Sara Ann

I called him and he said that as long as I am not eating over 1/2 a cup of food at a time, and I am tolerating everything well that it is okay. I am eating about 1/4 cup of food at a time right now and feeling satisfied.

I had my sleeve done on 3/21 so I am a little over 2 weeks out, well I was in a hurry to get to class and instead of stopping for some Soup for dinner, I got 2 grilled chicken strips from Jack in The Box. OMG I feel like I could just throw up! I'm stuck in class until at least 8 too I am NEVER trying that again, I thought I'd be okay because I've been eating canned chicken breast and I chewed it up really really well but I guess it wasn't good enough!

I am feeling better now, I went and threw it up and now I feel better. I am probably still going to leave class at break tonight, but at least I am feeling better. It is a learning experience, I will keep healthy approved Snacks with me at all times. Most foods that I've tried have been okay, but not the chicken tonight.

I am almost 2 weeks post-op and on mushies/soft foods. I have been trying every day to get a Protein shake in but they just make me gag! What else can I do so that I can get in my recommended amount of protein daily (70 grams)? I'm trying to do it with food, but I'm not eating enough to do it. Any tips would be amazing, thanks.

I had my sleeve done on 3/21 and was told to be on liquids until I see my doctor for my post-op visit on 3/30. I am super confused because the packet given to me by my NUT says "Water, Jello, broth" with no Protein shakes (Not sure I can get one down right now anyway), but the handbook given to me by my coordinator says that I am supposed to have "4 cups Protein Drink, 2 cups 1% milk and 2 cups of puree & strained low fat soup" I didn't receive anything from my surgeon about what to have after surgery, he just told me to stay on liquids. I am so confused! What did everyone do for their first week?

I started about a week after, it helps me get my fluids in better than drinking from a glass

I'll have to try that..or maybe get a burrito bowl from Chipotle and puree the stuff

Awesome NSV I'm going to see the Backstreet Boys in July and can't wait to be able to buy a smaller shirt

I had my VSG performed on 3/21 so it has been 6 days and I've been drinking my Water like I'm supposed to but I am craving diet lemonade. Would diet lemonade from Chik-Fil-A be okay to have? It is made out of lemon juice, water & splenda.

According to my NUT, I am on liquids for 7 days after surgery and then I do 1-2 weeks of pureed/mushies before moving onto soft food where I will stay for about 4-6 months.

Thanks I think I'll go get some tomorrow since they are closed on Sundays

I started my TOM 2 days after surgery and I thought my back pain/cramping was from the surgery but I guess not! I have been on my TOM for the past 4 days and boy is it HEAVY! I've gone through a ton of pads since then! I hope this isn't a forever thing, I hope my cycle goes back to normal soon.

I start my pureed/mushies phase tomorrow and I can't wait! I've felt amazing on just the liquid diet but I am so ready for some pintos & cheese, soup...anything that has substance lol

You will get better I had my VSG performed on 3/21 and 6 days later, I am feeling almost 100% back to normal. I'm not sure if it has to do with the fact that I am only 23, but I seem to have healed pretty quick. The first 2 days were killer though!

I'm not sure when you will be able to burp, but I have been able to since about day 4. I was sleeved on the same day as you I know it's tough but eventually you will be able to.

Where can you find adult liquid tylanol? we don't have it in any stores around here

Tomorrow morning is THE DAY! I will finally be sleeved! I will be at the hospital at 6:30 AM for pre-op. I'm getting kinda nervous, which is weird because I haven't been at all until today. I'm just scared that something won't go right and I was wondering, what did everyone bring to the hospital with them? I am probably only going to be staying overnight so I'm not sure how much to bring with me.

I have surgery tomorrow morning and I doubt I'll be getting much sleep tonight. My stomach is all nauseous from being nervous!

I am on week 2 of my liquid pre-op diet and the Protein shakes are starting to make me feel really nauseous and I have to struggle to get them down. Has anyone else had this problem? and what can I do? I know I need them, but I just dread drinking them lately. Oh and by the way, I'm drinking Matrix 5.0 shakes made with the Protein powder

I don't have my surgery until 3/21 but I'm bringing chapstick, my kindle, toothpaste & toothbrush, hair brush, big fluffy robe

I am on day four of my 2 week liquid pre-op diet and I am doing really good actually, but I just woke up from a nap where I was dreaming about eating "regular" food! Even in my dream I was telling myself, I am not supposed to be eating this! Has anyone else had food dreams while on the liquid diet?

I am on day 4 as well It isn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. Only 10 more days! and 3 of those days will be on Clear Liquids Only! My suggestion for the dry mouth problem is to just keep drinking a ton of water & eating ice..that is the only thing that seems to help. I am getting ready to go for my first weigh in since starting my liquid diet and to see my NUT for the first time

It gets a lot better by day 3. I am on day 3 right now and even though food smells are tempting, I am not giving into them. My best advice would be to make sure you drink all your water & protein shakes and eat the heck out of Jello. I've only had 1 Jello since starting on Monday but I plan on having some tonight

How much Protein are you supposed to be getting in a day on the pre-op liquid diet? I haven't seen my nutritionist yet so I'm not sure. I'm getting in about 62 grams of protein a day, should I be getting more? and how many carbs are too many? Today I have had 15 grams of carbs..is that too many?

My surgery coordinator submitted my information to UHC for approval last Thursday, she said she will call them on Thursday to find out what they have to say. I am so excited/nervous! I really really hope that UHC approves me!