November 2022 Surgery Buddies

[NancyW67 1]

Hi All. I’m a week away from surgery. Checking all my boxes to make sure everyone has everything before I’m the one the needs help. Making Jello for the first time in my life. No one in my family likes jello. I thought I would make it fun for me so I’m making Jell-O shots. Nervous and excited. I’m excited to not have to cook or clean after Thanksgiving. Yipeee

[NP_WIP 274]

7th day of preop diet, it has become easier. I had my husband's birthday party and I cooked everything without tasting it lol.

Only negative thing was having some steak instead of my lean Protein, but otherwise following it to the T.

Getting excited! 8 more days!

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[c_wade 0]

Hi everyone!

First post here...was too loopy before surgery on the liver-shrinking diet to post, but I'm drinking Protein now, and have my wits about me (somewhat)...today has been rough, not sure if I'm withdrawing from Percocet but I've been tired and headachey. I also have to remember I have autoimmune arthritis, so this all can't be any picnic in terms of mixing that with the last six days...

Had RNY gastric bypass done last Monday here in NYC at Mount Sinai St. Luke's. Everything went great. I got home Tuesday afternoon. Not a ton of pain but a lot of soreness around the midsection that made it tough to sleep, so took Percocet at night to help with that. Ran out last night, so also must keep that in mind, re: cranky- and out-of-sorts-ness.

*Trigger Warning* Eating disorders...

I went through the food dream "phase" (hoping it is just a phase, LOL), and also had weird thoughts today -- straight up addict thoughts -- like, what if I eat my favorite ice cream bar, bite by bite, chew by chew, and just spit it out down the garbage disposal? That way I'm not causing any trouble... Having been in alcohol recovery some time, I know that thinking to be downright insane. I have purged / restricted in my life, but that would be pretty blatant bulimia! Glad I could share that, and hope I haven't triggered anyone too badly.

Anyway, I did this from a place of seeking health, taking stress off my back (which was fused after a slipped disc last year), reducing the autoimmune pain, reducing anxiety about being seen in public, as my weight spiraled out of control due to poor stress management through emotional eating. Cosmetics were last on the list, really just a bonus.

Anyway, this forum is amazing, and hope to read more of you soon.

[Frilly58 2]

I'm with Apera and op 28th starting LRD today x

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[Frilly58 2]

Oh a three day liquid diet sounds fantastic. I have to do a two week liquid diet and it starts soon, my surgery date in November 28, 2022.

Same here mixed emotions having awful dreams/nightmares going to Turkey Apera x


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[Frilly58 2]

Per op liquid diet starts tomorrow… surgery Thursday… I am so nervous about the unknowns

Me too x

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[Crystal Leifheit 7]

On 11/6/2022 at 8:36 PM, NewBeginningsMe said:

I am scheduled for 11/23. Day before Thanksgiving. I am so ready!

Me too and I am so ready. Where are you having yours done? I started pre-op diet today.

[celesterenea 0]

I’m having my surgery in two days(nov 16)! I’m 23 and am super nervous but it’s finally happening!! I’m looking for someone to hold each other accountable and Celebrate little wins with :)

[Merri Beth 96]

55 minutes ago, celesterenea said:

I’m having my surgery in two days(nov 16)! I’m 23 and am super nervous but it’s finally happening!! I’m looking for someone to hold each other accountable and Celebrate little wins with

I am scheduled for the 28th.

[Merri Beth 96]

8 hours ago, Frilly58 said:

Same here mixed emotions having awful dreams/nightmares going to Turkey Apera x


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I start my two week liquid pre op today! I am excited to be getting started. I am doing a lot of positive self talk right now

[Not sure 48]

I’m scheduled for Dec 5, just started my liquid Meal Replacement for next 3 weeks. What’s best to deal with hunger pains while on liquid only?

[Voogs 41]

Dec 5 for me as well. Not started liquid diet yet.

[Not sure 48]

Volga how long do you need to take the liquid meal replacement, seems different for everyone.

[Merri Beth 96]

7 hours ago, Not sure said:

Volga how long do you need to take the liquid Meal Replacement, seems different for everyone.

Yes, I noticed that too. I of course have to do the two week liquid pre op! LOL. I started today, so far so good. I am not sure I am thinking it might be up to the surgeon how long they want a patient to be on the liquids.

[Ajgreen 0]

Hello everyone I'm very new to all this and my feels is everywhere. On November 1st I received my last approval from my nutritionist. Now the wait for my post op, surgery date & pre op is making me sick and hurgry

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