December surgery

[Lisa XO 117]

36 minutes ago, cici88 said:

I totally agree on the shakes, I find them really tough to drink! Glad you've been able to find a solution with the Soup and Isopure.

I'm nervous, too. I've not had a surgery either. I keep telling myself they do this every day, though. I really hope recover goes well for us, too! I'll be alone in hospital for 3 nights and then in a hotel for 2, so I'll try to come on here and update, too.

I'm not sure what time of day the surgery will be, I hope early so I don't have to wait around much! Did you get a time?

Will you have anyone traveling with you at all? I hope the flights aren't too tough on you while you are recovering.

My surgery time is 8:30am and I have to be at the hospital at 6:30. I am grateful for the early time.

[Lisa XO 117]

2 hours ago, Kaydance17 said:

Same! liquid dieting is kicking my butt currently.

Me, too. I was looking over the puree section of my program and got so excited about it. 😂

[BookingMama 3]

59 minutes ago, cici88 said:

Oh amazing! 😁 Glad to find a surgery twin.

I'm having a sleeve. Hopefully keyhole, but I might need open, due to some scar tissue from a surgery when I was born. Im terrified of waking up and hearing they couldn't perform the procedure, so a bit nervous!

Im traveling around 4 hours away. I have to take a connecting flight, which isn't ideal but had to be done. How about you, how far will you be traveling?

I'm traveling 4 1/2 hrs by car. It's not ideal, but I wanted to have the procedure with a surgeon who has done many of them before. I'll be thinking of you! Maybe we can check in via messaging. I don't like how this entire platform is public to anyone on the internet and not just Bariatricpal members.

[smc124 118]

Today is the day I am making my first soft Protein meal. I’ve tested the waters with a bite of lobster yesterday and a spoon of ricotta Saturday but have otherwise been on Protein Shakes and Clear Liquids since my surgery two weeks ago.

Prior to surgery a well seasoned egg white omelette was a the most common Breakfast meal for me, often with a side of Turkey sausage after my morning swims. I didn’t get to swim this morning, (at my check up last week my surgeon said I could resume this Thursday though 🤗) , but I prepared a ricotta egg white omelette season with a pinch of salt, turmeric, and coriander.

So far it’s going down slow and I’m feeling full quickly. I think I’ll probably put half away for tomorrow’s breakfast.

Readjusting portions will certainly be a learning curve.

[Voogs 41]

Doing pretty good so far. On day 5 post op. For some reason I couldn't get warm yesterday (no fever) . Went to be early with a weighted blanket. That finally warmed me up. I tried the warmed up Premier Protein shake yesterday (chocolate peanut butter). What a difference that made. Hope everyone is doing well.

[smc124 118]

On 12/19/2022 at 09:23, Voogs said:

Doing pretty good so far. On day 5 post op. For some reason I couldn't get warm yesterday (no fever) . Went to be early with a weighted blanket. That finally warmed me up. I tried the warmed up Premier Protein shake yesterday (chocolate peanut butter). What a difference that made. Hope everyone is doing well.

I bought a heated blanket right before my surgery and it’s been a lifesaver. It helped with pain, warmth/comfort, and sleep so much during my initial recovery

[cici88 28]

19 hours ago, Lisa XO said:

Will you have anyone traveling with you at all? I hope the flights aren't too tough on you while you are recovering.

My surgery time is 8:30am and I have to be at the hospital at 6:30. I am grateful for the early time.

No, I'm travelling alone! My family can't travel with me over the hols, but it's the only time I can take off for the surgery, so needs must. I am using a Medical Tourism operator, though, so I'll have transfers sorted and will have a patient care coordinator checking on me a few times a day.

That is brill that you have an early surgery. I'm getting so excited, now!

[cici88 28]

19 hours ago, BookingMama said:

I'm traveling 4 1/2 hrs by car. It's not ideal, but I wanted to have the procedure with a surgeon who has done many of them before. I'll be thinking of you! Maybe we can check in via messaging. I don't like how this entire platform is public to anyone on the internet and not just Bariatricpal members.

Oh good point! Yes let's DM a bit to keep in touch.

I just got the pre op info today, with the liver reduction diet and the food stages...I am feeling like it hasn't really sunk in how life will look after this surgery. Trying to get my head in gear so that I'm not totally shocked by all the changes.

Is anyone working with a dietitian after surgery? I have access to an online nutritionist, but would probably like to work with someone who has experience with bariatric patients.

[Cliffnotes 14]

I'm going in the day after tomorrow and if not for these forums, I would have cancelled. I have been so depressed the last couple of days. I'm finding it hard to motivate.

[Lisa XO 117]

6 hours ago, Cliffnotes said:

I'm going in the day after tomorrow and if not for these forums, I would have cancelled. I have been so depressed the last couple of days. I'm finding it hard to motivate.

I have had the feeling of wanting to cancel, too. But I've done so much up to this point, and I really do want to be on the other side of the procedure. So, I'm hanging in there and just taking things day by day, one foot in front of the other. Hugs. You've got this!

[321cathy 22]

😳My date for sleeve is Dec 28. Trying not to get too stressed. Any surgery buddies?

[Lisa XO 117]

1 hour ago, 321cathy said:

😳My date for sleeve is Dec 28. Trying not to get too stressed. Any surgery buddies?

I'm the 27th and we have a couple of 29ths on here. One of them is across the pond though, so she is really like the 28.5th to me, in the US. We are all buddies! lol

What is your program's pre-op? I have been on a full liquid diet for the past week and start clear liquids today. Fun. I've never looked so forward to "soft food" in my entire life. 😊

[321cathy 22]

I just have to do two days full liquids (stage 3), then clear after 8 pm the night before. On my own i am trying to reduce carbs this last two weeks😃- shrinking liver a bit. Im in the Boston area

[BookingMama 3]

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[Kimpossible00 20]

I just have to do two days full liquids (stage 3), then clear after 8 pm the night before. On my own i am trying to reduce carbs this last two weeks[emoji2]- shrinking liver a bit. Im in the Boston area

It's amazing to me how different the pre-op liver shrinking diets are from place to place. I'm on a 14-day liver shrinking diet that includes two high Protein (30g) and a low carb (<30 g) shakes and then one extremely small meal with balanced macros. I'm just finishing day 6 and I would be lying if I said I wasn't hungry or dreaming about carbs.

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