July 2023 buddies

[Midwest Grateful 48]

Day 8 of my 14-day liquid diet/liver cleanse. It's not as bad as I thought. I made sure no food is sitting in clear sight, which helps a lot. And it's a good thing I like sugar-free Jello! Looking forward to getting this surgery behind me. I'm scheduled for gastric bypass next Tuesday, with the sleeve as a Plan B (depending on how extensive the scar tissue is from previous abdominal surgeries). Onward! Hope everyone is doing well!

[Chewchew46 16]

Thank you so much and you’re right .😊

[Chewchew46 16]

Thank you so much and you’re right .😊

[RedE2goAimee 11]

On 7/17/2023 at 8:11 AM, FifiLux said:

This will be short as I am physically and mentally exhausted.

My sleeve op was a success HOWEVER I am still in hospital and not expected to be released until Friday (19 days vs 2 days) as I suffered severe pancreatis. My blood work is starting to show improvement but I'm signed off work until end of August and it could take up to six months to recover.

Oh no! I’m glad things are improving, but it stinks when things don’t go as planned. I’ll keep you in my thoughts.

[Inspectorjh84 39]

Just wanted to check in with the July People. I had my Gastric Sleeve on July 6th. No Complications, as of today I am 14 lbs lights so thats 2 weeks after surgery. I had very mild pain, returned to work after 6 days. Check up with the doctor today and he says Im recovering well and quickly. I been stuck at 14 lbs lost for 3 days now, so I hope to break that this week. My goal for the Month is at least 20 lbs.

I wish everyone else the speediest recovery and prayers as well.

Kinda got to say...don't really like my chewable vitamins that much....may need to look at other option/brands.

[OBXTrouble 3]

Had my surgery this morning. Doing ok. No incision or tummy area pain (yet). I had a Tummy Tuck 15 years ago so where the big incision is, is half numb from that and I think is helping with that pain now. Gas pain comes in waves but not too bad. Walking on my own. My biggest problem is nausea. Im getting Water and ice down, but they smooshed some pill in water (twice) and got sick each time. I’m pushing right along! Hope my other July buddies are doing well!

[wendywitch7 2]

I had VSG on July 6. Haven't had any issues getting my Water or Protein Shakes down. My dr has me on a clear liquid and Protein shakes until tomorrow and then I can move to the full liquid diet. So ready for a thicker substance.

My only issue is that my largest incision hurts when I move certain ways (mostly bending), Is anyone else still having incision pain?

[adelie21 11]

I had my surgery on Monday. The gas pain in the shoulders was the absolute worse. However my blood work showed that I have some internal bleeding. I had to have a blood transfusion today. They did a CT scan as well today to see what is going on and they confirmed I have blood pooled behind some organs. They also saw a bleed on the CT scan but it was from on the incisions for the surgical tools. HOpefully if my hemoglobin levels out and I don’t lose anymore I can go home tomorrow.

[Faith23 18]

3 hours ago, Inspectorjh84 said:

Just wanted to check in with the July People. I had my Gastric Sleeve on July 6th. No Complications, as of today I am 14 lbs lights so thats 2 weeks after surgery. I had very mild pain, returned to work after 6 days. Check up with the doctor today and he says Im recovering well and quickly. I been stuck at 14 lbs lost for 3 days now, so I hope to break that this week. My goal for the Month is at least 20 lbs.

I wish everyone else the speediest recovery and prayers as well.

Kinda got to say...don't really like my chewable vitamins that much....may need to look at other option/brands.

I had my surgery on JUly 3rd. No complications at all. I've lost 15 lbs so far and have been stuck for a few days at that loss. I am so afraid I am not going to lose anymore. Prayers to all who are beginning this journey.

[NYCxCoco 23]

37 minutes ago, Faith23 said:

I had my surgery on JUly 3rd. No complications at all. I've lost 15 lbs so far and have been stuck for a few days at that loss. I am so afraid I am not going to lose anymore. Prayers to all who are beginning this journey.

i honestly feel the exact same way you do. i’ve lost 13 lbs so far and feel stuck the past couple days i’m in the same boat you’re not alone. we’ll get through it and lose more ! just got to trust the process 🤍

[RedE2goAimee 11]

Going into surgery now. Nervous but ready!

[RedE2goAimee 11]

Going into surgery now. Nervous but ready!

[RedE2goAimee 11]

Going into surgery now. Nervous but ready!

[Midwest Grateful 48]

10 minutes ago, RedE2goAimee said:

Going into surgery now. Nervous but ready!

Looking forward to your update. Hoping and praying the best for you!

[NYCxCoco 23]

17 minutes ago, RedE2goAimee said:

Going into surgery now. Nervous but ready!

you got this!!