April 2014 pre-op group

[Amy318 10]

I had gastric bypass. (:

[saram1381 17]

Hi, I would not have that puree' chicken. I am on full liquids and my surgeon said that I was not to progress to pureed until he sees me in 2 weeks. I had to smile about the drain that was weird - no one ever mentioned that before Good luck.

Does yogurt count on your full liquids?

[mrslosing2014 39]

I just came home this afternoon my surgery was Thursday April 10! I wish I could say it was a great 2 days I the hospital but I had crazy nausea issues with any medicine and or ANY movement I made. Worst few days ever! They finally changed the medicine and nausea medicine last night and it knocked me out for a great nights sleep! Got up moving and was finally not having bad reactions from everything! Yay! I agree the drain coming out was the worst as that was the only spot I was sore the worst! Ate 2 jellos today and sipes lots of random liquids before they cleared me to come home! Now liquids for the next 2.5 weeks til I meet with the dr again. Even with the horrible barium test and rolling around and feeling like I was dying this is all worth it! I can't wait for this new chapter that I can't believe has already started and seeing where this road will take me! Best of luck to everyone and here's to speedy recoveries!

[chanel1216 14]

You should have some Protein Shake or something. And rest is what you need to fully recovery. I sleep a ton but feel a little better everytime I wake up.

According to the diet plan they gave me I should do clears for 2 days, then full Liq for 3-7 days then purée diet, then soft.

[Proudmomma83 22]

Hi, I would not have that puree' chicken. I am on full liquids and my surgeon said that I was not to progress to pureed until he sees me in 2 weeks. I had to smile about the drain that was weird - no one ever mentioned that before Good luck.

I'm on orders from my own doc to eat as much puréed Protein as possible. Think it's best we follow our own drs orders.

[gixxergirl 85]

My preop diet is 2 weeks long :-(. And I'm on my 2nd time. Anesthesia went haywire and I woke up with no lap band the first time, so now I'm on preop for April 22.

Oh Em Gee! I can't imagine how disappointed you must have been. Everything happens for a reason. I would have just been happy that they had it under control. Are you still doing the lapband?

[gixxergirl 85]

I just came home this afternoon my surgery was Thursday April 10! I wish I could say it was a great 2 days I the hospital but I had crazy nausea issues with any medicine and or ANY movement I made. Worst few days ever! They finally changed the medicine and nausea medicine last night and it knocked me out for a great nights sleep! Got up moving and was finally not having bad reactions from everything! Yay! I agree the drain coming out was the worst as that was the only spot I was sore the worst! Ate 2 jellos today and sipes lots of random liquids before they cleared me to come home! Now liquids for the next 2.5 weeks til I meet with the dr again. Even with the horrible barium test and rolling around and feeling like I was dying this is all worth it! I can't wait for this new chapter that I can't believe has already started and seeing where this road will take me! Best of luck to everyone and here's to speedy recoveries!

I'm glad everything went well. I hope I don't get a drain.

[chanel1216 14]

I didn't get a drain. I'm glad your home. I've been moving around and taking deep breaths. I still have no appetite.

[mrslosing2014 39]

I agree it's been so weird looking at food and NOT wanting to eat any of it. Trust me after being a biggie girl all my life and now having this only 2 days out and not wanting to eat it's def a new sensation! My parents and husband have been great moms feeding me like a baby again and is loving it! Lol she even has timers going off when it's time for another bite and I feel like a toddler saying no no no! Haha

[Sleeve4me! 17]

I just came home this afternoon my surgery was Thursday April 10! I wish I could say it was a great 2 days I the hospital but I had crazy nausea issues with any medicine and or ANY movement I made. Worst few days ever! They finally changed the medicine and nausea medicine last night and it knocked me out for a great nights sleep! Got up moving and was finally not having bad reactions from everything! Yay! I agree the drain coming out was the worst as that was the only spot I was sore the worst! Ate 2 jellos today and sipes lots of random liquids before they cleared me to come home! Now liquids for the next 2.5 weeks til I meet with the dr again. Even with the horrible barium test and rolling around and feeling like I was dying this is all worth it! I can't wait for this new chapter that I can't believe has already started and seeing where this road will take me! Best of luck to everyone and here's to speedy recoveries!

Thanks for your positive outlook! I am having a hard time seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

[Harley59 67]

Hi, I would not have that puree' chicken. I am on full liquids and my surgeon said that I was not to progress to pureed until he sees me in 2 weeks. I had to smile about the drain that was weird - no one ever mentioned that before Good luck.

Does yogurt count on your full liquids?

yes, it says 2 TBSP, lowfat, plain or smooth. No seeds from added fruit. so vanilla or plain. It went down great. I tolerated 4 tbsp today , as a meal.

[crissymcclendon 12]

Ive had RNY on 4/8 been home since Thursday evening doing great..dr hosp did follow up today and I told them all the fluids and protiens im getting in and she was very surprised I am average 100oz of fluids a day and the requirements is I believe 65-70 she asked if I was nausea or anything I said no. Im also takin my supplements and having Protein Shakes one kind I tried didnt agree too much but other wise im keeping everything in its going down nicely I have followup on 4/21...I almost feel like I didnt have surgery except dor every sip I feel the gurgles as it goes down. From what im reading what im experiencing is odd...altho the shake that didnt agree was a heavier shake the other shake is EAS carb control and broth and tea and jellos so mostly pretty thin liquids could that be why I can consume so much?

[Harley59 67]

Ive had RNY on 4/8 been home since Thursday evening doing great..dr hosp did follow up today and I told them all the fluids and protiens im getting in and she was very surprised I am average 100oz of fluids a day and the requirements is I believe 65-70 she asked if I was nausea or anything I said no. Im also takin my supplements and having Protein Shakes one kind I tried didnt agree too much but other wise im keeping everything in its going down nicely I have followup on 4/21...I almost feel like I didnt have surgery except dor every sip I feel the gurgles as it goes down. From what im reading what im experiencing is odd...altho the shake that didnt agree was a heavier shake the other shake is EAS carb control and broth and tea and jellos so mostly pretty thin liquids could that be why I can consume so much?

Good for you !! I am overall doing pretty well too and like you say, everything I am sipping, is thin and room temp. I think what we learn is that we are all so different but have a common factor Keep up the good work. Do you know when we start to see the scale move? I would really like that !!!

[jbank1274 6]

Oh Em Gee! I can't imagine how disappointed you must have been. Everything happens for a reason. I would have just been happy that they had it under control. Are you still doing the lapband?

Yes, still doing lapband if I can get my lungs to cooperate :-)

[crissymcclendon 12]

Good for you !! I am overall doing pretty well too and like you say, everything I am sipping, is thin and room temp. I think what we learn is that we are all so different but have a common factor Keep up the good work. Do you know when we start to see the scale move? I would really like that !!!

I noticed this morning a 3lbs loss so I think the iv fluids starting to come off it can only be downhill from here!