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

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 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.

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.

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 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'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!

UTI maybe? Hope you feel better!

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!

I'm really worried about my Fluid intake. I've only been able to get in 15 oz. I hope to get to 20 before bed but I'm pretty full. I spoke with my doctor today and he didn't seemed to concerned. He said I have enough fluids in me from the IV that I should be good for a few days until the swelling goes down. I'm just wondering if anyone else experienced this? They want me to be up to 40oz soon.

I'm 2 days post op and doing pretty good. The gas has been the worst for me. I have had mild muscle pain. Everytime I take a sip of something I have to get up and walk. Doing that helps the fluid go down easier. I had a big day today. I was able to come home and the ride was 45 mins, so by the time I got home I was exhausted and sore. I just now took some pain med and hope I can rest. I must say each day I noticed a huge improvement than the previous day. Good luck to everyone

I am finally home. Sipping and walking. I'm glad to say pain isn't too bad. Today I walked the halls, took a shower, then had a 45 min ride home. Now I'm exhausted and feeling kind of quesy. I was doing ok until the bumpy ride home AND my little girls hopped onto my bed and that didn't feel good. We explained the situation to them and they've been gentle. Its hard for little ones to remember. Anyone else have alot of spit? I know this is gross, but I'm literally having to spit out excess saliva. EW! Well, I'm going to try to rest. Each day gets better Thanks everyone

I made it home safe and sound Now I'm sipping and walking. Zero hunger.....tiny bit of nausea when I take too big of a sip. I've not had a nap the entire day so hopefully I will rest well tonight. I did have about 5 mins of what on earth have I done to myself...but t hat went away quickly. I'm in the thick of it right now, but each day I improve tremendously! Thanks again for your continued support and prayers

I have to drink 4 oz.every hour. How am I.supposed to fit in walking and a nap? 40oz in a day right now is my goal. It will increase in a few days to 68. BTW...still in hospital.

I'm 2 days post op and still in the hospital. Trying to get adequate oral hydration. After walking, showering my heart rate is about 48...crazy low for me. I'm usually around 100. Has this happened to anyone else? I'm wondering if med is the culprit. I haven't had pain Meds at all today. Thanks

Surgery went great. Minimal pain..just lots of gas. I am staying an extra night because I'm having trouble drinking the required amounts. I'm able to drink more tonight, hopeful I will get to go home tomorrow. Thanks everyone for your prayers and kind words. It's all very surreal to me. Sleepy time now.

I'm going very slow with fluids. I'm trying liquid Lortab and it took me an hour to get 15 cc in. I just hope it stays down. I'm in no rush to,leave the hospital. I want to be sure I can orally hydrate . Thanks everyone for your kind words and prayers.

I had my surgery yesterday. I'm doing great. I'll post more later. If I can get these fluids down I can go home today.

Thank you both. I'm glad I'm so calm about it. Let's hope I am tomorrow. Sleepy meds are doing their job so I'm going to say goodnight! Oh how funny is it I only had enough nail polish remover to remove polish off of one toenail! I look like a dork with all 9 painted and one naked as a jaybird LOL. At least one nail bed is visually clear

Well...T minus 8 hours. I'm surprisingly calm. I've kept myself so busy today that I've barely noticed I've only had Clear liquids. I weighed myself tonight and I'm 6 pounds heavier than this morning. I hope its just all of those fluids. I'll flip out if they cancel surgery because of Water weight gain. I just got my shower and used the Hibiclens antiseptic as instructed by my doctor. I've had a moment with all of my kids telling them how much I love them. I'm ok with this. I just pray everything goes well. I have 5 kids that I want to be around for. I'm waking up at 5 to do another Hibiclens scrub and take my prilosec. We leave for the hospital at 6...its not quite an hour away. I was told that I have to do my hugs and kisses in the lobby and family isn't allowed in the pre-op area. That makes me very anxious. I should mention my husband and my parents are going to be there for me. I'm so blessed to have such a wonderful support system. I feel like this is so surreal. Like I can't believe its really happening. I hope I stay strong and not flip out once I get there. I'm having the majority of my stomach removed...wow. Tonight, when I took my pre-surgery pics it reaffirmed for the 1000th time that I'm doing the right thing. I wish I would of done a video blog. Maybe once I'm home I'll do that. If you are up at around 730 central time, please say a prayer for me or send good thoughts. I really appreciate it. I do plan on taking my laptop though I may not use it at all. Depends on how I'm feeling. I can't thank everyone enough for the support I've recieved here. I'll report back as soon as I can.

iegal Thank you for the response. Yes, surgery is in the morning. I'm shocked at how well I've done today on clears. No tears...just a little anxiety. I have asked my teenage girls to handle dinner prep tonight. I just can't do that right now. I'm going to have my preop pic and measurements done tonight. Surgery is @ 0730 and I have to be at the surgery center at 0700. Your experience is making me feel better about this process. I think if would of not cried yesterday I would of been a HOT MESS surgery day. I've got my head around it and I know I'm going to be ok. I appreciate your support and the support of everyone on VST.

Thank you Kathy for your words of encourgement. I'm a 1000x's better today than yesterday. I needed to get it all out and feel so much better after having that mini meltdown. Today I'm doing all clears and I'm ok with it. I'm so thankful I found this board. The support here is incredible.