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My dr said vitamin water zero was ok. I actually feel better since starting to drink it because it has a little extra vitamins and electrolytes

I don't know for sure what the right answer is but my dr and nutritionist stress protein. 20-25g per meal and a 30g shake every day. 3 bites of protein to1 bite of anything else. Depending what's in your salad you probably aren't getting enough protein or calories everyday. Cause if you don't consume enough calories your body will store everything you eat because it thinks you are starving it.

I am 4 days post op and overall feel pretty good. No pain. My problem is I am only getting 20-30 ounces in. It is mainly protein shakes and everything is either room temperature or warm cause my sleeve doesn't like cold. I just don't want to have to go back to hospital for fluids.

Ok I'm 4 days post op and feel pretty good. Sleeping a lot. Not taking any pain meds don't need them. However I am having difficulty getting my liquids in. I'm only getting 20-30 ounces a day. I am drinking mainly protein shakes cause I know I need protein. Any suggestions. I'm still not doing cold cause my sleeve doesnt like cold yet.

Michelle - no "trouble" with warm liquids. Started out with ice chips and after a few hours my sleeve decided it didn't like those anymore. I started to dry heave, I didn't actually throw up but it was very uncomfortable so I switched to warm tea. So warm is better than cold for me right now anyways. Everyone - thank you so much for the well wishes. I feel really good except my back hurts I think either from the gas or the bed. More likely the bed and laying in it after surgery. I've been up walking around and standing in my room for the past 6-7 hours. But keep in mind I had a bad back coming into the hospital so backaches are nothing new for me. Just received my dose of nightly medication, blood thinner, shot for my back and allergy (Claritin) medication. Hoping to get some rest now that all of my company has gone home. I was told hospital has visiting hours but as it turns out my husband could have stayed overnight with me but we didn't plan for it so I sent him home. I'm comfortable that if I need something I can get up and get around to do whatever I need or get the nurse. So for me so far (knock on wood) this has been a very easy surgery. Just a note my incisions are really black and blue but they aren't painful.

I'm sleeved! I am still in the hospital. I arrived at 6:15am this morning the nurses for me ready spoke with the dr and anesthesiologist. Then got wheeled back at 7:30 for surgery. Woke up about 930 real groggy but no real pain. So far just some discomfort but not too bad. I did have a loratab a few hours ago and I think it's wearing off but will probably wait till visiting hours are over and take another then so I can hopefully sleep tonight. I go home tomorrow around noon so they say. Right now I can get up and walk around, use the restroom etc. and just in case this is kinda all over the place I did mention I was on pain medication right. :-) will update again after I get home.

my doctor wants at least 90 grams of protein every day and it isn't really possible to do that with three meals a day. He wants 3 meals with 3oz of meat (protein) and at least one supplement to meet the 90g and for men he recommends 110g.

Rhonda - my doctor said that in the beginning we can handle scrambled eggs, but for some reason people don't handle scrambled eggs well. Any other type of egg is fine but something about scrambled doesnt always agree with our new tummies

Now the 401K plan is asking for a letter from dr stating the surgery is medically necessary. Ugh they are driving me crazy.

I haven't had surgery yet. But the papers my dr gave me are also clear liquids the first 24 hours then straight into soft mushy food as you can handle it. If you can't handle it go back to liquid.

I am wanting to take a hardship withdrawl from my 401k, but they are asking for basically the bill after surgery. As you all know we have to pay upfront, is there a way around this?

I totally agree. I have been reading this board for months now. I felt educated when I was talking with the surgeon, because I was asking about a drain, post op diet what to expect, how long in the hospital etc. Everything I read about on here that might have concerned me. So hopefully no surprises. I look forward to sharing our journey together.

I finally met with the surgeon after getting all of my preop stuff done and got a date for surgery. It's only a little over a week away. I have to go to preop meeting on Wednesday to get all info on what I need to do before and after surgery. But he gave me a packet and I'm only on clear liquid for 24 hours after surgery. Then for 3 weeks it is liquid and mushy foods as tolerated. 3 oz of Protein at each meal 3 times a day and a Protein Shake. He wants 90g of protein a day. I'm going to take a month off of work so that I can get used to everything I need to do. Also looking forward to being home for the birth of my 1st grandchild who is due on 11/21/11. Also, he said I am only in the hospital for 24 hours and no drain. No preop diet as of yet anyways, just asked to not gain any weight before surgery. I am nervous and really excited to finally have a chance at not just losing weight but keeping it off. Any advise or tips for my upcoming journey are appreciated. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Nutrition Facts For Foods

I was told that you need to excercise at least three times a week. Because if you use the muscles it tells your body to burn the fat not muscle because you are using it. If you don't excercise your body may use your muscle instead of fat for energy.