*** September 2018 Sleevers ***

[macadamia 591]

On 9/7/2018 at 10:14 AM, AJP said:

Lucky!!! Mine was Robards shakes, Soups, pudding and bars. So 2 shakes a day one Soup or pudding then one Protein Bar. Then last 2 days no Protein Bars. Talk about hard!!!

You've got this with your eyes closed! Keep it up!

[macadamia 591]

On 9/7/2018 at 10:31 AM, VictoriouSlyG8tful said:

Ugh the only food I can eat is 1/4 cup of walnuts, pistachios & almonds 3x per day. At least you all can have food.

I miss eating nuts. I cannot have nuts because of my Crohn's disease and the scar tissue in my intestines. They get caught and cause small bowel obstructions for me. I miss them, especially cashews.

[macadamia 591]

6 hours ago, PrettySmartChic said:

11 days away and I messed up one day on my pre-diet due to a work outing. Eating with people is such a freaking challenge! But I’m up to the task. I have to get my one-liners together.

One question - have you told anyone what you have going on? What do you tell your employees?

Hang in there, you've got this.

Many people just don't say anything. Or they say they are eating better and exercising more. It depends on the rapport you have with your employees. It's none of their business, really, so it is completely up to you what you share with them.

[reb101568 9]

So my operation was Wed. The 5th. I was in the hospital for two days but everything went very smoothly. I give thanks to Dr Tishler, the surgery staff and everyone at Hartford Hospital for making my time there very easy. They are great!!! I am back in the shake regimen and feeling pretty well. I have some nerve damage from the iv line that gives sharp pains up my left arm but my scars are healing nicely. I never had the nausea or upset stomach so I consider myself lucky. Had some cramping for the first two days but that has seemed to dissipate as well. The best part of this operation was the losing 5-6 diabetes meds, and high blood pressure medication. I am currently on only one shot a day and couple of other pills so that is a huuuuge improvement. How are the other 9/5 doing???

[Jingle123423 165]

1 hour ago, reb101568 said:

So my operation was Wed. The 5th. I was in the hospital for two days but everything went very smoothly. I give thanks to Dr Tishler, the surgery staff and everyone at Hartford Hospital for making my time there very easy. They are great!!! I am back in the shake regimen and feeling pretty well. I have some nerve damage from the iv line that gives sharp pains up my left arm but my scars are healing nicely. I never had the nausea or upset stomach so I consider myself lucky. Had some cramping for the first two days but that has seemed to dissipate as well. The best part of this operation was the losing 5-6 diabetes meds, and high blood pressure medication. I am currently on only one shot a day and couple of other pills so that is a huuuuge improvement. How are the other 9/5 doing???

I was also sleeved on 09/05 and It's been very miserable. Today is a bit better. I got through 90% of a shake, which is an improvement. I know it will get better.

[TX4everLinds 115]

On 09/09/2018 at 10:15, Jingle123423 said:

I was also sleeved on 09/05 and It's been very miserable. Today is a bit better. I got through 90% of a shake, which is an improvement. I know it will get better.

9/5 here also. It’s been a rough few days. I was fine in the hospital. Mostly slept and walked when they told me to. Since I’ve been home I’ve had a lot more pain and I think I’m having heart burn??? I’ve never had it so I don’t know but it’s terrible. I have to crush my pills and everything gags me. I finally switched to trying popsicles last’s night and it was great. But halfway through s popsicle I hit my limit and I never EVER want to do that again. I am having pain in only 2 of my incisions and irritation in my throat bc it’s swollen from the tube. I’m better today than yesterday. But it’s going slower than I’d hoped. I’m not getting much in at all.

[macadamia 591]

1 hour ago, reb101568 said:

So my operation was Wed. The 5th. I was in the hospital for two days but everything went very smoothly. I give thanks to Dr Tishler, the surgery staff and everyone at Hartford Hospital for making my time there very easy. They are great!!! I am back in the shake regimen and feeling pretty well. I have some nerve damage from the iv line that gives sharp pains up my left arm but my scars are healing nicely. I never had the nausea or upset stomach so I consider myself lucky. Had some cramping for the first two days but that has seemed to dissipate as well. The best part of this operation was the losing 5-6 diabetes meds, and high blood pressure medication. I am currently on only one shot a day and couple of other pills so that is a huuuuge improvement. How are the other 9/5 doing???

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That's awesome! Way to go! I had my surgery on the 6th, and am getting out of the hospital today.

[macadamia 591]

17 minutes ago, Jingle123423 said:

I was also sleeved on 09/05 and It's been very miserable. Today is a bit better. I got through 90% of a shake, which is an improvement. I know it will get better.

Keep up the great work... day by day, little by little, it will bet better. You've got this!

[reb101568 9]

Yes everyone one day at a time it will be much better soon.... soooo sick of the shake...lol

[Liz The New Me 281]

One week to go!! Count down. Hungry pains comes and goes but not when people are eating in front of me. About lost it when my husband made himself a BLT. LOL Plus able to do 64 oz of Water, which is a shocker. Putting in small glasses worked for me. Lost ten pounds on the liquid diet so far and keeping my head in the game.

[Natalie B 23]

I had a second scope done on Friday to make sure ulcers have healed that showed on my first scope. Luckily, they did and the surgeon's office called me at the end of the day Friday to let me know the surgeon OK'd the scope results AND the insurance approval came back so I am scheduled for 9/18!

[kick butt take names 1]

I'm 11 days post op and I find I am exhausted a lot. I work 8 hours a day on my feet what helps with feeling tired

[clsumrall 535]

sleeping is the only thing. I’m 3 weeks out on Friday bypass. And I do get tired after an 1 hour or so slow walking but I think because I’m still in liquid and cottage cheese stage. Added egg and rotisserie chicken. But I have to chew the chicken forever. Happy to chew better than drinking. I add diet 5 cranberry juice. Mix it equal to my Water and are up to 90-100 oz a day. And I feel better. 65 oz not enough hydration. I’m at 80 grams of Protein too.
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[macadamia 591]

3 hours ago, clsumrall said:

sleeping is the only thing. I’m 3 weeks out on Friday bypass. And I do get tired after an 1 hour or so slow walking but I think because I’m still in liquid and cottage cheese stage. Added egg and rotisserie chicken. But I have to chew the chicken forever. Happy to chew better than drinking. I add diet 5 cranberry juice. Mix it equal to my Water and are up to 90-100 oz a day. And I feel better. 65 oz not enough hydration. I’m at 80 grams of Protein too.
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Do you have a "stick" blender, also known as an immersion blender? I know the post-op diet phases for the sleeve and bypass are different, but try and puree what you want to eat. It makes it much easier to chew. I use a bit of applesauce in my chicken, then blend it until it is pureed. For me, it is much easier than trying to chew it to that consistency.

[macadamia 591]

On 9/9/2018 at 12:09 PM, reb101568 said:

Yes everyone one day at a time it will be much better soon.... soooo sick of the shake...lol

You can do this! Every pound you lose pre-op is one less you have to worry about post-op. The shakes are delicious, IMHO.