Amandadoesntwant 24 Posted August 22, 2016 Hi ladies and gents, I've finally wrapped up all of my testing aside from some pre op blood work. And I'm so freaking excited! I'm posting this because I see a lot of y'all have been there done that, so what kind of insider tips/tricks can you guys pass down to me? Thanks for all of your guys' help and I can't wait to join you on the other side! {35 days and counting!} Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiraeth 515 Posted August 24, 2016 (edited) Hi ladies and gents, I've finally wrapped up all of my testing aside from some pre op blood work. And I'm so freaking excited! I'm posting this because I see a lot of y'all have been there done that, so what kind of insider tips/tricks can you guys pass down to me? Thanks for all of your guys' help and I can't wait to join you on the other side! {35 days and counting!} Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App A lot of the tips you need will come from your surgeon and the nurses. But, I will say this... You will probably have gas pains (you will feel them in your back, neck, and/or shoulder. If the Hydrocodone doesn't take the edge off while you're in the hospital, then request dilaudid. It will help. Good luck! Edited August 24, 2016 by Hiraeth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheels121604 16 Posted August 25, 2016 My surgery is September 26 too!! ???? I obviously can't give you any tips about the actual surgery, but my surgery was rescheduled twice because of low Iron so if you have any questions about the preadmission testing and stuff like that let me know! Sent from my XT1080 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amandadoesntwant 24 Posted August 27, 2016 Hi ladies and gents, I've finally wrapped up all of my testing aside from some pre op blood work. And I'm so freaking excited! I'm posting this because I see a lot of y'all have been there done that, so what kind of insider tips/tricks can you guys pass down to me? Thanks for all of your guys' help and I can't wait to join you on the other side! {35 days and counting!} Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App A lot of the tips you need will come from your surgeon and the nurses. But, I will say this... You will probably have gas pains (you will feel them in your back, neck, and/or shoulder. If the Hydrocodone doesn't take the edge off while you're in the hospital, then request dilaudid. It will help. Good luck! All I keep hearing is that activity is key so I'm just going to plan to walk as much as they'll let me immediately haha Getting sleeved 9/26/16 Sw:325 Current:308 Goal:170 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wecanandwill 9 Posted August 28, 2016 My sugery is September 26th as well I am so excited but scared at the same time but are magic day will be here before we know it. Yeah!!!!! We can do its Sent from my LGMS428 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasanthen 0 Posted August 28, 2016 Where are you having surgery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimber725 2 Posted August 28, 2016 My surgery is 9\26 as well... Anxious and doing research on Vitamins, Protein shakes, etx Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lelewatson 51 Posted August 28, 2016 My surgery is 9\26 as well... Anxious and doing research on Vitamins, Protein shakes, etx Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Me too! Nervous and excited. My surgery is September 20th. And doing a lot of research. Can't wait! Sent from my VS985 4G using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shannon1980 10 Posted August 28, 2016 My surgery is also 9/26! 5'0, 175 lbs, 36 yr old female. Hypothyroid and bad cholesterol among other things. Ready to start my new life. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amandadoesntwant 24 Posted August 31, 2016 Where are you having surgery! My surgery will be done at Virtua in Nj Getting sleeved 9/26/16 Sw:325 Current:308 Goal:170 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angela9298 15 Posted September 2, 2016 Lots of 9/26'ers here! So is mine! Good luck everyone!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amandadoesntwant 24 Posted September 9, 2016 Preop liquid diet starts on Monday....good luck all, can't wait to see how we all do after surgery!!! Getting sleeved 9/26/16 Sw:325 Current:308 Goal:170 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ragdollorchid 128 Posted September 10, 2016 2 days behind you guys. 9/28! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
