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I am a stomach sleeper and wake up as soon as I roll over onto my back (pre op). Post op the first 2 days I propped myself up with pillows in bed; it is waaaay lower than the hosp bed so getting in and out was a bit uncomfortable at first. One night I got frustrated and rolled to my R side and was like AHHHHH this isnt bad- I did that for a few more days- After drain was out I was able to prop a pillow on my L side and sort of half tummy half side lay but not fall asleep- Now 10 days out I can lay on my tummy but god for bid I sneeze or cough- it contorts me to the point of hurting so I have been trying to just stay on the R side. I do have recliners as well and they are good for during the day or napping but I could never sleep a whole night in them.

I buy @ walmart multi-vites from Vita Fusion they are DELISH- and the Citracal Calcium chews are the bombdigity- (way better than viactive).

Ive been told and have read on there that those protein shots are the wrong kind of protein- a collagen based and we need a whey based protein- talk to your doc or nutritionist. I did and they advised against them.

That was very ambitious... Congratulations...

I am 10days post op and have my 2.5 yr old god son I care for about 2-3 days a week- I also worried about this- When I came home from the hospital (he knew I was going to the Doctor... lol) he wanted to see and kiss my boo boos- after he saw them he was so caring and gentle- I have a pillow pet that I kept on my belly when he climbed on the recliner with me- as far as lifting- I brought in the step stool and he thinks he is a "big boy" now and moves it around the kitchen if we need antyhing- For the most part it hasnt been hard. He is able to climb into and out of the tub so that wasnt a worry/challenge. Not that this is the same but I have a dog- that cannot jump on his own due to arthritis and old age- so in the first few days my hubby lifted him in the middle of the night but now he will half jump and half use the doggie stairs because I think he knows that mommy isnt right... Hubby had to lift him into and out of the tub for his bath too.. Oh and this past weekend he wanted to see my booboos again and thanked Jesus that I had no more owies.(because he saw no bandages). if only he knew .

I also don't know why people cannot find pre-mixed drinks- I'm not going to say that I love them but I have only found a few that are absolutely un-tolerable. I too mix powders (pre op- too soon post op) with peanut butter and bananna and it is delish I agree- I love the bananna cream muscle milk and the pure protein frosty chocolate- they both are very tood and not too sweet- The Adkins mocha cappacino is good to and it is a great substitute for not being able to drink coffee now...

I am 10days post op and did have problems the first few days as well- my RN @ the hospital gave me some medicine cups and everytime I needed a sip I would pour it in there and drink from it- it was 1 oz. Now that I am at home and recovering (slowly) when I am watching TV i have found that when a commercial comes on I sip- It works. Granted sometimes I miss 1 or 2 but for the most part it is reminding me to sip something- I'd like to say it gets easier and it does but very s-l-o-w-l-y... good luck!

I agree- call your doc- I wanted to put neosporin on mine too to help with healing/scarring and my doc said NO not now- they are healing from inside out and it isnt healthy to have a "wetness" on the wounds. They need to "air dry".

Granted I am only 1 week out and of course I cannot stomach the thought of eating- I tried to increase to fuller thicker liquids and got nausea each time and have slimed several times- after s/w my doc this am he said to go back to thinner liquids and just take it easy- concentrate on the protein and hydration- I did go out with my hubby for dinner- I ordered soup tried the broth and wanted to hurl. I dont know if it was the nerves because the watiress couldnt beleive I ONLY wanted a CUP of soup for my meal or the noise or the smell etc... I do know that in the last week I have gone from loving food to dreading it and often times being around it makes me gag- the smells are the worst... I hope it gets better- I have always loved food and loved to cook- I hope that in the future I can get past this... @debiC- Why dont you like protein shakes?? I have found some really tasty ones that are not bad at all- msg me if you would like me to share... My problem wtih them is that they need to be cold or made into a smoothie and I dont like cold stuff right now...

The best way for me to describe sliming is that you throw up the last thing in your gut but it isnt like before sleeve/band throw up- it is just like sitting there and it comes up with a bunch of saliva (slimy). It is gross but at the same time often a relief because for me (when I had my band) it signified that I had a) eaten too much or ate too fast. Congrats on graduating food groups- I am still unable to tolerate anything non-liquid except for yogurt- and it takes me about an hour to eat it...

Couldnt read it either. Both font and background very busy- but I am very interested in keeping up with people's blogs.

