July 2021 Surgery People!

[NorthernMaine 8]

Hello all, so I have my surgery set for July 27, sleeve. I had my endoscopy last week and my surgeon found what he suspected was Barrett's esophagus signs, and biopsy confirmed his suspicion. He mentioned on his post procedure visit that I should really consider bypass. Does anyone here who has had the sleeve also have a Barrett's Esoph diagnosis? Is Barrett's a firm contraindication for a sleeve? I have a tele visit tomorrow where I feel he will highly recommend the bypass. Appreciate your feedback. Thank you all!

[Monique1123 28]

18 hours ago, Ashley J. said:

Monique, I called ask a nurse she said she didn’t think so but she sent a message to my doctor to call me back Monday. She told me to get back on and stick with it but it will probably be gone out my system by Tuesday. Jump back in there and flush it with Water. I am going to do a laxative to be sure.

[Monique1123 28]

Ugh, perfect that’s what I did today! Have you heard from your doctor by any chance ? Your 1 day before me so I would love to know how it goes regardless .

[Soonlee_W 24]

Hi, I'm new here. My surgery is July 22.

Things have gone pretty quickly. I saw the Dr. in April, did the colonoscopy and EGD in June and my surgery is on July 22. I have seen the Dr. a total of 3 times. There was no "approval" process since my insurance will not cover the surgery.

I was supposed to start the Liver Reducing diet Friday - but failed. I tried again today -- failed. I'm afraid I'm going to ruin everything.

I went online to look for a place where I could talk to others in similar situations. The last time I was involved in a forum was 2008 after reading "The Shack." lol

Edited July 12, 2021 by Soonlee_W

[mali 19]

I’m scheduled for July 21! So excited but getting very nervous that I’m not properly prepared with my Vitamins and for the liquid diet and the prospect of never eating and drinking together again

[Jenfs5 19]

Soooo…I’ve been sleeved! Overall, everything went well. I was in some pain in my abdomen when I woke up from surgery…and nauseated, too. Both of those sensations lasted for a few hours, but eventually went away (for the most part). I haven’t had much difficulty getting my fluids in. I believe I’ve consumed a total of 47 oz. since the surgery this morning. I’m just so relieved to have the surgery behind me!

Thanks Jenfs5 & Candace76 for sharing food ideas! Jenfs5–how did your surgery go? [emoji3590]

Glad to hear your surgery went well.
My actual surgery, according to my Dr, went well. I barely remember being in recovery. The only real thing I remember was seeing someone I remember from when I worked at that hospital and saying that I remember her. She said she remembered me too lol. But I also remember tapping my hand on the bed rail saying help me help me... I believe I was in quite a bit of pain. But they gave me some pain meds and I guess it knocked me out. I didn't get up to my room until about 4pm. They were giving me toradol every 6 hours so i slept a lot. I had quite a bit of gas pain in my shoulder and neck. And my upper back was killing me, I though it was from laying so long but then realized it was the gas too. I did get up to walk some but not as much as I would have liked. I was hooked up to so many things it was a hassle getting up. I ended up staying 2 nights due to some sort of confusion with my discharge. But overall I think it was a good thing. It gave me an extra day of iv fluids and I was barely able to get anything down due to the cramping pain whenever I tried to drink. It also gave them time to find the blood clot in my arm. My whole hand and forearm swelled up so bad. I assumed my iv had infiltrated but when they finally listened to me and checked it it had not. So I had an ultrasound and they found the clot by my iv site. Luckily though I was already anticoagulated since I have a clotting disorder and once the iv was removed it only took a day for the swelling to subside. I'm still not getting enough liquids or Protein on but its slowly getting better. And my hubby made me some really good homemade broths. He has been so great taking care of me.

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[Maribelle76 82]

6 hours ago, Monique1123 said:

Ugh, perfect that’s what I did today! Have you heard from your doctor by any chance ? Your 1 day before me so I would love to know how it goes regardless .

I wouldn't worry too much. It takes 6 to 8 hours for food to move out of your stomach and 36 hours for it to pass totally through your system. And the doctors don't even mess with anything beyond the stomach, so honestly I don't think they would have even known you ate it unless you told them. My doctor allows regular food like broccoli and carrots up until day 12, then day 13 (the day before surgery) is all liquids. You will be fine!

[Maribelle76 82]

3 hours ago, Soonlee_W said:

I was supposed to start the Liver Reducing diet Friday - but failed. I tried again today -- failed. I'm afraid I'm going to ruin everything.

Welcome! I struggled the first two days on the diet, too, but then I got on track on the third day. Hopefully it will be the same for you!

[eprado83 1]

Hi guys am scheduled for July 28

[Candace76 212]

Jenfs5, I'm so happy to hear that your surgery went well and that it is getting easier to drink your fluids. It sounds like your hubby is taking good care of you as you recover!💗 Hoping it continues to get easier to get the Protein & liquids in.

