June surgeries!

[kristlynngirl 184]

That's exactly what I did. I threw my other shake away and made a thin one with 1 scoop chocolate Protein powder' date=' 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 packet sweetnlow, 2 tbs coffee Creamer, and 1 cup Water. It tastes great![/quote']

It also helps me if they're super cold. I make them and stick them in the freezer for 10 minutes before I drink them.

[Miche11e 18]

I'm home from the hospital. I'm doing extremely well.

[kristlynngirl 184]

I feel like I'm constantly feeding - or more like watering - my pouch. Like non stop between tea, Water, shakes, broth, Popsicles....I almost feel like I'm putting in too much but I'm only managing like 40-50g of Protein and 70ish oz Fluid. I feel like I have time to do nothing but drink drink drink.

[futuremrsparker 288]

I feel like I'm constantly feeding - or more like watering - my pouch. Like non stop between tea' date=' Water, shakes, broth, Popsicles....I almost feel like I'm putting in too much but I'm only managing like 40-50g of Protein and 70ish oz Fluid. I feel like I have time to do nothing but drink drink drink.[/quote']

I know exactly what you're saying. It's crazy! I'm concerned about when I go back to work on Monday. I wonder how I'm going to get all of this Fluid in while working. Lol

[kristlynngirl 184]

I know exactly what you're saying. It's crazy! I'm concerned about when I go back to work on Monday. I wonder how I'm going to get all of this Fluid in while working. Lol

I'm planning on going back Tuesday and I feel like I'm going to need to take a stadium cooler with me! lol

[iamworthit 208]

How long did you take off from work? I can't imagine going back in a week. I am 41 tho and can tell this surgery was harder for me than ones I had in my 20s or 30s.

[futuremrsparker 288]

How long did you take off from work? I can't imagine going back in a week. I am 41 tho and can tell this surgery was harder for me than ones I had in my 20s or 30s.

For me it will be just under 2 weeks. I couldn't have gone back in a week either. I was too sore and still had a drain in. I'm more than ready now though. If I didn't have an interview first thing Monday morning, I would have taken the full two weeks.

[kristlynngirl 184]

How long did you take off from work? I can't imagine going back in a week. I am 41 tho and can tell this surgery was harder for me than ones I had in my 20s or 30s.

I had initially planned on a week but then realized I was in no shape to go back. So, it'll be 12 days post op for me. Today I'm 9 days and finally feeling like myself but just in slow motion.

[purplecarnation 4]

Day 14 Of liquid diet. I'm So Tired And Drained. Is Thus Normal?

[futuremrsparker 288]

Day 14 Of liquid diet. I'm So Tired And Drained. Is Thus Normal?

Unfortunately yes... I was absolutely drainnnned. I'm pretty crazy about showering and looking well kept, even if I'm just going to stay home, but I think I went like 2 days without showering at one point. All I did was sleep. Think of this this way. Your gas tank isn't getting the fuel it's used to anymore, so the car doesn't want to run.

[purplecarnation 4]

Thanks For Putting It That Way! Makes Me Feel Emotionally Better. =)

[futuremrsparker 288]

Thanks For Putting It That Way! Makes Me Feel Emotionally Better. =)

Awe... You can do this! I'm in the midst of my liquid stage right now and want any and every food I see! Lol I just keep having to tell myself that #1. It WILL be worth it! And #2. It's only temporary. I will be able to have real food again. In the mean time, I've been researching how to make healthy eating "second nature". I've always wondered how people in the healthy living blogs I read just simply eat healthfully. My mind doesn't think like that, so I've been trying to find out how to "rewire" things a but upstairs to help me out. Like memorizing healthy recipes and Snacks.< /p>

[vitav04 11]

@Imworthit. My doctor told me if my drain was any color than clear, red or pink to contact him ASAP.

[iamworthit 208]

Really? Ok good to know. I will call. I keep having a lot of green gunk come out. But it is the drain to my old stomach not my new pouch.

[vitav04 11]

They said it could be a gastric leak. When you are taking in your liquids do you see any of it going into your drain?