taurabird

You will heal better from the knee surgery after the weight loss. No brainer really.

I am in too.

Is this day 2 preop OR day 2 postop?

12345, wow and thank u for the tips. I live in the Disney area and I didnt know some of those tips!

My doctor said that for the full liquid phase 2 diet you can take soups or chili and put it in the blender or magic bullet and puree it down to a completely liquid fluid consistency.

Every Disney restauant and counter service has childrens meals that can be bought by adults. Some are really good.

Thanks for you all for replying. I am trying to not do anything that will cause me to vomit for this first month while I heal. I will talk to my doc.

My surgery went off without a hitch yesterday! The NG tube was removed yesterday afternoon and it looks like I will be able to go home later today after they are sure I am tolerating fluids and after they remove the JP drain. I passed the leak test this morning!!!!! [ATTACH]13808[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]13807[/ATTACH]

Hey Juners! I was sleeved yesterday morning!!!! I just passed the leak test and spoke to the doctor, he said the surgery went very smoothly. I have been walking the halls since yesterday afternoon, it really is the "secret" to get rig of the crampy gas pains, then all I am left with is the incisional pain. I am trying to eat some chicken broth right now, it is actually comical.. I take 1 small spoonful and have to burp 3 times...

Good luck today on your speedy recovery!

Hi Suz, I was sleeved at 8am yesterday (June 5th) I have been in some pain but it does mostly resolve. My blue dye leak test will be given around 7am (real soon). Shout out to all the nurses and techs in surgery and on the bariatric unit on the 11th floor that have taken such great care of me at ORMC, Orlando Health system. I couldnt ask for any better!

Thank you Amy! I am happy that it is finally done and I am officially going down my path to a healthier me!

Having some pain but the nurses are controlling it well. Mouth is so dry I sent DH to get some mouth moisturier called biotene. It has been a lifesaver tonight.

Hey guys, I am in my room chilling now. [ATTACH]13756[/ATTACH] h [ATTACH]13757[/ATTACH] Here I am in all my glory;), NG tube in my noseh... NGt will come out around 6pm today after leak test completed.? JP, will need to remain for a couple days.

LOL!!! This is my new favorite quote.....

ICU RN here, my surgery is in about 30 hours, Wednesday morning bright and early. I am freaking out a little bit but I know it is going to be just fine.

Okay I am freaking out a little tonight. Surgery is wednesday morning. I have to be at hospital at 6am.

2 most important things about the preop diet for most of us is to keep your protien high and carbs low. This is to prepare your liver to shrink and to boost your total protein levels so you can bounce back after surgery. So if the diets meet those requirements your doctor should let you know.

I am doing good so far on the preop diet and I am officially in ketosis. I am working this weekend, off monday and tuesday. Surgery is this wednesday! I am starting to get a sense of calm now.

I am allergic to whey so I am using the Sun Warrior brand of vegan protein powder in the natural flavor so I will be able to add it any kind of liquid as recovery progresses. I just want to let everyone know about a natural cocoa powder called "Cocoavia" that is high in flavanoids. I add this to the powder with 4 oz unsweetened vanilla almond milk, 4 oz "Egg white international" pasteurized egg whites, a little vanilla extract and nectresse sweetener to taste. I really dont care for any of the pre-made powder flavors so this has been a lifesaver for me so far.

100-110 pounds

Excellent point