Any Hints For First Days After Surgery.

[Mortensenmommy 8]

I'm getting my sleeve on Dec 3rd does anyone have any tips or tricks for me? I'm getting nervous and super excited!

[Kristi64 33]

...just was sleeved monday so not alot of advice, still searching it out myself but it isnt that bad. Good luck, just really follow your preop diet:)

[Mortensenmommy 8]

Dr never put me on a pre op diet. I see the NUT for the first time and have my final appointment with the surgeon on Thursday and then I have surgery on Monday.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

never put me on a pre op diet.

Mortensenmommy

WLS December 3rd- excited, nervous - common feelings when you are about to have surgery

my dr. never put me on a pre-op diet- you could put yourself on a "self-imposed" diet" - do as i say not as i do

you have one week before WLS

practice drinking as much Water as possible (64+ oz is the goal)

stop drinking 1/2 before you eat

don't drink with food/meal

wait about 45 minutes after you eat before you drink

these are approximate time periods - NUT will be more specific - always listen to your NUT

check with NUT regarding coffee,stop drinking regular and diet soda (problem w/carbonation)- your NUT might tell you different later

one NUT will say different from another NUT - they are all alittle "cracked"

decide you won't be a slave to your scale - only weigh yourself about once a week

all people lose weight at a different speed, and different amounts -

never compare yourself to others in regards to your weight loss amount, time it takes you to lose

get back into exercise

hmmmm, a couple of suggestions/comments

good luck

speedy recovery

[Mortensenmommy 8]

Thank you so much. I'll start today.

[Macyknits 0]

I'm a week out (Nov 19th) and I sip, sip, sip. Protein every 2-3 hours, walk around the house to move things thru, rest when you can, take the pain med if you need it or to feel more comfortable (my drain site hurts) and DON'T do laundry!!! That was a really dumb move on my part. Good luck to you. I go for my 1st follow up tomorrow, so I may have no idea if these things work for everyone, but they work for me.

[TXdjvsg 93]

My advice... 1) As soon as the anesthesia wears off GET UP. The more you walk walk walk the better you feel. 2) sip all day long, it's your new mission to get in the Protein and Water. 3) sleep in an elevated position for a couple of nights (I ended up in my recliner a few nights). 4) keep track of what you eat and drink in a journal. I forget what I have had because it takes so long to finish something. 5) find a Protein Powder you like now. I tried several pre-op that tasted horrible. It makes it easier post op when you are having to force it down.

I am 1 1/2 weeks out and haven't had any complications. I wish you well.

[amykins 202]

My suggestions: Get all your food & supplies before surgery. I used better than boullion for liquids, lots of sugar free popsicles (went through 2 boxes in 10 days), I needed extra gauze & tape for my drain site & had to go to the store to get it. That sucked! Wean yourself off the sugar & caffeine now to save the withdrawal headaches later. Looks like you have a young child? Freeze some casseroles ahead of time so they can be re-heated so you won't have to cook.

Get Protein samples from bariatric pantry, unjury, etc. Don't try them now, they will probably taste different after surgery. Take lots of pics. I wish I had taken more, especially not fully clothed (like sports bra type) to compare to.

Good luck! Amy

[Mortensenmommy 8]

Yeah I have a 1 year old and 2 year old twins. They will be with my mom and grandmother for a bit while I heal. Thank you all for the advise.

[tsmyle 65]

Yeah I have a 1 year old and 2 year old twins. They will be with my mom and grandmother for a bit while I heal. Thank you all for the advise.

Wow... Looks like u have ur hands full.. Lol. I will be sleeved on Monday too! Like u, im nervous and excited.. Im ready to lose this weight for good! Best wishes to u!!!

[stokesmommy 45]

My only tip is take the pain meds like directed why feel pain. I took then a directed in hospital and then two days after then never had to take then again and I have a5 3 1 years old