ktgrok Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 My sleeve gastrectomy sx is tomorrow around 8am. I have to be there at 6am to check in. I've lost 10lbs in two weeks on the pre-op diet. I've been hungry a lot but I've stuck to it. Today will be the hardest, clear sugar free fluids only. Nothing but broth, crystal lite, sugar free jello, etc. I've never gone a day without food unless I had a stomach flu or something, so this should be interesting. I'm already hungry and it's only 8am. God have mercy on my family who have to deal with me today! Anyway, just updating everyone. I've been blogging about it too, (link in signature if interested) and I've had SO many people contact me to ask about surgery for themselves, or to wish me well. My local friends even set up a meal registry for the first week I'm home. I'm really, really blessed. Today I'm just going to drink my fluids, do laundry, pack, and do the floors in my house. Maybe schedule an appt for confession with my priest...not sure though. I've never done that before, but it's been 6 months since my last confession I think. We'll see. anyway, thank you all, and prayers for a safe/quick surgery and recovery are welcome. Even more so, prayers for my family that they won't worry. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 :grouphug: Wishing you a successful surgery and quick recovery! :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 :grouphug: Prayed for you and your family to have a peaceful day, for you to have the strength to get through your fast today, and that your surgery and recovery would go well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 praying for successful surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Best wishes! I'll be thinking of you :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Hope all goes well with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunflowerlady Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I am very excited for you! I have been following along and wish you the very best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 (Hugs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 So, quick poll...would a sugar free slurpee count as a clear fluid? I know I can have broths, G2 Gatorade (the low sugar kind), crystal light, and sugar free popsicles and sugar free jello. Seems like a sugar free slurpee would be okay then, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Michelle. Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 If you can see through it when it's liquid and there are no solids suspended in it, it's a clear liquid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Good luck! fwiw I woudl think a slurpee would be ok it is just like cool-aid but kind of froze, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I think you should spend the day with Netflix (or redbox, or your local video store, you get the picture). That will take your mind off being hungry. You're gonna do fine tomorrow and beyond! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 And I vote yes on the slurpee. Did they ask you to avoid anything with red food dye? Perhaps it won't apply in your case but for a scoping procedure I'd keep it clear, white or yellow, so maybe avoid odd colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 No, no dyes mentioned, and jello is allowed and that has dye, so I should be okay. Awesome, will go out for one this afternoon :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovingparent Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Good luck with your surgery and enjoy your slurpee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Just found this now. Good luck and blessings. It will all be fine. Check back with us and update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Thinking of you and praying, too! Way to go for making a change. May it bring you the blessing of awesome health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimm Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Good luck, I hope everything goes wonderfully and you're very happy with your results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Best of luck to you, and when you feel strong enough, let us know how you are doing. We will be thinking of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaOfalotta Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 :grouphug: Best of luck to you! I'll be watching for your updates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Good luck. :) You'll be a lot less hungry after the surgery because of the ghrelin effect. :) :) Do you have a recliner to sleep in after surgery? Some people find that more comfortable. I was a fan of Susan of Bariatric Eating's custard right after surgery. Great yummy way to get protein. http://www.bariatriceating.com/2015/04/11/egg-custard-perfect-bariatric-food/ Eggface has some great recipes too.http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Praying for you!!!! Good luck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I hope everything goes well! Stay strong with the clear fluids rule today, those stink! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Hope it all goes smoothly for you tomorrow! :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Good luck! Will be watching for news. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applethyme Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Marmalade Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 I was thinking of Katie today and wondering how the surgery went. Praying that recovery is going well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evergreen State Sue Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Thanks for bumping this. Hope the surgery went well for Katie and look forward to her update. Praying she will make it through the rough stuff and back to smiling at the results soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Oh, I just checked her blog and she had a short update yesterday: In the hospital still. The fluoroscopy showed a lot of swelling around the hiatal hernia repair that has narrowed things so much that getting even liquids by mouth is extremely difficult. So I'm staying another night hoping the swelling goes down and I can start drinking enough to get off the IV and go home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Thanks for sharing that, Soror 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Thinking of you, Katie and hoping things are better today! You're in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 I wish you a safe and successful surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 Hi all! I'm home! They discharged me around 10pm after making it seem I'd need ANOTHER night. They put me on an antispasmodic that seems to be helping the esophogus and the diaghram to chill out so I can get some liquids down. Still no where near what I should be, but enough that I am not at risk of dehydration anytime soon, so here I am. The downside is that I have to wait and fill my pain meds tomorrow morning, but I think I'll be okay until then. I can take plain tylenol in the meantime. I'm just so glad to be home! 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Yea! You're on the other side and you're home! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Hi all! I'm home! They discharged me around 10pm after making it seem I'd need ANOTHER night. They put me on an antispasmodic that seems to be helping the esophogus and the diaghram to chill out so I can get some liquids down. Still no where near what I should be, but enough that I am not at risk of dehydration anytime soon, so here I am. The downside is that I have to wait and fill my pain meds tomorrow morning, but I think I'll be okay until then. I can take plain tylenol in the meantime. I'm just so glad to be home! If you can sip or do sugar free popsicles, you should be O.K. Even a little bit every 10 minutes will help. It takes time to build up your fluid intake...that's actually really normal. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Thinking of you, Katie! Hope you rest well tonight and that your pain stays at bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 So glad to "see" you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I'm glad you're home, Katie! Wishing you much success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunflowerlady Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Thank you for checking in ! Glad you are home and recovering well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 Updated the blog with my experience, thanks for all the support! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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