[Candace76 212]

8 hours ago, mali said:

I’m scheduled for July 21! So excited but getting very nervous that I’m not properly prepared with my Vitamins and for the liquid diet and the prospect of never eating and drinking together again

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery! It does seem a little overwhelming to get prepared with all the Vitamins & shakes & supplies. I am making a schedule for all the vitamins and meds today since some need time between them. Hopefully, it will all become routine.

Not eating & drinking together may be one of the hardest things for me to get used to after surgery, giving up soda will be difficult, too, but I think that is easier than not drinking with a meal. I especially love my coffee with my breakfast! But I know it will be worth it to lose the weight!

[Candace76 212]

10 hours ago, Soonlee_W said:

Hi, I'm new here. My surgery is July 22.

Things have gone pretty quickly. I saw the Dr. in April, did the colonoscopy and EGD in June and my surgery is on July 22. I have seen the Dr. a total of 3 times. There was no "approval" process since my insurance will not cover the surgery.

I was supposed to start the Liver Reducing diet Friday - but failed. I tried again today -- failed. I'm afraid I'm going to ruin everything.

I went online to look for a place where I could talk to others in similar situations. The last time I was involved in a forum was 2008 after reading "The Shack." lol

Welcome & congratulations on your surgery! I am starting my pre op diet today! I'm sure it will be ok if you get back on track. We got this! It will be tough, but worth it to get a good start before our surgery.

Things moved quickly for me as well as mine wasn't covered. I think I started thinking that I wanted to have the surgery in April, had my first appointment in June, and have been getting prepped (appointments, buying what I need, etc.) since.

This forum has been so helpful for me, it is so inspiring to hear others experiences, and get great advice & support.

Good luck & keep us posted!

[Candace76 212]

16 hours ago, NorthernMaine said:

Hello all, so I have my surgery set for July 27, sleeve. I had my endoscopy last week and my surgeon found what he suspected was Barrett's esophagus signs, and biopsy confirmed his suspicion. He mentioned on his post procedure visit that I should really consider bypass. Does anyone here who has had the sleeve also have a Barrett's Esoph diagnosis? Is Barrett's a firm contraindication for a sleeve? I have a tele visit tomorrow where I feel he will highly recommend the bypass. Appreciate your feedback. Thank you all!

Hi NorthernMaine,

I hope you get more information to help figure out which surgery is best for you.

If you don't find anyone in this forum (July surgery/sleeve) that has experience with this, you may want to post this in the Bypass Forum or General Forum also, that way more people might view it & be able to share if they had a similar experience. 😊

Good luck with you surgery!

[Soonlee_W 24]

1 hour ago, Candace76 said:

I think I started thinking that I wanted to have the surgery in April, had my first appointment in June, and have been getting prepped (appointments, buying what I need, etc.) since.

Thanks for welcoming me. What kind of things have you been buying?

Last night I watched a you tube video I found on Pinterest. She was talking about the top Ten things she's loving since her surgery. One was an Ice cube tray called "Supercubes." She also talked about her air fryer since she often has to reheat foods she could not eat all of. Then she talked about a "Habit Tracker." Any of you think this is important?

I feel like I'm finally talking to people who get it. I'm so happy I found this place -- I saw that another member has the same surgery date as me.

[Candace76 212]

35 minutes ago, Soonlee_W said:

Thanks for welcoming me. What kind of things have you been buying?

Last night I watched a you tube video I found on Pinterest. She was talking about the top Ten things she's loving since her surgery. One was an Ice cube tray called "Supercubes." She also talked about her air fryer since she often has to reheat foods she could not eat all of. Then she talked about a "Habit Tracker." Any of you think this is important?

I feel like I'm finally talking to people who get it. I'm so happy I found this place -- I saw that another member has the same surgery date as me.

I started Habit tracking and Journaling, but I still need to get more consistent with both. I think they are both helpful activities. I also like watching videos on YouTube of people who have gone through this.

I need to get better at food Journaling, too.

I bought cups for the Protein Shakes, cups and a thermos for hot/warm liquids for the broth & Soups (one has a strainer), 4oz. containers, a motivational Water cup with time markers, Protein Shake powder & some ready to drink shakes, sf Jello, sf ice pops, broth, Protein fruit drink mixes, sf drink mixes (like crystal light), sf hard candy (I heard it may help right after surgery with dry mouth), Multivitamin, Calcium, prilosec, & collagen w/ hyaluronic acid.

After surgery I plan on ordering a food scale and mini travel food processor.

I am thinking about getting little 2 oz containers for jello, pudding, yogurt, & the very small portions in beginning.

I have an air fryer that I don't use much, but maybe will start using it more. I heard it is great for veggies.