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Thanks for making me feel more normal! I'm only able to get one Protein drink down (24 grams) and about 16 oz of Water thus far. I can only take the tiniest sips. But I keep trying to up the amount...hang in there...we'll make it!

Got sleeved on the 6th so I'm 3 days post op. having trouble getting my protein and fluids down. So far I'm getting about 25 grams of protein and about 32 ounces of water. If I take too big of sip, it really hurts. I feel like all I do is sip, and I'm still only meeting half my goal,. How are you guys doing on this...any tips?

George...so glad you had a good experience. For me it was the nausea, once they got that under control so much better. Fun size, I pray that you will be great! I'm having trouble getting my fluids and protein down. I sip, sip all day and it doesn't seem to add up to much. If I sip too much, I get a really bad pain in my chest. I know it will get better as time goes by just worried I'm not doing enough protein.

Thanks. Yes my drug combo was Ragland, plus zofran -- both by IV -- and then a pheneegren suppository. The relief was so fabulous. Good luck to you!

I puked up blood for a day and a half about once an hour! It was a lot of puke and a lot of blood (sorry to be gross). My doctor said not to worry unless the blood was bright red. Mine was very dark. When I stopped the narcotics, the puking stopped. So no more pain killers for me...ever! Glad your in the hospital when they can monitor you closely. God is with you you'll be home soon back with your family. My prayers are with you!

I, too are including you in my prayers: to comfort you, to guide your Dr. And to heal you quickly. God is powerful and he loves you! Hang in there.

Had surgery Tuesday. Lots of nausea and vomiting. My fabulous nurses kept trying different drugs and found one that kept nausea at bay. Feel like a new person. Just got home from hospital and sitting here sipping my water. I have no regrets and thank all of you guys for helping me understand what to expect and for all your prayers and good thoughts!

Got my sleeve on Tuesday. Had 2 days of really bad nausea...vomited about every hour. My awesome nurses stayed right on top of it and tried lots of different drugs. They hit the right combo and everything was great. Just home from the hospital, minimal pain and no nausea. Sitting here sipping my water. When I get my 12 ounce bottle down, I will try a protein drink. Thanks for all the prayers, I know they made a big difference. Anyone heard from George? I'll continue to pray for all my nov sleeve brothers and sisters! I have no regrets!

Thanks! I appreciate it...I'm showered, packed and ready to go tomorrow morning at 5am!

Good luck holly, you can do it!

Praying for all the nov 5th sleevers. You will do just great. God is proud of you for making such a courageous decision. Stand tall and you will soon be on the loser's bench

Everyone having surgery today, God be with you. All my Nov 6th sleeve sisters and brothers, we can get through today and tomorrow our journey will begin! How exciting. I will keep you all in my prayers tonight.

My is on Tuesday, and I'm a little freaked, but staying strong. You all are in my prayers for a great pre-op diet and smooth sailing on the surgery and recovery.

We're almost there! Going shopping today and doing laundry so everything will be ready. My time is 7:30 am on Tuesday. Good luck everyone. I know we can do this girls and guys!

Nov. 6 here...excited, scared and ready for the surgery to be over! Been on liquids for 12 days now and am feeling very hungry tonight.

It's November, good luck to all my fellow November sleevers! Mine is on the 6th.

My pre-op diet has been 5 opti-fast drinks a day with one opti-fast bar and as much water as I can drink. I'm on day 9 and I've lost 8 lbs. getting my sleeve on nov 6th. Almost here!

That's awesome! Congrats.

Nov 6th for me....excited and scared! Been on opti-fast for 9 days. It's tough, but worth it! Hang in there everyone, we're almost there

Strangely, I feel the same. On my 2nd week of opti-fast. Forcing them down, drinking my water with mio to change it up. Not really hungry.