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Mine is 3.1 also. HHHMMMM. I was told today to drink Gatorade 2 and to eat some banana.

Dr James Redmann in Covington. LOVE LOVE LOVE him!!! He goes above and beyond what any doctor I've ever met does. And I'm a nurse, so I've been around all kinds.

You might be low on Potassium. I'm a little on the low side and have muscle tightness in my legs. Definately call your doctor. Take care!

i would LOVE to have a piece of thin crust pizza. I've been craving it the past several days. I'm only day 13 post op so that ain't happening for a while. O head hunger you suck!

I am so sorry this has happened. I hope you feel better soon. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!

I was a self pay in Louisiana and my cost was $13,600. That included everything. If I have a complication and have to go to hospital to be admitted all I have to pay is $200. I was just in for 3 days for dehydration and its nice to know what would of been a several thousand dollar hospital bill was only $200.

Well a few days ago I was knee deep in a big ole pity party...regretting I had it done. Then I went to the hospital and got IV fluids and feel like a new woman! Today I was given the go ahead to do protein shakes and so far I've gotten in 3oz in about an hour. Is this about right for the first time doing shakes? I used vanilla Chike with a tiny drop of almond extract and mixed with water...it tastes like wedding cake...LOVE IT. I'm going to try to get the rest in as the day goes on. How much were you able to get in at one sitting when you first started drinking them? Thanks so much

Way to go Dana!!!! You look great!

This Junie is in the hospital,but I hope to come home soon. I was in for dehydration.

I am in the hospital. I was admitted this evening. Thank you all so much for your kind words and prayers. I was at my wits end today. Hopefully these fluids will help me.

Happy Birthday Meggie!!

I'm trying to get down a protein shake and with every tiny sip my stomach is protesting..gurgle, pain, nausea. I REALLY want to get something in me besides water today. I feel terribly weak. BTW I'm 8 days post op.

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/1115-popcorn/ I did a quick search. Here ya go

I would love to see the diet plan. I'm soooo glad things are better for you!!!

I just talked with my doctor and I'm to stay on clear liquids all weekend until I see him Monday morning. I've tried Unjury Chicken Soup and my tummy didn't like that either. I was given the go ahead to have diluted fruit juice if I am feeling weak. They were ok with my water intake (40oz.) for right now. Apparently my tummy is swollen and won't let me take in more than that. I've tried popcisles but my tummy hates those as well. Seems like it really really really likes plain water. Crazy huh? Oh I can't wait for some refried beans, but I have a feeling its going to be a long time before that passes my lips. Thanks everyone for your responses.

I'm 7 days post op and can't seem to get anything in except plain water. Everything else is too sweet or causes muscle spasms. I really feel a good ole fashion breakdown about to happen. I knew this was going to be hard, but its getting to me mentally. I will admit I'm having buyers remorse right now. Oh and so far today I've only gotten in 20 ounces. I hope to get in more before bed. I don't want to wallow in my pity but today is a hard day.

I just talked to my doctor and I'm on clear liquids until I go see them on Monday. I tried to drink a protein shake and my stomach FREAKED out. Horrible spasms, nausea, burping like crazy. I can try some diluted no sugar added fruit juice if I'm feeling weak. Mentally I'm better today, especially since I talked to them. I just pray this passes quickly.

Congrats!!!!

I'm 7 days post op and have only gotten in about 40 calories all week! All I can handle is room temp water. I'm calling my doc tomorrow because this can't be good for my body. I hear its going to get better.....here's hoping.

I'm almost to 40oz tonight so that is improvement. I'm exhausted from everything surgery related and 0 calories isn't helping at all. Thank everyone for your input. BTW today is my little girl's 8th birthday and I wish I felt like doing something. I'm not released to drive and we are all going stir crazy.

I'm 7 days post op and walking works for me. I still burp alot when I drink and sometimes have to stand up to drink to give my sleeve "room". Good luck...it does get better.

Do you still have your gallbladder? Nausea was one of the first signs for me that my gallbladder was going bad. Hope you feel better soon!

Anyone experience this? If so, how long will it last. I DO NOT see me drinking a room temp Protein shake tomorrow....I REALLY wanted that sugar free fudgesicle. I'm on Nexium and Levsin (for spasms). BTW I'm OVER the whole clear liquid thing. Yes I'm whining but its where I am right now. My kids had the most delicious smelling meatballs with brown gravy and mashed potatos. I can't have the meatballs til week 5 Sorry for the pity party...Just not having a very good day. Plus side I'm down 10lbs since surgery on the 16th!

UTI maybe? Hope you feel better!

Yes..its happening all the time. Last night I almost choked on it while I was asleep. I have to sleep almost upright. When I swallow it makes me feel ill. I'm taking baby sips. I just hope this doesn't last long. I'm still on clears BTW.