Surgery set for may 29th

[shadhe 4]

Im 43 female weigh 255 at 5 10 bmi 37. Im so excited to be starting this journey. Looking for support n the way.

[mentalistfan 189]

I'm 43 also, I'm hoping to get a surgery date this summer!

[drlaura 0]

I am also sched for 5/29. 49 years old and super excited and nervous at same time! Would love to be a buddy!

[mbm24 0]

I am also scheduled for the 29th! I can't believe it's finally here! Nervous, but looking forward to having it done and moving on. Wishing you all the best of luck!

[drlaura 0]

Good luck all! So much running thru my head to sleep. Will keep everyone posted over the next few days. Ready to just be on the other side.

[shadhe 4]

I had my blood work thos morning and seeing surgeon tonsign consents today. Tomorrow have a liquid diet. Iv been watching lots of youtube videos. What are you guys doing to prepare.

[mbm24 0]

I feel that I have spent a lot of time trying to familiarize myself with all the different stages and what to expect- before, after and longer periods of time and what each looks like, more or less. I've also spent a huge amount of time reading medical information and books as well as listening to what people have to say on blogs and YouTube and weeding through what I thought would apply to me. In the last few weeks, I've tried to compile some beginner recipes and food ideas into a book and I'm buying myself a journal tomorrow to keep track of intake over the next few weeks- brings me back to the baby days! Good luck to everyone! I get a call tomorrow to let me know what time to report to the hospital on Thursday. No preop instructions. I've had a lot of mixed emotions today. It's so appealing and exactly what I want but I can't help but worry about the changes and how they will all play out. Just being honest ???? good luck to everyone

[hrhlaurie 185]

I'm 29th also so how are all of the May 29ers doing 3 days out?

[drlaura 0]

I'm 29th also so how are all of the May 29ers doing 3 days out?

Hey all-

I am having a tougher time if it than I anticipated. Anyone else have horrible reflux?

I can't stomach much of anything. No where near my Fluid or Protein goals. Just reached out to surgeon and team. Hopefully today will be a better day.

[hrhlaurie 185]

I'm not getting in all of my Protein, even adding Protein powder too my shakes. I am steadily drinking flavored Water whenever I'm not drinking Protein so I'm staying hydrated. I need to start tracking my intake of both because I know my doc and nut will ask me for that info when I see both of them in appts next week.

Finally had to take a suppository to get things moving below. Feel pretty good otherwise except for abdomen pain.

[mbm24 0]

Hi everyone! Hope that you're all doing well! For these first two weeks, I'm allowed to do Clear liquids only. I'm not allowed Protein shakes, but I am allowed Protein Water so I've been drinking already made Isopure from gnc- it's liquid with no consistency. It has 40 grams of protein for the bottle which may take you half day to drink but just an idea if you're having a hard time with shakes that have more consistency and need the protein.

I've been able to sip, sip and sip some more. I do feel that if I take a bigger sip I do get a little discomfort so I'm trying to manage that. I was a gulper before! I also realized that very cold is a bit harder to take right now. Cool is better ; )

I've spoken to enough people that have had his surgery and have really given me a good perspective about how hard the beginning is and how much easier it gets. My best to all of you.