Vicki@60

Any other women my age or older on this journey? I'm turning 60 in September. Getting sleeve next week after nearly 6 decades of struggling with weight. Why now (finally)? Trying to keep from crossing the line from "borderline diabetic, borderline this, borderline that" to actually becoming diabetic, etc. Highest weight prior to starting my journey: 308; current weight 286; surgeon says my goal is 170, but I'd be pleased at 200. I'm 5' 10". On my one-week pre-op fast. Fortunately, my fast includes 7 protein supplements/day and clear liquids. So, for me that's a shake or soup or bar every two hours. It was tough yesterday (day 1), but feeling better today. Sent from my XT1052 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hope all is going well! Sent from my XT1052 using BariatricPal mobile app

Today, I am two weeks out from surgery. Started back to work yesterday (sedentary job). Feeling good except for my knee (my last cortisone shot wore off two weeks before VSG, but I have to wait until Thursday to get another!) I left the hospital on full liquids (basically, anything I could blend enough to drink). At my follow-up with the surgeon last Thursday, I progressed to a soft food diet. In celebration, I rewarded myself with dinner out and had some white fish and carrots. As I only could eat about an ounce of the fish, it turned into about a total of five meals at home! Boy, was it delicious! Able to eat eggs (scrambled or poached, and I use a little lite mayo to moisten it if needed), canned tuna, and even a marinated chicken tenderloin I sliced up for fajitas on Cinco de Mayo! I am learning that because the taste of food is so pleasurable, I find that I miss not being able to eat more to prolong the experience. So, another benefit of eating slowly. Very slowly! ) Part of the grieving process? I also recommend going to the Squatty Potty website, and consider adopting the technique, even if you do not buy the product. It really helps! And the three info-mercials are hysterical! Sent from my XT1052 using BariatricPal mobile app

I was given a container of Nestles Beneprotein unflavored. Putting it in everything, from soups, V8, yogurt, hot cereal, anything it will blend in with. I do not find it chalky and it doesn't seem to alter flavors. So I purchased a case of 6. I do not think it will mix in clear liquids, but I have yet to try it! Sent from my XT1052 using BariatricPal mobile app

Oh, and I have been having some BM since day 5 (yesterday). Who'd ever thunk I'd be so thrilled to poo! Sent from my XT1052 using BariatricPal mobile app

I did not use anti-nausea medication. I did experience dry-heaves three times while in the hospital, mostly after I moved or twisted. I think it was a side-effect of getting familiar with what I can and cannot do right after surgery. So, I learned quickly to move mindfully! No more nausea since being in the hospital. I was thankful for the pain meds at home. I was prescribed liquid Lortab, up to 15 ml four times/day as needed. I did fine on 10 ml as needed. On Saturday, I only needed it before bed, and yesterday, I didn't need any! I find I am still sore in my largest incision, as warned, and am careful to continue to move carefully to avoid pulling it. Prayers for an uneventful surgery for you on Wednesday! Sent from my XT1052 using BariatricPal mobile app

Feeling pretty good yesterday and today. Yesterday, I only had one dose of pain meds versus the four doses the day before. Incision pain is the biggest discomfort, especially at the site where they removed the stomach. So I am normal--so happy to read from others that this is typical. I actually got in 66 g of protein in yesterday! They told me at my weight loss clinic that my goal should be 80-90 because I am tall (5' 10"). Adding scoops of protein powder wherever I can! Got on scale this morning, am 3 pounds below my day-of-surgery weight at post-surgery day 5. Peed out the rest of the 12 lbs of IV fluids yesterday and last night, I guess! No poo but enough gas. Taking it easy and letting my supportive family wait on me! I wouldn't want to over-do and set back my healing--heaven forbid!! (It sure is fun to order people around--er, I mean, ask them for favors.) I folded clothes that my son lugged over to me in the laundry basket, put them away, even baked some banana bread yesterday for my family. It does feel good to move around. Hoping for a small walk outside this afternoon. Being mindful, and listening to my body. Sent from my XT1052 using BariatricPal mobile app

Get to go home soon. 24 hrs after surgery. The pants I came in with that were nearly falling off are now almost too tight fm all the IV fluids. Go figure!

Had surgery at noon today. Nauseous. Otherwise [emoji106]

I finally get to see the surgeon for the first time this Thursday, 3/15/2018. Not sure what to expect! Hoping my surgery date is soon rather than later; self-pay so I don't have to wait for insurance. Not nervous. YET!