Official August thread! Where are you guys?

[Paulie656 7]

Just got the phone call from the surgeon's office that my insurance has approved the surgery. Pre op diet starts Tuesday and the surgery is the 25th. I am so excited to be starting this new phase of my life! Thanks to everyone here for all of the great information.

Edited August 14, 2015 by Paulie656

[tiggerbug 70]

@@Paulie656 awesome news.....I'm sitting in preop now. My son is having a sleeve done now and I'm going to have rny in a little bit

[Paulie656 7]

@@Paulie656 awesome news.....I'm sitting in preop now. My son is having a sleeve done now and I'm going to have rny in a little bit

Best of luck to both of you. Let us know how everything goes. Congratulations!

[Cervidae 2,389]

Awesome! You'll do great. Only a couple days for me.. I call in less than an hour to find out what time monday the surgery is.

[tiggerbug 70]

@@Cervidae awesome.... I just can't wait to be done right now my nerves are crazy.

[Cervidae 2,389]

totally understand. keep us updated! I wish you an uneventful surgery and a speedy, painless recovery.

[AlphaB 28]

August 7th Sleever here! Cheers

[axlr8n 161]

My arrival time is 5:30 Monday morning... It's getting real now!

[Cervidae 2,389]

My arrival time is 5:30 Monday morning... It's getting real now!

That's my time too! Well, 5:45 but close enough!

[stillmeonlysmaller 70]

Congrats to both of you.

[ptsmile 2]

had my surgery Aug 10TH. because of other health issues (sleep apnea, diabetes, kidney issues-you name it, it seemed I have it) I was put in ICU immediately after surgery. They were concerned with anesthesia. they had a hard time taking me out of intibation..I think the main thing I was unaware of was the pain from the gas used to inflate your stomach for the surgery until you pass gas, it nestled between my shoulder and was very ,very painful. more than the actual surgery. today is the first day I can say that part doesn't hurt. Now I am really struggling to get the Protein in by the end of the day.

on the first day in the hospital, the very first sip of protein was fine then like 15 seconds later I "forgot" about sipping and downed what was left of the 1Oz. in the cup and got excruciating pain for the next 4 hours. phew have not made that mistake since.

so any hints on getting that protein in will be greatly appreciated.

[tiggerbug 70]

Had surgery on Aug 14th. The first night was a little rough but now I can eat and keep purred foods do so I should be going home today

About the gas pains I feel mune is up under my ribs but is getting better with time and walking.

[AlphaB 28]

had my surgery Aug 10TH. because of other health issues (sleep apnea, diabetes, kidney issues-you name it, it seemed I have it) I was put in ICU immediately after surgery. They were concerned with anesthesia. they had a hard time taking me out of intibation..I think the main thing I was unaware of was the pain from the gas used to inflate your stomach for the surgery until you pass gas, it nestled between my shoulder and was very ,very painful. more than the actual surgery. today is the first day I can say that part doesn't hurt. Now I am really struggling to get the Protein in by the end of the day.

on the first day in the hospital, the very first sip of protein was fine then like 15 seconds later I "forgot" about sipping and downed what was left of the 1Oz. in the cup and got excruciating pain for the next 4 hours. phew have not made that mistake since.

so any hints on getting that protein in will be greatly appreciated.

Try drinking the Protein Shakes at room temperature rather than cold. I learned that warm drinks hurt less than cold ones

[ShayB78 10]

Tiggerbug you were already allowed to eat pureed foods?? I was sleeved August 3rd and still on a full liquid diet...no solid foods allowed...

[KimLC27 5]

I was surprised also! I had bypass on 8/4 and just advanced to puréed yesterday.