Sept. 8th & 9th Gastric Bypass surgery.

[angelicHG7 118]

Hey all.... Some of us figured it would be easier to buddy up so that we could follow each other through the process from here on out.

I'm scheduled for surgery on Sept 8th and I start my liquid diet on Sept. 1st. Everything happened so quickly after my last NUT appt. yesterday..... I am feeling a combo of nerves and excitement. I have to get labs done tomorrow morning, I see my surgeon on Thursday, and I have my pre-op next Tuesday.

My husband has taken a few days off work to be with me and I have started making a list of things I need before the big day.

......... I can't wait to be on the losers bench.

[Shauna29 47]

Hey all.... Some of us figured it would be easier to buddy up so that we could follow each other through the process from here on out.

I'm scheduled for surgery on Sept 8th and I start my liquid diet on Sept. 1st. Everything happened so quickly after my last NUT appt. yesterday..... I am feeling a combo of nerves and excitement. I have to get labs done tomorrow morning, I see my surgeon on Thursday, and I have my pre-op next Tuesday.

My husband has taken a few days off work to be with me and I have started making a list of things I need before the big day.

......... I can't wait to be on the losers bench.

I found It...

[angelicHG7 118]

Yay!

I see we are both in FL

[Shauna29 47]

Hey all.... Some of us figured it would be easier to buddy up so that we could follow each other through the process from here on out.

I'm scheduled for surgery on Sept 8th and I start my liquid diet on Sept. 1st. Everything happened so quickly after my last NUT appt. yesterday..... I am feeling a combo of nerves and excitement. I have to get labs done tomorrow morning, I see my surgeon on Thursday, and I have my pre-op next Tuesday.

My husband has taken a few days off work to be with me and I have started making a list of things I need before the big day.

......... I can't wait to be on the losers bench.

Hi...I'm both excited and scared at the same time I thought the day would never come. I have my surgery on the 8th also at 8am...I go do all of my Pre-op testing on Monday and I take my Pre-surgey class on Tuesday. And oh yea I start my liqud diet on the 1st as well. What are you taking to the hospital??????

Edited August 28, 2014 by Shauna29

[Shauna29 47]

Yay!

I see we are both in FL

I'm In Jacksonville you???

[angelicHG7 118]

Fort Lauderdale

[angelicHG7 118]

I am also excited and can't shake the nervous feeling.

I have my pre-op on Tuesday but I did the lab work today. I know the time is just going to fly by but I'm ready.

I have been making a list and adding to it every time someone mentions something on here. You know the basics like iPad, phone, chargers.... But someone mentioned how they brought big undies and clothes to wear home so that nothing fit too tight around their stomach. Ppl have mentioned slippers, a robe, Chapstick, personal hygiene products (most hospitals will provide that but if you want your own lotions and stuff) and shoes you can walk in.

[barbclay 15]

Hey guys!! Dallas girl here who also is getting the sleeve on sep 8. Thank you for starting this thread this will be such a great way to root each other on. Nerves are high but my excitement exceeds my fear!

My brother got the sleeve in May and has done so well.

I have been trying Protein shakes this week and haven't found one I like. Any tips or drinks you all like? Also dr suggested taking Iron anyone know of a good chewable iron...the one my husband bought me is metallic and nasty tasting.

The one thing that I know will be a challenge is coming home to 5 kids after surgery

Anyone else coming home to kids

Also how long is your hospital stay?

[Shauna29 47]

Hey guys!! Dallas girl here who also is getting the sleeve on sep 8. Thank you for starting this thread this will be such a great way to root each other on. Nerves are high but my excitement exceeds my fear!

My brother got the sleeve in May and has done so well.

I have been trying Protein shakes this week and haven't found one I like. Any tips or drinks you all like? Also dr suggested taking Iron anyone know of a good chewable iron...the one my husband bought me is metallic and nasty tasting.

The one thing that I know will be a challenge is coming home to 5 kids after surgery

Anyone else coming home to kids

Also how long is your hospital stay?

I'm coming home to 3 children, and I love mustle milk the chocolate and strawberry.

And I take wellease liquid Iron as of now. My hospital stay will be three days.

Edited August 28, 2014 by Shauna29

[Shauna29 47]

I am also excited and can't shake the nervous feeling.

I have my pre-op on Tuesday but I did the lab work today. I know the time is just going to fly by but I'm ready.

I have been making a list and adding to it every time someone mentions something on here. You know the basics like iPad, phone, chargers.... But someone mentioned how they brought big undies and clothes to wear home so that nothing fit too tight around their stomach. Ppl have mentioned slippers, a robe, Chapstick, personal hygiene products (most hospitals will provide that but if you want your own lotions and stuff) and shoes you can walk in.

Dont forget your Gas-x

[angelicHG7 118]

Hey guys!! Dallas girl here who also is getting the sleeve on sep 8. Thank you for starting this thread this will be such a great way to root each other on. Nerves are high but my excitement exceeds my fear! My brother got the sleeve in May and has done so well. I have been trying Protein shakes this week and haven't found one I like. Any tips or drinks you all like? Also dr suggested taking Iron anyone know of a good chewable iron...the one my husband bought me is metallic and nasty tasting. The one thing that I know will be a challenge is coming home to 5 kids after surgery Anyone else coming home to kids Also how long is your hospital stay?

I like the lean shakes from the GNC. they taste great even if you just add Water. I normally use 30 cal almond milk and ice so I can blend it up so it's smooth and thick. I just got piña colada and it's awesome. I don't know about the Iron, I just have a multi Vitamin, B-12, Biotin and a probiotic. I use tums for Calcium and everything is chewable or just dissolves in your mouth.

I have one teenager so I don't have much to worry about with kids but I have a dog that I might have to wear padding around.

My hospital stay is supposed to be in on Monday morning and released on Tuesday evening. I hope so because I am not a fan of hanging out in the hospital for too long.

How long is your hospital stay?

[angelicHG7 118]

I heard the gas-x doesn't help very much. I had to deal with the gas when I had my tubes tied and I was seriously good to go after the 2nd day. That was a long time ago though.

[Shauna29 47]

I heard the gas-x doesn't help very much. I had to deal with the gas when I had my tubes tied and I was seriously good to go after the 2nd day. That was a long time ago though.[/Q

Oh okay, Are you going to eat your last favorite meal???

[Shauna29 47]

How much are the lean shakes from GNC? ??

[angelicHG7 118]

They have chocolate and vanilla single packets that are around 2 bucks.... So you can try them before buying a bag.

The bag is around $25 and the containers (2 sizes) are $35-$45. They also have the ready to drink 4 packs.... I'm always afraid those will taste too sweet though, I like being able to control the taste depending on my mood.

GNC has a card that is $15 but you save money on what you buy so it works out better.