Anyone from Raleigh, NC? Or October RYN?

[NC Girl 6]

I'm scheduled for RYN on October 2nd. I start my two week pre-op diet this Thursday. Would love some October buddies.

[Dana825 82]

Hey NC Girl, I'm from Greenville, NC. It's great to finally chat with someone from the NC . I'm scheduled for October 7th!!! I'm so excited, starting my pre-op diet next Tuesday 9/23. Let's stay in touch. Best wishes!

[NC Girl 6]

Hey Dana,

I'm Tammy. It is great to meet someone close as well. I live just south of raleigh in Fuquay Varina. My bypass is scheduled for October 2nd. I start my 2 week liquid diet tomorrow!!!!! I'd love to keep in touch and have a buddy to go thru this with.

Tammy

[Dana825 82]

Hey Tammy, how are you. Yes I would love for us to stay connected. Do you have to start your pre-op diet next week?

[NC Girl 6]

Hey Dana! How's the liquid diet going? The first 2-3 days are the worst but now I'm doing great. I have 6 more days . I've list 7.5 pounds so far. Hoping for 3-4 more by next Thursday (surgery day). I'm starting to get really anxious these last few days. This is tj last weekend to get prepared. Clean house, pack for the hospital, get prescriptions filled, groceries bought etc. I work in human resources for a bank and I have tons to do at work too to prepare for Being out 2-3 weeks. Do you work? How long do you plan to stay home?

Let me know how you are doing!

Tammy

[Dana825 82]

Hey Tammy,

Tomorrow is your day, congratulations! Wow time has gone by so fast. I completely understand and agree with work. I have to tie up my work load by Sunday. I'm only planning to remain home for 1 wk. I'm a social worker, I don't have any lifting to do. It's more mentally draining and so I am worried I may need more time. My supervisor has informed me to come back when I'm ready, but I don't won't my caseloads to get to out of hand.

I want to get back moving as soon as possible too. But enough about me, how are you feeling? What time are you heading to the hospital? I hope I'm able to chat with you before you go in but if not I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery. You will do well! I will be checking on you.

Dana

[Dana825 82]

Oh my pre-op diet is going well. I've been on a low carb diet. I had severe headaches day 2 and 3 other than that it's been okay. I had to fight urges, still fighting and doing well . I'm ready for Tuesday to come. Talk to you soon.

[NC Girl 6]

On my way to the hospital! Excited as heck or should I say nervous! Hehe surgery scheduled for 9:45. I'll be in touch in a few days! Hang in there on the diet. The last week has been pretty easy. Glad to detox and get the carbs out before surgery. I can't imagine having to recover while having those headaches!

Take care!

Tammy

[smiley922 447]

Best wishes this morning, hope all goes smoothly.

[Dana825 82]

Best wishes, can't wait to hear from you!

[Dana825 82]

Hey Tammy, I hope you are doing well, can't wait to hear from you.

Dana

[NC Girl 6]

Hey Dana! Sorry I'm just getting online to reply. Surgery went great. Hospital stay was fairly easy. Day 3 (yesterday) was the worse because of soreness and bloating. It's weird how food changes. Nothing tastes the same and right now nothing tastes good. My sister (who had sleeve in august) says by next week that will be all better! haven't had any nausea or vomiting and gas had been tolerable. Now I'm just focusing on getting in liquids and Protein. I can't wait til next week when I can start having soft and purred food

How are you?

[NC Girl 6]

Are you excited? What time is surgery?

[Dana825 82]

Hey Tammy, I went into surgery at 9:30 this morning. Everything went so well. I remember going into the operating room but I was only awake for a few minutes. I had to have a hitial hernia repair as well.

When I woke up from surgery the gas pain in my chest was at a level of 5 or 6. I was given pain medication, when i got to my room from recovery I was ready to walk . I put my pajamas on and I walked and I'm no longer experiencing gas pains and that's so awesome. I've been increasing my walking time a little at a time. I'm up to 5 laps on my hospital floor.

As far as resting, I've been resting pretty well. Nurses are constantly in but their awesome. I hope you are doing well. awesome! I have my chest x-ray and leak test in the morning. After that I'll start my clear liquid diet. I don't feel hungry .

How are you doing?

[Dana825 82]

And yes I'm so excited to be starting my journey post op.