LovinCheryl

Just push as much fluids as you can. Remember we are works in progress! You will make it!

My doctor told me I had to wait 4-6 weeks for healing. Just walk! I want to keep the momentum going so hopefully this week I will get the ok. Elliptical here I come!

go girl!

My surgery was April 8th. I am down 29 lbs thus far. Next week is my one month appointment. Today I told my self I am going to make 60 grams of protein. I just drank the nastiest protein drink mix with the Gosh awful EAS AdvanEDGE shake. I ate some yogurt (15 grams). I am at 42g and I did that ricotta bake in the cupcake pans so I am thinking one of those will put me at 50-52. Wish me luck!

Same here! After a few bites, I get this pressure in my chest/windpipe area, that is only relieved by walking. I have been able to eat more often, but I can't take in a lot. This morning it took me two hours and 10 minutes to eat 5oz of Chobani yogurt. I am not complaining, I am just adjusting to my new life style! Still working on the protein though!

My nutrition plan says 7 weeks vegetables cut very small.

Hi Neighbor! I am in Fayetteville, NC. I am 8 days post op! I had hernia repair as well. I have not weighed myself, I will weight until my 2 week appt next week! I stopped being sore, Day 5. I have been running around nonstop since I got home! I have not consumed much at all, its a wonder where my energy is coming from since I have been less than 100 calories a day. I did eat a sugar free pudding cup! I am getting there! Gotta work on my Protein but I can say I average 40 ounces of Fluid a day.

When I was in recovery I had no drain, no foley. Is that normal? I had prepared my family for that but nothing. I know this could be a blessing in disguise but was curious. I am at 30 oz a liquid but improved everday.

I am glad this post was made. I have been getting literally less than 100 calories a day but I am sipping water and Crystal Light. I am burping and the gas is moving out finally. I am going to attempt some broth this morning.

I haven't been depressed. Just been working on these gas pains! You got this!

What are you experiencing? I was sleeved April 8th. I can't get fluids in. Just some. The gas pains!!!!

I am 5 days pot op. I feel good but just can't get my liquids in. I finally went potty though. Today will be better.

It got easier the closer I got to my goal. I didn't want any food. Now I am Day 4 post op.

You are exactly right. I was on a 4 week plan. I cheated because I thought I was hungry. When I got serious, I lost 19 lbs in 11 days. Now I am day 4 post op. All in my mind.

Was sleeved on 4/8. You will be fine. The worst thing is the gas. Trying to walk. Hard to eat walk with air.No regrets though.

I was sleeved yesterday. Sore. Tender. Happy! I lost 19lbs preop! Overall my experience here has been great.

In the lobby now. Hope to be posting soon.

Thanks. In the waiting room now.

Surgery today. Not nervous yet. God's got it.

Tomorrow is the big day.

I was told it may help improve anxiety. Being healthier may trigger the mind to improve endorphins. I have anxiety and panic attacks. It was bad in 2004. I still have them sometimes. I can't promise you that I won't have one next week. I just know my faith is strong, I will trust God, and I am getting this surgery.

I am getting sleeved Monday and everyone has talked about the first three days being hard, at least you are able to post so you must not be in pain? Am I right?

I am pre-op but I was told 60-80 grams of protein a day.

You look great! I am getting sleeved on 4.8.2013. Are there any tips you can provide? Do you work out? Again! You are doing a superb job