm on the clear liquids for the first week and just 1 Popsicle I feel so full.. Anyone have any tips on how I can get my Protein in on the clear liquid diet? ? Please help!!

Glad everything went well! Mine is on Tuesday & I'm getting more & more nervous. What is ur pain level like since u been home?

[ReaRaes 49]

Unbelievably enough, after my continuously telling everyone that Blue Cross usually approves real quickly they are taking the full 10 day requirement for my approval. I have called every other day since they first got it, because that's what they keep telling me to do and still I have no approval. I'm supposed to be a part of a study which I can't get in to until the approval is received. I am so sick and tired of waiting. I've been ready and waiting for approval since February 4th. Unfortunately it took until March 25th for the mayo to submit the request to my insurance. Very very frustrating.

[KCA :) 9]

Thank you I will try that! Does it taste pretty good? I can't tolerate the powder

[KCA :) 9]

My pain level is maybe a 5 now.. It still hurts while I'm getting up out of the chair or bed.. And it's a little uncomfortable walking but it's not painful my stomach just feels really tight .. Oh and when I take a really deep breath it hurts right under my ribs. I had my surgery Wednesday and got to my room by 3pm and was up for a walk by 4:30. And it hurt bad but I had them give me pain meds and I made myself get up to walk a little.

[gettinbacktome 104]

Hi, just checking in! My surgery was on yesterday. Today is much better than yesterday. I'm up & walking around. Surgeon ordered me Tylenol as a pain reliever. I had to beg for something stronger. Finally got Dilaudid. My husband was definitely upset about that. But, even through that experience, I don't feel any regrets.

I'm glad everything went well.

Were you told to have Protein during your clear liquid stage? The reason I am asking is because they don't have that listed on my post op clear liquid stage