Surgery rapidly approaching

[msreaina 133]

Wow I can not believe my surgery is less than two weeks away twelve days to be exact.... I think I am starting to get nervous. I been trying to figure out everything I will need but I am at a stand still. I need help with the most essential things that I will need pre-op and post-op. I really want to be prepared. I don't want to go in this and no have everything I need because I will not have anyone to help after my surgery to go the store and what not.

PLEASE HELP!!!!!

[Lisa22465 23]

This is a great question. I am 15 days away from surgery and I was wondering the same thing. Don't want to be unprepared when I get home and not feel like getting out to get the things I need.

[Karishero 57]

Sleeve Stomach Comparison/Concept:

Stomach is going from the size of a Football to the size of a plastic Easter egg.

Your stomach has to learn to eat again just like an infant, first liquids, then puree, then soft, then normal food.

What to take to hospital:

Eye Mask/Ear Plugs

Lip Balm

Shampoo, conditioner

Toothbrush

Phone Charger

Gas X strips or chewable

Robe

Personal meds

Blanket

Heating pad

stomach binder to support stomach/Pillow

Things to have at home POST OP:

Multi-Vitamins chewable/liquid-Don’t take at the same time as Calcium and Iron

Biotin-hair loss prevention

Vitamin D

Iron-B12(sublingual)/Calcium-Don’t take at same time or with Multi take at least 2hrs apart or they will contradict each other.

Clear liquid

Protein shake (Isopure, Muscle Milk, whey Protein etc).

Popsicles/SF Fudge Pops

SF Jell-O

SF- Hawaiian Punch/Kool-Aid

Italian Shaved Ice-SF

Diet V8-Splash

Decaffeinated Tea

Torani flavored sweeteners for shakes

Broth-cubes

Water-Gatorade G2-Smart Water-Propel Zero

100%juice

Crystal Light-varieties

Mio-flavor for Water

Full Liquids

Cream Soups

Almond Milk/Soy Milk/Skim Milk

Cream of Wheat

Yogurt

Carnation Breakfast-SF with skim milk

SF- pudding (skin or soy milk)

Do’s & Don’t s

Don’t drink with a straw

Don’t drink while you eat or 30min before or after

Avoid carbonated drinks

Avoid caffeine

Avoid gassy or greasy foods

Chew food and eat slowly

Stay upright for 30 min to hour after eating or take short walk after meal

Eat at least 2hrs before going to bed

Sip, Sip Sip 48-64oz of Fluid daily

Stop eating at first sign of fullness

Avoid hard candy and gum

Things to remember after surgery:

You are learning how to eat all over again so spitting up or vomiting from time to time is ok. This actually can last for up to 8wks post op or longer if you eat too much or too fast.

Swelling in the abdomen, It takes approximately 7-10 days for the swelling of the sleeve to go down. During this time you may have trouble with your intake but it will get better.

[msreaina 133]

Hi Lisa,

I am glad to see I am not alone here. Hopefully someone can help us out.

[msreaina 133]

Sleeve Stomach Comparison/Concept:

Stomach is going from the size of a Football to the size of a plastic Easter egg.

Your stomach has to learn to eat again just like an infant, first liquids, then puree, then soft, then normal food.

What to take to hospital:

Eye Mask/Ear Plugs

Lip Balm

Shampoo, conditioner

Toothbrush

Phone Charger

Gas X strips or chewable

Robe

Personal meds

Blanket

Heating pad

stomach binder to support stomach/Pillow

Things to have at home POST OP:

Multi-Vitamins chewable/liquid-Don’t take at the same time as Calcium and Iron

Biotin-hair loss prevention

Vitamin D

Iron-B12(sublingual)/Calcium-Don’t take at same time or with Multi take at least 2hrs apart or they will contradict each other.

Clear Liquid

Protein shake (Isopure, Muscle Milk, whey Protein etc).

Popsicles/SF Fudge Pops

SF Jell-O

SF- Hawaiian Punch/Kool-Aid

Italian Shaved Ice-SF

Diet V8-Splash

Decaffeinated Tea

Torani flavored sweeteners for shakes

Broth-cubes

Water-Gatorade G2-Smart Water-Propel Zero

100%juice

Crystal Light-varieties

Mio-flavor for Water

Full Liquids

Cream Soups

Almond Milk/Soy Milk/Skim Milk

Cream of Wheat

Yogurt

Carnation Breakfast-SF with skim milk

SF- pudding (skin or soy milk)

Do’s & Don’t s

Don’t drink with a straw

Don’t drink while you eat or 30min before or after

Avoid carbonated drinks

Avoid caffeine

Avoid gassy or greasy foods

Chew food and eat slowly

Stay upright for 30 min to hour after eating or take short walk after meal

Eat at least 2hrs before going to bed

Sip, Sip Sip 48-64oz of Fluid daily

Stop eating at first sign of fullness

Avoid hard candy and gum

Things to remember after surgery:

You are learning how to eat all over again so spitting up or vomiting from time to time is ok. This actually can last for up to 8wks post op or longer if you eat too much or too fast.

Swelling in the abdomen, It takes approximately 7-10 days for the swelling of the sleeve to go down. During this time you may have trouble with your intake but it will get better.

Thanks Karishero This very helpful.... i see you put v8 splash on there is it okay to have regular v8 or is that too much? and also is it easier to have a sippy cup since I will not be able to use a straw?

[Karishero 57]

I am not sure ant the v8 but yes I would advise anything that helps u remember not to use straw just becareful when sipping not to get air bcz this can cause gas