SkinnyScarlett

My surgery was one week ago today (on 11.12.13) and I have yet to get all my liquids in for one day - 64 ounces of Water and 4 Protein Drinks.
For those of you who are ahead of me on this journey, how long did it take to get to the point where you were consuming all that was required? Any advice to help increase intake?
How am I feeling? I have not thrown up at all, my incisions are healing great, I have a rash from being allergic to the steri-strips, I still have gas pains in my left shoulder, I don't feel like I've done 1000 sit-ups anymore (only 500 now!) and I am taking my Vitamins faithfully. I'm off diabetic medication completely and have had normal blood sugar numbers since coming home. I have really bad morning breath and feel like my mouth is coated in something. And I have lost 28 pounds as of this morning. 15 pounds from my two week pre-op and 13 since surgery.
Congratulations and good luck to everyone!
~Susan.

My surgery was one week ago today (on 11.12.13) and I have yet to get all my liquids in for one day - 64 ounces of Water and 4 Protein Drinks.
For those of you who are ahead of me on this journey, how long did it take to get to the point where you were consuming all that was required? Any advice to help increase intake?
How am I feeling? I have not thrown up at all, my incisions are healing great, I have a rash from being allergic to the steri-strips, I still have gas pains in my left shoulder, I don't feel like I've done 1000 sit-ups anymore (only 500 now!) and I am taking my Vitamins faithfully. I'm off diabetic medication completely and have had normal blood sugar numbers since coming home. I have really bad morning breath and feel like my mouth is coated in something. And I have lost 28 pounds as of this morning. 15 pounds from my two week pre-op and 13 since surgery.
Congratulations and good luck to everyone!
~Susan.

My surgery was one week ago today (on 11.12.13) and I have yet to get all my liquids in for one day - 64 ounces of Water and 4 Protein Drinks.
For those of you who are ahead of me on this journey, how long did it take to get to the point where you were consuming all that was required? Any advice to help increase intake?
How am I feeling? I have not thrown up at all, my incisions are healing great, I have a rash from being allergic to the steri-strips, I still have gas pains in my left shoulder, I don't feel like I've done 1000 sit-ups anymore (only 500 now!) and I am taking my Vitamins faithfully. I'm off diabetic medication completely and have had normal blood sugar numbers since coming home. I have really bad morning breath and feel like my mouth is coated in something. And I have lost 28 pounds as of this morning. 15 pounds from my two week pre-op and 13 since surgery.
Congratulations and good luck to everyone!
~Susan.

Newbie (aka Susan )
28 lbs!!! WooHoo!!!
do your best with getting in your Protein but liquids/drinking is more important for now
not getting in all your Water in at this early stage happens to some
best advice is to take slow, slow sips.
try room temperature Water, that seems to work for some
many people like chrystal light
popsicles are also good
water is ESSENTIAL
for the "rest of your life" you should/need to get in at least 64 oz of water a day
dehydration is no fun, you don't want to go their as others have
can't tell you when you will satisfy your liquid "quota"
the one thing we all have in common is that "we're all different"
some people have no trouble drinking plenty of water very quickly PO
others take one, two weeks or more - hope you are somewhere in between
sorry about the rash and little gas
both will gradually improve (know that doesn't help you any though )
bad morning breath especially one week PO is common - suck it up
as with everything else, it will get better
glad to hear you are taking your Vitamins - gotta continue that forever too
tummy feeling sore like you have done 500 push ups
that will improve too!!!!
no more diabetes meds!!!! party dance, party dance
other health issues will gradually get better as time passes too
most of us experience bumps here and there
hold on, a great new life is waiting for you
you are on the road to a healthier, happier, longer life
continued healing, quick speedy recovery
good luck
Kathy
congrats

My surgery was one week ago today (on 11.12.13) and I have yet to get all my liquids in for one day - 64 ounces of Water and 4 Protein Drinks.
For those of you who are ahead of me on this journey, how long did it take to get to the point where you were consuming all that was required? Any advice to help increase intake?
How am I feeling? I have not thrown up at all, my incisions are healing great, I have a rash from being allergic to the steri-strips, I still have gas pains in my left shoulder, I don't feel like I've done 1000 sit-ups anymore (only 500 now!) and I am taking my Vitamins faithfully. I'm off diabetic medication completely and have had normal blood sugar numbers since coming home. I have really bad morning breath and feel like my mouth is coated in something. And I have lost 28 pounds as of this morning. 15 pounds from my two week pre-op and 13 since surgery.
Congratulations and good luck to everyone!
~Susan.

Howdy I'm scheduled for my sleeve in 3 days -- November 19. Getting a tad bit nervous, excited, anxious, etc. First time posting here but been reading everyone's blogs for some time now. Happy to be here. :-D

The way my doctor explained the pre-op diet was that when a person has rapid weight loss, the liver shrinks first. That is important because the doctor will need to lift the liver to get to the stomach. The smaller the liver the healthier you are and the less opportunity for complications when lifting the liver.
That said, I agree that it would be difficult to stay on a liquid pre-op for additional time. Perhaps you can call and talk to them to find out if he is going on vacation and whether or not you can adjust your liquid diet it a high Protein diet for e remainder of the pre-op time.
I will keep you in my prayers.
~s.

