Newbie, Gastric Sleeve 1/12/16

[PageRN 78]

Yes Daisy, it was green. Even my nose secretions was blue and it was all over my pillow. I asked the surgeon about this and he told me that he performed the leak test in the OR and he used blue dye. So blue + yellow = green, lol. It was kind of funny to see it but now all of the dye has passed. Thank God, lol.

[weightlossruss 3]

I am scheduled for surgery Jan 25th. I will be traveling to Mexico for the Surgery. I plan to film as much as possible and put it on Youtube. Maybe my experience can help someone else.

[Graciesmom04 184]

@@PageRN - that's awesome! Word of warning and preparation....day #3 is usually, for some reason, the worst day. Thankfully it's only one day. Keep at it!

[PageRN 78]

Thanks Gracies, I believe you. I woke up this morning and my stomach felt like I had over worked my abdominal muscles. I had to take some pain medicine.

[cmael63 9]

Good luck on your surgery. I also am scheduled to be sleeved the 19th. Am all ready to do this! I had lap band removed in October and am so ready for the sleeve. I worry a little too about pain but know it will be worth it. The band just didn't work the way I thought it was going to. This pre op diet is tough. I met with my dr yesterday and he said it's very important to get hydrated as much as possible before surgery. So drink drink drink people. Good luck!!

[PageRN 78]

@@cmael63 you can do it! I think the more research you have done the better outcome you will have. For example, when I was in the hospital they gave me a straw on my dinner tray. However I knew my surgeon told me not to drink from a straw therefore I didn't use it. The CNA also was trying to give me sugar Popsicles but I knew I was supposed to be on a sugar free, no carbonated liquid so I didn't eat the popsicle even though my mouth was dry. I think if we just follow the doctor's orders we will be fine.

I'm wishing you the best on your surgery!

[cindyw41 761]

The weirdest thing I've noticed since my surgery is that I can't gargle anymore.

[PageRN 78]

Last night was horrible. I coughed and thought I busted something on the inside. Also I felt like I was starving. I was so hungry! It was Post-op day 3 and I was following all of the doctor's orders. But I had real bad hunger pains. It was absolutely terrible. I also felt very weak. I'm praying that today will be better and I can keep my energy level up.

[g8edgrl 9]

Last night was horrible. I coughed and thought I busted something on the inside. Also I felt like I was starving. I was so hungry! It was Post-op day 3 and I was following all of the doctor's orders. But I had real bad hunger pains. It was absolutely terrible. I also felt very weak. I'm praying that today will be better and I can keep my energy level up.

I was post op day three yesterday and I felt the same way

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[cindyw41 761]

Have you started your Protein supplements? I'm sipping on my shake, have been since 9. (It's 11 oz). Did they give you an incentive? (The breathing treatment). This will help get rid of the mucus from being put to sleep. I was breathing very shallow the couple days after surgery and my breathing has improved greatly and my coughs have been productive.

[PageRN 78]

My doctor will only allow me Clear Liquids until the 21st. I wish I could have a Protein Shake.

Yes I have the Incentive Spirometer which has caused me to cough forcefully and that hurts.

So far today I feel better. I'm hoping I can keep going.

[Fatty McFatster 888]

Congrats to you!!!

[japeters 44]

OKCPirate, you posted that there are clear Protein drinks, can you give a few examples/product name. I'm still in the prep stage and don't have a date yet but I'd like to start researching some of these. thank you!

[Amelie2016 116]

I am scheduled for surgery Jan 25th. I will be traveling to Mexico for the Surgery. I plan to film as much as possible and put it on Youtube. Maybe my experience can help someone else.

I would enjoy knowing how this goes for you, where about you will be staying, and how your flights will be! Please let me know!

Amelie2016