Although I am only 1 week from my revisioin- I have to admit that it is difficult changing the mentality of will it get stuck to will it be too much?? The diet post op has not been bad because I have been through the "process" before BUT because you can only eat 2-3 tsp at a time and go HOUR and HOURS before ever "feeling" hungry or the alarm going off to remind you that you have to eat has been the most difficult for me.. All in all- i'm SOOOOOOOOO glad i'ts over and onward to a healthier life with NO foreign body in my body!!

Although I am only 1 week post op- I have the same thing- I will be yawning like crazy @ the table then konk out for 15 min or so when done- sitting up in my lazy boy of course....

I am 1 week post op and have "felt" hungry maybe 3 times. I have to FORCE myself to eat/drink something. I have ABSOLUTELY no desire to eat. I am getting in about 32 oz every day between water, broth, soup, protein drink etc. Not that i'm not happy don't get me wrong but it just seems like so weird to not eat..... Maybe once I get back to work and get on a schedule like may others reccomend it will be different. but for now.. I feel like i'm consuming for strength alone....and healing from the actual surgery..

I have a similar discomfort between the drain hole and the insicision next to it. It hurts when I bend wrong, stretch wrong, move wrong etc. just a twinge of OMG I am still not 100% yet when it happens. Normally I just sit back for a few minutes and catch my breath- I am 1 week post op today and also do a lot of walking but mine seems to be just from weird movements...

1st post op this am... Drain out !! THANK GOD!!! Stuff to drink is/was nasty- I have a terrible gag reflux but thankfully no leaks- Drain came out- a bit uncomfortable but not painful.. 18lbs lost since pre op so I'm happy- I can graduate to thicker full liquids and pureed foods so i'm going to try some mashed sweet potatoe tomorrow YAY :Banane55: ... I have found that the japanese soup spoon works great while "eating"... it equals about an ounce so 4-5 of them and i'm stuffed with soup that is....Tried to have some SF pudding and that didnt resonate well; not sure if it was the thickness, the milk or what but no biggie... Anyone lurking thinking abou this; I'm only 5 days out and i can honestly say GO FOR IT!! it's totally worth it....

I had my band out and sleeve done all at once BUT there were no complications with my sleeve- it was in perfect posistion, no erosion, no slippage, no problems. I think since you have erosion the need for you to heal in between would be important but then again there might be a doctor willing to do both at once- worth looking in to- Good luck!

I am a zumba-holic and it is KILLING me that I cannot resume for at least 6 weeks!!! Walking to me is SOOOOO boring but It is something I know I have to do.... I think the important thing is to find something that you like and stick with it-

Drain came out today..NO PROBLEM- felt weird but no pain.. THANK GOD!!!

I'm 1 week out and also am having a problem with this- I have found that EGG drop soup is not only satisfying but really good source of protein. My doc also said that was a great protein choice. I can only have in small increments but it is worth a shot- I don't have a problem with the pre-made drinks except for now they are a bit sweeter and too much to drink at once- I'm thinking of making a "shake" freezing it in ice cube trays and then using them like popcicles... just for variety- I tried SF pudding but that didnt go well- too thick I think. But I am going to try some smashed up sweet potatoes tomorrow- and hopefully incorporate cottage cheese as well. I think this next week the protein will be a little better than this last week.

I didnt like the MIO either- bad aftertaste-- I am using the Protein2GO and it isnt bad-

I have/had a terrible gag reflux before and after (no change) BUT I am noticing that I feel like I need to brush my teeth more often (normally twice a day)- I feel like my mouth is grainey or coated after the protein drinks etc.. I'm sure it is the sugar because I normally dont drink that kind of stuff.... But good question

I love nectar protein, muscle milk light, pure protein, adkins- I havent really found many to be "that"bad.. Not that I would want to spend the rest of my life drinking them but in small doses they are not bad.

Eventually you will have to go on "regular" food. You have the sleeve to learn how to re-train your body and brain to work together and control your intake- As with any liquid diet when you go back on "regular" food there will obvioulsy be a gain because you cannot possibly be getting all the nutrients alone in liquid form. I would talk to your doctor if you are at a lull- discuss what you are doing for exercise; often times that can be changed just once a week to re-vamp your system. Or talk to your nutritionist about an alternative that has foods you like that are healthier choices.

I will be 7 days post op on Turkey day- I did get a ham for my hubby and will be cooking some sides for him- I will be having broth/soup and enjoying his company- He told me to chew the ham in my mouth and just spit it out- sounds yummy AND gross but I dont think i'm going to risk it. Too much of a tease.... I am however hoping that my doc will let me eat some cranberry sauce (from a can) that is sort of like jello constiancy-- that would be ok with me