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I thought we weren't supposed to get hungry. I never have.

You can only eat the soup broth, so you have to strain it.

Thanks for that great idea.

If you can't get your fluid in, try grazing on water. Add MIO flavoring to a glass of water with ice and it tastes as though you have had something substantial.

My nutritionist agreed with crystalintville. They have tons of fat and she cautioned us to only have a few.

My family situation was nowhere near as challenging as yours, but, in my opinion, dealing with the short term challenges is well worth the long term benefits. I was called out of the blue and told to report for surgery in one week. They had a cancellation. I thought I had two or three months and was shocked it was so soon. I was frightened but got over it by remembering the reasons for the surgery. My health was good, too, but probably not for long. If you really want the surgery, do it. Only 3 out of 1,000 (.003) die within one month of it, but 16.6 percent of all deaths are due to complications of obesity. Do whatever you think is best, but please don't use your family as an excuse.

Maybe this will help: http://www.mybrandnewlife.org/patient-stories-and-support/bariatric-dietitians-guide-to-successful-weight-loss/

I can't say I felt that way, but I can say it is time to do this for you and your family. It sounds as though you are always taking care of others. All right then, take care of you for them. What would their lives be like if you died prematurely from complications of obesity? Would they be able to take care of you if your health problems required it? My hospital stay was two days and it sounds as though most others had the same experience. You will be home in no time. My recovery at home was very uneventful and I could resume many activities after one day. Best of luck to you as you make your decision.

Cancelling on the operating room at the last minute is a big deal for the hospital and for your doctor. You waited until it was too late for them to schedule someone else.Take time to decide. If you want to go through with it, I hope your doctor will reschedule. Best of luck to you. I hope you figure it all out.

The possibility of dying during this surgery is miniscule compared to the possibility of dying from being obese. For every 1,000 patients, three, or .003, die during or within a month of their surgery, whereas 16.6 of ALL deaths are the result of poor diet and physical inactivity. When considering the surgery please remember you are doing it to be alive and healthy. It is, however, a decision you need to make for yourself and need to take seriously. I had some trepidations a week before the surgery but I have never once in the two and a half months since my surgery been sorry I did it.

I think you should stick to the diet your doctor gave you.

My surgeon told me more patients need it than not. He said it is considered a normal part of the surgery. My PCP said more than 50% of adults have it and that it generally does not have symptoms.

I don't, but I suggest mixing your crushed medicines with food. I used pudding, which my doctor considers a liquid.

My doctor also prescribed liquid Tylenol 3/codeine. I never needed it. In fact, I was fortunate enough not to need any pain medication.

You can make Jello with Protein powder. I use a tropical fruit powder (Pina Colada, a Jay Robb powder, purchased at GNC) but perhaps there are other fruit powders. It tastes delicious, avoids the whole yucky shake thing, and counts as protein and Fluid. --Territravel was right, take care of you first. Right now nothing is more important. --For the Vitamins, set an alarm or put a note where you will see it to remind yourself to take them. --Concentrate on the fluids. Is it possible you are dehydrated? Check with your doctor. --Consider seeing a counselor, perhaps the one you saw for approval for the procedure? --You aren't supposed to have an appetite. You just need to concentrate on the fluids and, to the extent you can stomach it, get the protein in by eating/drinking at regular mealtimes and eat a couple of Snacks. Sip, sip, sip. --If you aren't keeping a record of the amount of fluids and Proteins you are getting, start doing it. It will help you focus on the important things and will act as a stimulus to reach the goals. --Keep reminding yourself why you had the surgery. You had no choice but to do it for your health and, basically, for your life.

Keep remembering the reasons to have the surgery. That will keep you focused.

I found it easy, too, and I'm a real baby when it comes to pain. The hospital gave me a morphine pump I never had to use. The doctor gave me pain and nausea medicines for at home that I never had to use. For about a week, there was slight pain getting out of bed. People tend not to post about experiences like that. It's the tough situations that get the attention because they stand out so strongly in the person's mind. I was sleeved on April 23rd this year and don't even really remember much about the surgery or the recovery. Good luck! You will be so glad you did this!

How painful! So sorry this is happening to you.

Now that some time has passed, why not try drinking without the straw and see if that helps. Hopefully you don't need the straw any more.

I can't get in my required protein without a protein rich snack. cheese lowfat plain Greek yogurt

Are you counting your calories? I thought I was within the recommended number, until I started counting. My nutritionist says 800 max for a woman.

I'll be pulling for you. Please keep us informed as you go through this.

Thanks for sharing your story, Diablowizard. The sleeve has so many benefits for all of us. I'm hoping to be able to walk a mile soon, too, OTR.

Undies!!! I can't wait until I have to get new undies! They are getting pretty ragged, but I'm holding out until I can buy a smaller size.

I was a coffee addict, drinking at least 10 cups a day. In the months before surgery, I began cutting down on the coffee. I did it gradually, avoiding the terrible headaches. I am sorely tempted, but have not gone back to my coffee/caffeine habit.