March 2022 Surgery Buddies

[gabbykittyvsg 184]

My surgery was on the 1st. I returned to work (part time light janitorial) this past Monday and feel great! The complication I had ended up being just a small bump in the road to recovery. I've lost about 10 pounds so far. In a few days I get to start soft foods that have more texture to them, so stuff like a soft taco with ground beef and cheese. I'll be on that phase for 6 weeks.

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[gabbykittyvsg 184]

RNY was yesterday. It was rough yesterday during the day but yesterday evening until now, I have been feeling great. Lots of walks around the nurses station and lots of Water. The broth is freakin amazing too.

The walks and water will help make recovery go faster! Keep up the good work.

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[Kelly Sweetheart 32]

17 hours ago, doobie31 said:

My surgery was supposed to be tomorrow. My 2 week modified-liquid went great. I was down the 25 pounds my surgeon wanted. I took the required Covid test yesterday and failed! I'm feeling fine, just a minor cold, but the surgery has been put off until June 21. I'm completely devastated. Very sad not to be joining the rest of you March surgery buddies. I'm not sure what the next 90+ days will bring.

I'm so sorry to hear this, such a long wait. I hope you recover quickly

[Nifer72 49]

First time in over a week I've had any cravings. I think because it's because I realized, after the call from the hospital today, how close I am, and how I'm going to have to have to commit the long haul from here on out to cutting certain foods from my diet. I'm not even craving sweets (blame the Protein Drinks lol) but a nice bowl of buttery popcorn lol. Ugh. Carbs are my downfall. Always have been.

[FutureSylph 377]

54 minutes ago, Nifer72 said:

a nice bowl of buttery popcorn

Oh, that's my kryptonite. I know I'll be able to have it again someday in a modest, reasonable portion, but I sure do miss the buckets of it I used to cram into my mouth! LOL

[Nifer72 49]

44 minutes ago, FutureSylph said:

Oh, that's my kryptonite. I know I'll be able to have it again someday in a modest, reasonable portion, but I sure do miss the buckets of it I used to cram into my mouth! LOL

I had a sf popsicle instead

[LilaNicole20 252]

19 hours ago, Nifer72 said:

First time in over a week I've had any cravings. I think because it's because I realized, after the call from the hospital today, how close I am, and how I'm going to have to have to commit the long haul from here on out to cutting certain foods from my diet. I'm not even craving sweets (blame the Protein Drinks lol) but a nice bowl of buttery popcorn lol. Ugh. Carbs are my downfall. Always have been.

Let the food funerals commence! Without ruining your progress thus far, of course.

[kaisyl 22]

Day 2 of post op. Feeling pretty good. I just have on incision that is swollen and painful but that’s it. Water intake and Protein intake have been going well. I came home yesterday.

[RPC324 2]

Just clocked out of work for the last time. Got final physician approval yesterday and all systems are go for Monday.

Pre-op liquid/protein bar diet has not been bad. Not much hunger except late in the day, but been supplementing with some broth and sugar free Jello and ice pops.

One week off after surgery, followed by one week of computer-based training at work where I'll get to take it easy.

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[misschi12 4]

Anyone on the puréed stage yet? If so how’s it going and what’re you eating?

[Flab-U-Less Forever 140]

I just started my soft food/puree stage yesterday. I had scrambled egg, tuna w/mayo, scrambled egg with finely chopped deli smoked turkey and american cheese. I'm still deciding on dinner tonight. I am supposed to have 2 shakes and 2 meals per day to ease into the food. So far so good. I think I ate a touch too much of my egg/turkey/cheese combo today but it tasted really good. Probably had one or two bites too much. I did not throw up but my stomach felt very full.

[Nifer72 49]

5 hours ago, RPC324 said:

Just clocked out of work for the last time. Got final physician approval yesterday and all systems are go for Monday.

Pre-op liquid/protein bar diet has not been bad. Not much hunger except late in the day, but been supplementing with some broth and sugar free Jello and ice pops.

One week off after surgery, followed by one week of computer-based training at work where I'll get to take it easy.

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I'm set for Monday too.

[KELLYOUHIDA 3]

Hi all I go in Monday for surgery so excited a little nervous but not too bad. I’m starting liquid diet tomorrow and Sunday. Any useful tips I be grateful. So happy it’s here doesn’t seem possible. I had it postponed due to the pandemic and had to start from scratch again with classes and all.

[FutureSylph 377]

7 hours ago, misschi12 said:

Anyone on the puréed stage yet? If so how’s it going and what’re you eating?

I've been on purees for five days now. It's going great, except when I push the limits. (For example, scrambled egg is fine but hard-boiled, even well chewed, was a big nope for now.) I whizzed up some mild chili in the food processor, so that's tasty and easy. My favorite so far is ricotta bake. The weirdest part for me is learning to think of 1/4 cup of food as a meal, and waiting two minutes between pea-sized bites.

[Kelly Sweetheart 32]

I can’t seem to get enough Water. I am excessively thirsty and I haven’t even had the surgery yet. The only thing that has changed is I’m on the high Protein low carb pre op diet. I’m drinking at least 64 oz of water per day and I’m still dry mouth, lips, and literally craving water.