Julezie

I had my surgery June 16th and I am struggling with the same things. Some days are better than others. Its hard to eat slow at work when I am so busy.

I've wondered the same thing. I'm still struggling to eat slow and I'm not tolerating soft foods as well as I thought. I'm going back to my cottage cheese and yogurt tomorrow.

I had my surgery on the 16th also. It was originally scheduled on the 23rd but there was a cancellation and I got bumped up. I am struggling to get in my protein and water but each day gets better. I usually have pain when I wake up in the morning and at the end of the day. I still struggle with a general feeling of being uncomfortable and I'm still trying to figure out my body's signals. I do a good job of moving around and walking. I would consider today a good day 60+ grams of protein and 1.5 liter of water. I definitely need a support group.

We all have had or are going to have the sleeve done. I start my pre-op diet tomorrow and have my surgery June 23rd. I am super nervous but I am even more determined. I've weighed the pros and cons of this process and what to expect. For me, I recommend this surgery for myself and you have to make the same decision for your self.

I starting my pre op diet on Tuesday and not sure whether to use milk or water with my shakes. Did anyone use milk and how did you do?

Keep in touch we have the same surgery date! I went through a super emotional phase too when I decided to sign to the process and I am concerned where my emotions will take me after I have my surgery. Having lost 62 lbs (with help from weight watchers and phentermine) and gained back 78lbs in a matter of 2-3 years is discouraging. I knew I needed to do something about my weight that would be longer lasting. Keep in touch we all have the similar surgery dates! I'm going June 23rd.

Another sleeve sister! i'm June 23rd. Do we have the same dad? My dad wanted me to lose wieght and I only see him every two years or so he lives on the west coast. I don't think I can tell him either. It would be hard to explain to him. His way of telling me to lose weight was to not eat american food only korean food.

I am really close with my inlaws and love them so much, but for some odd reason I am so nervous to tell them and I'm not sure why or how to go about telling them. I guess I don't want them to judge me or think of me differently.

This will be my first surgery too and I'm optimistic that it won't be that bad. I recover patient's in a CVICU I figure if they can go through open heart surgery I can do this.

Um.... YES!!! How much longer do you have in school?

I have told other nurses at work, my family and a few choice friends. I haven't told my inlaws and I'm not sure if I will or not yet... Bil I hope you have some people who will support you.

All Chike flavors are really good you can try a sample pack https://chikenutrition.com/chike-variety-pack.html I don't think it comes in decaf though.

I had never heard of Click Protein Shake until now. I checked it out on Amazon. Looks good ! I am wondering, since the caffeine is mixed with the protein shake if it will be better on my stomach... Click is OK but my favorite is Chike espresso!! Also for my preop diet I got the iced latte flavor LOL

I'm June 23rd!

I start my preop diet June 9 and get my sleeve June 23rd. You both are not far behind me! I had my egd in Feb. Don't sweat that it is a cinch! Plus you get pictures <===weird nurse

That is a great idea! I just created an account I will add you! I will have my sleeve done June 23.

I've been an open heart nurse for 6 years. I just got my surgery date for June 23rd. I'm nervous about starting my pre-op diet in two weeks. I'm also wondering if anyone worked while doing their pre-op diet and how did that go.