January 2024 surgery buddies

[Doris27 27]

I absolutely wish you luck. I went in with the attitude that I would be fine, that I wanted my own nightclothes on ASAP and to be up and mobile. My friend had a sleeve 5yrs ago and was very sickie afterwards, vomited a lot, I wanted to avoid that so asked which pain relief I’d be given post surgery and they said Tramadol and Di-hydrocodeine both of which I know make me queasy so I asked not to have these. Which I think helped me immensely.

I was tired yesterday but have more energy after a good nights sleep. I’ll update my progress but for all you awaiting your surgery it was not bad.

[Topaz_Black 45]

Today is the big day! Wishing all my January 11th surgery twins the best of luck today. We got this!

Edited January 11 by Topaz_Black

[Lily2024 129]

Today is 8 days post op. It seems like my innards are awaking and they don't like me right now, but that's nothing new. Yesterday I made Breakfast, took a half hour brisk walk on the treadmill, went grocery shopping and made my little 2 oz food containers, baked a cake and made dinner, then folded the laundry. All told, I'm feeling much more normal again, feeling antsy to get moving and I'm having more difficulty limiting myself than motivating myself.

Before the surgery I was used to either a one hour lap swim with drills, or a one hour fast walk on the treadmill with hand weights. For the liquid diet I shortened both to about 40 min and slowed a bit, no hand weights. My body still wants to move but I know that I can't get too worked up right now, I need to heal more first. I have my first Post-op appt on Tuesday, hoping I can go back to swimming next week if my incisions are healed enough? 🤞

[Doris27 27]

You are a powerhouse. Well done. What are you putting in your 2oz food containers? I’ve got 2wks of Protein Drinks, Soups etc but not even thought about soft diet yet.

Have you re-started driving? I’ve been advised no driving for 3wks which is going to be very difficult. How has anyone else managed?

[lark188613@comcast.net 18]

Surgery at 1000 this morning. I'm having gastric bypass. Can't sleep lol but looking forward to getting this done.

[Doris27 27]

You are a powerhouse. Well done. What are you putting in your 2oz food containers? I’ve got 2wks of Protein drinks, Soups etc but not even thought about soft diet yet.

Have you re-started driving? I’ve been advised no driving for 3wks which is going to be very difficult. How has anyone else managed?

[Chef 10 7]

On 12/13/2023 at 1:08 PM, Chef 10 said:

I was told it was okay to drive as soon as I was off the pain meds which I've only taken one the first night home. Tylenol's been working good for me. Surgery Monday morning, came home Tuesday at 3:00 out running errands today.

[Doris27 27]

16 minutes ago, Chef 10 said:

Brilliant. That seems sensible. I think the 2wks no driving is overly cautious. I’ll give it a few days and then drive round the block. See how it goes.

[Lily2024 129]

9 hours ago, Doris27 said:

You are a powerhouse. Well done. What are you putting in your 2oz food containers? I’ve got 2wks of Protein Drinks, Soups etc but not even thought about soft diet yet.

Have you re-started driving? I’ve been advised no driving for 3wks which is going to be very difficult. How has anyone else managed?

So my 2oz food containers are tuna fish with light mayo, then I add a splash of Pickle Juice to it for flavor. I also whipped up some Jell-O Sugar Free Chocolate Fudge pudding, with 2 cups of Fairlife (extra Protein, lactose free) skim milk and a scoop of Isopure Protein Powder. I've also mixed tuna with cottage cheese, and salmon with light cream cheese. Today I pureed ground turkey with some broth, ate it with taco bell mild sauce. Seems to be doing just fine in my belly. Oh, and Chobani Zero Greek Yogurt, the flavors are great, very low calories, lots of protein and goes down so nicely.

I do feel cra**y some too, just keep trying to keep moving. Mainly I've had a lot of gas pain and cramping, moving really helps that. Yesterday when I made breakfast I had my family finish it, I got tired and wanted to just sit and eat.

