VSGDB2018 13 Posted January 30, 2018 Good morning everyone, this is my first time posting. I am excited, nervous, scared and anxious about my surgery. It was a long process and I am glad I didn't give up. I start my liquid diet February 27th two weeks before surgery. Any tips please advise. Need a friend Sent from my Z982 using BariatricPal mobile app 2 Elizabeth 06388 and Tia Tiarra reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tia Tiarra 9 Posted January 30, 2018 My surgery date is also scheduled March 13th. I have the same feelings as you but it's a long time coming and I'm excited about my journey. [emoji16]Sent from my SM-T813 using BariatricPal mobile app 1 Elizabeth 06388 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGDB2018 13 Posted January 30, 2018 Hi Tia, I am looking forward to the surgery and a heathier me. I am not at all a selfish person but I told my family this year I focus on me. Sent from my Z982 using BariatricPal mobile app 1 Elizabeth 06388 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SleeveinIL 386 Posted January 31, 2018 Hi! I am also new to the forums. My surgery is scheduled one day before yours on 3/12. I am excited and nervous and am also looking for buddies. I start my liquid diet 2 weeks before surgery, same as you. I found out today from my pulmonoligist that I will have to give myself shots of blood thinner for a while after surgery. Have you heard if you have to do the same thing? Not thrilled with shots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGDB2018 13 Posted January 31, 2018 Hi I am excited for you. I am already on blood thinners due to a blood clot I had a few years ago. I will have to take shots before and after. It will be okay. It will become easier. I will definitely keep in touch.Sent from my Z982 using BariatricPal mobile app 1 Elizabeth 06388 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyepez 22 Posted January 31, 2018 Hi! I’m new also. I will also be scheduled for first two weeks of March! I’m excited and nervous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kakatlady612 1,053 Posted February 1, 2018 Hi let me in too, Although I haven't been given a definite date yet I should be early-mid March. All my prerequirements are done and I'm waiting for a letter( way they usually do it) or phone call from my surgeon's office. The person who usually does it has been out with the flu and I'm not sure if anyone picked up the slack. Oh I'm getting impatient my friends. I will,have a RnY at Mount Carmel in Columbus Ohio. I'm sure I'm older than all you surgery twins but I'm in it to win it like everyone else. Don't lynch me folks but my surgeon doesn't require a liquid pre-surg diet, just low carb and balanced. Ah but afterward I'll be clear, full, mushie and puree just like the rest of the WLS world. I've been on Bariatric Pal a couple,months and have learned loads from the veterans active on here. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app 1 Elizabeth 06388 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kakatlady612 1,053 Posted February 1, 2018 And yes I'm sure I'll be giving myself Lovenox shots as well. When I had my knee replacements I was on Xarelto pills but I'm pretty sure my surgeon prefers shots. Not a bit scared, I've given many to others. ,Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGDB2018 13 Posted February 1, 2018 Hi Pyepez and Kakatlady612, welcome, so glad you both joined in. Kakatlady612 you are so lucky for not having to do the liquid diet. I am dreading it, but I will make it through it. 1 pyepez reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elizabeth 06388 31 Posted February 1, 2018 Hi Pyepez and Kakatlady612, welcome, so glad you both joined in. Kakatlady612 you are so lucky for not having to do the liquid diet. I am dreading it, but I will make it through it.Congrats to all of you on your surgery date ! I'm hoping to get mine done in April ! Can't wait to get my date but got a couple more visits with the dietician [emoji3]I complained about the 6 mth wait but to tell you the truth the mental state for thinking before I eat something is just now clicking in [emoji3]Sent from my XT1650 using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites