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Topic: RE: Surgery on Sat. 12/22 and I cheated already on my 2 week Pre-Op diet
I cheated, and was busted when I went for my pre-op appt because I didn't loose dramatic weight, lost only like 5lbs. I also had a smooth surgery and one of the "easier" ones of the days according to my surgeon. I was scared that I was adding a complication too but fortunately it didn't. I was banded on 12/18, YEAH!!!! I hope you did well today and will tell us how you're feeling ;)
Topic: RE: 5 days to go.
I did all of my preop testing on Dec 13 (cbc, ekg, chest xray, nutritionist, respiratory, etc). As far as surgery prep I (thankfully) did not have the 5 day liquid diet. I was told that I can eat a little Christmas dinner if we do it early (so we are having it at 1) and then around 4 I have to take a laxative (Fleet soda ... blah) and then beginning at midnight I am on clear liquids all day the 26th. Nothing after midnight the 27th. Very small price to pay for me!
Topic: RE: 5 days to go.
My only thing is the 5 day liquid diet. On the 26th, I'm doing pre-op, where the surgeon will do an EGD (?) to check my gallbladder. If that's no good, he's going to remove it at the time of my surgery. I'll have a chest x-ray, EKG, and labs, too...all standard stuff, I imagine.
I'm already cranky...
Topic: RE: 5 days to go.
I'm also the 27th! And having the roller coaster emotions. I am trying to get everything together now so that I'm not trying to think about it when I am cranky from the preop prep lol Just out of curiosity ... what are your requirements for preop? just curious to see how much things vary doctor to doctor.
Topic: RE: Sense of Smell
hmmm, that is a good question. I have not heard of loss of smell, but change in taste. this is interesting, and curiousity will make me go out and do research.
Topic: RE: Bad Smell
No problem....I know that even with all the research and reading I have done, I don't have all the answers. But, I am glad I can help. Also, just remind your husband that he does not smell like roses all of the time either...lol
Topic: Sense of Smell
I had my surgery on 12/4 and seem to have lost my sense of smell. I can only smell a few things and of course those are strong foul odors. I fixed a nice spaghetti dinner with homemade garlic spaghetti sauce and garlic bread for my kids the other night and could not smell a thing!
Has anyone else experienced this and will I ever get to smell food again?
Topic: RE: post surgery 3 days
I agree. YOu are going to mess up everything the surgeon has done. If anything try some SF jello with SF cool whip, Lord, don't mess it up!
Topic: RE: Bad Smell
Wendi, Thank You so much for the info. I was worried that my husband would start staying in the other room permanently and eventually sleep on the couch, ha ha ha. Anyway it is good to know I am not doing something wrong.
Jeannie
Topic: New Member
Hi im new ... Had my surgery 12/12/07 still on liquids only which stinks....lost 18lbs so far which is unbelievable...started at 438 and cant wait to losses this weight and be healthy.
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