Carlotta1

You r normal.. I was not required to do a pre op diet. I did slow down my eating and did lose about 7 pounds prior to surgery., but oh boy I had many food funerals and find not gain weight. I cut down the portions to get use of eating smaller meals. However, if my dr told me I had to get on a diet preop to have the surgery., I would have taken that seriously. Of bourse I say this since I did not have to e on a preop. Haha

I am not physically.. But mentally hungry. I am having dreams about food. I woke up in the morning and thought I did not follow the eating protocol ..good that it was only a dream. Also, since I am ingesting only 200 to 300 calories per day..I cannot sleep. I don't have that fullness to make me sleep. I am 6 days post op. So I know my body is adjusting. But overall I'm doing great. I don't have a physical hunger appetite at all. And I was around food a lot today.

Ok..for over a month I have been pretty calm about having the surgery. However last nfriday night I started to freak out. Not that I am afraid of the changes that I will have to do ...but fear that I won't make it out of surgery. Part of this feat is due to losing a husband when he went into surgery 16 years ago. He never came out of surgery ..had a massive stroke. My head is thinking that this is the last time I may see my daughters, grand kids etched. Is this normal. I have had twoo surgeries before and all went well. How dodoes having sleep apnea and mild hip fit into the equation .. Please I need encourement. Btw.. I cannot see what I am typing. So sorry for all the typo errors.

Wow , wow , wow, congrats. I love your big smile in the after pic,. Speaks volumes

Congrats.

There is no way u can get that much fluid down right after surgery. I t in about 16 oz in yesterday. The hospital told me that the 64 oz is a gradual process. Drink 2 oz per hour bluer tante.y either your full liquid diet. Hope fully this msg clarifies the 64 oz.

Just wanted to report that my surgery went well. I am resting and walking around every once in a while. I do have heartburn but the dr prescribed nexium for me. I don't have an appetite. So eating jello, Popsicles , and broth is not bad. Tomorrow I start with full liquids. To those who have not the surgery. Ask for a nausea patch if u are nauseated from anesthesia . Also a relaxer for those who are too anxious . I did not even remember when they rolled me into or My dr is very very thorough .i was in surgery for4 hours.. I was a lapband to sleeve patient. He took a lot of time in cleaning up my scar tissue. I thanked god when I opened my eyes in the recovery room and saw my hubby smiling at me. I.t is all good. And I an grateful for all the wonderful experiences in my life. This is surely one of them. I will thinking and praying for the remainder of the December sleevers who are about to embark on this journey.

I had surgery on Monday and I have meds you to take that my doc prescribed and my pre op meds as well. This morning I took out the meds from my nexium and med for preventing gall stones from the capsule. Put in a little Water..added sugar free limeade. It was so horrible to taste .but I did swallow these meds.. Then a few hours I smashed my meds that I have bebe taking for a long time. Lexapro , Wellbutrin and a lose dose blood pressure pill. I put in a little bit of water but hardly ingested cause not too long after I took the nexium., etc.. My body rebelled and through it up. My chest was hurting with gas also. I started feeling very nausea and then I threw up . How can I take my meds without spewing it. up. I am afraid if I don't keep my antidepressants, down..I will be adversely affected and my mood will change for the worse. Please let me know what u did to take meds in a way that is tolerable. Thanks.. Your suggestions are much appreciated.

That sounds reasonable.. My tummy cannot tolerate all these meds. Thanks for your help

Congrats on your accomplishments. I agree , our bodies respond differently. That is a good lesson for me. H I go through my journey. I was sleeved on dec 9.

My post instructions was that to use heating pad for pain areas.. It may be trapped gas.. that is where I usually get gas pains, in my back.

Ok..i had the surgery on Monday.. Was drinking fine at the hospital.. But ever since yesterday I get chest pressure that really really hurts.. I also cannot keep much down. Seemed as though the liquids I am drinking sits on my chest.. Then comes that feeling of pressure. Then a couple of minutes later Ithrow up what I just drank. Has anyone expected this.? Are the chest. ,pain due to gas. I am taking nexium and gas x strips. Are all these symptoms normal.? Btw I had the band to sleeve revision.

The hospital guideline for stage two is 2-3 ounces in one hours time.

The bariatric nurse called me this evening to see how I am doing. I did tell her that today after I would drink water , ver slowly..one -the oz per hour I would regurgitate most of evetyhing.. She told me that my enters r swollen and this dill sh side. Another thing she told me was to walk a lot. I ate a little bit of sugerfreepiddinm walked sround the house for about 5 minutes and my pudding digested. So I think the first couple of days we are healing big time. And this may happen.. But walking does help with the gas and throwing up the liquids. If it persists, then contact your dr .

So happy for u.. Wonderful accomplishment.

Surgery is at 7:30 cst. Please send me prayers my way.

Surgery is at 7:30 cst. Please send me prayers my way.

Thanks bremartus

Mild hbp .. Cureent weight 204. . Goal weight 135. Am 5'1

I was not required to do a preop diet.. Haw ever I did up losing 6 pounds in the last two weeks.

My nut told me after 4 weeks I should have only one protein shake per day, if needed.. They prefer eating dense protein and regular food..and not to depend on shakes.. Only at the beginning. Also she indicated by week 4 I will be at my. 65 grams of protein per day. Weeks 1 through 4 , I will phase in the grams of protein. I am 5 feet 1". So that will be my protein gram requirement to. maintain health and still losing weight.

Ps.. Congrats on your tremendous success. You deserve a standing ovation.

Several years ago my daughter wanted to increase her circle of friends ..she looked around for a new church that would inspire her. She did find one.. She has met wonderful people at her church. She had two small kids..she then joined a mothers group..she still has friends form a group she joined 7 years ago. She also joined Christian mingle ..met a really nice guy..and is now dating him for almost a year. So what i am saying look at clubs, a gym, church groups, activity groups that meets for exercise such as hing, jogging, walking etc. it will not happen overnight. Give it time to form meaningful friendships. It will happen if u put time and effort. Good luck. Ps just my little suggestions

Good for u..isn't it great to buy new clothes for your new look. ):

Can u order online in packets .. There r websites to purchase orotein shake powder.. Go to baricare.com ..liquids already mix would be costly to ship. Keep in touch. I do hope your country will stabilize soon.