January 2013 Sleevers?

[2013newme 42]

I was sleeved on 8th - started purees today - yay! I don't see my bariatric surgeon for a month, but see my PCP (who is an internist and not bariatric) tomorrow. I have been doing laps around my house - walking that is - but don't know when I can be cleared to start walking down stairs and starting the treadmill. Does anyone know how much time you should give after surgery before a "real" exercise program? I am walking - but not to the extent I would call exercise - it is just "movement" at this point - often!

Also - anything else I should ask my PCP about? Driving? meds? Just want to make sure I'm covering what a normal post-op visit would entail.

[Delta girl 19]

Delta girl....I wore one of those Patches on my cruise and also had blurry vision! I finally learned after I returned home the medicine in the patch will dilate your eyes if you touch your eye after putting on the patch!! Duhhhhh.....now I know. Lol

I place these patches on my patients all the time....apparently I was wearing gloves and washed my hands before touching my face lol. Such a rookie nursing move on my part ... Lesson learned!!

[Delta girl 19]

Hi delta girl.. Good to hear you are feeling better. I was sleeved on 1/8 and I am feeling pretty good. Everything went pretty well. Finally able to get up and down without pain, which is nice. I am working on getting in more of my liquids in and I up to 2 Protein Shakes a day without feeling like it is too much. I see progress every day.

2 Protein shakes! That is excellent.

I just added some unflavored protein to cream of chicken Soup and that was pretty good! Determined to get in my protein!!

[Megs81 41]

2 Protein shakes! That is excellent.

I just added some unflavored protein to cream of chicken Soup and that was pretty good! Determined to get in my protein!!

Yeah the protein is a big thing. I'm supposed to get 3 shakes in a day. It I'm not there yet so I started putting some in yogurt and get a bit more. Getting the Water in is my big ordeal right now.

[Megs81 41]

2 Protein shakes! That is excellent.

I just added some unflavored protein to cream of chicken Soup and that was pretty good! Determined to get in my protein!!

Yeah the protein is a big thing. I'm supposed to get 3 shakes in a day. It I'm not there yet so I started putting some in yogurt and get a bit more. Getting the Water in is my big ordeal right now.

[TxBritt 32]

I'm at my surgeons office right now doing my pre op! Then tonight will be my last meal and date with my husband! So ready for the 30th to be here!

[pinkie 13]

So far I have only tried Premier Protein from costco in chocolate and vanilla and Syntrax Matrix Cookies n' cream flavor and I like them all. I plan to try Isopure soon for Clear Liquids. You might also try adding PB2 or sugar-free syrups to the Protein rinks to change up the flavor.

whey protein is good .

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[Fair2bslimLady 72]

Start liquid pre-op Diet on Friday yeah me *--* happy, scared but ready.

[Mystie 146]

Reporting to the hospital tomorrow at 8:30, should be having surgery about 2 hours after that. I'm so excited I could freaking EXPLODE!!!!!!

[pinkie 13]

Reporting to the hospital tomorrow at 8:30' date=' should be having surgery about 2 hours after that. I'm so excited I could freaking EXPLODE!!!!!! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Me too I have my surgery. Is at 1245 tomorrow and so crazy right now. Can't eat after midnight . Many blessing

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[pinkie 13]

2 Protein shakes! That is excellent.

I just added some unflavored protein to cream of chicken Soup and that was pretty good! Determined to get in my protein!!

Congrats diva. My day is tomorrow so anxious

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[skinnygirlinside 60]

I'm at my surgeons office right now doing my pre op! Then tonight will be my last meal and date with my husband! So ready for the 30th to be here!

Did the same thing today! Hubby and I had a dinner date and used a gift card we got at Christmas to Cheddars! Was yummy! I caught myself loving my salad like always and I stopped eating it,since this will be a big part of my diet the next two weeks! Good luck to you!

[JackieV 246]

I met with my surgeon today and my date was moved to Feb 4th. He seemed bummed that we had to push it back two more weeks but I am okay with that. I will have a 36 day pre-op diet. I am also thankful my ear infection came before surgery and not the day of ( my date was Jan 14) I guess I will be joining the feb thread soon. Blessings to everyone and congratulations on your sleeves.

[shortsleevedkay 28]

Hello everyone, my pre-op testing is jan 17th. i am nervous because i have been experiencing a light burning sensation in my stomach, i hope the test dont show anything that might hinder my surgery date for the 31st; but i would love to know what it is, ( hernia, ulcer, etc...) i am having the vsg with the spider technique with 1 incision. i have never been nervous for preop testing... say a prayer for me everyone; i will keep everyone posted about my pre-op experience.

[blouderback1664 16]

My surgeon is Dr nelson