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

April 22 surgery date. Anybody else?



Recommended Posts

So- I have been approved for April 22. I just wondered if anybody else has the same time? We could keep in touch, because, I'm a little scared...but more than anything, excited! Start preop diet one week from today.

Edited by chickenbugg

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm scheduled April 17th. Also scared but excited as well. I'd love to keep in touch. It would be nice to help support each other. :rolleyes:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was originally scheduled on the 15th but it turns out my surgeon would be at another facility that day. So they pushed me. And yes, I'm all about keeping in touch! :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have not posted anything since the beginning of February. I had my surgery on December 10, 2014

and have not been well since. I have had two more major surgeries and I am still vomiting or

sick at my stomach all day. My primary care physician is trying to get me back to normal. My bowels will not work without massive doses of prescription laxatives. I have lost a lot of weight but my

overall health is the pits. I have many friends who have had the same surgery and had no problems

at all. I just would like to say that anytime you have a major surgery there is always that small

chance that something will go wrong. I was one of those very few. There have been some good things

from the surgery, my back is so much better and my feet and legs. I do not have to use a cane

anymore. I guess you have to take a chance and take the good with the bad. I really believe that

the surgery is a good thing and saves more lives than it takes away. My point is to be ready for

anything because you get more than you have bargained for. I have lost 76 lbs. in four months.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

April 9th for me

I should say again!! Lol

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Dawn...again??

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Edavidson...I'm incredibly sorry to hear that. I also adore the fact that you see the silver lining. It sounds like even though it's the pits, you've made the most of it. Job well done. I hope it only gets better for you.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Chickenbugg... Thank you so much for your response. I didn't want to frighten anyone but wanted

to share my thoughts on what I have gone through. I know that a few months from now when I have

reached my goal and I am healthy again I will be so very happy for my decision to take my life

back and live longer. There is nothing like being able to walk without a cane for the first time

in years and not to suffer with my back. I know that the sleeve surgery is a safe surgery and anyone

with a severe weight problem should seek help. Being overweight is the most miserable, debilitating

problem that I have had in my lifetime. I was so close to death from my obesity and now I know that

I am going to be o.k. Good luck to you and thank you for your encouraging words.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

April 20th here! Laparoscopic sleeve. I have my pre-op appointment with my doctor and anesthesiologist this Monday :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Edavidson, I would rather you be open and honest so that I have as many possibilities in my mind, rather than freaking out, wondering what is going on. And yes, you will be just fine. I never realized the battles I would pay for carrying this extra weight. I want, and need, to be healthy.

You are very welcome and I appreciate your kind words as well.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm scheduled 4/23, anyone else going to Mexico? I'll be with Dr. Rodriguez.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm scheduled for 4/23 in Mexico with Dr. Almanza

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

    • Goyafigs

      I had VSG 11.20.24 with Miguel Burch, MD Cedars-Sinai and I am 1 month post-op. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • DaisyChainOz

      🥳 Jan 1 2025 - Day 1 of Pre Op, surgery on the 16th! 😬😅
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Just been waiting until time for my consult with my bariatric surgeon. It's scheduled for Jan 9th. Turns out I won't actually be seeing him. Apparently it'll be with his P.A.             Not sure what to expect. I thought this is where the surgeon would discuss the best surgery option for me. For years I had my heart set on the sleeve, but I've read so many people have issues with reflux - even if they've never had it before - that they've had to be revised to the bypass. I already deal with GERD & take 40 mg of Omeprazole daily, so I started studying about bypass and honestly, it seems like it might be the better choice for me. How can we discuss surgery options if the surgeon is not there?
      What happened at your first consult? Trying to get an idea of what to expect, or maybe I should say, what NOT to expect.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

  • 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

    ×