Because I'm happy, clap along if you feel like a room w/o a roof.

[Maltese gal 63]

Wow already 9 days Janelle! Good for you and keep up the amazing work!

[seattleslew 36]

hi everyone! hope everyone is having a great time and recovering well! i am 7 days into my pre- op and i have lost 11 pounds. i am doing 3 shakes a day and 80+ ounces of clear fluids. i pee all day! its insane like i feel like im always running to the bathroom with the kiddos. I have 4 days til my surgery is anyone else experiencing irritability and crankiness? every soudn seems louder and smells seems more fragrant. i cook every night for the kids it is torture. last night they wanted to go to the movies so i took them and naturally i hold the youngest's popcorn bc she spills it everytime. the smell of popcorn was tempting me llol. I just learned i could season my broth with is nice but no salt. I am really anxious to just get the surgery oer with and start my healing. i feel like my body is going through such weird changes sometimes im freezing sometimes i feel like im in a suana. but usually always tired and low on patience haha.

good luck everyone!

Oh my gosh am I peeing every SINGLE place I goto...I think I'm driving my family nuts. And I completely relate to having to cook meals for my family & 'enjoy' that pre-op shake -- so far I have avoided the movies, I don't think I could resist the popcorn. The other night I had to eat my shake in the other room, My husband brought home TEX-MEX and I just didn't even want to smell it. Short of patience, I would say-- and I feel a little stupid sometimes, like I can't keep a thought in my head. Surgery is in three days so...keeping it together till Monday!

[AR40 88]

Wow the journey seems so much more real when I read J's descriptions. I will be sleeved 5-5 and can't wait! Thank so much for the play by play it has really helped me know what's coming . How are you feeling today J?

[QueenBeeBee 94]

Loving your updates Jenelle it's nice to know what's to come... So happy that you are doing well keep the updates coming how are you today?

[Jenelle 141]

Down to 229. No pain but I feel a little weak or tired would be a better word. I have been taking my Vitamins and my Fluid intake is good I'm wondering if I need more Protein I'm taking at least 40gm. Premier Protein is 30gm and then the other stuff. I know it should be higher but I don't know how I feel full all the time. Maybe I need to slow down, I have been doing stuff around the house. Oh one more thing I noticed I've a always had Hair loss and I was expecting it but I thought it would be later like after 2 months or so, well I'm seeing the loss now. It's a lot more than the norm for me. I think I'll skip walking today. Talk you guys later. Enjoy your weekend.

[LisaRu 17]

Thank you Jenelle for posting your experience. I don't even have a surgery date but read through all of these threads. It helps to see a continuous post op. I know everyone will have a different experience but atleast it gives us an idea. Thanks!

[erieb2healthy_2014 27]

Congratulations Jenelle! All the best for a super speedy recovery.

[Jenelle 141]

Day 11. Still 229. Always eat new foods at home because u don't know if your pouch will like them. I noticed pudding and Peanut Butter are a quick trip to the bathroom. And also I can eat yogurt and cottage cheese and not feel too full like I feel w eggs. I'm loving the egg beaters. Walked today and I'm trying to get more Protein in. Loving my sleeve.

[hrhlaurie 185]

Thanks for sharing, this is great info. I wanted to ask if you've tried adding unflavored Protein Powder to your food, or chicken-flavored Protein to your broth. I dont knoe how it would taste so thought id ask. I'm still experimenting with protein powders but have only added them to smoothies.< /p>

Edited April 21, 2014 by hrhlaurie

[Maltese gal 63]

Wow Jenelle, 11 days already? I can't wait to be there lol 37 more days for me omg!

Edited April 21, 2014 by Maltese gal

[QueenBeeBee 94]

Day 11. Still 229. Always eat new foods at home because u don't know if your pouch will like them. I noticed pudding and Peanut Butter are a quick trip to the bathroom. And also I can eat yogurt and cottage cheese and not feel too full like I feel w eggs. I'm loving the egg beaters. Walked today and I'm trying to get more Protein in. Loving my sleeve.

Thanks for the update Jenelle good to know what u can tolerate and what makes u feel really full how are you going with getting in all your fluids?

[Jenelle 141]

Thanks for sharing, this is great info. I wanted to ask if you've tried adding unflavored Protein powder to your food, or chicken-flavored Protein to your broth. I dont knoe how it would taste so thought id ask. I'm still experimenting with protein powders but have only added them to smoothies.

I have not added unflavored Protein Powder. I have premier Proteins and that's what I'm drinking. I also have the Bariatric Advantage powder vanilla which I was drinking during my pre op diet but I think If I drink them now I'll feel too full and the blender leaves all these bubbles that might cause gas pain so right now Im sticking to Premier Protein. chicken broth is one of my favorite things right now so I wont add anything to it.

[Jenelle 141]

Day 11. Still 229. Always eat new foods at home because u don't know if your pouch will like them. I noticed pudding and Peanut Butter are a quick trip to the bathroom. And also I can eat yogurt and cottage cheese and not feel too full like I feel w eggs. I'm loving the egg beaters. Walked today and I'm trying to get more Protein in. Loving my sleeve.

Thanks for the update Jenelle good to know what u can tolerate and what makes u feel really full how are you going with getting in all your fluids?

I have no problems with fluids, I still can't get my 64oz but I think I'm getting around 40 maybe a little more, which my DR. said is ok for the first month and to work my way up. Fluids, yogurt, cottage cheese and pudding don't make me feel as full. Scrambled eggs, Peanut Butter does. I have not venture with mashed potatoes or other stuff yet.

[Jenelle 141]

Today I went shopping, my jeans were loose. I'm 228 today. I don;t want to buy any clothes yet, but I keep looking at all the summer stuff and I can't wait. I didn't drink as much Water yesterday so my 228 was like 228.7 I am happy with that but I know it could have been less had I drank more Water. I'm only liking my egg beaters at this moment, they make me feel full longer, I don't think I could blend chicken or eat my food blended so I'm sticking to the eggs. I can't wait to go back to work and see if people notice the difference, My face looks slimmer for sure. I carried some bags today and then my side started hurting a little. So even when you feel good don't start lifting things and doing too much. I had to take my pain meds. So day 12 feels great, and everyday I'm glad I did it. I remember being so scared so anxious about the whole thing and now my worries are all about did I drink enough water, I'm I eating the right amounts etc, etc... It is a life changing decision that I don't regret. Talk to u guys later.

[law001 40]

Today I went shopping, my jeans were loose. I'm 228 today. I don;t want to buy any clothes yet, but I keep looking at all the summer stuff and I can't wait. I didn't drink as much Water yesterday so my 228 was like 228.7 I am happy with that but I know it could have been less had I drank more water. I'm only liking my egg beaters at this moment, they make me feel full longer, I don't think I could blend chicken or eat my food blended so I'm sticking to the eggs. I can't wait to go back to work and see if people notice the difference, My face looks slimmer for sure. I carried some bags today and then my side started hurting a little. So even when you feel good don't start lifting things and doing too much. I had to take my pain meds. So day 12 feels great, and everyday I'm glad I did it. I remember being so scared so anxious about the whole thing and now my worries are all about did I drink enough water, I'm I eating the right amounts etc, etc... It is a life changing decision that I don't regret. Talk to u

Thank you for posting your progress...it really helps when you're still pre-op and nervous!!! So thank you and glad that you're doing so well!!!