Shells

I'm 5 days post op and struggling to get liquids in but I'm managing. LOVE the premier chocolate shakes <3 11 ounces of heaven for me since all I have is h2o, sf jello, broth and strained cream soup. I do make sure to have one a day from now on.

till tonight at midnight then nothing else. I have to go to Fremont Kaiser at 8:30a and I feel ready for this. I just...HATE how this hunger is getting to me! *just growled* Ugh it makes me feel awful feeling hungry, it reminds me that I am unhealthy and insecure about myself. *just growled again* Is my tummy saying bye or what?! Ok, I walked away and made some chicken broth and I'm feeling a bit better. My friend just stopped by and brought me some flowers and a pillow pet for my tummy!!! Aww I think things will be alright, this Clear liquids thing isn't so bad after all

Thank you so much slleve 4 me! I look at you as a role model because you suceeded well beyond your goal and are gorgeous as ever! Thank you all for the support and kind words, this forum has truly helped me answer questions that I had better than the support group at home! Everyone here is awesome and kind and I just love that.

I just drank this and O.M.G. gross!!!! It tasted like... 10oz of awful SOUR tart 7Up Gone BAD. My tummy is starting to hurt but no bathroom feeling yet lol. At least the worst of this is over, all I can say is I am definitely not hungry anymore lolol

OMG we're all going to tomorrow lol! I'm gonna take the magnesium drink at 6pm tonight gonna go finish some hw first. I'm not really nervous, more ready than anything. How are you girls doing? Were in this together!!

Oh no honey I am so sorry to hear that after you've already been through so much My prayers are with you *hugs*

Hey sleeve sisters! What are you drinking today? I know not eating anything like me lol. I would chew on tangerines to have the juice and spit out the remains. I have isopure protein drinks 8oz 15 grams protein and just had one this morning because I'm not sure if my doctor allows them. Best wishes to you as well!!

Hey all I'm from SF, east bay exact. My VSG is in two days and I look forward to making new friends!

Congrats on your journey I see that you've been working at it already and that's a wonderful start! I wish you strength, fast healing and peace. Let us know how it went champ!

No probs Just had my pre op on Thursday: talked to surgeon, ekg, blood work and insurance. Got my results back and taking vitamins before surgery really does wonders! I am anemic and it's gotton tremendously better so I'm really happy about that. I wish you a great pre op day!

Hey hon I asked my doctor about a drain because for some reason having a drain scares me the most, more than the surgery lol! A drain is placed to collect any excess fluid and essentially "drains" it out. I think fluid and or blood but I'm not a medical practitioner so its best to ask your doctor. My doctor said he doesn't do drains unless there are clots or if its not properly healing that he's worried about but he doesn't ever do it. Whew!

Great post & thanks Dr. Oz I feel that when it comes to getting surgery and needing this tool, then its a first step to changing your life for the better. I know I don't like feeling unhappy and worried about my weight and what health problems this is causing. I remember I was asking a nurse a few questions about vitamins and she asked what I was here for and I told her I am getting the vertical sleeve and she was giving me her opinion and said not to take the easy way out and to work for it! I was like I don't recall asking for your opinion...any who I respectfully thanked her and walked away. I learned quick to keep this private. I go to support groups, discuss with this forum and communicate with my bariatric team, I am aware of what I am doing and I am ready. I want to be healthy and want this tool, I want to live.

Oh no! Good luck, take extra vitamin c and spit eveything out hon. I had gotton RSV a viral pnumonia right after Christmas, lasted a good 2 weeks. Ugh. But I am better and keep me posted on how you are doing *hugs*

January Jewels Mine is on the 25th almost 3 more days OMG!!!

I look forward to so many things: I want to be able to go to any clothing store and not be afraid and wonder if they carry xxl, I want to be able to cross my legs in class, to run a mile, feel active all time, I want to feel excited to go out and meet my family and friends, I can't wait to travel and NOT worry about my weight!!!!!!

CONGRATS girl, way to go!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for the tips and keeprockin your sleeve!!!!!!!!! :cornut: :cheer2: