Texas Gal

I really like the Isopure from GNC. I have found that after my surgery I am only able to tolerate it half water and half Isopure. Before surgery I could drink it by itself. Tastes like Gatorade to me.

How AWESOME for you!!!! I can't wait for that feeling. There is an end in sight. Have any of you had trouble burping also? I guess I took this for granted before (being able to when I needed to) but now it is such a feat to just have a tiny burp.

Thanks Seattle Sue!! I didn't get a drain. I'm wondering if it would have helped. One one hand, I am very glad that I didn't get one but on the other hand, if it would have helped, I wouldn't be feeling this way. I haven't been able to sleep for more than 2 hours at any given time. The night in the hospital is a given to not sleep but coming home yesterday and not sleeping last night is awful too. I pray for more sleep tonight but my shoulder is already hurting so it's not looking too promising.

I didn't think about a heating pad. THANK YOU! I'll definitely try it. This is really the pits......I'm just ready to feel 'normal' again, ya know?

Good Luck Ladies....I too am being sleeved tomorrow as well!

Well, we made it and tomorrow is our big day. I am so ready to be on the other side and healed. I feel like a little kid going to Disney World. Hey...at least I would fit in the seats of the rides before too long. There's a positive. I went for Pre-Op yesterday and my nurse has the sleeve. She is 4 months out and is down 50 lbs. She told me EVERYTHING to expect but it is the exact same as everything I've read on here. I am SO THANKFUL for this forum.....SO, SO, SO THANKFUL!!! I don't know about the rest of you July 29th Sleevers but this Pre-Op diet has me pretty much exhausted. I started the liquid diet on Sunday....I will NOT lie on here....I did GREAT until that night and I had a heaping tablespoon of Peanut Butter. I became very tired but for some reason and I couldn't sleep. On Monday, I found out that I didn't have to be on Clear liquids only for the entire pre-op diet so I had some Cream of chicken Soup and later I had some Tomato Basil Soup....again, no lying....I had a little bread with the Tomato soup (maybe 1 slice if that). Still feeling tired and weak. Tuesday, I stuck to it beautifully but was tired. Wednesday, beautifully as well...still tired. So here I am the day before with CLEAR liquids only and I am absolutely EXHAUSTED! I just want to take a nap and it's only 9:00am. How have the rest of you felt during the pre-op diet? I go to the hospital tomorrow at 7:00am and surgery is 'scheduled' for 9:00am...we'll see how that goes - you know how Dr's are about being on time. I wish each and everyone of the July 29th Sleevers good luck! And all of the others as well. What a journey we are about to embark upon. See you on the other side.......................................................

Arlington, TX - Surgery date July 29th. Today is my first day of my Pre-Op Diet. Woo Hoo! Here we go!

You look AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait....one week to go.

Absolutely.....hopefully we like the same foods so we can share. LOL!!!

Nancy....thank you so much. I will ask about that. Do you remember the cost?

Wise Regional Health System in Decatur, TX. I live in Arlington, TX. Where are you located and when is your surgery or have you already had it?

Wouldn't you know I left it at home. But let me see if I remember correctly - LIQUID! 3-4 Protein shakes a day, 64oz of Water a day, broth, Jello-sugarfree, unsweetened tea or coffee. I believe that pretty much sums it up. They said NO sugar. Next Thursday I can have sugar - something to do with them not wanting my sugar levels to drop before/during/after surgery. What are you doing? I'm curious to know. And you said you were jealous - why? Do you have a much longer Pre-Op Diet?

There are some people on here talking about thinning hair....do you have that or any of the others that have commented on this string? I am SOOOO petrified of losing my hair.

Wow....that's awesome and you look FANTASTIC!!!!. I haven't set the date for my surgery yet but seeing this....though mine may be different....is very inspiring. What I want to know is what are you doing to lose the weight? What diet are you following on a daily basis, what excercise? Any information would be awesome! I am starting at 241 - close to your beginning weight and I really want this to be successful. I look forward to hearing what you have to say.