Looking for Preop in Dallas

[Skinny Steps 25]

I'm scheduled for the 25th next week and curious if anyone else is in Dallas? I'm using Barker Bariatric! Day 1 of liquid diet and it's actually been ok.

[Daisee68 2,493]

I'm in Dallas. Still a few months out from surgery. Best of luck to you next week! Let us know how it goes!

[mamasbabies 4]

Im going with barker bariatric as well. I only have to do a stress test and the stomach scope but still dont know if im going with bypass or sleeve. Any suggestions?

[Skinny Steps 25]

I'm 4 days post of with the bypass. I'm going to be honest, IT'S ROUGH. The day of surgery I felt like I was going to die with gas pains. I've had 3 c sections and hysterectomy and nothing compares. HOWEVER, days 3 & 4 are better. Day 2 was a little better but day 3 I was able to watch my little guy play baseball. It's worth it, just please understand it's rough at first lol. I was reading things that sugar coated it and wasn't expecting the day of. Plus side is I was medicated and slept a lot while in hospital. I'm ready for some regular food that's for sure lol

[valkyrie88 82]

I'm 4 days post of with the bypass. I'm going to be honest, IT'S ROUGH. The day of surgery I felt like I was going to die with gas pains. I've had 3 c sections and hysterectomy and nothing compares. HOWEVER, days 3 & 4 are better. Day 2 was a little better but day 3 I was able to watch my little guy play baseball. It's worth it, just please understand it's rough at first lol. I was reading things that sugar coated it and wasn't expecting the day of. Plus side is I was medicated and slept a lot while in hospital. I'm ready for some regular food that's for sure lol

Ugh I totally agree with you. I seen so many posts that was like "this was a walk in the park" etc etc..

For me, the first five days were horrible but then every day after that just got better & better . Thank god lol

[skc72 138]

@@valkyrie88 I completely agree with you. I'm day 4 out and still miserable. Can't get all my Protein in or fluids. I'm exhausted. And the coughing is the worst!

[valkyrie88 82]

@@valkyrie88 I completely agree with you. I'm day 4 out and still miserable. Can't get all my Protein in or fluids. I'm exhausted. And the coughing is the worst!

It truly does get better though ! It was super rough , I didn't get much protein in but I baby sipped Water like crazy, and am completely turned

Off from crystal light lol

[Skinny Steps 25]

The pain is pretty intense standing up. I thought the nurses were crazy asking me to walk the same day. I got in trouble for not getting up enough but thankfully I went home the next day lol. I'm not exhausted but tired of Water and forget Protein. I'm not going to lie, today my family was having hamburgers and I took a tiny piece, chewed it up and spit out just for the taste lol. Didn't help much lol. We've got this...I'm losing 1.4ish daily so far so that gives me hope. Just took pain meds and back to bed. I've been sitting in the recliner today and walking around my house some. Just taking it easy.

[valkyrie88 82]

The pain is pretty intense standing up. I thought the nurses were crazy asking me to walk the same day. I got in trouble for not getting up enough but thankfully I went home the next day lol. I'm not exhausted but tired of Water and forget Protein. I'm not going to lie, today my family was having hamburgers and I took a tiny piece, chewed it up and spit out just for the taste lol. Didn't help much lol. We've got this...I'm losing 1.4ish daily so far so that gives me hope. Just took pain meds and back to bed. I've been sitting in the recliner today and walking around my house some. Just taking it easy.

I've had my moment of chewing food and spitting it out lmao, it happens and no harm was done I hope you feel better !