doreen70

I struggle with the protein supplements too. I just received a sample pack of the Nectar version...fingers crossed.

The first week was very hard for me.

Sleeved 12/17. I have struggled with the protein since day one. The taste is horrible. The isopure is so sour. The smell of the powder mixes gag me, and the new whey shots are just as gross.

Having a hard time getting all my protein in.

I have had three sections, a tubal, and my gallbladder removed. I never took any pain meds after any of those procedures-in the hospital or at home. In fact, first baby I labored 36 hours without medication, only to have an emergency c-section. So, prior to my sleeve I was adamant that I would not need pain meds. I was so wrong. I received 2 doses of Dilaudid in pacu. And then went through 1.5 cartridges of morphine on my PCA. I left the hospital the day after surgery. I'm not a wimp when it comes to pain, but this kicked my ass. Other claim no big deal though. Everyone recovers differently. Good luck!

I was sleeved on 12/17. I am also a nurse. Personally, I still feel short of breath when I go upstairs. Just going to take your body time to heal after all that trauma. Take it easy, ad don't rush yourself.

I'm still on full liquids, sleeved on the 17th of December. I have learned that I am over full when I feel pressure behind my sternum. It seems to only happen when the liquids are very thick. I also can drink 8 oz in about 30 mins-kinda freaked me out at first, afraid I overdid it. Of course, I usually try to sip.

I was sleeved on the 17th also. I am down 19 lbs. my old scrubs fit again!! No more xxl!!! I have ups and down. I feel much better this week than last week. The incisions on my left side are very tender. I am also struggling with wanting to eat. I know want to smell everyone's food! I am too afraid I would swallow something if I tried to chew something, so I won't attempt the "chew and spit" trick. I am getting my liquids, but the protein is hard. It all is gross.

I'm one week post op, and have been weighing daily. Stepped on the scale and no change since yesterday...but I need to stop weighing myself every morning. NO other time in my life have I lost 16 lbs and not been starving!

Post op fevers are often because of under inflated lungs, and lack of fluid. Do your breathing exercises and get your fluid in.

I am struggling with food smells. Everything smells so good. I don't want to eat it, but man, its tough.

My surgery went well, needed a little special intubation procedure and that caused a delayed. The MDs were all aware of it, and my throat doesn't even hurt. I was in a drug induced daze immediately after surgery. My recovery room nurse gave me two doses of dilaudid, and then I was on a morphine PCA pump in my room. I swore before surgery I would not use the PCA-I had never taken pain medication before (three c-sections, tubal, and gall bladder). I was so wrong. I used one and half cartridges. I was also nauseated after surgery and had two doses of zofran IV. I tolerated ice chips and Jello in the hospital, walking without a problem. Yesterday was a doozy. Got home from the hospital around 11 am, and just wanted to sleep. Couldn't get the right amount of Water in, didn't bother with the Protein. When my temp went up to 100.2 the nurse in me came out and reared her ugly head. Walk walk walk, sip sip sip, IS IS IS. Temp broke in an hour. Slept pretty well in my own bed...who wouldn't with 1000 thread count cotton sheets!! This morning, New whey wasn't as terrible as I expected and managed to get one vial in over the morning. I still feel exhausted and napped off and on most of the day. I discovered that Crystal Light Peach Decaf Tea is awesome, and have been sipping happily all afternoon. The worst is the gas pain. At least I think its gas pain. And I don't know how to tell if I drank too much or not. Yesterday I took a big sip and learned quick what that feels like.

Happy Birthday!!

I was sleeved yesterday. I am unhappy to say that I do not feel well today. The gas is the worst and the mini hiccups. Also get this weird pain between my belly button and my sternum. I just don't think I've bounced back as quick as most.

My surgery is today. I cannot believe the time has come...bag is packed and about to leave for the hospital. My surgery is at 7am. I am so anxious though....

My surgery is tomorrow as well. I have to be at the hospital for 5am, and my surgery is at 7am. I am definitely anxious.

My nut recommended them as well, because it has 42gms of protein per 3.5 ounce. I am dreading trying it.

Had my preop this morning. My upper GI looked good, and I am waiting for lab results. Everyone keeps asking me, "are you excited?". My answer is that I am back and forth between nervous and excited. I am excited that my future is about to change and at the same time, I am paying someone to cut my stomach out...what the hell is wrong with me??!! My biggest fear is anesthesia, complications and getting enough protein/water.

I just paid the hospital there share this morning, before doing my prep. My surgeon will get his next week. I tried to get this approved 8 years ago with Aetna, and ultimately was denied after 6 months of hoop jumping. This time, when I decided I wanted to try again, my husband and I decided to pay cash. I wish that I could have relied on my health insurance to cover most of it, but I am glad that we are in the position to cover the cost.

8 years ago, I fought my insurance company for approval for RNY ( so glad they denied me ). Jumped through every hoop. Begged every person in my husband's HR department for help. Gathered all of the doctor notes, weight loss clinic notes, prescription print outs. Did the sleep study, got the the CPAP. Saw a dietician, went to a psychiatrist. It was my full time job it seemed, and I was heartbroken to be told no-hours after I was told that it would be approved. It motivated me to at least try on my own, and I went from 377 to 230 through fad diets and exercise. I'm stuck at 275 now, and we decided that we would not try the insurance BS again. Paying out of pocket and my surgery is Dec 17th. Nervous as hell though, not sure what to expect.

My head is spinning...I cannot get over that yesterday I walked out of the surgeon's office with a date. 8 years ago, I jumped through all the hoops that my insurance required for an appeal. I spent a lot of time gathering all the information, going to doctors and having extra tests done. Eventually my insurance company said no to the RNY. I lost 150 lbs on my own, and have struggled since then. My consult yesterday, the office manager tells me that my insurance required that I join a gym, do a sleep study, see a psychiatrist monthly and a nutritionist...and I said no. I had done all of that before, only to be dissappointed in the end. My husband and I decided prior to the appointment that we would cover the surgery if the insurance was going to be a pain the butt...now I am spinning.