Today's The Big Day!

[Vixynne 695]

I'm off to the hospital in the next hour or so--arrival time for surgery is 10 a.m.! Wish me luck--I'm so nervous I can barely see straight--I'm so eager to be on the sleeved side!

I'll try to post as soon as I'm coherent and able to check in with you guys! :wub:

[Michellemo 161]

Congrats and good luck!

[AmyInOrlando 348]

I wish it was me.... I've got another month to go. Best wishes for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.

[Daydra 345]

Hope all went smoothly!!! Best wishes!

[melegge 17]

I hope it went well. I was sleeved on July 1st, I am home and feeling pretty good. Excited to start my new life!

[Vixynne 695]

It went off without a hitch--now my only issues seem to be getting all my fluids in, and finding a way to tame the terrible tummy growls/twists that happen every time I take a sip.

Other than that, I would say I'm at about 85% of my usual energy levels.

[linda305 173]

It went off without a hitch--now my only issues seem to be getting all my fluids in' date=' and finding a way to tame the terrible tummy growls/twists that happen every time I take a sip.

Other than that, I would say I'm at about 85% of my usual energy levels.[/quote']

Congratulations. I'm glad to hear everything went ok. I hope my surgery goes as smooth as yours.

[Vixynne 695]

Congratulations. I'm glad to hear everything went ok. I hope my surgery goes as smooth as yours.

I'm sure it will, Linda!

[melegge 17]

I am glad it went well. I am having the same troubles with my stomach. Takes me forever to get my meds in. Today I have to get 64oz in.

My postop diet is the following:

weeks 1-3 liquids(clear the first week then full the next two weeks)

week 4 pureed

week 5 soft diet

It is going ok since I don't feel hunger but I am always thirsty. I do not like Jello and the broth makes me nauseous. So I am very limited here with options. I am counting the hours until Monday when I have my postop appointment and can start full liquids.

What is your postop diet?

[Vixynne 695]

My surgeon had me spend the day of surgery on IV fluids only (nothing by mouth).

The next day, I was allowed Water at Breakfast, and Clear Liquids at lunch.< /p>

At dinner on day 2 I was allowed full liquids, and after breakfast on day 3 I was discharged.

I'm assigned to full liquids for the next two weeks; then I'll graduate to mushy/pureed foods.