April 2022 Surgery Buddies

[Mariann812 268]

Good morning!
Checked in for the ECHO STRESS Test. Listening to my running playlist to calm myself down. It’s not
really working. 🤷🏻‍♀️
Fingers still crossed for an April 11-ish surgery. This s/b the last pre-procedure test.

[homelessRN 1]

April 7th surgery date!! On the liquid diet now!! Its not easy but already shedding pounds!! We got this!!! Almost to the #loserclub!!

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[Mariann812 268]

On 03/29/2022 at 08:16, homelessRN said:

April 7th surgery date!! On the liquid diet now!! Its not easy but already shedding pounds!! We got this!!! Almost to the #loserclub!!

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YOU GOT THIS! April 7th will be here before you know it!

[LaylaAA212 3]

Yes to the April Surgery Buddies!!

My surgery date is April 27TH!!!! wohooo!

I'm getting the gastric sleeve!

HW: 420

CW: 379

[LaylaAA212 3]

anyone have any suggestions for the liquid diet, I start mine in a week and I am nervous because I don't know what all to drink/have on this diet. Doctor's office wasn't very specific besides: liquids only.

Any help or recommendations is appreciated!

[Goldengirl321 52]

23 minutes ago, LaylaAA212 said:

anyone have any suggestions for the liquid diet, I start mine in a week and I am nervous because I don't know what all to drink/have on this diet. Doctor's office wasn't very specific besides: liquids only.

Any help or recommendations is appreciated!

My liquid diet is 3 shakes a day (they suggested the Fairlife shakes I got mine at BJ’s) they should have low carbs and sugar with some Fiber. Premier is another popular one or Atkins. We can have three drinks a day of either - one egg, sugar free pudding or Jello (1/2 cup), one light greek yogurt or 1/2 cup plain ricotta or cottage cheese. We can have unlimited sugar and caffeine free beverages, ice pops and plain broth

Edited March 29, 2022 by Goldengirl321

[Goldengirl321 52]

26 minutes ago, LaylaAA212 said:

Yes to the April Surgery Buddies!!

My surgery date is April 27TH!!!! wohooo!

I'm getting the gastric sleeve!

HW: 420

CW: 379

Congrats to you! I’m 4/19 so I should be out and on my way to eating purées when you go in

[Donna Suz 19]

56 minutes ago, Goldengirl321 said:

My liquid diet is 3 shakes a day (they suggested the Fairlife shakes I got mine at BJ’s) they should have low carbs and sugar with some fiber. Premier is another popular one or Atkins. We can have three drinks a day of either - one egg, sugar free pudding or Jello (1/2 cup), one light greek yogurt or 1/2 cup plain ricotta or cottage cheese. We can have unlimited sugar and caffeine free beverages, ice pops and plain broth

That sounds very similar to mine. I’m on day 9 and am already down 11 pounds.

[Goldengirl321 52]

10 minutes ago, Donna Suz said:

That sounds very similar to mine. I’m on day 9 and am already down 11 pounds.

Wow 🎉 congrats that’s amazing! Have you found it hard to stick to?

[LaylaAA212 3]

1 hour ago, Goldengirl321 said:

My liquid diet is 3 shakes a day (they suggested the Fairlife shakes I got mine at BJ’s) they should have low carbs and sugar with some fiber. Premier is another popular one or Atkins. We can have three drinks a day of either - one egg, sugar free pudding or Jello (1/2 cup), one light greek yogurt or 1/2 cup plain ricotta or cottage cheese. We can have unlimited sugar and caffeine free beverages, ice pops and plain broth

thanks so much! This is helpful!

[LaylaAA212 3]

1 hour ago, Goldengirl321 said:

Congrats to you! I’m 4/19 so I should be out and on my way to eating purées when you go in

that's great! Are you nervous at all about the surgery?

[Donna Suz 19]

7 minutes ago, Goldengirl321 said:

Wow 🎉 congrats that’s amazing! Have you found it hard to stick to?

Thanks! The first week yes, it was a struggle. This week though my body seems to have accustomed itself to less food. It’s not near as hard. My emotions, however, that’s another story. Not being able to use my eating disorder as a way to avoid my feelings has been rough.

[Jennimic 32]

On 3/25/2022 at 5:13 AM, Mariann812 said:

I’m using the App for this question so if it ends up in the wrong place, I’ll do it over in a bit.
Odd question…but…I am probably having RNY (or sleeve) with Dr Pilati in Cary NC.
Here’s the question…it’s convoluted and long. Sorry.
The pre-procedure testing is extensive and I have only have the stress test to do on 3/29.
I have a large hiatal hernia diagnosed a week ago. Half of my stomach is in my chest which explains the worsening shortness of breath I’ve been experiencing. EKG normal.
I have all the markers for CIGNA to approve my surgery: BMI, HBP, high A1C, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, obstructive sleep apnea.
We know the hernia will be repaired during surgery. We KNOW there will be a surgery at least to repair the hernia.
WHY the stress test is my question? Does the diagnosis of the hernia preclude the need for a stress test?
I will not be able to do 7 minutes on the treadmill at an increasing speed and incline because I cannot breathe enough with the hernia. I’ve done 2 stress tests about 20 and 15 years ago when I was 100 lbs lighter (I was a long distance runner). THEY were Duffy in top shape.
I want to ask my surgeon we have to do it but don’t want him to think I’m being a pain in the butt.
Opinions/experience on need for stress test in this scenario?
Thanks in advance.

Stress tests are to rule out any cardiac issues so they are just making sure there are not surprises.

[Jennimic 32]

6 hours ago, Mariann812 said:

Good morning!
Checked in for the ECHO STRESS Test. Listening to my running playlist to calm myself down. It’s not
really working. 🤷🏻‍♀️
Fingers still crossed for an April 11-ish surgery. This s/b the last pre-procedure test.

everything crossed!!

[Jennimic 32]

6 hours ago, homelessRN said:

April 7th surgery date!! On the liquid diet now!! Its not easy but already shedding pounds!! We got this!!! Almost to the #loserclub!!

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WooHoo, you can do hard things! I start my liquid preop diet today and have my bypass on 4/5, its all really happening!