August 2023 Surgery Buddies!

[Jessi2023 6]

On 7/10/2023 at 11:42 PM, Shan0 said:

It’s great that there’s a cohort of us! I’m not on any sort of pre-diet yet really, but it will be starting soon. I’m happy about this, even though weight loss is only part of the reason I’m doing it. They’re addressing my Barrett’s Esophagus too, which will be a relief.

How are you all feeling?

I am also have been dxed with Barrett's and am partially doing this to solve my GERD issues. Fingers crossed that this will help with some of the issues I have that we think are GERD related (chronic cough, chronic sinus infections, post nasal drip, etc)

[Starberry_123 0]

Hello! I just joined and happily found this thread. My surgery is 8/23. I have my pre-admit testing 8/8. I don’t find out any of the details about anything until the 8th. I am so excited yet overwhelmed. Congrats everyone!

[adodson912@gmail.com 1]

Hi welcome to the chat!!

[Jessi2023 6]

When the surgery was further out, it was fine, but now that I'm less than a week away the waiting is driving me crazy! I just want to get it over with and move on to the next step!

[MeNotYou 13]

Hi Jessii2023

I agree 100%

Mine isn't until August 14th and my pre op is August 3rd.

All was fine and dandy till I got "The call"

NOW I feel that time is dragging lol

[tamra. 6]

I am getting so nervous even though 8/15 is weeks away!!! How many of you have a liquid diet prior? I have one for 2 days before surgery; my list is small.....broth, popcicles, juice, black coffee....

Also, how are you handling the non-positive people? My mom felt the need to tell me things that can happen AFTER....I just can't....

[adodson912@gmail.com 1]

I am on a liquid diet for 7 days and then day 8 is Clear Liquids only.

[kayhay0714 13]

On 7/21/2023 at 4:01 PM, tamra. said:

Hello everyone!!!!!

My name is Tamra and I will be revising from LapBand to Sleeve, August 15th!! I cannot believe how many of us have the same day haha.

I have had my band since 2010 but after life, babies, marriage and an empty band I am not heavier then my first surgery. I am nervous, scared, excited....everything you can be.

I am located in Northern CA

Hi surgery twin, I am also in Northern, CA! So excited for this journey with everyone

[kayhay0714 13]

1 hour ago, tamra. said:

I am getting so nervous even though 8/15 is weeks away!!! How many of you have a liquid diet prior? I have one for 2 days before surgery; my list is small.....broth, popcicles, juice, black coffee....

Also, how are you handling the non-positive people? My mom felt the need to tell me things that can happen AFTER....I just can't....

I have a 10 day all liquid diet leading up to surgery, and I know its going to suck but we totally got this!

As far as the haters, just do your best to ignore what they say. If you are anything like me you have done TONS of research on this and have spoken to your medical team. If it is just coming from a place of concern on her part, maybe hit her with some research that she can refer back to. I like to tell people that my risk for obesity related complications is much higher than my risks for surgery. I am content with my decision, and thats all that matters

[kayhay0714 13]

On 7/19/2023 at 6:29 PM, Melody57 said:

It was good!!! Quite a bit of information lol.

I'm really looking forward to mine! Were there any questions that you thought to ask while you were there or that you thought of after the fact?

[kayhay0714 13]

On 7/20/2023 at 5:55 PM, tasoks said:

Hey! I’m scheduled for the sleeve on August 2nd.

Getting so close! How are you feeling?

[adodson912@gmail.com 1]

I am getting more nervous. I am on my second day of pre-op liquid diet and Today I realized that I will not be able to eat bad food for a long time. Just weird. Like fried food, bread and ect. Just a big adjustment that I am ready to make!!! I need this for me and my family! Food has always been center of my life and I dont want it to be.

[tamra. 6]

1 hour ago, kayhay0714 said:

Hi surgery twin, I am also in Northern, CA! So excited for this journey with everyone

WHATTT!! Where in NorCal! Sending you a message

[Melody57 2]

1 hour ago, kayhay0714 said:

I'm really looking forward to mine! Were there any questions that you thought to ask while you were there or that you thought of after the fact?

Most of my questions are on food. For pre-op I’m allowed one meal of 4 oz of Protein and 1/2 cup of veggies. So right now I’m not sure if I can use a sugar free Salad Dressing as part of that or is it ok since it’s barely any calories and no sugar. I can email them so that helps.

[Melody57 2]

1 hour ago, kayhay0714 said:

I'm really looking forward to mine! Were there any questions that you thought to ask while you were there or that you thought of after the fact?

Most of my questions are on food. For pre-op I’m allowed one meal of 4 oz of Protein and 1/2 cup of veggies. So right now I’m not sure if I can use a sugar free Salad Dressing as part of that or is it ok since it’s barely any calories and no sugar. I can email them so that helps.