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Topic: RE: My Surgery is September 24, 2007
Hi Heather: You are 1 day before me. I wasn't given a diet, but on my own I did buy some protein drinks and I'm cutting way back on calories and I am increasing proteins. We'll have to chat post op to compare notes. Good luck. Chickita
Topic: My surgery date is September 25th in Las Vegas, Nevada
I finished all my pre-op stuff and was approved in early August. But my doc is booked until 9-25 so I have to wait! I didn't get a special diet and don't have pre-op meeting until 5 days b/4 surgery, sooooo, I'm just following some of the ideas in this forum (excercise, increase protein, lower carbs, vitamins etc.).
Topic: RE: Surgery Date Sept.5th for my BPD/DS
I know what you mean, I am really excited too...I don't look forward to the tubes and the pain associated with the surgery but I am so ready for the ability to lose weight, exercise and get healthy, I can't wait till I can feel good again. It will be hard at first but so worth it...as one of my favorite sayings goes "he never said it would be easy....he only said it would be worth it" take care and I'm here for you if you need me
Topic: I have a date!
My surgery is September 5th. Right now I am on a 600 calorie a day diet due to a fattty liver. Its been an interesting 2 days since starting the diet. It will be interesting to see what my weight will be the day of my surgery. I am using the shakes as a part of my plan at this time. I feel they fill me up better than just the broth and fruits and vegetables.
Topic: RE: Surgery concern, anyone else?
I only stayed one night. When I got home I just took my pain meds every 4 hours whether I hurt or not for the first 36 hours or so them I went down every 8 hours until I needed nothig. You will be tired and the pain meds made me sleep. Sleep is a good healer for the body. I am also diabetic. My blood sugars were in the 240's the day of surgery. I am happy to say I have had no insulin since my surgery. Today the sugars are in the 120-130's. I am also off all BP meds. YOu are going to do good. I honestly hated to leave the hospital because they treated me so good!!! But you do rest better at home. And don't be afraid to jump on here and ask if you aren't sure about something. We are all here to help each other. Just remember to walk as much as you can when you come home. I walked around my house. I also went to walmart and bought a measuring glass (looks like shot glass). It held 5 oz and that helped me with my protein. I wasn't overwhelmed by the big glass wondering how I was ever going to drink all of that.LOL
Topic: RE: Surgery Date Sept.5th for my BPD/DS
I am so stoked and ready for this ..... if they were to come in here today and say lets go I would go lol Cant wait to hear how things go for you if you start getting nervous or just nees to talk message me and i will be here for you
Topic: surgery soon (again)
i was supposed to have surgery june 18th but on the 16th i broke my elbow and had to have surgery on it so my date got moved back to sept 10th. so i get to go through the emotions again. needless to say im staying inside for the next 2 weeks. good luck to everyone else..
Topic: Anyone gonna be in Delano w/Dr K this month?
Hi Everyone, WOW look at all the surgeries for September!!!! Everyone trying to get it done before the holidays huh? lol just kidding I was just wondering if anyone was going to Dr. Keshishian in Delano? Good Luck to ALL of US
Topic: RE: Surgery Date Sept.5th for my BPD/DS
Hey Girl, Thank you I can use all the prayers I can get I just left you a post from the message board so I know you're having a RNY, just one less question you have to answer..lol I look forward to exchanging posts and hearing how GREAT you are doing too.
Topic: RE: Finally got a date 9/21/07
Hey Girl, Congratulations I have mine on the 5th I'll let you know how it went and maybe I could give you some tips on what you need to take to the hospital etc. are you having DS or RNY? I have a friend who had a DS a few years ago and she's helping me alot. Anyway, let me know if you have any questions or if you just wanna talk....Good Luck!!!