August Sleevers Check In

[Karen Scott 117]

How many calories are you getting? If they're too low you might want to talk to your doctor. My surgeon's pre-op diet allows us to combine shakes and real food, but real low fat, about 1000 calories a day but I'm actually only reaching about 800. I've become very sensitive to how long those calories last which is about 3-4 hours then I start feeling "strange". Definitely makes me aware of the difference between real hunger and head hunger, my body reacts to the real thing. I don't think I was aware of that before. I actually prepared for the worst, but feeling good.

I would 600. 3 shakes and two 100 cal yogurt. I could eat a live cow from head to hoof. For a big girl feeling off balance

[vincereautmori 323]

I would 600. 3 shakes and two 100 cal yogurt. I could eat a live cow from head to hoof. For a big girl feeling off balance

Wow! That's low, no wonder your starving, you are literally starvng. I'm sure you've done your homework and every surgeon has a little different approach prior to surgery. Good luck to you on your journey to better health.

[Loristi 14]

My day is next friday the 22nd and I cannot wait! Im antsy with anticipation. But, it's strange because at the same time, I cant wrap my brain around how much my life is going to change. I don't think I will even be able to until it actually happens. I have my pre op stuff tomorrow and plan on asking a million questions. But, I swear, I took 12 weeks of classes at Kaiser and now cant seem to remember what im able to eat in each stage, Im so overwhelmed! Anyone in the same boat? Advice?

[amazon 579]

Off to the hospital see you on the flip side!

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Guys, you're not going to starve. Seriously!

It helps on the pre-op diet to drink lots of Water and lots of chicken or beef broth, whichever you prefer. Flavor the broth with hot sauces - helps a lot.

And the pre-mixed, bottled (cold) GNC Lean shake 25 Swiss chocolate is a great choice. Really fills me up.

[ayscott74 99]

Hi all 14th sleevers best wishes and I pray everything will be great and that God keep you safe.

[amorga 35]

Post-op day 2. Came home from the hospital yesterday feeling pretty good. But now that I'm not getting the scheduled toradol or IV Tylenol, I'm in more discomfort now. The liquid lortab, chewable gasx, and a nice dense foam pillow to hug have helped a lot. Made the mistake of trying to sleep in my bed last night as I had to wake my hubby up early to help me out of bed cause I was too sore. My power recliner will be my bed until this phase passes. No nausea since the day of surgery thank goodness, but I'm having a hard time getting my fluids in cause all I seem to want to do is sleep. Need to get moving more today and hoping that will ease some of the pain too.

[wildpulaski 10]

I am also on day 2. Do not much pain unless I am swalloWing pills. sleeping a lot two.

[Karen Scott 117]

This diet is torture. Today is my day off and wat do I do I cook a pot of oxtail and rice and Beans. Mmmmm!!! Is all I can say. I guess I will just sit and watch my husband and kids eat while I suck on my delicious Protein Shake. Lol:-(

[ayscott74 99]

Karen Scott you are good lol what I been doing while I was on the liquid diet is fix what my family was to eat and had my husband cook

[Karen Scott 117]

Karen Scott you are good lol what I been doing while I was on the liquid diet is fix what my family was to eat and had my husband cook

I know it's crazy seeing that my body us practically in starvation mode with 600 calories a day for 12 days. It's like since the pre op diet I have developed multiple personality disorder. When I drink the shake I am good for awhile them wen I get hungry snobisha comes out. I am so sorry for my 3 year old.

[chris73 38]

Remember friends, we must change what's between our ears before we can change our bodies.

We all got big because of our ability to ignore our common sense

[ayscott74 99]

Karen Scott since I had the sleeve on Monday I haven't, had any hunger pain. I have been trying to keep things, down or remember to drink. Today is day 3 post op. You will do fine once u been sleeved best wishes on ur journey

[nasuscat 0]

My surgery is scheduled for Monday 8/18. Excited and a bit nervous. Eager to get it over with though....

[sachsegirl 15]

Hi all! Haven't posted in a while. I had my surgery Wednesday the 6th and went back to work Monday the 11th. I started full liquids today. Did great on the Clear Liquids. The worst thing after surgery was the gas pains, fortunately those are now a memory. Now the worst thing is if I happen to drop something at work since 4 of my stab wounds are along my waist band. Oui!

Haven't had any nausea or vomiting, did have Constipation, Milk of Magnesia was my friend. Feeling Great! I have my 1st post-op next week and am waiting for then to get on the scale. My sweet hubby does say I do look like I've lost weight.

Hang in there because we are all worth it!!

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