Liberated Sleeve

I was clear liquids the entire 21 days! Except of course the Protein shakes that started back at the beginning of week 2. You can do it, just add more SF jello and hot drinks. It is almost over. I know others had different plans then my surgeon had but I trusted him to cut into me and remove part of my stomach so I decided to trust his program too. I have healed nicely and so far have not rejected any foods I have tried. Doesn't mean I won't or that you will or won't. Just trying to encourage you to stay the course

Congrats to you and your wife!! I haven't had any diabetes meds (I was on 3) or high blood pressure meds (I was on 2) since my surgery date. I am praying it stays that way, but it is soon out of the gate so waiting to see what my first A1C brings.

SpaceyCasey - are you eating with that lipstick on? LOL - j/k!!! I hope it gets easier for you and you quit the throwing up soon!

Yeah or you can also mix the protein whey shots into your water or cranberry juice or whatever and they don't taste as strong. I like the watermelon and blue raspberry ones best. 42g each.

Add unflavored protein to your Water or SF drinks or there are the New Whey Liquid Protein shots that have 42g. Just a thought.

Check with BCBS again, some of them were quoting coverages effective June of 2012. I read this on this board somewhere.

Loookkkkinnng Good!

None yet thank God!

LOL - congrats!!

Love it!

Hot bullion or decaf tea helps too with the hunger!

Thanks for posting! I have been craving a salad so bad but know I can't have one until the diet plan tells me it is okay. After reading yours I will definitely not make the mistake of trying to do it early!! I hope you felt much better after it was all over! Ick!

I did have someone at home that could take care of me if I needed it, but I did it all myself. Depends on how well you know yourself and how well you do during the surgery at the hospital. Go to the grocery store before hand and make sure you have everything you need on hand. Fill your prescriptions before hand and have them ready and easy to get to. I had a pen, paper, glucose meter, thermometer and blood pressure machine handy so I could take my vitals and record them for the doctor. Set your bedroom up so it is ready for you when you get home (i.e...have a way to prop yourself up in bed if you need to) or if you intend to sleep in a recliner in the living room for a few days, have it setup and ready. Make sure you have a clear path to the restroom (no cords, rugs, etc that could trip you) Have a path you can do your walking in the house. I had a 10oz bottle that I poured all my liquids into (except my protein shakes) and I used that to measure my fluid intake by making a tick mark every time I finished one (in the beginning my brain was still foggy from the anesthesia). Hope this helps just a little bit!

Congrats on your weight loss! I am at 19lbs so far since surgery. My ticker is overall since my WLS journey began. I too was on 21 days of liquids and followed it and was very happy. I did kinda miss chewing some food but knew it wasn't forever. If you followed your liquids and didn't have any troubles getting them in you will probably do okay on the foods. Yes you will have some leftovers!! I have done well and haven't really rejected anything I have tried yet. I made some spaghetti and meatballs today and was able to eat 1 meatball (1oz - 93% lean) and 1/4 cup of the sauce (didn't eat any of the whole wheat noodles) along with 1 oz of cheese. I am definitely going to try your pork recipe, sounds good and I hear that pork seems to be easier to get down then chicken in the early days! I think your plan is a little ambitious tomorrow and doubt you will be able to intake all of that at this point, but you never know. Each of us is so different! Good luck and keep us posted!

OMG! That is absolutely fantastic!! Keep moving!

Congratulations!!

I use Soy milk or Almond Milk (unsweetened) in my protein shakes.

I started this habit before surgery and it was hard for the first couple of days, but then it just became habit. I usually do the dishes and some chores or something else right after eating and before I know it the time has already passed (usually more then required) and I realize I am thirsty.

Sending prayers to the almighty one that he will guide your surgeon's hands and instruments and you will feel minimal to no pain during your recovery!! Congrats and keep us posted as soon as you feel well enough to post!! Don't forget to walk, walk and walk!! God bless beautiful!!

Congrats to the both of you!!

Awesome! And maybe, just maybe 165 is the perfect weight for you! God bless and congrats on stopping the "beat myself up" mantra!!

Congrats!!

Congrats on your surgery tomorrow! Prayers are going up that God will guide your surgeons hands and instruments and you will be recovering so well that you will ask the same question I do...."Am I a placebo patient? Did you really do the sleeve on me?" The only reason I know for sure they did sleeve me is because I am not hungry at all and I can only eat small amounts when I do eat!

Congrats!! Always room for one more!!

God bless you Wanna! Praying for your speedy recovery and that you will start to feel normal again soon! The shot glass idea sounds great and every time you finish one you see you have accomplished intaking fluids!! As IowaAndy said though, if you aren't getting enough be sure to ask to be put back on an IV. Dehydration sucks!