blessedmomof2

I was sleeved on 3/21/12....beginning weight was 286. Day of surgery 264....now one month post-op I am down to 238!!!! And I'm loving it!!!!!

My doc was the same way...lose as much as u can. I also craved pizza. I took half a sandwich round, pizza sauce, low fat cheese, and turkey sausage crumbles and made a pizza! It's not Pizza Hut but at about 175 calories--it was delicious!!!!! Good luck next week!

I had a really hard time also (2 weeks out from surgery) and still can't get the ones down that I loved before surgery! But a friend suggested the New Whey protein " shots" u can get at Wal-Mart. They come in grape, watermelon, and acai berry. 42 grams of protein in 3 ounces and cost about $2.50 per tube. They sure have saved me!!!

I'm also one week out---getting in all my required fluids/protein. My energy level is actually pretty good---but I have lost 33 pounds. 22 prior to surgery and the rest since surgery! Hope ur journey continues to go well!!!

I was in for 48 hours, because of all the swelling that occurs. It makes it really hard to get all the fluids in. Of course I felt ready after the first day--thanks to the wonderful drugs fir pain and swelling! But once I got home it was pretty tough for a few days! Wasn't able to get the required fluids in until about 4 days post-op! Now I'm a week out and feel great! My surgeon lives by the 60/60/60 rule!! 60 ounces of clears/ 60 grams protein and 60 minutes of walking per day---no trouble getting that in!!!

I'm 4 days out and can't keep anything down. I feel so weak and drained!!! I sure hope it gets easier!!!!! I did make decaf tea with splenda and am sipping on that! Sure hope it stays down. Good luck!!!

I am taking Phenergan every 6 hours---it helps a little but not much. It's a combination of no sleep/nausea/nothing taste good at all!! Hopefully things will be better by morning.

I was also sleeved Wed! I am feeling terrible!!!! While in hospital I was great! Now nothing taste good---I've tried broth, water, crystal light, ice pops--YUCK!!! This queasy feeling is aggravating me to death!!!! Any suggestions????

Super-nervous also!! Surgery in the morning at 0730!!

Can't believe that in 12 hours I will be in surgery! Yes--I am nervous!! But I am sooo ready to get this journey started!!!

The Myfitnesspal app is great!!!!! I use it daily also!!

I am being sleeved on 3/21/12 and am having a little bit of a hard time also. I am not in a liquid diet but only one meal per day. And the preference is lean meat and veggies....but I dont care for too many veggies. My surgeon's requirement is just to loose a few pounds before surgery. I'm really nervous but I CAN DO THIS!!!! Good luck on ur surgery!!!

I have been thinking about this also, being a nurse on a surgical floor with some lifting ( and I'm a little over 40 and about 120 lbs to loose), My manager took me off schedule for 3 and half weeks( that way I am off Easter week with my kids)! I just hope the surgeon will agree with this---being how I work with him on a daily basis, I am hopeful!!

I start my two week pre-op diet today--don't know how I am going to handle this!!! I will be replacing 2 meals with shakes and one meal of lean meat and green vegetables---being how I DONT like any vegetables--I think I may starve!!!!! I may be one unpleasant person to be around for the next 2 weeks!!!!!!

Right now I am 2 weeks from surgery happening and my doc wants me to drink 2 shakes a day and one reasonable meal. After surgery I will be on the 60/60/60 routine....60 ounces of sugar-free clear liquid, 60 grams of protein and 60 minutes of wAlking a day.