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i am also in the same boat. i can get the protein in fine but not fluids. i have my 8 week post op appointment tomorrow. after that i am checking into the ER for fluids. i have put it off for far to long. i feel like crap.

Good Afternoon Everybody! I haven't posted in so long. I was sleeved Nov. 27...everything is going very well. I have lost 35lbs and feel great. I am back to work, which is hard to get used to. I work 12 hour shifts in a very busy ER and I feel like I just can't get in enough protein or water. I really think slow and steady wins the race as far as weight loss. I do notice that if I drop weight too quickly I feel very crappy. I am just trying to exercise more and find new ways to tempt my palate in a healthy way. I hope everyone is also doing well!

How long have all of you been taken out of work? I have my post op appointment tomorrow. My doc was very strict about being out for 6 weeks, but I guess it is due to the nature of my job. I am an ER nurse and do a lot of heavy lifting. I feel like I will be good to go at 4 weeks. Some people go back to work after two weeks!

You are all going to do fantastic! I was sleeved 12 days ago and feel great! The first two days are tough, but day 3 you will start to feel great about your choice. Good luck!!!

Lmao! Go wash your twinkie! I worked with a nurse that called it a daisy. She would say "No one likes a wilted Daisey!"

I am the same way. First thing in the morning I heat up a cup of milk and mix in my caramel chocolate protein mix from GNC. It is very yummy and warm. Helps me forget about morning coffee and I'm getting 32g of protein in. As the day wears on I have to force myself to get another shake in. I have steady lost 2 lbs per day, though I expect a stall any time now.

Give it time. I also felt really hot and sweaty for a few days. I think it is from the hormones changing from the weight loss. Just take it easy and get in what you can. Slow and steady.

Hello all! So I am 10 days post op and doing really well. I have lost 13 lbs! My new stomach and I are getting along well. I never had any vomiting or dry heaving. My surgeon also fixed a hiatal hernial while he was in there, and now I have no heartburn. My husband says I snore less already also. I am feeling really good, I just find or hard to get all of the fluids down. I how everyone else is doing well also.

I was sleeved on 11/27. I must admit that the recovery was a little more painful than I had anticipated. The hospital I am at is great and my care has been superb. My room mate is the same age as me, she had the bypass. The doctor did want to release me yesterday, but I told him that I was not comfortable with the amount of fluids I was taking in, so he let me stay an extra day. I am leaving today and feel much better about it. All I can say is walking was the biggest lifesaver. And taking pain meds constantly. I am excited to start the new me

I was sleeved on 11/27. I must admit that the recovery was a little more painful than I had anticipated. The hospital I am at is great and my care has been superb. My room mate is the same age as me, she had the bypass. The doctor did want to release me yesterday, but I told him that I was not comfortable with the amount of fluids I was taking in, so he let me stay an extra day. I am leaving today and feel much better about it. All I can say is walking was the biggest lifesaver. And taking pain meds constantly. I am excited to start the new me!

Good morning all. Had my surgery yesterday, still having some pain. Will start clears today. Hoping I made the right choice.

Thanks!

Almost time to go to the OR! Excited to get this over with!

The hospital called me today and I have to be there at 8:30am. I am not really nervous, more excited! I'm sick to death of this pre op diet and ready to move on to the next phase of my life!

I have the same problem. My stomach gurgled so loud earlier that my daughter thought I farted! I also run to the bathroom all the time. I think it sticks around until surgery

Four more days to go!!! The diet has def gotten much better over the past few days. No more headaches! Getting really excited.

I had the same problem! My surgery is also the 27. I opted to work a 12 hour shift on thanksgiving thinking it would make it easier. Everyone was bringing in pies cookies all kinds of junk. I drank my shakes and maintained, but it was HARD! Only four more days to go!!!!

I totally have the what ifs! I also have the "maybe I don't need it's" my surgery is on nov 27. I am in the midst of my pre op diet and miserable but I keep looking in the mirror and reminding myself that I CAN do this. I don't want to look this way anymore.

I am your sleeve sister. I also am the 27! Getting very anxious and excited!

I think I am over the initial carb withdrawal. Feeling better than yesterday. I am working a 12 hour shift tomorrow and Friday. I just hope I'm not starving halfway through my shift. Happy thanksgiving everyone!

I almost have day 3 behind me on my prep shakes. I am not doing so well. I am having terrible headaches and def cannot stomach all of the shales that they want me to have. I have only had two today. I can feel the difference in my body changing from the last of sugar and carbs, my body is pissed. I have already lost 2 pounds in 3 days. I just want to say that this is rough and I feel crappy. Enough said. Thanks for listening

I am having the same issue. Today is only my first day. I managed 3 of the 4 shakes I am supposed to drink. I have a headache. I really want a piece of pizza

I work 12 hour shifts in a very busy ER. I am concerned that these shakes won't hold me up!