marlina51

Had surgery 3/18/15. Have just advanced to soft diet. Struggle to get protein and fluids in. I get so thirsty but when I drink too fast it comes right back up. I can understand solids doing this eating too fast or too much. I have also experienced this with solids as I learn what my stomach is going to tolerate. But it seems fluids should go down easier by this time postop?? Suggestions or thoughts?

First work shift post-op last night 12 hours. Went really well thanks to your suggestions/ideas. I had packed lots of options for meal break and snacks. Also got some of the Avitae caffeine water. It wasn't the busiest so made it easier. But at least establish althea start to a good pattern it should help. My well meaning patient. Gifted us with bag of peanut m&m's (one of my faves ) I thanked her graciously. Then walked out to desk holding them at arms length exclaiming....poison..poision.. handed them over. Don't want to even start ...lol!! Since I have been off feel that I have detox from craving candy. There will always be junk at work.....GOTTA STAY STRONG!!!

I am L&L nite nurse as well. Had revision of lap band to sleeve on 3/18/15. Have been off for recovery. Start back to work this sunday. Very nervous about it. Still can't tolerate protein shakes. They make me super nauseated. Haven't needed caffeine at home. But know I will when going back to work. Was a diet Dr pepper. Plan coffee or ice tea. But that water with caffeine sounds good idea. Will be advancing from pureed diet to soft food diet as I return to work. Down 23 pounds. And feel good so far. Have been walking a couple days a week to build up stamina. Surgery was done laproscopic. But still nervous about over doing it and causing herniation or internal damage. I am released for full duty by my Dr. Thanks for your ideas and suggestions. Especially from 12 hour night shifts!!

Getting ready....my surgery I'd March 18th. Thought I'd check on what to expect post op and how everyone is doing

I am scheduled to remove lapband and convert to sleeve 3/18. I am in erie. PA.

I am also having lap band converted to sleeve on 3/18. Was hoping we could be support to each other. Have u started pre-op liquids? I started friday.