November 2023 buddies

[Meisha 15]

4 hours ago, rootsbeforebranches said:

I'm on Day ONE of my three-week long, 800cal/day, clear liquid + Protein Shake ONLY pre-op diet. 😩 To say that I'm already feeling in over my head is an understatement. From what I've read though, I should only have to deal with this ravenousness for about 4 more days or so before my body gets used to it. Hopefully, that time comes sooner than later.

I've started having the flutterbies for sure and have had moments where I consider if I'm strong enough to do this for another 20 days. But, I've been trying to stay focused on different YouTubes of people discussing their experiences and before/after pics -- that helps me keep my eye on the prize. 🤪

Sending strength to everyone else in this pre-op liquid hellscape, you are a champion! 💥

YOU’VE GOT THIS!!! I am so proud of you! Don’t forget to give yourself grace, my friend. You’re taking big steps to big changes. I know you can do this!

[ZeeGee 40]

4 hours ago, rootsbeforebranches said:

I'm on Day ONE of my three-week long, 800cal/day, clear liquid + Protein Shake ONLY pre-op diet. 😩 To say that I'm already feeling in over my head is an understatement. From what I've read though, I should only have to deal with this ravenousness for about 4 more days or so before my body gets used to it. Hopefully, that time comes sooner than later.

I've started having the flutterbies for sure and have had moments where I consider if I'm strong enough to do this for another 20 days. But, I've been trying to stay focused on different YouTubes of people discussing their experiences and before/after pics -- that helps me keep my eye on the prize. 🤪

Sending strength to everyone else in this pre-op liquid hellscape, you are a champion! 💥

This is the first time I’ve read someone on the same exact preop diet as me lol

after day 4 you will be just fine it’ll be smooth sailing. I am currently on day 9 and have been fine apart from when Instagram shows me some food ad 😂

keep your eyes on the prize 🎉 you are worth the sacrifice and the work it takes to do this ❤️💪🏼

[rootsbeforebranches 8]

21 hours ago, ZeeGee said:

This is the first time I’ve read someone on the same exact preop diet as me lol

after day 4 you will be just fine it’ll be smooth sailing. I am currently on day 9 and have been fine apart from when Instagram shows me some food ad 😂

keep your eyes on the prize 🎉 you are worth the sacrifice and the work it takes to do this ❤️💪🏼

Honestly, I have found hardly anyone else with as restrictive of a pre-op diet, though I'm already sort of getting used to it. Unbelievably, I woke up this morning hardly hungry at all! Throughout the day, I've had to force myself to drink the Protein Shakes. I definitely feel like there were plenty of times when I could have done without it and not been bothered. What a difference a day makes!

The only time I've gotten really, reallllly hungry was when driving by my favorite Hibachi spot on my way to pick up a blender (I've decided to invest one solely for the purpose of turning ice into snow and giving myself SOMETHING to chew on/crunch). And oh my gosh, the YouTube ads for food have been downright taunting. 😩 It's kind of crazy how prevalent food encouragement is in our day-to-day, something I haven't noticed before now.

Anyway, I'm hoping that our tummies can keep up the good work and that Day 20 will be as easy as Day 2.

Thank you for the encouragement, sending best wishes right back at ya!

[Way2Cynical 2]

Surgery day is 3 sleeps away. I'm so ready for this-- but still a bundle of nerves. I've lost 25 lbs over the past month, with 2 weeks liquid diet and before that; a calorie & carb restrictive program. I'll 2 do days days Clear Liquids before the procedure to continue to try and get my HUGE fatty liver down a few sizes to make my doctor's job easier and my time on the table & recovery not as hard. I'm doing this for my health. My wife took a lot of convincing that surgery was the right path for me; but she's finally onboard. Congrats to all my Nov. 23 surgery buddies. See you recovering, happy and well on the other side!

[ZeeGee 40]

1 hour ago, Way2Cynical said:

Surgery day is 3 sleeps away. I'm so ready for this-- but still a bundle of nerves. I've lost 25 lbs over the past month, with 2 weeks liquid diet and before that; a calorie & carb restrictive program. I'll 2 do days days Clear Liquids before the procedure to continue to try and get my HUGE fatty liver down a few sizes to make my doctor's job easier and my time on the table & recovery not as hard. I'm doing this for my health. My wife took a lot of convincing that surgery was the right path for me; but she's finally onboard. Congrats to all my Nov. 23 surgery buddies. See you recovering, happy and well on the other side!

So excited for you 🎉

Wishing you a safe, uncomplicated and stress free surgery 🙏🏼

[Girltown46 6]

Hi all, I am in day 12 post op and I am struggling! I cannot wait until Tuesday to at least have something tasty.

[Texas Cruiser 1]

Just had my Gastric Bypass on November 10. I'm doing ok except for terrible heartburn! It kept me up for most of the night. Anybody else have that issue?

[ChunkCat 732]

1 hour ago, Marmar815 said:

Just had my Gastric Bypass on November 10. I'm doing ok except for terrible heartburn! It kept me up for most of the night. Anybody else have that issue?

Talk to your doctor about a medication for this. It will help a lot while you are healing and your new tummy is adjusting to things. You can try weaning off of it later once everything has settled. Also, sleeping on a wedge pillow can help as it elevates your head and help slow the reflux. Congrats on your surgery!!!

[cvazquez 1]

Have my sleeve on 11/20

[BoilerBob 51]

One more sleep then check in at 5:30 tomorrow morning. Hope everyone else it’s still doing well.

[ZeeGee 40]

Yaaaayyyy

I doubt you’ll be getting any sleep due to all the excitement.

congrats again and praying for a safe surgery with a speedy recovery 🎉

[Shock6266 1]

I had surgery on November second and I find my medication not working as well as it did before. Should I switch up my schedule and take 1/2 and then the other 1/2 later?

[Shock6266 1]

On 11/12/2023 at 07:39, Girltown46 said:

Hi all, I am in day 12 post op and I am struggling! I cannot wait until Tuesday to at least have something tasty.

Hang in there, I have to wait until Friday! We can get through this part!!!!

[Sarah-inayear 13]

On 11/6/2023 at 10:53 AM, SomeBigGuy said:

Mine started today. I think I overdid it with the food funerals last week, and now I feel like I'm starving, haha. I've heard the first 3-4 days are the worst, so hopefully you're over that hurdle now! I can't wait until I am.

Yeah, I tried not to go overboard the week before. But the first 3 days were definitely the hardest for sure! And that's what everyone said when I started. Now I'm just 3 days away from surgery! So close! But then still weeks of recovery before real food again. But just reminding myself of the goal.

[Sarah-inayear 13]

On 11/2/2023 at 8:41 PM, ZeeGee said:

We are both the same day yaaaayyyy!!! I started my preop diet today as well and it’s not been fun!

That's great! Just a few days away now! I'm so excited and just ready for it to be here. I work Monday and Tuesday, but took Wednesday off to get my house and everything cleaned and in order for when I come back from the hospital. Are you feeling ready?