[Lily2024 129]

9 hours ago, Doris27 said:

You are a powerhouse. Well done. What are you putting in your 2oz food containers? I’ve got 2wks of Protein Drinks, Soups etc but not even thought about soft diet yet.

Have you re-started driving? I’ve been advised no driving for 3wks which is going to be very difficult. How has anyone else managed?

So my 2oz food containers are tuna fish with light mayo, then I add a splash of Pickle Juice to it for flavor. I also whipped up some Jell-O Sugar Free Chocolate Fudge pudding, with 2 cups of Fairlife (extra Protein, lactose free) skim milk and a scoop of Isopure protein powder. I've also mixed tuna with cottage cheese, and salmon with light cream cheese. Today I pureed ground turkey with some broth, ate it with taco bell mild sauce. Seems to be doing just fine in my belly. Oh, and Chobani Zero Greek Yogurt, the flavors are great, very low calories, lots of protein and goes down so nicely.

I do feel cra**y some too, just keep trying to keep moving. Mainly I've had a lot of gas pain and cramping, moving really helps that. Yesterday when I made breakfast I had my family finish it, I got tired and wanted to just sit and eat.

[ClarkRomulus 10]

Hello!! January 30th is my date. I’m nervous. I lost 130 pounds on my own in the last couple of years and have gained at least 50
Of it back, I keep telling myself this is the right thing to do I don’t want all that weight back, I’m glad I’m catching it in time but I am still nervous. I got a surgery date 5 years ago and backed out due to my career and trying to do it on my own. Now here I am again and I refuse to back out.Wish me luck and God Bless.

[Doris27 27]

53 minutes ago, ClarkRomulus said:

Hello!! January 30th is my date. I’m nervous. I lost 130 pounds on my own in the last couple of years and have gained at least 50
Of it back, I keep telling myself this is the right thing to do I don’t want all that weight back, I’m glad I’m catching it in time but I am still nervous. I got a surgery date 5 years ago and backed out due to my career and trying to do it on my own. Now here I am again and I refuse to back out.Wish me luck and God Bless.

This is a big step so it’s only natural to be nervous. I was the same but just knew there was no point doing the same things over and over to get the same result. Time for change. I wish you all the luck in the world, have faith you can do this. Focus on how physically healthy you will feel afterwards.

[Doris27 27]

3 hours ago, Lily2024 said:

So my 2oz food containers are tuna fish with light mayo, then I add a splash of Pickle Juice to it for flavor. I also whipped up some Jell-O Sugar Free Chocolate Fudge pudding, with 2 cups of Fairlife (extra Protein, lactose free) skim milk and a scoop of Isopure Protein Powder. I've also mixed tuna with cottage cheese, and salmon with light cream cheese. Today I pureed ground turkey with some broth, ate it with taco bell mild sauce. Seems to be doing just fine in my belly. Oh, and Chobani Zero Greek Yogurt, the flavors are great, very low calories, lots of Protein and goes down so nicely.

I do feel cra**y some too, just keep trying to keep moving. Mainly I've had a lot of gas pain and cramping, moving really helps that. Yesterday when I made Breakfast I had my family finish it, I got tired and wanted to just sit and eat.

Those all sound tasty. You are very organised which is half the battle. Pickle Juice is a nice flavoursome addition, I shall try that. I am vegetarian so am thinking of how to adapt your ideas.
how are you finding hot foods? The Soup I had today caused me some discomfort but I can easily sip away at a Protein Shake. Raising my arms above my head and gently twisting my torso has helped me relieve gas pains.
I had a 4hr nap earlier, so although I feel fine I must be tired. Trying to remind myself this is a marathon not a sprint.
Have a Good Friday. 👍

[Doris27 27]

On 12/24/2023 at 5:06 AM, welch.april@yahoo.com said:

Me January 8th yay

How is it going? Hope it’s been okay.

[mercedesatl03 0]

January 26th 😊