Slurpee_girl

Don't worry about going #2...I had just a bit on day 4 post op first time. I had major problems but each day does get better. I had heartburn and warm liquids worked better than cold for me. Just take it slow, sip as often as you can and rest. You will get through this.

My surgeon said clear only except for cloudy Protein drinks were ok. Ie premiere protein, etc. you can also get unjury chicken broth protein.

I used a heating pad or a microwaveable protect called PEAS and placed it where the gas pains were. I think it helped me. Plus of course walk, pass, walk, pass. Still hard to pass gas in front of my dad but o well.

Good luck

Lory Sorry I didn't respond earlier. The first few days after surgery were harder than I expected. Not from the sleeve Per de, but I think from a hernia repair that gave me such incredible reflux or heartburn I felt I was having a heart attack. Then I had some bladder issues and then slight fever and high blood pressure. It finally all turned the corner about 36 hours ago and feeling like I'm heading in the right direction. Heartburn still an issue but not as bad. The only down part is since feeling better I've gotten my appetite back and am hungry. I hope that changes when I can eat real food that fills me up quickly. Let me know how your recovery is and I'll see if ther is anything I can offer in the way of advice. Hope all is well.

And Chapstick

I took too much. I did not shower... Did not need hair dryer, shampoo, etc. I left in the same clothes I came in. I wore hospital gown and socks the whole time. Two gowns if I needed one as a robe. I didn't read anything. All I needed: cell phone, tooth brush, paste, hair brush, ID insurance card, credit card, Cpap, glasses, and my pillow from home. Gas x is a god idea but thankfully I did not need. Slip on shoes to leave in are helpful.

I told them I was susceptible to nausea and the put a batch behind my ear that lasted 3 days. You might ask for that as well.

Good luck sleeve sisters...my surgery is at 1:30 today. See you on the other side. Wish me luck!

Good luck... I'm right behind you on Tuesday.

My knees are too bad to run. Does anyone know if there is a similar program for biking? Couch to 100 mile ride or something?

I'm on the 24th. I've been told that sugar free Popsicles, sugar free Jello, G2, mio, etc. are ok. Not much in the way of substance, but don't forget your Protein drinks too!

I hope all went well.

Congratulations!

Please add me... Greeneyedgina@gmail.com

Since I just got my surgery date yesterday I wasn't nervous before...too hyper focused on getting the approval. I had a twinge of fear /anxiety last night then just told myself to remember all the increased risks and shorter lifespan associated with being overweight that I learned about in the info session and it helped put it back in perspective.

I'm scheduled for September 24th.