July 2017 Surgeries

[Dolittle]

This is the topic for those who are scheduling their surgery during the month of July. Posting in this topic gives you a chance to meet other patients that are going to be in TJ during this month

[t1robin]

July 19th

[Todd]

I'm scheduled for end of July. Getting nervous

[Misslambert31]

Dont worry you will be fine. The drs and staff are great. They take good care of the patients. I had mine done may 8th. It went good. Im down 35lbs! The surgery went fast. Hotel was nice too. 

[elleelle]

I'm scheduled for July 5th

[DedicatedLady]

I'm scheduled on the 6th, we'll be checking into the Mariott on the 5th. @elleelle will you be staying at the hotel?

 

Where is everyone originating from?

I'm from Calgary, Alberta

[elleelle]

Yes I'll be at the Marriott. I'm from California

 

[LindaB]

I just booked my surgery for the 7th it sure doesn't give me a lot of time to get my diet in order. 

I'm from Red Deer, AB trying to decide on a flight to book 

[TanyaK]

Hi! I'm new.  Just scheduled my surgery for July 7th. I'll be arriving on the 6th from Atlanta, Georgia. Anyone else having surgery on that day?

[TanyaK]

On 6/14/2017 at 10:28 PM, LindaB said:

I just booked my surgery for the 7th it sure doesn't give me a lot of time to get my diet in order. 

I'm from Red Deer, AB trying to decide on a flight to book 

I'm scheduled for the 7th also! Yay!

[LindaB]

Hi Tanya that's awesome I'm nervous but excited and happy to find others going through the same thing 

[TanyaK]

Absolutely! I'm super pumped! I'm starting my pre-op diet today (Monday). They want me to lose 14 pounds before surgery.  How's your diet?

[LindaB]

I was concerned about the 13 lbs so I started Friday I believe and down 8 lbs must be a lot of water lol - it's a very limited diet and I'm still waiting on my suppliments to arrive to Canada.  So wonderful to have others who know the struggles 

[TanyaK]

That's fabulous! Way to go! What have you been eating for protein? I too am waiting on my Vitaleph order to arrive. 

Will you arrive on Thursday, July 6th?

if it's easier, my email is tanyathebaker@hotmail.com

[LindaB]

My hubby had one called P94 with no carbs so been using that till mine gets here.  Yes definitely flying in on the 6th we land at 3:06 pm so hopefully lots of time to get settled in.  How about yourself?

 

[LindaB]

On 2017-6-7 at 6:51 PM, DedicatedLady said:

I'm scheduled on the 6th, we'll be checking into the Mariott on the 5th. @elleelle will you be staying at the hotel?

 

Where is everyone originating from?

I'm from Calgary, Alberta

Good Morning DedicatedLady I was curious if had layovers as well on your flights?  Did your suppliment take long to arrive or are you still waiting? 

 

[TanyaK]

Great! I arrive on the 6th around 10am. I am traveling alone. 

Cant wait to meet all of you!

[LindaB]

Sweet don't be afraid to ask my husband for any assistance if you need it - no one would let me go alone lol 

[TanyaK]

Thank you! My hubby is staying with our kiddos.  

[elleelle]

My surgery is the 5th, so tomorrow I need to start my high protein liquid diet for two weeks. 

 

[LindaB]

10 minutes ago, elleelle said:

My surgery is the 5th, so tomorrow I need to start my high protein liquid diet for two weeks.

Good luck thats exciting :-)

[LindaB]

On 2017-06-20 at 9:41 AM, elleelle said:

My surgery is the 5th, so tomorrow I need to start my high protein liquid diet for two weeks. 

How is the diet going for you?

 

[elleelle]

1 hour ago, LindaB said:

 

It's only my 3rd day of liquids, and I'm feeling pretty hungry.  But it's manageable! I've been going to bed earlier, because that's when I am the most hungry! I'm down over ten pounds and very close to my desired surgery weight.

[LindaB]

Woo hoo good job!  

[TanyaK]

Does anyone know what level of air we're suppose to reach with our incentive spirometer exercises? I'm pretty sure it's different for men & women but I can't find instructions from OCC anywhere.

thanks in advance!