Summer 2018 Surgery Buddies Check In Here!

[ALFxRNY 540]

On 06/20/2018 at 14:52, Ylime said:

Glad to hear you're doing well! My pre-op diet is Protein Shakes only. Pretty much dreading that!

No chicken broth, sugar free Jello, or yogurt? I am so sorry! 😩

[ALFxRNY 540]

On 06/20/2018 at 15:02, Ylime said:

Question for the group:

Now that we are chugging through Summer and members are beginning to have their surgeries, what do you think about having a separate thread dedicated to post-op discussions?

I don't want to lose the momentum of this thread, but it is getting somewhat bulky with the number of introductions of people checking in. I think it would be nice to have a clean thread for the post-op support we'll want.

Thoughts? Love it? Hate it?

I’m not opposed to it

[ALFxRNY 540]

On 06/20/2018 at 15:51, Trixie82 said:

I'm all done! Anesthesia makes me super sick so I was a whiny baby for a few hours after surgery but now I just feel sore and a little gas pain in my shoulder. Morphine pump is probably helping on that front 🤣🤣

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I am so glad everything went well! Congrats!

[Ylime 453]

On 06/20/2018 at 14:05, ALFxRNY said:

No chicken broth, sugar free Jello, or yogurt? I am so sorry! 😩

Nope - nothing but shakes. Bleach!

[ALFxRNY 540]

On 06/20/2018 at 16:09, Ylime said:

Nope - nothing but shakes. Bleach!

Not even sugar free popsicles, that is torture! I guess you’re going to have to change up the flavors of the shakes

[Ylime 453]

On 06/20/2018 at 14:11, ALFxRNY said:

Not even sugar free popsicles, that is torture! I guess you’re going to have to change up the flavors of the shakes

I may be able to sneak a few popsicles as I can have low calories liquids but its primarily just 5 Protein Shakes.

[chicagogirl74 20]

I started this journey 2 months ago, meeting with a doctor at the lifestyle medicine center. I've lost 20+ lbs. I'm feeling better. I went on vacation and was able to stick to my new eating habits. I began having second thoughts about the surgery. Last night, I had my second sleep study using the CPAP. As I was getting ready for the test I was reviewing all of the tests I have had done in the last 6 months. My asthma spiraled out of control last december and it took 5 months, many tests, 2 maintenance inhalers, 2 medications, my PCP and the pulmonologist to get it back under control. I realize that my weight was not the cause of my asthma but definitely didn't help.

Reviewing the test results I was reminded that my quality of life sucked and that if I want to have a healthy, good quality of life in 20 years, I need to address my weight. So I am no longer having second thoughts, I am excited that I only have one more nutrition class, a few visits with the psychologist (since I failed my first eval in April) and 30 days on the CPAP. I've completed many steps to the healthier version of me. I hope to be scheduled by the end of August. This message board has been so encouraging! I appreciate your stories and the way you've supported each other.

[ALFxRNY 540]

On 06/20/2018 at 16:15, Ylime said:

I may be able to sneak a few popsicles as I can have low calories liquids but its primarily just 5 Protein Shakes.

Wishing you the best of luck when it’s time. You’ve got this!

[ALFxRNY 540]

On 06/20/2018 at 16:16, chicagogirl74 said:

I started this journey 2 months ago, meeting with a doctor at the lifestyle medicine center. I've lost 20+ lbs. I'm feeling better. I went on vacation and was able to stick to my new eating habits. I began having second thoughts about the surgery. Last night, I had my second sleep study using the CPAP. As I was getting ready for the test I was reviewing all of the tests I have had done in the last 6 months. My asthma spiraled out of control last december and it took 5 months, many tests, 2 maintenance inhalers, 2 medications, my PCP and the pulmonologist to get it back under control. I realize that my weight was not the cause of my asthma but definitely didn't help.

Reviewing the test results I was reminded that my quality of life sucked and that if I want to have a healthy, good quality of life in 20 years, I need to address my weight. So I am no longer having second thoughts, I am excited that I only have one more nutrition class, a few visits with the psychologist (since I failed my first eval in April) and 30 days on the CPAP. I've completed many steps to the healthier version of me. I hope to be scheduled by the end of August. This message board has been so encouraging! I appreciate your stories and the way you've supported each other.

Welcome to the summer 2018 surgery family! And best wishes passing your psych evaluation. I think it’s great that you are getting your health together. We are always here for support

[MN_Meg770 125]

10 hours ago, Oceanlove said:

Today is the day in 1 hour. Nervous and kinda scared

Hi there! I hope you are doing well. Sending positive vibes your way from Minnesota

Megan

[Chrisb428 626]

1 hour ago, Trixie82 said:

I'm all done! Anesthesia makes me super sick so I was a whiny baby for a few hours after surgery but now I just feel sore and a little gas pain in my shoulder. Morphine pump is probably helping on that front 🤣🤣

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I am so glad everything went well for you, congrats and speedy recovery!

[Trixie82 73]

Just made another account on Instagram. It is a private account to track my VGS journey. I'm not quite comfortable making it open to the public yet IG name is ShrinkingMom.

I also have a private IG to document my journey. It's Trixie_rny

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[Boujee_Susie 34]

liquid diet Starts July 4th...Surgery date July 18th

[ALFxRNY 540]

On 06/20/2018 at 22:38, Boujee_Susie said:

liquid diet Starts July 4th...Surgery date July 18th

Congrats! And also good luck! I’m currently on the liquid diet. And I want something with salt in it and something I can chew so bad, lol

[Chrisb428 626]

33 minutes ago, ALFxRNY said:

Congrats! And also good luck! I’m currently on the liquid diet. And I want something with salt in it and something I can chew so bad, lol

What about making "finger jello" it's firm and you could chew it and maybe like a boullion or Soup base for the salt? Just an idea.

Edited June 21, 2018 by Chrisb428