Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

October Surgery Date



Recommended Posts

I am upset they didn't weigh me before surgery but I am 285 now so I lost the surgery fluids I think. They won't let me shower either, so I just washed with a rag, and I am free ballin with no panties lmao.

Seriously the best thing about coming home with a drain? I have not worn a bra in a week. Yeah. The girls are free and breezy.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

1 day left and I get to eat something other than soup! Yay! Down 11 lbs as of this morn. My friend came to visit yesterday. She told me lots of info, ways to eat soft foods. How she messed up sometimes. It was nice to hear, she has successfully kept off 200+lbs for 5 years now.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

1 day left and I get to eat something other than soup! Yay! Down 11 lbs as of this morn. My friend came to visit yesterday. She told me lots of info, ways to eat soft foods. How she messed up sometimes. It was nice to hear, she has successfully kept off 200+lbs for 5 years now.

Would love to hear some of what you learned. :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Today Oct 15, surgeries are:

@@Melora,

maybe @@OnePhatWhoDat and @jasminebsn. (Those dates are not updated in the "upcoming surgeries" thread and I have not heard from them in a while but at one point they stated they were having surgery today.)

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Good luck Gladiators your new you awaits

I am waiting in the waiting room to go back for surgery prep. They are running behind by at least an hour. SO frustrating.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Having my pre-op lesson right now. Well, I should say just had it, now waiting for some labs to be done. OMG! I have to also do the bowel prep! And my drain will be in for 7 days. Catheter for 24 hours. And I have to be at the hospital at 4:45 am. oh my..

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hahaha!! I am laughing so hard! New name- We're gonna have to rename you freeballin instead of bronxmerci!

And since we're on the subject, did you have to have a catheter too? And if so, are you sore? Like does it hurt to go after one?

to me it didn't hurt going to the bathroom the first time after the catheter. I didn't go immediately they said I had six hours to go or they would put the catheter back in, so I went.

Right now I just want to pass gas, I want to get this barium out of me.

Edited by layknee

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Would love to hear some of what you learned. :)

Well, it's weird she said that I will really start losing once I'm able to eat more food. She said that she can eat pretty much anything she wants, she doesn't dump but still stays away from super sugary things, like frosting off of cake, super sugary teas, Kool-aid, and she waters down her juices. She stays on program for the most part, she doesn't eat regular bread but crackers and flat bread. She got sick off of Chinese food paired with drinking Water right after. She still has restriction this far out, in spaghetti she used to eat a bunch of noodles and 5 meat balls, now she eats half a cup of noodles and 2 meat balls. Soft foods go down easier for her and she can eat more than a cup of that (just an fyi). This far out her life is pretty much like everyone else's in terms of food, just has built in Portion Control that we all don't have now. She has had only 1 stuck episode that was with taco salad too soon, she has since been able to eat it okay.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@layknee I didn't get a catheder, I love those things!! When I had my son, I had one and it made the flow so strong! I'm still struggling to get my fluids down. They won't discharge me until I can drink 4 oz, and I can only drink one or 2 at this point. I have a headache and I've been wlaking around, my boobs and vag are still living free.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@layknee I didn't get a catheder, I love those things!! When I had my son, I had one and it made the flow so strong! I'm still struggling to get my fluids down. They won't discharge me until I can drink 4 oz, and I can only drink one or 2 at this point. I have a headache and I've been wlaking around, my boobs and vag are still living free.

@@Bronxmerci I brought panties and a sports bra and pajamas. I always over prepare I think. They don't seem to care how much I drink or pass gas. Just want my pain controlled without the PCA since yesterday. Taking liquid Norco.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi everyone!

Just came back from doctor's office and have a October 28th surgery date for Gastric Bypass. This is it, the high diving platform. Knees are trembling.

Anyone else in October? Let's keep in touch as we support each other. We have the pre-op diet and getting mentally ready for this.

LET'S DO IT!

Congratulations. So excited for you and I've got my date for October 22nd. I'm preparing and counting down.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@layknee it seems like they just want me out of here, they keep saying you can go home if you do this, or that, I'm like welp I can't, and I'm trying so I guess I'm not going home. The doctor told me to keep my bra off, and I had panties but I think my mom took them off me or the docs. They want me to go off the pca, and start drinking pills but its not looking very promising right now. I've been full since last night.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm on October 22 also-seven days

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm on October 22 also-seven days

I'm scheduled for 7:30am and I have to be at the hosp by 5:30am.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

1 day left and I get to eat something other than soup! Yay! Down 11 lbs as of this morn. My friend came to visit yesterday. She told me lots of info, ways to eat soft foods. How she messed up sometimes. It was nice to hear, she has successfully kept off 200+lbs for 5 years now.

Auri--Remind me, did you have the revision done? From Band to Bypass? I know someone on here did...

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You are correct Amylynns. I did have the revision.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×