Anyone having surgery on 11/6?

[ASHMAGS 6]

I am scheduled for surgery on Thursday 11/6. I start pre-op diet tomorrow. I went to hospital yesterday for blood work and pre-registration.

[jessiquoi 623]

check out http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/321503-any-november-sleevers/page-5?hl=%2Bnovember#entry3649207. it's a thread full of november dated sleevers.

[ASHMAGS 6]

@@jessiquoi Thanks! I am new to this site so I'm trying to figure it all out:)

[ASHMAGS 6]

@@jessiquoi How do you join a group? Like a group of people have surgery in November.

[jessiquoi 623]

i don't know anything about groups. i just follow the threads in the forums. sorry.

[nprcowboy 533]

that group is for November sleevers, this thread is for November 6th sleevers !!! lol. That's ok I am 11/6 too !!

[happymama2014 206]

I'm nov 6! Tried to create our own group but couldn't figure it out and the one already made didn't have all the people in it?

I'm ready well kind of. Stacked for supplies but emotionally yikes!

[nprcowboy 533]

what supplies? that's what I need help with. what stuff are folks setting up with?

[ASHMAGS 6]

@happymama2014 YAY!!! I'm excited to meet someone with the same date!! I am also set with supplies but emotionally a mess! I told my son (7) that I am having a hernia repair and told my daughter (13) the truth. I have never had surgery before so I am very nervous! Glad to meet you!!!

[ASHMAGS 6]

@@nprcowboy I have stocked up with protien shakes and powder mixer things and sugar free popsicles, etc.

[happymama2014 206]

@@nprcowboy I have stocked up with protien shakes and powder mixer things and sugar free popsicles, etc.

Me too! My son is 7 and first I told him surgery because they did find a tumor on my liver last month then decided he will tell people I don't want so I just said they are going to look at my insides.

@ nprcowboy

Supplies-I got two months of various Vitamins required through my kaiser program. All but one is chewable or liquid but got them at Walmart, cvs, online at (celebrate vitamins) to get it all. Don't want to worry bout crushing pills!

I also ordered 2 kinds of Protein powder (flavored), 1 unflavored to add to Soup, yogurt, applesauce. Got a Ninja blender, food thermometer, insulated cups for sipping, blender ball shakers for on the go. Tummy binder, slip on walking shoes, gas x strips.

From grocery, Jello, sugar free (sf) pudding, Popsicles, lowfat cream Soups, strainer, light and fit Greek yogurt, in chunky unsweetened applesauce, Cream of wheat. Some premade Protein Shakes for the on the go but just a case because I may not like em later!

Try bariatric pantry. Got done samples and after surgery will order more things for the rest of the month.

Edited October 31, 2014 by happymama2014

[happymama2014 206]

I am scheduled for surgery on Thursday 11/6. I start pre-op diet tomorrow. I went to hospital yesterday for blood work and pre-registration.

that group is for November sleevers, this thread is for November 6th sleevers !!! lol. That's ok I am 11/6 too !!

How are guys doing? Day three post op? I'm doing so well it's kind of scary! I'm in love with not being hungry! I sip 8 oz of hot beef broth 3 x a day and feel do good ! Ivan go to full liquids Monday and I can't wait love me Greek yogurt the light and fit are on my program and they are so good !

[nprcowboy 533]

I'm still in hospital, I should be going home today. Rough few days. Pain was very bad between gas pains and soreness one right side. I didn't sleep for 2 days finally got some rest last night. I am having a hard time getting the required fluids down. Every sip burping gas wants to come back up but then I have trouble burping. Any suggestions

[happymama2014 206]

While I was in the hospital it was harder, tummy still fresh each sip burned going down. I kept getting hiccups (very painful! ) And the bed was so hard to get out of it was more painful than anything.

I asked for ice and made it really cold it helped. Plus the broth was much easier to take for me. I used gas x strips but dr ordered nausea medicine so I tried to do most my drinking right after pain medicine and nausea med then quick walk and crash for short nap. I only had to take in about 18oz that first day then before I left the next day another so many ounces.

It's easier for me at home plus less sore going down makes things so much better I'm able to drink small drinks rather than sip tiny sips so I got in more fluids. I'd say try to do your sips when u have your pain meds and see if it helps? Also broth was easier alternative than Water the first few days.

I wanted to stay another night because I thought I needed the extra time but I did better at home. I hope u are doing better soon

Edited November 9, 2014 by happymama2014

[happymama2014 206]

By the way my body doesn't want to burp either it hurts!