April 2014 pre-op group

[AprilHansen 109]

Okay I'm getting nervous.

Everybody has a different experience. I'm 16 days post op and I haven't vomited once. The pain is real, but its surgery- you have to heal. My MAIN problem is that sneezing hurts, but if I put a pillow in my stomach, it hurts less.

[jkppt 76]

Okay I'm getting nervous.

Good luck!!

[jkppt 76]

Congrats!!! I'm on day four of my pre-op diet and I'm not weighing myself until next Monday the day I started this diet. i hope I will have lost as much as you have that's awesome!!1 Are you or hav eyou experienced any nausea, diahrrea, or lightheadness? I just spoke with my doctor's nurse and she took down my info and said she will get back with me. I just want to know how long this is going to last or if it is a sign that I'm not getting enough Protein. My date is April 21st, I'm right behind you and I wish you all the best!!!

Hope you feel better soon. Keep drinking the fluids. Being dry is what makes me light headed. Your are in the home stretch now!!!

[gabby5391 15]

My date is April 9th :-)

mine was the 8th. I've a lot of problems with nasuea but it's finally going away. How are you doing?

[gettinbacktome 104]

I'm so glad to have this group. Hearing the highs and lows shows me what I could expect once I start my pre op Monday. The 21st is coming fast.

[Erin414 34]

started my preop diet today- and was so sick =[. what does everyone think about freezing the shakes into popsicles to make them more enjoyable. same thing with Isopure after surgery. i know for me right now its a struggle to even get 30 oz of Water and 1 shake down. i also feel insanely on edge.. like cranky or snappy as well as very out of it and spacey =[. what is everyone going through and feeling during preop?? all my diet consists on is Bariatric Advantage Protein Powder yogurt - fatfree broth and Clear Liquids.< /p>

anyone have recommended meal plans or example layouts of how they are managing?

[mcmedic13 8]

I am making mine into Popsicles.... Pretty good!!!

[MrsGloMartin 198]

You are absolutely correct!!! We all will have different experiences because we are all uniquely individual. It's just so awesome to be able to share our experiences in an effort to be prepared for our own ups and downs as we undergo our surgeries.Do you have a pillow that you can press gently on your incision when you have to cough or sneeze? I've heard that that helps greatly with the pain it kinda protects the incision from the pressure. I love this site and I appreciate you sharing this with me. I have a high tolerance for pain and i'll probably be posting something similar to your post. Have a great day!!!

Okay I'm getting nervous.

Everybody has a different experience. I'm 16 days post op and I haven't vomited once. The pain is real, but its surgery- you have to heal. My MAIN problem is that sneezing hurts, but if I put a pillow in my stomach, it hurts less.

[MrsGloMartin 198]

Oops....I just noticed that you did say that you use a pillow when you feel a sneeze coming on....my bad, I'm just so excited to have this forum to chat with everyone and share my journey.... :unsure: :unsure:

[MrsGloMartin 198]

Got Approved For My Supplements!!!

Woo-Hoo!!! Just got a call from Insure informing me that my insurance is going to pay for all of my Protein supplements. Things are just getting sweeter and sweeter as the days go by. I thank God for all of these blessings that will allow me to have my surgery and regain control of my health and happiness. I'm feeling so blessed today :D

[jsc2 12]

Got Approved For My Supplements!!! Woo-Hoo!!! Just got a call from Insure informing me that my insurance is going to pay for all of my Protein supplements. Things are just getting sweeter and sweeter as the days go by. I thank God for all of these blessings that will allow me to have my surgery and regain control of my health and happiness. I'm feeling so blessed today :D

That's great! I had never thought of that. I'm checking into that tonorrow.

[gemini77 2]

Any April surgeries floating around out there yet? It's lonely here, I guess I'll just have to go stalk other post and pre op groups :-P

I'm April 24th! Started my pre-op diet Monday, and it's not as bas as I thought.

[Erin414 34]

started my preop diet today- and was so sick =[. what does everyone think about freezing the shakes into popsicles to make them more enjoyable. same thing with Isopure after surgery. i know for me right now its a struggle to even get 30 oz of Water and 1 shake down. i also feel insanely on edge.. like cranky or snappy as well as very out of it and spacey =[. what is everyone going through and feeling during preop?? all my diet consists on is Bariatric Advantage Protein powder yogurt - fatfree broth and clear liquids.< /p>

any recommendations on how to consume this powder??

[MrsGloMartin 198]

Congrats!!! I'm on day four of my pre-op diet and I'm not weighing myself until next Monday the day I started this diet. i hope I will have lost as much as you have that's awesome!!1 Are you or hav eyou experienced any nausea, diahrrea, or lightheadness? I just spoke with my doctor's nurse and she took down my info and said she will get back with me. I just want to know how long this is going to last or if it is a sign that I'm not getting enough Protein. My date is April 21st, I'm right behind you and I wish you all the best!!!

Hope you feel better soon. Keep drinking the fluids. Being dry is what makes me light headed. Your are in the home stretch now!!!

Thank You, I must admit that I am feeling much better today that I did yesterday. I spoke to my nutritionist late yesterday afternoon and found out that it was the sodium free broth that was causing the lightheadness. Today I added just a pinch of sea salt to the broth and it was much better. I got out and walked my five miles today and did a little aerobics on my WIIfit and I really feel great. It also helped that after I weighed myself I've lost 7 1/2 lbs since Monday. I'm riding on cloud nine now and I'm ready for the 21st to hurry up and get here so I can get on with my life!!!

[Proudmomma83 22]

Jus checking in. Surgery was yesterday at 730 am. Pain isn't bad. I'm up and about good. Cath is out o2 is off. Nausea was the worst part if everything last night n this am but now feel good just tired. Off to bed for me, hoping to go home tomorrow! Blue ice test was gross for anyone who has to have it as was the swallow study lol