Today's the Day!

[ThinIce 33]

Scheduled to show up for my gastric sleeve today at 11:30. I'm not as nervous as I thought I would be, but there's still time for that to change! Pre op Liver shrink wasn't so bad. But sticking to Clear Liquids only at the end (and I did) was a little tough while cooking for my family. Mag citrate was (and still is unfortunately) and adventure. But, I'm down 16 pounds from highest point now thanks to the pre op diet and can't wait to see what the next month brings. I have loads of trust in my surgeon however we all know the unexpected can happen no matter how rare and unlikely. Kind thoughts/prayers/positive energy welcome.

Edited July 7, 2022 by ThinIce
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[kcuster83 1,504]

WOOHOO! Congrats and best of luck!

[LookingForward22 320]

Congratulations and best of luck today! Look forward to your updates.

[ShoppGirl 4,739]

Good luck to you today. Update us when your feeling up to it.

[Tony B - NJ 642]

2 hours ago, ThinIce said:

Scheduled to show up for my gastric sleeve today at 11:30. I'm not as nervous as I thought I would be, but there's still time for that to change! Pre op Liver shrink wasn't so bad. But sticking to Clear Liquids only at the end (and I did) was a little tough while cooking for my family. Mag citrate was (and still is unfortunately) and adventure. But, I'm down 16 pounds from highest point now thanks to the pre op diet and can't wait to see what the next month brings. I have loads of trust in my surgeon however we all know the unexpected can happen no matter how rare and unlikely. Kind thoughts/prayers/positive energy welcome.

Good luck!

[Muffinman1119 84]

Good luck today! Hope everything goes well for you 😀

[Doing my best 2]

I’m reading this a bit late, so your surgery has likely happened by now. Hoping that all went well and that your recovery is swift.

[ThinIce 33]

Thank you for all the well wishes. Everything is going well, so well in fact I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop. My surgery was quite late due to unforeseen issues with patients scheduled before me. Not sure exactly, but I think I got back here around 3PM. No problems with fluids or walking so I was discharged around 1PM POD 1. Pain and nausea well controlled. I was able to do some light work in the garden every day starting on post op day one which was a big boost to my spirits. (Even harvested enough basil to make 3 batches of the pesto they love for easy future meals for my family). Cooking for them continues to not be a hardship, that is as long as I have a reliable taster at my side.

Today starts day 1 of full liquids. Stocked up with all I need. Spent last night making some of the full liquid Soup recipes in my program literature so I can have good variety. Right now I can't wait to be able to exercise at full tilt! Energy is good needless to say which I am amazed at.

While I'm glad everything is going so well, I'm also preparing myself for setbacks. Thanks to this board though, I know they will be temporary. I have yet to have any regrets about this choice

Now I'm of to go through boxes of old clothes to "shop" from home for smaller sizes.

[ShoppGirl 4,739]

Just be sure to remember the lifting restrictions going through those boxes. I know because I did the exact same thing as you. Only I got so excited and into it that I forgot and picked up a pretty heavy bin. Thankfully I was fine but it could have been a huge mistake had I twisted differently or something. Not sure how you remember to not forget, lol. Just be extra careful I guess. 👍

[ThinIce 33]

☺️Thanks for the warning. I'm focussing on drawers and boxes that are already out to make sure I don't strain any sutures. You're right, excitement can push us right through to hurting ourselves sometimes.

Anticipate having a big donation bag when it's said and done, will save that for my husband to handle