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Do you drink every 10 min or other?

I'm 12 days post-op. I'm having trouble keeping myself hydrated/fueled. I get full after two ounces of anything. I spent Wednesday in the hospital trying to balance my electrolytes and I don't want to do that again. Any ideas or suggestions that has worked for others? I'm only consuming about 200 cal a day. I want more, but I can't physically figure out how.

@Meliss130 OMG, I thought the same, on both points. I have increased my intake from 25 cal to 200, but it's really hard. I do a lot of walking to move things down. I don't want to stretch my stomach or get a leak, so I can't imagine eating fatty solids. I bought this thing out of pocket-Im not going to waste my $$. Although, I cannot lie, egg whites or a puréed egg sounds delightful. cheers to next week!

I'm about 12 days also. I can only take 1/4 cup/2oz of anything. Are you experiencing the same?

I used acetone. I had a terrible rash from the tape.

Excellent. I'm very please with my experience. I stopped taking pain meds while in the hospital. I feel good. No nausea, vomiting or trouble drinking Water.

I'm down 20lbs! I'm officially in a 12/14. Woot Woot. I'm feeling great! I'm walking, not quite where I was before surgery, but I'm working on it.

Had surgery June 10th. I feel fantastic! I was walking the night of my surgery, day after, and walked two blocks yesterday. I sipped about 5 teaspoons of broth for dinner. I had trouble sleeping because I felt too full. I got up this morning, did some leg exercises to prevent DVT and I'm ready to hop on a plane to go home! Woot Woot It's weird how we worry about one thing and swap it for another. I bruised my leg pulling myself up from the hospital bed, now I'm nervous about DVT. (Rolling eyes)

We are now at hotel Lucerna, after the leak test at hospital Angeles. The hotel is really comfortable and high service levels. They just delivered a fruit basket to our room. I'm feeling sore, like too many sit ups, but went for a walk anyway. . I feel strong. No hunger.

Ms. Antiband. Which hotel? I'm in Lucerna.

I'm at Nova right now. It's clean. It feels like a county hospital in the U.S. rooms are private, but bring a translation app because nurses do not speak English, but I've not really had issues. Receptionist and doctors speak well.

I'm at Nova right now. It's like a county hospital in the U.S. rooms are private. They have an ICU, it's actually a decent equipped hospital. Night nurses do not speak English, so download a translations app. They are constantly cleaning, which I like. There are many places to eat around the hospital, for your companion.

I went to GNC, Costco, and Walgreens to find chewable or liquid calcium citrate and I'm totally confused. There are so many versions out there, but I could only find cal citrate in pill form. Does anyone have any suggestions on a brand and/or where to buy it?

I'm officially sleeved!

Employer sponsored plans do not ask about pre-existing conditions.

I'm almost 5'1. You'll never heard me admit I'm anything else. My highest weight 211. I'm 187 today. I get a sleeve on Monday. Honestly, I'd be happy with any loss that helps alleviate the co-morbidities.

You should have filed a case with the EEOC. That would teach them a lesson!

Two more days to surgery! I start a clear liquid diet today and ship the kids off to relatives for a few days.

I'm scheduled for surgery next week. Is there anyone else scheduled for Florence/Oasis on June 10th? I'd love to hear from you!

I'm having my surgery w/ Dr. Kelly on Monday. We are scheduled at NOVA now and frankly, I feel much better with moving. It has a trauma center, that's a step up as far as I'm concerned. Bottom line, I chose my doctor. I trust him... If you don't have that comfort level in the doc, you should not book your appt.

Me too! I've only lost a drop in the bucket, but it's boobs! My bras are all loose around my milk jugs. . There's a lift in my future...I see it clearly.

In fear that I may sound whiny..I'm totally drained from this liquid pre-op. I'm not able to focus at work and my stomach growls so loud that people sitting across the meeting room ask if I'm okay. I'm halfway there, but I notice my arthritis is really hurting me this week. Anyone else experience the same?

I'm drinking lots of water! I have a 20oz and I drink three at work and another in the evening. It's weird because I don't really take meds for my pain usually, it just seems to be flaring up. I'll be honest. I wish I had taken a few days off this week because I can't even stand how serious I've been and to call me a B word would be polite.

Me too. Nervous. I'm not really scared yet. I'm totally drained from this diet.

oh my Gawd. I'm going to have the whole place to myself!!? I didn't ask for the royal treatment, but I'll take it!