Attention ! Australian Sleevers

[Nessa1977 155]

Well done! Now you can start on the Optifast...enjoy!

[Kayargh 112]

I have been on the Optifast for the last 10 days! Not easy! Going out for dinner with my family tonight before they head off to Vegas....gonna be fun- Not!! Lol. All is booked- I'm getting slewed 8:30am 11th September:-)

[ozeedonkee 145]

I'm getting slewed 8:30am 11th September:-)

I hope not!!

[Nessa1977 155]

Uh oh! I've been to NY a few times and my arrival to the city always coincides with 9/11...freaky.

You'll be right on the OF. No one is perfect (even if they say they are). Maybe you can have grilled fish with vegies or salad with dressing on the side?

[Kayargh 112]

I hope not!!

Hehe! I didn't even notice that! Lol

[Kayargh 112]

Uh oh! I've been to NY a few times and my arrival to the city always coincides with 9/11...freaky.

You'll be right on the OF. No one is perfect (even if they say they are). Maybe you can have grilled fish with vegies or salad with dressing on the side?

Yes they will be there for 9/11- ha, that is freaky! I was given strict instructions to stick to the diet like "it's the bible" so I guess I can't....but I'm flippen starving!! Lol.

[susie77453 32]

Hey all,

Just checking in! Ended up being pushed back to 11.30 yesterday so was quite groggy all last night. Had a lot of gas pain yesterday but feel ok today. Went for a lap of the ward last night and again this morning which seems to be helping

Stomach pains are at about a 3 out of 10 If I'm lying down but seem to just to about a 7 after I move/shower etc.

The thing that's killing me the most is the dry mouth! Argh! It is torture! I'm only allowed three to four sips of Water an hour and just wish I could chug down a litre of it!!

At this stage I'm feeling kind of nervous.. I keep second guessing my decision. It's silly I know because I know I need it to live a happy life but I'm quite depressed about how my eating will change over the next few months and 7 weeks in particular.

Anywho, just thought I'd dump everything in my head on here! Thanks again for the support guys - it makes a huge difference

[ozeedonkee 145]

Hi Susie - glad your op went well and you are coping ok!

Ask the nurses for something for your dry mouth. There are products they can use. It might make you a bit more comfortable. Hang in there!

[sueoco 509]

Hey all' date='

Just checking in! Ended up being pushed back to 11.30 yesterday so was quite groggy all last night. Had a lot of gas pain yesterday but feel ok today. Went for a lap of the ward last night and again this morning which seems to be helping <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Stomach pains are at about a 3 out of 10 If I'm lying down but seem to just to about a 7 after I move/shower etc.

The thing that's killing me the most is the dry mouth! Argh! It is torture! I'm only allowed three to four sips of Water an hour and just wish I could chug down a litre of it!!

At this stage I'm feeling kind of nervous.. I keep second guessing my decision. It's silly I know because I know I need it to live a happy life but I'm quite depressed about how my eating will change over the next few months and 7 weeks in particular.

Anywho, just thought I'd dump everything in my head on here! Thanks again for the support guys - it makes a huge difference <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Hi Susie - glad everything went well and you are on the road to recovery. I think it is pretty normal to have second thoughts at this stage when you are not feeling at your best. I had an awful recovery from the anesthetic and a bad reaction to morphine and through the haze of the first night I remember actual crying 'what have I done, what have I done' - I must have been a right pain for the nurses to look after as I was pushing my button every five minutes!

My surgeon did not allow anything by mouth until I had the swallow test X-ray two days after my op so I can relate to the dry mouth. They can give you mouth washes for dry mouth so just ask.

You will begin to feel better every day and yes the new way of eating is a big adjustment but once you see the results you get you will be thrilled. I actually mourned the way I used to be able to eat when it finally sank in that I would never be able to eat that way again - but I rationalized it that the way I used to eat was the whole problem and was slowly killing me. I also felt that there was a bit of a gap left in my life as so much of the way I did things centred around where, when and what we were going to eat e.g. Whenever we go to the shops, the first thing we would do is get something to eat or we would reward ourselves with a bg fried up Breakfast on Sunday morning!

