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

Anyone having surgery in Oct ?



Recommended Posts

Thank you!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi all thanks for your good thoughts! On the other side, pain is manageable, walked/sat once today and about to do it again. Throat sore from the tube but not killer. So far, so good!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@Annie71 Oct.7th the day before me! Somedays I'm more nervous than other's, today & most days I just want to get it over with!

@@kimvox66 Glad you made it through!!! I was wondering about the tube, I bet the soreness will go away soon!!! Soon we will all be talking about what we can eat & what weight we lost!!!

Edited by 60&goin4it

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@Deanah How are you doing?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm doing well. Having pain, but also getting great pain meds. So far, so good.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm having mine in Oct 5* as well, but in my country, Costa Rica. I'm excited...and a little bit scared!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@Deanah Glad to hear your doing well!! Thank-God for good meds. I know I'm going to need them!!!! Hope the pain eases some more!!!!

@@lui Welcome! I will add you to our October list of surgery's! Costa Rica, is on my to do list!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

So far we have 66 people on our "October list of Surgeries" topic. I'm sure this number will change as the month goes on. If you haven't found it, it should be somewhere below this topic in Pre-Operation Gastric Bypass Surgery questions & Ans.. Just leave a message there & I will add you. You can leave well wishes to the ones in surgery if you like there also.

We have the best group ever & we all are going to get through this! Can't wait to hear about our success stories! Even @@covarrubia911 you will just be 3 months behind us & still our Oct. family!!!

Edited by 60&goin4it

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Oct 7th ..... A little nervous

I'm Oct 7th too! Good luck! Keep us posted!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had my pre-op yesterday at St. Joes. Words can't describe how happy I am w/ this hospital. I blew out a tire 1 mile before the hospital on a busy highway. It took a while to get my tire changed etc but the pre op dept waited for me ... On a late Friday afternoon when I'm sure they all wanted to get home. The pre op dept was so thorough & organized it took any fears I had right away!! I'm still praying this all comes together, as its my third time trying in 4 years. The nurse sat me down and asked why I was having this surgery as she thought I wasn't 'big enough' and my health conditions weren't so critical. I almost cried... I think my shocked face confused her. A few moments later she came in and hugged me and apologized bc she thought she sounded rude... But she told me she thought I was beautiful and didn't see my weight as I see it on myself. After sharing my story with her we talked a bit and her genuine softness & caring was exactly what I needed to know this was truly what I need to do for myself.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

So happy for you! Keep us updated

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thank you Edie! I'm headed to the hospital now... Heart pounding away...

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

    • 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.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • 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

    ×