Aroddy

Finally caved and bought some new pants over the weekend. Down 70 from pre-op, buckling down to get as much off before the 6 month mark as possible as my doc said it pretty well stops there. I’m 15 lbs away from his benchmark goal for my 6mo follow up. I have NOT been a good patient. Between switching jobs, helping with my nephews, and going back to school to get my teaching license, I have really dropped off on the walking. Sat down with my planner this week and designated an hour each day - wish me luck!

Thank you everyone!! I’m 2 weeks post op and I’m finally able to move around with little issue. I still have an ache if I bend down or stretch too far, but it stopped hurting as bad once I started to hit my water goal (and about 45g protein) each day - about 9 days post op for me.

Was sleeved on 11/10, and got to come home yesterday (11/12). I’m feeling great and working on getting in my liquids and protein, but I’m hurting in one incision. The largest incision that my doctor told me he pulled the excess stomach from is giving me a fit. I can’t even bend over to pull on a pair of leggings or socks. It gives me a sharp, shooting, burning pain all through that area. I know he had to cut muscle to get the excess out, but how long will it hurt like that? Like, it’s about to be cold here in TN y’all. 🤪 Also, gas pain. I’ve been walking and walking, but I still feel like I have gas trapped in my upper chest and I can’t burp! Like, I’ve even tried to gulp air to make myself burp and it isn’t working. No problems with the other end, but any advice with upper chest gas pockets?

I haven’t been waiting either. Broth counts towards my fluid intake, but shakes do not.

Thank you!! I will have to look into the protein shots. I did much better today (48oz of water so far and 50g protein), but it’s still been a struggle. At 9 days post op I thought this would be going more smoothly, but small steps I suppose.

Ok y’all... I’m a week out from surgery, and I’m still barely able to get the minimum 48oz of water, not even approaching my protein goal (lucky to get in 30/40g). Any advice? I start sipping before I even get out of bed in the mornings, alarm goes off every 15 minutes, and it still isn’t working. I still have one more week before I can even start on purées and I’m struggling.

Hey all!! Had my sleeve done today at St Thomas Midtown in Nashville. I’m still very sore, and had some lingering nausea while in recovery, but I’m currently sipping my hospital tray broth. The warmth feels great on my throat, and is helping me burp to get rid of some of the gas they inflated me with. Sitting and and walking really help with the gas too. My dr requires me to walk 4x/day while I’m in the hospital recovering, and about 5 minutes every hour I’m awake when I go home. Hang in there everyone! It’s going to be so worth it in the end! 💕

That’s a great idea! I just hit the join button. 😊 I’ve been scouring for post-surgery liquid diet recipes. Surgery on the 10th so getting to crunch time! 😬

How long do you have to do the straight liquids? Only two days on straight liquids! Last two days before surgery.

Finished day 2 of my pre-op today, and I’ve got the worst headache I’ve had in some time. On mine I get one RTD Protein Shake as is, mix one RTD with 8oz unsweetened soy milk, one snack (2 pieces deli meat and a string cheese, 3/4 cup cottage cheese, 6oz Greek yogurt, or a Nature Valley Protein Bar), and one meal (3-6 oz lean meat and 1-1 1/2 cup non-starch veggies). Must have 64oz Water a day. Unlimited sugar free Jello, popsicles, herbal tea, and broth. I have 10 more days of this diet before swapping to straight liquids, but I’ve found adding some dried seasonings to my broth makes it feel a little more filling. Hang in there everyone!!!

November 10 here!! Just got my date today! Torn between excitement and nervousness

Hi everyone! I’m still in pre-op and my dietician recommenced starting my multivitamin to get used to taking it. I’ve browsed through the recommended vitamin list she provided, and was wondering if anyone has tried Celebrate Vitamins. It looks like they have the better flavors, but unsure if they taste good. TIA!

I had just started my process and was close to getting my surgery date. I just hope I can get my date schedule this year before I have to meet my deductible all over again.