October 2022 surgery support

[hscott26 0]

Surgery on Monday (the 31st)! I'm super nervous now that it's getting close. I have to keep reminding myself that this is going to be good, even if it sucks at first. Any surgery buddies also going in on the 31st?

[JHull 0]

October 19th 2022 and had a roux en y.

[DeeDeeMcG 9]

My date is the 31st as well. I have spent the last two hours crying my eyes out - probably mainly because I'm on this liquid diet and I'm literally going crazy, but also because I'm just absolutely terrified.

[Vicky Sue 90]

26 minutes ago, DeeDeeMcG said:

My date is the 31st as well. I have spent the last two hours crying my eyes out - probably mainly because I'm on this liquid diet and I'm literally going crazy, but also because I'm just absolutely terrified.

Hang in there girl. You're almost there! I'm 3 weeks post op and things are looking up. I'm still on a pureed diet, but still really not that hungry anyway. This too shall pass 💜

[Tuli Rose 4]

5 hours ago, DeeDeeMcG said:

My date is the 31st as well. I have spent the last two hours crying my eyes out - probably mainly because I'm on this liquid diet and I'm literally going crazy, but also because I'm just absolutely terrified.

Mine is the 31st too. I'm mostly excited and a little nervous. I try not to let my mind spend to much time on things that could go wrong. As soon as I start having those thoughts I try to immediately stop them so I don't go down that rabbit hole. I have done my research, I know I'm in good hands and God is with me. Remembering that and taking a deep breath helps

[LeeBar 3]

On 10/26/2022 at 11:08 AM, hscott26 said:

Surgery on Monday (the 31st)! I'm super nervous now that it's getting close. I have to keep reminding myself that this is going to be good, even if it sucks at first. Any surgery buddies also going in on the 31st?

I'm on the 31st as well. Can't wait for this pre-op diet to be over!

[SimpleIntellect 4]

Oct 31st is my VSG date! So excited! I’ve only lost 2 pounds during my 1 week pre-op diet, but I’m trying not to get discouraged.

[SimpleIntellect 4]

11 hours ago, LeeBar said:

I'm on the 31st as well. Can't wait for this pre-op diet to be over!

My surgery is on the 31st and this pre op diet feels like torture lol.

[DeeDeeMcG 9]

So many of us on the same day! I am on day 12 of the liquid diet. My surgeon only allows liquids - no food at all. Protein Shakes, Water, broth...it's a nightmare and I cannot believe I did it for 12 days. Weighed myself this morning and I have lost 22 pounds since I went on liquids. Good grief!!!! Feeling a bit better today knowing the end is so near. Let's keep in touch October 31st surgery people!!

Edited October 28, 2022 by DeeDeeMcG

[DeeDeeMcG 9]

1 hour ago, SimpleIntellect said:

My surgery is on the 31st and this pre op diet feels like torture lol.

It IS freaking torture!!!!!!!!!! Inhumane!!!!

[Jan69 30]

22 minutes ago, DeeDeeMcG said:

It IS freaking torture!!!!!!!!!! Inhumane!!!!

Dee it’s tough we have all been through it had surgery on 19th Oct, I am on phase two liquids for day 3-13 but so worth it be positive patient best wishes

[AnnMarie M 5]

Hello - I’m brand new here. Surgery on the 31st and was looking for a group like this for support. The pre op diet is rough for sure. Two more days of this, I can do it but it’s sure been brutal.

[kiel_d-01 9]

My surgery on 10/25 went pretty well. I'm hitting my liquid and Protein goals easily every day. Before surgery I was all about the milky vanilla/chocolate protein flavors but now after I can't stand them. They just taste off. I'm enjoying the fruity Syntrax Nectar flavors a lot though!

The incision where they pulled my stomach out has been the worst part of it. Pain meds help a little, but it's bad when trying to bend over/stand up. Manageable though. I try to get up and do a lap around the house every 2 hours. I need to start putting more effort into walking more.

Not gonna lie though this has all been a lot easier than I expected. I had almost no gas pain at all. My brain had no problem switching from gulping down Water to sipping it (I was worried about that). food cravings don't control me anymore. My hunger is non existent. Before surgery I read so many horror stories and negative things that mine seems like a cake walk in comparison. I'm not complaining, just pleasantly surprised!!

4 more days until I can advance to puree! Already got my fridge stocked. I think I'll try refried Beans first. 😄

[You Are My Sunshine 85]

Wow, a LOT of surgeries on Halloween. 🎃

One thing about that pre-op diet, though, is when you go through 2 weeks of liquid diet, it kind of becomes the "norm" - and I think it made the post-op part (since it's basically the same diet) easier and less of a transition. I am in no way saying it's fun at all, but it serves for more than a liver shrink. I also never want to do it again, so I feel your pain!

Two more sleeps! Best wishes to you all.

[Jeanniebug 476]

54 minutes ago, kiel_d-01 said:

My surgery on 10/25 went pretty well. I'm hitting my liquid and Protein goals easily every day. Before surgery I was all about the milky vanilla/chocolate Protein flavors but now after I can't stand them. They just taste off. I'm enjoying the fruity Syntrax Nectar flavors a lot though!

The incision where they pulled my stomach out has been the worst part of it. Pain meds help a little, but it's bad when trying to bend over/stand up. Manageable though. I try to get up and do a lap around the house every 2 hours. I need to start putting more effort into walking more.

Not gonna lie though this has all been a lot easier than I expected. I had almost no gas pain at all. My brain had no problem switching from gulping down Water to sipping it (I was worried about that). food cravings don't control me anymore. My hunger is non existent. Before surgery I read so many horror stories and negative things that mine seems like a cake walk in comparison. I'm not complaining, just pleasantly surprised!!

4 more days until I can advance to puree! Already got my fridge stocked. I think I'll try refried Beans first. 😄

Yay! I'm thankful to report that my recovery has been relatively easy, too. I get to advance to purees in 5 days. I can't decide if I want refried Beans or ricotta bake, first.

I'll have to re-try the Syntrax Nectars. I tried them pre-op and didn't like them. Now that my tastes have changed a little bit, I might like them better.

My hunger is returning, but I'm 11 days out, now.