Hey y'all.
My surgery was today and was it great. My surgeon was very pleased. I'll be in the hospital until Thursday. They are taking excellent care of me. So far the pain has been minimal. I am on a pain med pump, ice chips and Water. And, of course, up and walking.
My thoughts and prayers continue to be with everyone here. Please keep me in yours as well for a successful an speedy recovery.
Getting sleepy. Will update tomorrow.
~Susan.zz

Hey y'all.
My surgery was today and was it great. My surgeon was very pleased. I'll be in the hospital until Thursday. They are taking excellent care of me. So far the pain has been minimal. I am on a pain med pump, ice chips and Water. And, of course, up and walking.
My thoughts and prayers continue to be with everyone here. Please keep me in yours as well for a successful an speedy recovery.
Getting sleepy. Will update tomorrow.
~Susan.zz

Hey y'all.
I'm home from the hospital. I only stayed one night. I started on liquids yesterday and am doing well with keeping down my Water and Protein. My doctor emphasized to make sure I get my water first to ensure no dehydration. I've spent the last two weeks on their high protein product and lost 15 pounds post op.
My surgery went really well. The doctor was very please with the procedure. I am more sore than yesterday and I feel like I have done 1000 sit-ups. I have some gas pain in my upper body and shoulder but it's getting better. I have several selections of protein. This morning I am having Isopure Grape Frost. For "lunch" I will have the Unjury chicken broth. Later today I will have hot chocolate (high protein GHP product) and the a bottle of Core Power. Having quite a variety will help. Also, not just regular water but using crystal light and having hot de-caf tea will provide more choices.
I'm definitely not hungry. I can't sleep in my bed yet. Laying flat is painful. So I slept in the recliner last night. My sweet husband slept on the sofa just to be near me to help me if I needed it.
It's going to be hard to get all the liquid in at first and my doctor said as much, but it will get better.
Good luck everyone. Y'all are in my prayers.
Sip, sip, sip, walk, walk, walk....
S.

Susan I'm so happy to hear that your surgery went well! Just over a week and I will be right where you are, literally (you are at Saints, right?)

Any advice for me? Anything special I should bring? How are the rooms? I heard they're awesome!

Hey y'all.
I'm home from the hospital. I only stayed one night. I started on liquids yesterday and am doing well with keeping down my Water and Protein. My doctor emphasized to make sure I get my water first to ensure no dehydration. I've spent the last two weeks on their high protein product and lost 15 pounds post op.
My surgery went really well. The doctor was very please with the procedure. I am more sore than yesterday and I feel like I have done 1000 sit-ups. I have some gas pain in my upper body and shoulder but it's getting better. I have several selections of protein. This morning I am having Isopure Grape Frost. For "lunch" I will have the Unjury chicken broth. Later today I will have hot chocolate (high protein GHP product) and the a bottle of Core Power. Having quite a variety will help. Also, not just regular water but using crystal light and having hot de-caf tea will provide more choices.
I'm definitely not hungry. I can't sleep in my bed yet. Laying flat is painful. So I slept in the recliner last night. My sweet husband slept on the sofa just to be near me to help me if I needed it.
It's going to be hard to get all the liquid in at first and my doctor said as much, but it will get better.
Good luck everyone. Y'all are in my prayers.
Sip, sip, sip, walk, walk, walk....
S.

Hey y'all.
I'm home from the hospital. I only stayed one night. I started on liquids yesterday and am doing well with keeping down my Water and Protein. My doctor emphasized to make sure I get my water first to ensure no dehydration. I've spent the last two weeks on their high protein product and lost 15 pounds post op.
My surgery went really well. The doctor was very please with the procedure. I am more sore than yesterday and I feel like I have done 1000 sit-ups. I have some gas pain in my upper body and shoulder but it's getting better. I have several selections of protein. This morning I am having Isopure Grape Frost. For "lunch" I will have the Unjury chicken broth. Later today I will have hot chocolate (high protein GHP product) and the a bottle of Core Power. Having quite a variety will help. Also, not just regular water but using crystal light and having hot de-caf tea will provide more choices.
I'm definitely not hungry. I can't sleep in my bed yet. Laying flat is painful. So I slept in the recliner last night. My sweet husband slept on the sofa just to be near me to help me if I needed it.
It's going to be hard to get all the liquid in at first and my doctor said as much, but it will get better.
Good luck everyone. Y'all are in my prayers.
Sip, sip, sip, walk, walk, walk....
S.

Hang in there! I was sleeved on 11.12.13 too. Fortunately I can keep things down, but the soreness is much worse today.
I'll keep you in my prayers for a speedy recovery.
S.

