myjourneyagain

Everything went great! Very little pain from surgery however my back is killing me from laying flat during surgery. I'm only on ice chips today.

@@sparksrn
Fairlife Milk is ultra purified, contains no gluten, lactose, has higher Calcium, higher Protein, and 1/2 of the sugar. Regular milk has 8g protein, Fairlife has 13grams. I love Isopure powder.I get the zero carb powder so I don't have to worry about carbs and the milk only has 6 carbs in 8 oz. Isopure is not gritty and mixes well, but as I have found, protein powders have a different taste for different people. I have tried a few others and couldn't handle them, especially designer whey powder. If you have 3 cups a day, you have 60+ grams of protein, and 24 oz of Water.< /p>

I am scheduled for June 30. I am very excited. I was hoping for last Christmas but had to wait. i also had to the 6 months nutrition appointments. In a way I am glad. It really did help me get a better understanding of what I will be going through. I have been able to do a lot of reserch. I feel as though I am better prepared. I know that there are things that will come up that I could not prepare myself for, but a least I tried.

I'm yet holding on. I was very weak today although I was constantly walking. I'm going to stay one more night to be on safe side. Trying to get my liquids in but it's very hard. I'm at about 40oz for the whole day.

@Sparkrin You can get Fairlife milk at just about any grocery store, even Walmart sells it. I could not handle the Premier Protein shakes and I find it less expensive to use the powder. I use Isopure Zero Carb strawberry, vanilla, and Unflavored powders. 1 scoop is 25 grams Protein, and 1 cup of milk has 13 grams.

I am a middle school teacher. My Dr wanted to schedule for Christmas, but wanted me to take an additional week. I am saving my time for my adoption maternity leave that is also currently in process. I chose to wait until summer. I was sleeved June 8th. I an so glad I have time to get used to my new life! I an just worried about getting enough Water and teach. I was joking that I might need a camel pack or use a beer hat (replace with water of course) :-)

Sorry about not messaging back right away. I'm doing just fine hopefully going home today. I hope everyone else is doing ok as well. Thank you very much for asking. Brian

Freelee, how are you doing? Thinking about you.

@@sparksrn you're not getting enough fluids. 1 bottle is not enough. You can freeze them & sip on them throughout the day. Make sure you get all the Protein required of you & increase your Water intake to at least 4-bottles. They want you to drink 5. And get outside & walk if only for a few blocks. Every day you will get stronger
sugar free popsicles and fudgesicles are good too

@TLW Where do you get this fairlife milk? Never heard of it. I'm drinking Premier premade Protein drinks, they are 11oz with 30gms Protein. I'm 15 days post op and I worry I'm not getting enough fluids. My mouth feels dry a lot. I drink my two 11 oz Protein Drinks and can usually manage about a 16oz bottle of Water a day but that's all. If I drink to fast I get sick. I'm not eating Breakfast (started soft foods this week) and having a Protein shake instead because I'm not suppose to drink during or for 45 minutes after I eat, so I just don't eat Breakfast and have one of my Protein shakes instead.

I'm headed in to the hospital to have my band to bypass revision. I'm very excited! Ready for the new me!

Being on Clear Liquids is tough. I was in the hospital for 3 days. Couldn't wait to get home &-drink a Protein Shake. Make sure you get all your Protein when you get home. It will promote healing &-give you energy. Congratulations on taking a big step to the new you. I'm 6 months post op & down 112 lbs. Still have 112 to go. Ask any questions. We've been through what you're fixing to go through. Time passes fast & you'll be eating again before you know it.

I felt great the first 3 days, then it got a little harder. My advice would be to get up and walk every 2 hours and use GasX. I had very little gas pain as a result. I got the GasX dissolvable. Also do not get depressed because you cannot get enough fluids and Protein. I was focusing on my protein intake so much I ended up dehydrating, which made for a miserable few days. If you get Fairlife milk, a cup of it has 13 grams of protein and add 1/2 - 1 scoop of your Protein Powder, wou will get 25-30 grams protein in with two cups. It took me 2 1/2 hours to drink 8oz, so I added an ice cube to keep it chilled, cold hurt my pouch. I still start my day with a cup, and end my day with a cup luckily now (I'm 2 1/2 weeks out) I can drink it within 15 minutes. Plus you get 16 ounces of your fluids.

Myjourneyagain, how amazingly helpful is the walking? I just got back from my second. ????
Freelee,
You will do so awesome! The anticipation while in preop was by far the worst part of this journey.

Great news, Julia and Myjourney again! Less than 8 hours to go for me. Won't deny I'm a litLe nervous, but y'all made me feel better. I'll be checking in tomorrow evening.

I've been awake and alert since about 6pm. I took a nap and just went on my first walk. A little cramping in my intestines but otherwise I feel good

Best wishes Julia, Brian, and all the other teachers out there. Are you two Awake yet?! Anxious to hear your thoughts? I'm having mine tomorrow morning and excited!

Hopefully by now your surgery is done, you are well, and ready to get on the losers bench.

I had my surgery Tuesday June 9th. I am doing very well. Went to work for a couple of hours yesterday. It was tiring but not exhausting and the pain was not too bad either.
Good luck tomorrow. I will be thinking of you!

Hi all, I had my surgery October 2014, the last month have been rather slow.
Before
And this is me now.
I'm now 98 Ibs down can't wait to get 100 Ibs...

Thanks guys,i really am enjoying every part of this experience from the healthy eating to the body changes and I have a new energy that I've not had for years.
It's all you guys that got me to this point, reading peoples experiences on here which made me super determined to get this right
Thanks guys, massive confidence boost right there

I feel fantastic but had not paid much attention to body changes as yet until i did this side by side, the pic on the left is June 1st, the night before my surgery, the pic on the right is today June 14 and im shocked at the change in such little time, im so happy i had to share

I actually had the band removal surgery and rny at the same time. I have 8 incisions all over my abdomen. The only one that has really been painful is the one on my left side.
You can buckle your seat belt and use the pillow as support on the outside of it.
I also was given an abdominal support garment at the hospital and it has been a blessing!
Good luck with everything and take care.

You can definately do this! You just need to plan ahead. The most important thing at this stage will be to stay hydrated. Make sure you take your Water with you and sip like crazy all day long. Take plenty of breaks as well.
I am so sorry for your loss and pray you will get through all of this.

7 weeks out. High weight prior to pre op liquid diet 502. Current weight 409 that's 93#s. Shooting for 399 by next Sunday. I know that's a stretch but That's Father's Day and it would put me on the sunny side of 400 for the first time in 10 years. Cross your fingers for me.