Frustr8 7,886 Posted February 20, 2019 Well technically You All Are March Sleepers, nobody is doing such Bariatric Surgery with a local, my Doctor Needleman is as brave as most but even HE wouldn't want ME awake making comments through the whole procedure. Just. some get ESG,VSG, DS, RnY bypass but every man Jack is in La- La-Land at that time. I was an awake endoscopy, an EGJ, but THAT wasn't planned, they undersedated me, red-heads require more. Did not scare me and/or upset me but then I'm the 1 in a million person. So dang special I nearly stink!👈😝👉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twipt 4 Posted February 20, 2019 I'm getting nervous about my ability to follow through with all the changes I have to make- any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewChiGirl 84 Posted February 20, 2019 On 02/20/2019 at 13:13, twipt said: I'm getting nervous about my ability to follow through with all the changes I have to make- any suggestions?This is my 3rd bariatric surgery. Taking it one day at a time for the pre-op diet is key. Make sure you space out your Protein Shakes equally throughout the day and stay hydrated with Water (crystal light, no sugar drinks) and broth. If you know you have a bad habit of late night eating plan for that by getting to bed early or just keeping busy and preoccupied. Boredom is not your friend during the liquid diet phase. Good luck!! 1 twipt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cashaggy 6 Posted February 21, 2019 I’m booked for surgery on March 22nd. Nervous but excited! Reading this forum has been a big help already Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Predsfan 4 Posted February 21, 2019 I’m down for March 13th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twipt 4 Posted February 24, 2019 This is my 3rd bariatric surgery. Taking it one day at a time for the pre-op diet is key. Make sure you space out your Protein Shakes equally throughout the day and stay hydrated with Water (crystal light, no sugar drinks) and broth. If you know you have a bad habit of late night eating plan for that by getting to bed early or just keeping busy and preoccupied. Boredom is not your friend during the liquid diet phase. Good luck!! So far so good but I am really weak and nauseated- is that normal?Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sneezergirl 38 Posted February 24, 2019 On 2/4/2019 at 3:53 PM, NewChiGirl said: Sleeve to RNY revision here on 3/18/19!!! Woot woot!! Did you not have success with the sleeve? I'm scheduled for the sleeve on the 6th... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bekymack 4 Posted February 24, 2019 Started my two week Protein Shake and Water diet. On day 3 and so far so good. So excited for this next adventure. 2 EJustice and Neely reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewChiGirl 84 Posted February 24, 2019 On 02/24/2019 at 13:04, twipt said: So far so good but I am really weak and nauseated- is that normal?Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile appYou’re feeling nauseated and tired on the pre-op diet? I think that’s relatively normal if your otherwise healthy. What day are you on? It’s an adjustment from the way we use to eat to the pre-op diet way. You should feel better soon once you get into the zone and get use to the change. 1 twipt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewChiGirl 84 Posted February 24, 2019 On 02/24/2019 at 15:56, sneezergirl said: Did you not have success with the sleeve? I'm scheduled for the sleeve on the 6th... Hi! I had the lap band and revised to sleeve 05/2017. I lost about 75lbs. I did really really well. But at almost 6 months out I developed severe Reflux. After trying every ppi and otc reflux med out there and not getting a satisfactory response from my surgeon I switched hospitals. My current surgeon believes that is it a possibility that the surgeon who did my sleeve was inexperienced with lap band to RNY and choose to go with what he could handle. I’ve regained about 25lbs because bread and nuts didn’t really agitate my reflux as much and sometimes it was easier to choose not being in pain. If you already have GERD and/or reflux be aware that it can get worse after the sleeve. A lot of ppl who have the sleeve as a virgin surgery do just fine on it and don’t have these complications. I’m just happy that the end is almost in sight! Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DelawareWoman 37 Posted February 25, 2019 Congrats to you March Sleevers- I start my 2 week preop diet tomorrow. Surgery is March 12. I've got everything bagged and ready and a shaker bottle, chicken broth and sugar free Jello. I hope I'm as mentally ready as I am physically ready. We've got this. 1 Neely reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twipt 4 Posted February 25, 2019 You’re feeling nauseated and tired on the pre-op diet? I think that’s relatively normal if your otherwise healthy. What day are you on? It’s an adjustment from the way we use to eat to the pre-op diet way. You should feel better soon once you get into the zone and get use to the change.I'm powering through[emoji16]Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EJustice 42 Posted February 27, 2019 Day 2 of my 14 day pre op diet in the books, so far so good! 3 twipt, bekymack and Neely reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
makisue 11 Posted February 27, 2019 March 13th here! I’m starting pre op diet tomorrow! I’m ready and excited! Getting hiatal hernia fixed too. 1 Neely reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites