What To Expect?

[leesakake 10]

I am having my sleeve done on May 10. What should i expect if all goes well? example: drain tubes? cath ?

Also If I have surg in may by Aug what will I be eating> we are going on vacation in aug and just wondering what it will be like.

Also anyone use myoplex lite Protein Drinks? I like the taste, I am testing some out prior to surg.

thanks...

[LindaS 316]

Your doctor will be the best source of what to expect since it varies so much from doctor to doctor.

After my surgery, I spent 3 days in the hospital and went home with a drain. It was removed a week later.

My doctor requires a pretty long liquid post-op diet (with protein). I wasn't supposed to eat even mushies until six weeks out. By reading this board, I've learned others are cleared to eat more solid foods much sooner.

By three months out, I was able to eat most foods. I don't eat breads just because I don't like the way they feel when I eat them. Some foods my doctor/nutritionist recommends not eating for a year such as corn.

[leesakake 10]

Why a drain?