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I would report the nurse! I work at a hospital and that would not be tollerated here. Each person is different and will react differently. I hope you will feel better quickly. I had my sleeve in Mexico, and there was not a "drink this much" rule. Hopefully you'll get to go home and rest.

So, is it going to be easier to kick sugar out of my life prior to surgery or after? I am leaning towards after, since i won't be eating, and only mu liquids and purees for quite some time. I think I would be just miserable if I attempted to go completely off at this point. I of course have reduced, but not 100%.

I had an extra night in the hospital after my surgery because I wasn’t drinking. I had a lot of air or gas and it prevented me from wanting to drink anything. The only thing that helped was walking. The nurses would help me out of bed and walk the hallway with me. This helped ease the gas pressure and I was able to take more fluids. The pain medicine was also a lifesaver. I took small naps after and when I woke I was ready to walk and drink again. But the biggest thing was the support of the hospital staff. They were encouraging and caring. I think you should let your surgeon know that the staff is being less than supportive.

Check with your local surgeon’s office. Ask about an information seminar. They will go over all the procedures pro’s, cons, risks, and statistics. It’s a great place to start.

I had no hunger for almost a month. I am just over 2 months post op and get the occasional hunger feeling but not like it was prior to the WLS. I am, as stated above, taking full advantage of it because I know at some point, my hunger will come back like it was before.

Well they must have left me screwed up inside. It feels like Precious Pouch sits in the middle , under the sternum and on top of my diaphragm, when I was complaing of right subcostal pain and worried my liver was failing, Dr Noria told me it was merely my ulcerated jejunem crying out, wanting to be healed. If things aren't located where I am feel7ng things, my abdominal nerves are sending ME lying messages about what is wrong. Bad when your innards get treacherous like that, who can you really trust?

Hi treemystic. I completely understand your anxiety. My surgery it the 5th of April. Ive had many surgeries and always have anxiety. Just try to remember we are doing this for a reason. Just think where we will be in 1 year from now. So hang in there and let us know how your doing. Michelle from NC Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi Tracy, I'm Becky and a new member. I also had the lap band many yrs ago lost 60 lbs never lost anymore but never gain either. My surg is sch for the 4th for the sleeve and just wanted to wish you good luck.

First of all, I wish all the luck in the world today. I’m going in on Wednesday. It’s a very nerve racking thing to go through. My surgeon recommended this course to me that helped me have a better relationship with food. It’s called intuitive eating. If there is a class teaching this near you, I recommend taking it. It really is a lifesaver. You mentioned that you celebrate and reward yourself with food. Maybe finding other ways to reward yourself, new clothes, shoes or something that you have wanted for a long time. I come from a family where no matter the occasion, sad or happy, food is always the center of that. That’s been the tough part for me through all of this. My mother is a self classified “ feeder”. i have faith in you! If this is what you want then you will succeed!!

If gas is a concern, take Beano with your beans, works amazingly well.