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Just read my post. Must have been after my pain med because it should have said Zofran and not Frank was my new best friend! Lol

Crazy how every program is different. I had one nurse tell me I had to pass gas too before I could leave but when the doc did rounds she said to relax because that might not happen until day 3. Sure enough, by last night things were moving.

Best wishes!

I'm 2 days post op and supposed to start with milk later today and then add in protein drinks as tolerated and build.

Hope all went well! Congrats!

Hope you are doing well!

I experienced the heaves and foaming spit up. My sleeve does not like anything with artificial sweeteners so a Popsicle did me in! Decaf iced tea has been a godsend! What else is everyone tolerating? Hiccups here too!

Funny you asked this. I didn't have my kids come see me because surgery was an hour away. I'm glad I didn't. After getting home last night my daughter was flittering about trying to help. I was so nauseous with any movement around me and felt horrible for asking her to go in the other room. My youngest one is at Grandma's. I was so excited to see her tonight but she wants to stay there another night. Blessed to have help, but miss my pumpkin!

I cheated horribly the first week and a couple times after that. Finally I just told my husband he had to take over with meals for the family. He's not a cook but I'm proud of him for stepping up!

So excited for you! Walk, walk, walk and don't get behind on pain meds. I was sleeved Monday and that has helped so much. So frank has been my friend as well. Had a rough afternoon and evening but today I'm doing really well. Congrats!

I got the gas/bowling ball feeing too. Walking is the only thing that helps. So sorry about the nausea.

You'll be going in about the time I hope to be in surgery. The thirst thing is going to bother me too. I get one small sip with a required medicine in the morning. I'll savor that I guess! Here's to being on the other side soon!

I'm right there with you! By this time tomorrow we will be on the road to recovery! Prayers!

So glad you shared this. I'm June 1 and going through the same thing!

June 1 here too! First week was horrible but these last few days haven't been bad. I'm so nervous I don't feel hungry and the liquids are fine. Here's to us June 1 buddies!!!!!

My surgery is Monday too! I like premier protein the best. I buy it at SAMs Club. I tried EAS from target. It was ok.

Some minutes I'm ok and others I'm freaking out!

I'm in day 3 and I jumped right in. Being able to eat unlimited non starchy veggies has saved me from throwing in the towel. I'm also taking advice and varying my drinks between sweet and broth.

After my 6 months of prep work which included many pitfalls such as a chronic respiratory infection and Achilles issues I am finally approved! Unfortunately it wasn't in time for Spring Break so I'm waiting until June since I teach and will be off. Prayerfully I won't need Achilles surgery too! So glad to have this forum to keep me going.

Awesome! Had my pre op diet class last week. Had a cardiac stress test last week and am waiting for my doc to submit cardio clearance. Then I'm off to the surgeon. Looks like our surgeries may be close together.

Hoping end of March or early April.

I showed a weight gain of 2 lbs with my nutritionist today at 8am and at 1:00pm a 3 lb loss at my primary doc. Obviously someone's scale isn't right!

My surgeon does not require one unless you have a history of reflux or indigestion. I'm not sure about the Hpylori testing yet.

Hoping to have mine a few days before Spring Break and then taking off a few days after Break for a total of 2 weeks.

I have a BMI of 49 and have spinal stenosis and Achilles tendonitis. Water therapy is awesome in an actual heated therapy pool. My PT said even sitting doing an arm bike for cardio is acceptable.