Patti K

I was sleeved the 31st and have gotten around and think if I HAD to I could work but my abdomen is still very sore. I have trouble getting up and down. I also was told to not weigh myself until my first post-op appt so I have no idea. My scale proved to be highly "off" anyways when I weighed on it on PAT day at 423 and at their office at 411. So I am in the dark for another like 10 days. Meh!!!

I am on prilosec for 2 weeks. THREE MONTHS? Why is all these programs so different???

Well I am not having that issue, but things I have read suggest trying things like popsicles and ice chips. They melt so u have to ingest in a certain amount of time. I pretty much started by setting myself on a timer. One ounce is three small sips jist about so if you set your timer on your phone or got an app for timing bites (what I used) then u could so a sip every 5 minutes. This should produce less discomfort and you could intake 4 oz an hour. In 12 hours that is 48 oz. that is what my doc said the minimum was. If u find it getting easier do one sip every 3 mintues or two minutes...i will say some prayers for you! Good luck!!!

I have had few issues with liquids and tolerance. I have had no fatigue. I have not needed ine single nap! The only thing that hurts going down is the acid-reducer. I deal with discomfort for five to ten then I am off and running again. My legs are hurting from walking and using them more the get up and down as I am 4 days post op and still painful in the incision area. Doing well though and have been out of the house mostly! Feeling good!

I like Atkins chocolate. I am now 4 days post-op and doing well at home. Not missing food although it does still smell good to me (I have read that some people get sick from the smell). The only thing that hurts me going down is the acid-reducer. I am in pain for about 5-10 minutes from that. Water, cold and hot liquids, and shakes all go down fine. I am excited to see what I am losing (surgeon asked me to wait until post-op 2 week appt) and cannot wait for the incisions to be less painful (only the one hurts...had to be an inch longer in the inside due to my mega large liver and extra accessory spleen! I have like 1.5 spleens...weird). Lol

I am surprised by the amount of vitamins! I am only required to take a multi once a day and a vitamin D. I am now home and doing well! Amazed at how well I am doing.

It aches to get up and down but hey they want us fo walk! Lol. I amworn out now. Going home to relax!

Water, apple juice, Powerade zero, and Protein shake. Gonna do broth later. Its unconfortable but I have gotten about 30-ish oz so far in today.

I am at home and aside from a little rocky beginning with My heart rate I'm doing excellent i an sit sit sipping away and going out and about getting some errands done. And walking...

I have only been given water and diluted apple juice. Doing ok except for gas pains. They won't let me use gas-X strips I brought. Ugh!

Had a good pretty restful night. About to go for my leak test soon. Let's hope all is well and I can start having ice chips!

Finally in my room. I want to get up but they won't let me. Had a heart rate dropping issue. Fighting the pain meds to type this...lol

Sitting here waiting for them to take me back to get undressed. So calm with just my mom and I here. Very nice. Wigging out on the inside but it is more relaxing that she isn't wigging out too....good luck, Sleev Buddies! See ya in the sleeved side!!!!

Sitting and waiting for them to get me stripped and ready! Continuously having those "what am I getting myself into" thoughts but so ready to be not in pain, able to fit in seats, able to walk stairs, able to enjoy a good sunmer day, able to go to zoos and amusements parks without paying for it at night and the next few days....I am doing this for a reason. Just psyching myself up folks. Thanks for listening....

Off tothe hospital!

Headed to the hospital!!!! I will post when I am in my room!!!!!

Mine is 10:30!

Mine is 10:30. I did two days of clear liquids to be able to see Lion King tonight (took the magnesium citrate yesterday) so I am STARVING! So ready for tomorrow! I can't believe it is finally here!!!!!!

Happy Sleeve-Eve to my fellow 31st-ers!!!

My hospital won't tell me my time until Tuesday evening. And why is it when i am about to go to surgery I get a massive infected ingrown hair? Awesome. Naked on the table and it is gonna shine like a beacon and blind the doctor and I am going to lose my spleen instead of my stomach. Trying to inject some humor in a situation that I am going to be embarrassed about...

My surgery is Weds too. You had a better preop diet than I did. 4 carbation instant breakfasts, one protein shake and one protein bar. No actual food! And after is two weeks of clear liquids! Only popscicles and broth and apple juice (low sugar) and water and vitamin water zero. That's what I bought anyways. Good luck!

Is it zero calorie? My nut said less than 30 cals a serving less than 20 carbs for regular drinks and soups... So if the cals are in line i say go for it. Jist remember one serving is small. A whole bottle might be 150 cals.