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Topic: surgery date 2/17/10 RNY
I have 2 weeks till my surgery. It is on February, 17th. I am so excited!! I will have my surgery at Sutter General with Dr. Patching! I just bought all my vitamins yesterday and met with the nurse case manager.
Topic: RE: February 8th, 2010
I'm also having surgery on the 8th. Tomorrow is my last day on solid food - liquids (and pudding/jello) Friday and Saturday, then clear liquids and poop-juice for Sunday. Yeah, I like my Dr. not requiring me to do the diet longer before surgery... I'm enjoying Dunkin' Donuts today and tomorrow :)
I wouldn't mind a phone buddy, but since we are anticipating breathing/throat problems following surgery, I likely won't be able to talk. Add in the anti-coagulant shots I will have to do after surgery, and I will be tired as all hell, too. Last few surgeries I had my asthma was horrible and/or my throat was irritated (from the tubing). Hence me bringing my iPod Touch with me and using it + the free Wi-Fi in the hospital. I can get emails/chats/txts while I'm in there if you're able to :)
I'm just irked I won't know what time my surgery is set for until Sunday. They could ask me to come in at 4am... and I would like to know sooner than later how early I need to be up, ya know?
I wouldn't mind a phone buddy, but since we are anticipating breathing/throat problems following surgery, I likely won't be able to talk. Add in the anti-coagulant shots I will have to do after surgery, and I will be tired as all hell, too. Last few surgeries I had my asthma was horrible and/or my throat was irritated (from the tubing). Hence me bringing my iPod Touch with me and using it + the free Wi-Fi in the hospital. I can get emails/chats/txts while I'm in there if you're able to :)
I'm just irked I won't know what time my surgery is set for until Sunday. They could ask me to come in at 4am... and I would like to know sooner than later how early I need to be up, ya know?
Topic: RE: I had my surgery yesterday!!
Congratulations on your successful surgery and well wishes for a speedy recovery!
Topic: February 8th, 2010
My surgery is cleared for take off on Monday. Anyone out there that would like to be phone buddies having surgery the same day I am game...It is always nice to have someone to talk to that is going through the same thing you are. 
It might be interesting to talk to eachother on drugs!!! LOL. At any rate Good Luck to you!
It might be interesting to talk to eachother on drugs!!! LOL. At any rate Good Luck to you! 
Topic: I had my surgery yesterday!!
It went really well, and I was out of the hospital by 1:00PM. I'm not in too much pain, and just really feel like someone used my belly as a boxing speedbag when I move. I brought home 2 long rectangular ice bags that I have used all all night, and they really help. I'd like to make that recommendation to the rest of you :)
Good luck to you all!
Good luck to you all!
Topic: RE: February 8th - RNY
I was told yes protein starts as soon as you get home infact its part of my 2week pre-op liquid diet so I am already consuming it. Vitalady.com sells a nice sample package. Good Luck and I'll join u on the losers bench on the 15th.
With Positive Thoughts, JeannieO. 
Topic: RE: 2 weeks out and not prepared...
Hi my surgery is on the 15th here is what I am required to do;
Start to exercise now even if its just walking and a 2 week liquid diet that includes chicken or beef broth, sugar free jello, sugar free Popsicles, tomato juice, no sugar and non-carbonated drinks (such as crystal light) and up to 4 whey isolate protein shakes per day they should be under 200 calories and have at least 20g of protein and almost no sugar/carbs per serving because you should be trying to shrink your liver before surgery. I am using syntrax nectar sweets chocolate truffle, I mix it with water it's not too bad. I was also told to start taking an ADULT multivitamin, Calcium citrate and B12. I was told not to take Flintstones that Centrum has chewable for adults and that is a much better option. If you are not required to do the liquid diet I would still def stick to a very high protein no carb diet to shrink your liver. Options would be any type of low fat meat, eggs, cottage cheese, yogurt, string cheese etc. Good Luck and I send positive thoughts your way!
Start to exercise now even if its just walking and a 2 week liquid diet that includes chicken or beef broth, sugar free jello, sugar free Popsicles, tomato juice, no sugar and non-carbonated drinks (such as crystal light) and up to 4 whey isolate protein shakes per day they should be under 200 calories and have at least 20g of protein and almost no sugar/carbs per serving because you should be trying to shrink your liver before surgery. I am using syntrax nectar sweets chocolate truffle, I mix it with water it's not too bad. I was also told to start taking an ADULT multivitamin, Calcium citrate and B12. I was told not to take Flintstones that Centrum has chewable for adults and that is a much better option. If you are not required to do the liquid diet I would still def stick to a very high protein no carb diet to shrink your liver. Options would be any type of low fat meat, eggs, cottage cheese, yogurt, string cheese etc. Good Luck and I send positive thoughts your way!
With Positive Thoughts, JeannieO.
Topic: RE: Surgery Feb 9th...so excited :)
Hey Surgery Twin, I'm also on Feb 9. I guess I need to packing as well. The only thing I know for sure is socks and chapstick. Guess I'll be adding in those other things.
See ya on the other side.
See ya on the other side.
Topic: RE: 7 days til Surgery...YIKES!!!!
Congrats. I'm one day after you. I'm sure everything will be fine. See ya on the other side.
Topic: RE: February 9th scheduled for RNY!
Hi, I'm also on Feb 9...guess we're surgery triplets.....I'm nervous and scared and excited
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