Looking for April peeps for RNY (Bypass)

[Bino 44]

My surgery was Thursday, Apri 7. I was released yesterday.

I'm a sleeve to bypass revision due to a few medical issues. The pain is nothing compared to what I had when they did the sleeve. Not nearly as bad as I thought it would be.

Getting up and walking keeps the gas pains at bay.

[Janetm 4]

Was it done in Mexico? If so what doc?

[twinkats 10]

I am having surgery Wednesday, April 13th. Band to Bypass... definitely getting more nervous and scared each day. The doctor has no idea what type of scar tissue I have and also could be possible erosion of band to deal with... Needless to say, i am starting to freak out the closer I get.

[BigBuc 13]

Tomorrow, 4/11 is mine

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[eoconnell24 30]

I'm in Atlanta... Still waiting on insurance approval but the coordinator at my surgeon's office said he is still scheduling in April. So my fingers are crossed for a quick approval so I can get in in April!!

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[loves dogs 14]

Hi everyone...I'm going in for my surgery tomorrow at 1 pm!!...n let me tell u nerves are high!.. We have come down to the hotel we will be staying at after I'm released from the hospital..we need to stay within the hr from the hospital n home is 2 hrs away. It's been such a long process n it's almost over....this part anyway. I made it through the 2 weeks of optifast!...barely lol. Had a coffee with some cream n sweetner tonight at the hotel cause I just couldn't take it anymore!. Seems I'm down almost 25 pds in the last three weeks so that's kinda exciting!...how am I gonna sleep tonight!? Lol. I don't think I have ever been more excited to taste something other than Optifast n cucumbers, celery and broccoli!. Good luck to everyone having April surgeries!. We can do it!!!

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[Stephnwolf1 3]

I am from Minneapolis Minnesota. Surgery is two weeks away. I am excited and nervous.

[suepro 39]

London, England

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[ajdelbus 1]

April 25 for me... Also from Pittsburgh

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[Bino 44]

Here's a little update ... day five days post-op. Doing really well. Already my sugar level is normal. Hardly any pain. That I attribute to walking as soon as you can and moving your bowels (it also releases the gas pumped in during surgery).

I've been following my doctor's orders to the T. I'm now on full liquids and having the 4 oz of Protein drink has alleviated some of the tiredness I was feeling.

Best wishes to all.

[claddagh66 132]

Thank you to everyone who has commented on this post! It has been so great hearing from so many people. Please keep us all posted on surgeries and post op statuses! This is great!

To all of you waiting still, like me, I wish you all the best for a easy surgery day and you go home feeling pretty good!

For all of you who have had surgery, best of luck on this new journey and if you have any stories or insite you would like to share, we would all love to hear! Also would love to see pictures!

For the ones waiting for approval or who are considering what to do...I hope this process goes fast for you and you are on your way to a healthier you!

Best of luck to all of us!????

[Alphabetize 57]

Hi, everybody!! My surgery date is 4/25 and my liver shrink diet started yesterday. Today is my 34th birthday and I spent it drinking a Protein Drink, a Protein Bar, and 3oz of lean meat. It's a far cry from a normal birthday of Breakfast donut and meals out with friends, but I wouldn't trade it. I'm so excited for what this next year will bring and the healthy lifestyle I'll model for my kids. I want them to see me making my health a priority and taking care of myself. So far, though... I'm hungry. So hungry! But 2lbs lighter than I was yesterday and throwing a party for every pound I'll never see again.

Can't wait to follow each of you and hope you'll check in after surgery!

- Melissa - Memphis, TN

[crazyboxermom 12]

Hey I'm in Memphis too. Surgery is 4-14. Who's your surgeon? I have dr weaver.

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[mytwopugs 1]

April 18!

Originally scheduled for May 4, someone cancelled and I got lucky. It's only been a month or so since my seminar and things moved really quick for me! I'm in Southern Ca

[Alphabetize 57]

Hey I'm in Memphis too. Surgery is 4-14. Who's your surgeon? I have dr weaver.

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Dr. Wegener! Wish we had the same surgeon so you could tell me all about it, but I understand their practices are a little different before/after. How is your liver shrink diet going? Starting day 3 today and am down 4.8lbs. At this rate, should take off a decent amount right before surgery to jumpstart things. Still outrageously hungry, but I reminded myself last night that I'll wish it was this good for the 6 weeks post-surgery when I'm eating liquids, puréed and soft foods!