Attention ! Australian Sleevers

[Cookeeeeez 269]

Hi all,

Serious note: check with your surgeon! I stress surgeon!!!! before eating or drinking ANYTHING day of surgery!

As mentioned above you have pipes and tubes going in and out of your stomach and throat during this surgery! If you vomit (always a possibility!) it is best there is absolutely nothing in your stomach to choke on (and aspirate, causing pneumonia) or damage the integrity of the staple line!

This may jeopardise your surgery and life!!!

When I had laparoscopic for gallbladder (less serious than sleeve) my surgeon said absolutely nothing from midnight! And my surgery was in the afternoon!

If you are diabetic this may change, but ultimately your life is in the surgeon and anesthetists hands and you should quadruple check what they are comfortable with!

Sorry for the dark note but in emergency vet situations I have seen animals die from pneumonia caused by aspiration during emergency surgeries... Don't risk it!

[kelliv 659]

Coconut water....it's very hydrating and may be a good option for those of us who get sick of drinking Water. You an buy the individual packs in the supermarket.

[kelliv 659]

Hi all' date='

Serious note: check with your surgeon! I stress surgeon!!!! before eating or drinking ANYTHING day of surgery!

As mentioned above you have pipes and tubes going in and out of your stomach and throat during this surgery! If you vomit (always a possibility!) it is best there is absolutely nothing in your stomach to choke on (and aspirate, causing pneumonia) or damage the integrity of the staple line!

This may jeopardise your surgery and life!!!

When I had laparoscopic for gallbladder (less serious than sleeve) my surgeon said absolutely nothing from midnight! And my surgery was in the afternoon!

If you are diabetic this may change, but ultimately your life is in the surgeon and anesthetists hands and you should quadruple check what they are comfortable with!

Sorry for the dark note but in emergency vet situations I have seen animals die from pneumonia caused by aspiration during emergency surgeries... Don't risk it![/quote']

I hear you loud and clear. Will follow docs instructions to the letter as don't want to take any risks. Cheers

[Cookeeeeez 269]

Sorry kelliv, hope I didn't sound ott just would hate anyone having unnecessary risks I hope the surgery goes soooooo well for you and I'll see you back here v. soon!!!

I will def. want your good advice when I get sleeved!!!!

[Cookeeeeez 269]

What about that alovera Water? ! I don't know much but is it ok like that?! I'll check next time I'm in the store

[unknown54678997 50]

Good luck for tomorrow Kelli. You'll be just fine :-)

[kelliv 659]

Good luck for tomorrow Kelli. You'll be just fine :-)

Thank you all. Your advice and best wishes are much appreciated. I don't feel as though I am going through this alone. Cheers Kelli

[kelliv 659]

What about that alovera Water?! I don't know much but is it ok like that?! I'll check next time I'm in the store

Thanks, I will check it out. Cheers Kelli

[kelliv 659]

Will pack my bag to take to hospital. Any must have's from those of you who ave already had op?

[aussie kelloff 79]

Will pack my bag to take to hospital. Any must have's from those of you who ave already had op?

Lip moisturizer and slippers.

[*Shell* 162]

Will pack my bag to take to hospital. Any must have's from those of you who ave already had op?

Hi Kelli

Good luck for tomorrow, my thoughts are with you and am confident you will have a complication free op. looking forward to hearing from you. I took books, magazines etc but didn't even get to open them as I was so sleepy for my two nights in hospital and just slept constantly.

[Aussiegirl 580]

Good luck Kelliv! We will be thinking of you.

Like shellz said, dont pack too much. I took my laptop and turned it on like once in 3 days. Rest/Sleep and walking were so much more important. Just comfy clothes or PJ's, i preferred my sweats and t-shirt to pyjama's felt more human then. Just try and stay relaxed and I am sure you will have a great recovery. Let us know how you went once you are home.

[kelliv 659]

Thanks for yor suggestions. Will take my iPad for entertainment, but doesn't sound as though I will need it. Cheers Kelli

[Nessa1977 155]

I've added a lemon cube to my Water and it seems to be going down easier.

We've had an abundance of lemons, so we've juice them all and frozen them in ice cube trays.

Cheaper than cordial

Hope everyone is doing well.

[Nessa1977 155]

Thought I'd share a recipe for you for Breakfast Cous Cous...yes you read right! I had it for Breakfast this morning and it was delicious. I've copied this recipe from Your Bariatric Dietician (https://www.facebook.com/YBDietitian)

Creamy Sweet Cous Cous

Makes 4 cups

2 cups of low fat milk

½ cup cous cous

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 bananas

1-2 teaspoons cinnamon, to taste

Combine the milk and the cous cous in a saucepan. Over a gentle heat, bring to a simmer, stirring frequently for about 12 minutes or until thickened and the cous cous is tender. Add the vanilla and brown sugar and stir until well combined. Serve the cous cous in four small bowls, topped with sliced banana. Alternatively, dice the banana and stir through the cous cous and let cook for 1-2 minutes longer to give the cous cous a banana flavour. Sprinkle with cinnamon, to taste.

Nutrition Information: energy 875kJ, calories 209, Protein 10g, fat 0.5g, saturated fat negligible, carbohydrate 41g, fibre 1.5g.

Weight Loss Surgery Tip: This recipe makes approximately four cups (4 x 1 cup serves). Half to one serve may be adequate for those with a gastric band. Early in the gastric bypass or sleeve journey you should only require half of one serve and over time you may tolerate greater amounts, up to 1 cup. Those with larger appetites (family and friends) may require two serves.