Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group
Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.
Hi everybody!
Monday I went to an all day pre-op education. There were 11 patients.
2 hours with the dietician
2 hours with a nurse
2 minutes with the surgeon
drive to hospital
meet with PA for anesthesia
Met with Bariatric Coordinator (OK funniest and most direct person I've ever met. She's like New York meets country.)
It's starting to get real. Discontinued several pills yesterday.
Part of the reason for my surgery is between prescriptions, vitamins and herbal supplements I take 19 things a day. Totally looking forward to saying goodbye to Metformin and insulin.
Thanks to you and my in-person support group it was very clear that I'm significantly more prepared than many in this group. I gave them the information and told them how much it's helped me.
I'm reading "Women, Food and God" Holy Moly! intense but mostly because I relate so much.
Any tips on what to drink the day before surgery? It is clear liquids and laxatives.
Thanks for all of your support.
Monday I went to an all day pre-op education. There were 11 patients.
2 hours with the dietician
2 hours with a nurse
2 minutes with the surgeon
drive to hospital
meet with PA for anesthesia
Met with Bariatric Coordinator (OK funniest and most direct person I've ever met. She's like New York meets country.)
It's starting to get real. Discontinued several pills yesterday.
Part of the reason for my surgery is between prescriptions, vitamins and herbal supplements I take 19 things a day. Totally looking forward to saying goodbye to Metformin and insulin.
Thanks to you and my in-person support group it was very clear that I'm significantly more prepared than many in this group. I gave them the information and told them how much it's helped me.
I'm reading "Women, Food and God" Holy Moly! intense but mostly because I relate so much.
Any tips on what to drink the day before surgery? It is clear liquids and laxatives.
Thanks for all of your support.
What to drink the day before surgery? Water, water, water! A little clear chicken stock and maybe chamomile tea to relax your nerves!
Follow your doctor's orders to the tee, before and after surgery and everything should go smoothly. Wishing you the best of luck for a speedy recovery and a successful journey!
Jo
Thanks so much ladies.