Hey y'all.
My surgery was today and was it great. My surgeon was very pleased. I'll be in the hospital until Thursday. They are taking excellent care of me. So far the pain has been minimal. I am on a pain med pump, ice chips and Water. And, of course, up and walking.
My thoughts and prayers continue to be with everyone here. Please keep me in yours as well for a successful an speedy recovery.
Getting sleepy. Will update tomorrow.
~Susan.zz

Hey y'all.
My surgery was today and was it great. My surgeon was very pleased. I'll be in the hospital until Thursday. They are taking excellent care of me. So far the pain has been minimal. I am on a pain med pump, ice chips and Water. And, of course, up and walking.
My thoughts and prayers continue to be with everyone here. Please keep me in yours as well for a successful an speedy recovery.
Getting sleepy. Will update tomorrow.
~Susan.

Hey y'all.
My surgery was today and was it great. My surgeon was very pleased. I'll be in the hospital until Thursday. They are taking excellent care of me. So far the pain has been minimal. I am on a pain med pump, ice chips and Water. And, of course, up and walking.
My thoughts and prayers continue to be with everyone here. Please keep me in yours as well for a successful an speedy recovery.
Getting sleepy. Will update tomorrow.
~Susan.

Hey y'all.
My surgery was today and was it great. My surgeon was very pleased. I'll be in the hospital until Thursday. They are taking excellent care of me. So far the pain has been minimal. I am on a pain med pump, ice chips and Water. And, of course, up and walking.
My thoughts and prayers continue to be with everyone here. Please keep me in yours as well for a successful an speedy recovery.
Getting sleepy. Will update tomorrow.
~Susan.

Hey y'all!
Tomorrow is THE day! I'm excited and nervous at the same time. Surgery is at 10 AM. After that I will be starting a brand new chapter in my life - the skinny one!
I'm on liquids for 2 weeks and am off work until December 2nd so I plan on sipping, walking and resting.
Please keep me in your prayers for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.
God bless.
~Susan.

Hey y'all!
Tomorrow is THE day! I'm excited and nervous at the same time. Surgery is at 10 AM. After that I will be starting a brand new chapter in my life - the skinny one!
I'm on liquids for 2 weeks and am off work until December 2nd so I plan on sipping, walking and resting.
Please keep me in your prayers for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.
God bless.
~Susan.

Hi Kelly!
I'm going to GHP, too! My surgery date is Tuesday 11.12.13. I just had my last pre-op checkup with the PA and I have lost 10 pounds on the pre-op diet and that was earlier this week. I've lost a total of 14 since I started the pre-op on 10.29.13.
I'm getting nervous and, honestly, can't really believe I am going to do this on Tuesday. I have Dr. Foote. Which surgeon do you have?
I understand about the food. I've been tempted, too. But, I will say, GHP has done a good job of having a variety on the pre-op diet. The dinners are actually good. The Soup is my least favorite. The omelets are better than the oatmeal. I bought my post-op liquids this week. Hopefully I will feel like drinking them after being sleeved!
Good luck on your journey. You will do great. I'll keep you in my prayers and you do the same.
~Susan.

Hi Kelly!
I'm going to GHP, too! My surgery date is Tuesday 11.12.13. I just had my last pre-op checkup with the PA and I have lost 10 pounds on the pre-op diet and that was earlier this week. I've lost a total of 14 since I started the pre-op on 10.29.13.
I'm getting nervous and, honestly, can't really believe I am going to do this on Tuesday. I have Dr. Foote. Which surgeon do you have?
I understand about the food. I've been tempted, too. But, I will say, GHP has done a good job of having a variety on the pre-op diet. The dinners are actually good. The Soup is my least favorite. The omelets are better than the oatmeal. I bought my post-op liquids this week. Hopefully I will feel like drinking them after being sleeved!
Good luck on your journey. You will do great. I'll keep you in my prayers and you do the same.
~Susan.

Hey Y'all. I'm on day 6 of my 2 week pre-op. My surgery is Tuesday, 11.12.13 in Grand Rapids. Unlike some of y'all, I'm not on liquid only. The place where I am having my surgery done is a Bariatric Center of Excellence and they have their own product for the pre and post op phases of this journey. With that said, I purchased their product and have been eating that. It's a combination of Protein Drinks, high-protein Snacks (i.e. beef Jerky, etc.), oatmeal, microwave dinners. I can have SF popsicles, SF Jello, flavored waters, etc. I'm eating every two hours or so. In 6 days I have lost 10.5 pounds - which is still hard for me to believe! My husband is right there with me. While he is not (and doesn't need to have) having the surgery (he only needs to loose about 20 pounds), he is doing is own version of high Protein with EAS drinks and snacks with a microwavable dinner. It is so incredibly helpful that he is doing something similar to me. When I am on liquids for 2 weeks post -op he will be drinking his EAS shakes. This is a team thing for us which I am incredibly grateful. I and we will be successful! Now though, I'm beginning to get nervous about the surgery itself as we all do. I ask for your positive thoughts and prayers as I prepare for and go through this surgery and journey. Lastly, I think I will try the FB group again (I left because I wasn't sure about the privacy from my "friends"). If someone could send an invitation to me that would be great. My email address is skinnyscarlett@gmail.com Take good care y'all. ~s.

Tomorrow at 5am I will go in for surgery. I am really excited. Not scared at this point. I will succeed!!! Good luck to all who have their surgery tomorrow and all who have it this week. Im sending you all my prayers! GOOD LUCK!