JamieDawn

I know what you mean about crazy weather!! We just had 19 inches of snow! Glad you're feeling well and congrats in the weight loss!!

So how is everyone feeling? I'm starting to feel normal again! I'm down 38 lbs but at a but of a stall. I finally got moved from a night schedule to a day schedule so I think ill be able to exercise more and hopefully that will help . I'd love to hear how you guys are doing!

I haven't been able to eat eggs. I really love eggs and they are high in protein so it stinks! No matter how I cook them I get really nauseous. I'm hoping its temporary!

Im so grateful I found these blogs and can go through this process with other people! Anyone else having surgery around the same time?

I thought it can't hurt to look for locals that have or are having surgery

I haven't tried that one... I'll have to try it!

I've got a bunch of different drinks. Where do you get pure protein?

That's cool I work in Nicu a lot of people at Nwth have had this surgery! I'm on liquids. I think I can start puréed stuff Monday. I'm definitely not getting enough protein in right now. I'm working on getting enough water in lol I got about 1/2 cup of a protein shake in this am.

Congrats on your weight loss!

I work at Nwth so dr hodges did mine. I'm so looking forward to getting past these first weeks.

September! How is your progress? I've had a really rough start but think I'm finally starting to recover. I had my surgery 12/31. So I'm just a few weeks out. I'm having trouble figuring out how to eat! I can't stomach most of the protein drinks!

Ballermom, I'm doing much better I've gotten my protein in today and very little cramping I feel pretty good!

I was sleeved on the 31st as well and had the same problem. I actually did have to go back into the hospital yesterday to get IV fluids and steriods. I think my swelling was pretty severe. I wasn't able to sip any fliud without bad cramping. Today I'm feeling much better and taking tiny sips as often as possible. I also pureed some potato soup last night and took tiny sips of it and get a total of 1/2 cup down. I think that helped a lot. I hope this helps! good luck and keep sipping!

I'm 2 days post op and having troubles getting anything down. The tiniest sip of anything makes my stomach gurgle and cramp. Anyone else experience the same thing? Does it pass soon? Thanks for any advice!

John, I highly recommend some pampering the day before surgery to help take your mind off things . Thanks for the book recommendations. I actually just bought Gone Girl from a recommendation of other friends at work ill have to check out that Stephen King book too! Thank you! Best of luck w your upcoming surgery!

Glad you're doing well!

Yay Jwhite! I think walking really helps! Glad you're progressing well!

With even tiny sips of water I was having severe cramping and I wasn't getting much down. I started getting lightheaded and called my doctors office. He had me go in for fluids and steroids and upped my Prilosec dosage. My bp was pretty low so I had been a little dehydrated. But the fluid and steroids have really helped and inflammation is down. I can now sip fluids and not cramp glad you ladies are doing well too. I think I need to try some nectar tea. That sounds good!

I had to check back into the hospital for a bit to get iv fluids and steroids. I think I was pretty swollen from surgery and wasn't getting enough in. I'm feeling better now though and should leave soon just a minor bump in recovery how are you doing?

Well I'm back at the hospital to get some iv fluids and steroids to help reduce swelling. Thanks to everyone for up lifting messages and encouragement!

Good advice! I feel pretty weak but I plan on getting out in just a bit for a walk. I bet that does make me feel better. Thank you!

Thank you! I love plain water and tried to drink a protein shake. Sipping tiny amounts at a time. I sure hope the cramping goes away though. I'm guessing its because my sleeve maybe bring swollen a bit from surgery? Thank you for your advice!

You're going to do great! Good luck!