You have us all here to talk to about your feelings and you can bet that at least one person on here would have felt or has gone through the same thing as you. I have read on other threads how you do actually go through big hormonal fluctuations so feel all sorts of emotions - not sure how accurate that is but I know for myself I have had a few down moments - they usually past fairly quickly once I thought about why I did this and eventually came back to my original reason was that this was the only thing that was ever going to work for me that would enable me to lose the weight and keep it off and save my quality of life/life!

All the best for your recovery and for the next few stages.

[Kayargh 112]

So glad to hear you are up and about and not in too much pain. I know I will be mourning the way I used to eat- I do that now already! Watching my family eat huge dinners last night an big Breakfast this morning -as I was sipping away at my celery and ginger juice an a black tea:-/ I think what you are going through is completely normal for everyone to experience. Hopefully they can give you something for the dry mouth too. Hoping you are feeling well enough to go home soon, sending you health and wishes for a speedy recovery!

[Cookeeeeez 269]

Hey susie girl!!! Big hugs and really glad you're ok and so excited for you!!!!! It's pretty crummy being in hospital but just sleep through as much as you can... It'll fly by!!!

[Kayargh 112]

Hi ladies and gents, seeking post sleevers to past on their wisdom and any advice!! So my surgery date is this coming Tuesday and I'm trying to get prepared as much as I can....so I have some questions if you could kindly give your opinions:-)

Firstly,

*What essential personal items did u take or wish you had packed for hospital?

*My doctor says I will be in for 1 night- I was expecting longer? How many nights were you in for?

*Dr says its very important NOT to vomit after surgery, but some have posted they vomited within minutes of waking? Did you?

*What antacids can/do you use?

*What Protein shakes do you use post op? I have read Optifast is no good post-op.

*I have read some have had a 'last meal' the night before surgery. (I'm not sure if this is a good thing or not) Did you have a last meal and what was it? I read one post had KFC!! O_o Lol.

*Anything essential you think a pre-op SHOULD know before going in?

Thanks guys!! You are all an amazing support system, I look forward to reading your replies! :-)

[ozeedonkee 145]

Firstly' date='

*What essential personal items did u take or wish you had packed for hospital?

*My doctor says I will be in for 1 night- I was expecting longer? How many nights were you in for?

*Dr says its very important NOT to vomit after surgery, but some have posted they vomited within minutes of waking? Did you?

*What antacids can/do you use?

*What Protein shakes do you use post op? I have read Optifast is no good post-op.

*I have read some have had a 'last meal' the night before surgery. (I'm not sure if this is a good thing or not) Did you have a last meal and what was it? I read one post had KFC!! O_o Lol.

*Anything essential you think a pre-op SHOULD know before going in?[/quote']

Good questions! I'll be reading answers with interest.

Re the Protein - did a bit of a comparison the other day, and the Atkins one came in the best I think. I'll be using that one - plus I know it tastes pretty good (as compared to others)

[Kayargh 112]

Good questions! I'll be reading answers with interest.

Re the Protein - did a bit of a comparison the other day' date=' and the Atkins one came in the best I think. I'll be using that one - plus I know it tastes pretty good (as compared to others)

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Thanks ozeedonkee! These are last minute things I'm trying to think of. Thanks for the Protein ideas. Trying to get to know what I should have on hand at home, but Aussie products so I know what to buy! Lol.

[susie77453 32]

Definitely don't have a last meal the night before! A guy that was meant to

Go after me ended up being cut open and then stitched right back up because he'd had chicken the night before. Don't take any risks with it! I had a "last meal" the night before I started pre op.

Can't give you too many tips as to what to bring as I'm only on my second night (I was told three to five days in hospital) but I would suggest packing some nice big granny undies! Lol I don't usually wear them but I'm secretly loving them in here! I've also packed my laptop and some movies for if I get bored but I haven't had much time between sleeping and getting up and walking around.