May 2023 surgeries

[dIsLosingIt 6]

On 4/20/2023 at 2:50 PM, LindsayT said:

Hey, May buddies. I just wanted to say that the pre-op diet is rough. If you can, start reducing your caffeine intake now (if you can still have caffeine pre and post op, lucky). I didn't reduce my caffeine and went cold turkey... BIG mistake. Also, variety in protien drinks is recommended. Im day four and can barely stomach my shakes. Good luck to you all.

I hear ya..I miss my hot cup of coffee in the am. The pre-op is so hard.

[LindsayT 596]

7 minutes ago, dIsLosingIt said:

I hear ya..I miss my hot cup of coffee in the am. The pre-op is so hard.

I miss my morning coffee now. I can't have caffeine for months after surgery

[Y. Hightower 1]

My surgery date is May 31st.

[ajrp001 5]

On 5/8/2023 at 6:33 PM, theProcess said:

How are you feeling ajrp001?

Feeling Awesome! its been a week now, walking since day one and started driving last Sunday. Got to work today (I work from home at a desk so that was no issue) manage to loose 8 lbs the first 3 days and only 1 in The last 4 days.

Had some nausea the first day but that went away rather quickly and now just struggling to eat enough Proteins as I really do not like the Protein Shakes.

[CarolineLittle 92]

I've been approved to go home, 30 minutes until husband gets here. Slept great overnight, I was so tired. Hope everyone is recovering well. I feel pretty good but also a bit overwhelmed with my life changed. I think it's the unknown and not knowing how the coming weeks and months will pan out with how much I can est, what can I eat, enough Protein etc. One day at a time I guess .

[Synlee 17]

Hello all, I just had my VGS on the 8th.. spent 2 nights in hospital because of severe pain when I tried to drink anything. I am now on post day 3 and i still can not even take a sip of Water without doubling over in tears.. Has anyone else experienced this? if so how long did it last? what kinds of things did you do to try and get anything down. I don't want to end up in the ER or back in hospital because of dehydration or malnutrition. Other than not being able to drink or eat anything... overall I feel really good and I'm still happy with my choices to have this done. all advice or comments welcome.. Thank you,

[Synlee 17]

3 hours ago, ajrp001 said:

Feeling Awesome! its been a week now, walking since day one and started driving last Sunday. Got to work today (I work from home at a desk so that was no issue) manage to loose 8 lbs the first 3 days and only 1 in The last 4 days.

Had some nausea the first day but that went away rather quickly and now just struggling to eat enough Proteins as I really do not like the Protein Shakes.

Hello and Congrats. I just had my VGS on Monday.. I too do not like Protein Shakes, , My dietitian said I can just drink Protein Water. Premiere Protein makes a tropical punch flavor and peach one.. they are 20 g of protein per bottle. I get mine off Amazon. Both flavors are good, but I prefer the Tropical one. Give those a try if you haven't already.

[LindsayT 596]

3 hours ago, ajrp001 said:

Feeling Awesome! its been a week now, walking since day one and started driving last Sunday. Got to work today (I work from home at a desk so that was no issue) manage to loose 8 lbs the first 3 days and only 1 in The last 4 days.

Had some nausea the first day but that went away rather quickly and now just struggling to eat enough Proteins as I really do not like the Protein Shakes.

Bariatric Pal make Protein Shots that are not too bad. I like the cran grape and apple.

[LindsayT 596]

36 minutes ago, Synlee said:

Hello all, I just had my VGS on the 8th.. spent 2 nights in hospital because of severe pain when I tried to drink anything. I am now on post day 3 and i still can not even take a sip of Water without doubling over in tears.. Has anyone else experienced this? if so how long did it last? what kinds of things did you do to try and get anything down. I don't want to end up in the ER or back in hospital because of dehydration or malnutrition. Other than not being able to drink or eat anything... overall I feel really good and I'm still happy with my choices to have this done. all advice or comments welcome.. Thank you,

I'm surprised they discharged you. I had to make Water goals before they would release me. Try different temperatures of Fluid. I preferred warmer drinks to cold.

[Synlee 17]

3 minutes ago, LindsayT said:

I'm surprised they discharged you. I had to make Water goals before they would release me. Try different temperatures of Fluid. I preferred warmer drinks to cold.

Thanks for the reply, I have tried from boiling hot to freezing cold. Water, broth, shakes, tea, no matter what it is the pain is awful.. big gulp to tiny sip all the same outcome, I told the Docs at hospital it was happening, only advice they gave was keep trying, Yes there was a Fluid intake goal that was supposed to be met, but they didn't even ask or keep track of what I was drinking. So far the only thing i was able to ingest was 2 oz of a yogurt that took me about hour to eat. I hope that in a few days it will get batter.

[LindsayT 596]

5 minutes ago, Synlee said:

Thanks for the reply, I have tried from boiling hot to freezing cold. Water, broth, shakes, tea, no matter what it is the pain is awful.. big gulp to tiny sip all the same outcome, I told the Docs at hospital it was happening, only advice they gave was keep trying, Yes there was a Fluid intake goal that was supposed to be met, but they didn't even ask or keep track of what I was drinking. So far the only thing i was able to ingest was 2 oz of a yogurt that took me about hour to eat. I hope that in a few days it will get batter.

Yikes! Please keep an eye on yourself so you don't get dehydrated. Did they do the swallow test to make sure you weren't leaking from your new stomach?

[Synlee 17]

1 minute ago, LindsayT said:

Yikes! Please keep an eye on yourself so you don't get dehydrated. Did they do the swallow test to make sure you weren't leaking from your new stomach?

No, they didn't test for anything. Just told me to keep trying.. hold off on puree diet for 1 more week, just stick to fluids. Today I think i have only gotten down about 12oz of Fluid. i started at 7am and i am still working on the same water bottle. fingers crossed tomorrow will be better,

[LindsayT 596]

8 minutes ago, Synlee said:

No, they didn't test for anything. Just told me to keep trying.. hold off on puree diet for 1 more week, just stick to fluids. Today I think i have only gotten down about 12oz of Fluid. i started at 7am and i am still working on the same water bottle. fingers crossed tomorrow will be better,

Interesting. They should have done that. Hopefully things get better for you.

[rosemaryandcedar 1]

Had surgery yesterday am. Tired all day and lots of gas pains. Didn’t sleep great at night but i think it was more the bed and the interruptions. Hoping to go home today! Feeling better this morning.

[la.nena 11]

Surgery gastric sleeve went so smooth yesterday I went home same day. Minimal pain. Was up and walking like nothing. I will say walking feels great. Not a lot of gas pain either. I was so scared and everything went wonderful. Walk walk walk guys. It makes a difference. Excited for my new journey.