July 2020 Surgery anyone?

[Swjtes 27]

3 hours ago, ChicagoEsti said:

I was just sleeved 07/16/2020 originally scheduled for 05/21/2020. So far it’s sore and a chore to stay on top of my liquids

I was sleeved on the 8th. Much better after 3-4 days so hang in there! Moved to purée food and starting to navigate that which can be pretty daunting to watch everything you use to cook with but definitely doable and worth it! Shocked about weight loss and is seems unreal. Walking really helps even though in the beginning it was really tough:) good luck

[LunaSea679 15]

3 hours ago, ChicagoEsti said:

Do you get any type of pain/pressure after drinking? I do no matter how slow I sip! And God forbid it not be room temperature 😩

I've been keeping things around room temp but i do get some pain if i sip too much too fast or if I try to recline and sip.

[Machta 15]

Sleeved last Thursday, July 16th. Worst for me has been when I try to be tough and don’t take the pain meds. My whole body tenses up and I get a horrible headache. But taking the pain meds and walking helps. This afternoon I turned on KLove and walked for 30 minutes up and down my hallway singing along. It was wonderful and helped so much!

[shrinkingviolette 2]

I replied earlier, but I had my sleeve on 7/13. I am struggling with the liquid diet. I would do anything for something soft or mushy even...just food. I hate that I’m always having to sip something that tastes disgusting (protein shakes and broth) and my tummy is constantly rumbling and bubbling, and causing burps. I miss meals with my family.

I’ve seen from other threads that it gets better pretty quickly with most people able to eat mostly normally, although obviously in much smaller portions, around a month out. Trying to stay positive, but there have been moments when I’ve wondered if I made the right choice. I think the anesthesia effects, recovery from surgery, lack of calories, and hormonal differences do a number on your emotions. Can’t wait to feel more happy and healthy!

[Lmpg 4]

I had sleeve surgery 4 days ago. Today brought some unexpected tears out of nowhere. I am hungry and tired of liquids. I think I'm drinking plenty of fluids but not getting Protein in. I read that is normal for week one. Need to get moving more! Anyone else have daily shots for preventing DVT? Dr. Didn't really explain. I've kept myself on pain meds to be able to just heal. I want to get to a routine tomorrow but I'm pretty weak and tired.

[Phoenix20 31]

Heading to hospital now I’m so nervous!!!!

[Heidi43 2]

My surgery is today too!!

[AlishaD 5]

Sitting waiting to go down to surgery now, lots of feelings but mostly excited, there was one person before me so hoping to be wheeled down in the next hour or so 🤗 good luck to everyone waiting and to those going in today!! 🤞 Good Luck!

[Rose57 7]

7 hours ago, shrinkingviolette said:

I replied earlier, but I had my sleeve on 7/13. I am struggling with the liquid diet. I would do anything for something soft or mushy even...just food. I hate that I’m always having to sip something that tastes disgusting (protein shakes and broth) and my tummy is constantly rumbling and bubbling, and causing burps. I miss meals with my family.

I’ve seen from other threads that it gets better pretty quickly with most people able to eat mostly normally, although obviously in much smaller portions, around a month out. Trying to stay positive, but there have been moments when I’ve wondered if I made the right choice. I think the anesthesia effects, recovery from surgery, lack of calories, and hormonal differences do a number on your emotions. Can’t wait to feel more happy and healthy!

I got some good Protein Drinks that are tasty and 15 grams of Protein in 8 ounces. Forget where but just Google Bariatrics drinks or something like that. Good luck

[kellym1220 474]

I should be heading out for pre-op testing (COVID) and then to my Mom's in Miami to wait for my surgery. I hope the hospital's re-open for elective surgeries soon...but it seems rather doubtful. Florida is such a mess right now! Good luck to everyone who is getting their surgery this week!!

[Repeatingthoughts 77]

That’s great!! Good luck everyone who is having surgery today. Woohoo.

[Catlove23 7]

2 hours ago, Phoenix20 said:

Heading to hospital now I’m so nervous!!!!

U got this!!!! Praying for a speedy recovery!!!!!!

[Snappish 4]

I am getting excited...I have my teleconference pre-op class with my dietitian and nurse today. Pre-op visit with doctor and anethesiologist on Wednesday, along with COVID test. I am pretty much staying home now except for necessary outings until surgery on 7/30 to minimize my risk of being exposed to COVID. I hope the test results are negative...they should be, I don't have any symptoms...but you hear stories of people being asymptomatic.

Good luck to everyone going in for their surgeries this week!

[Repeatingthoughts 77]

I just returned from completing my Covid test. Wasn't bad at all.

[dmb509 0]

I had surgery 6 days ago!!!