Nicki D

Take the laptop so you can let friends know how you are and TV in most hospitals suck. I was so glad that my brother brought me mine it kept me sane. Good luck

Post-op days 2-7 I was able to add strained/blenderized soup and boy that was and still is very nice and so good. I am now 16 days out should be on pureed / soft but having a little trouble with it so taking it easy

TV did suck at the hospital thank goodness for my computer and Hulu. Have not been to the movies in a while I do want to go see the Avengers and Dark Shadows soon I hope.

yes I was able to have them

Should have mentioned that I was sleeved May 3rd.

I am doing very well to I also wondered if the surgery was really done but the scars are there to let me know and how little food it takes to fill me. 4 days after surgery I was at th gym on the treadmill, cleaning house, playing with the dogs, and going and seeing a friend. I love my sleeve and the doctor too for giving me a new life.

Sunkist Protein shots in 25 and 42 grams I mix with Water but you can drink the shot if you want to I thought it was a little think and sweet New whey protein shots same as above. You can get these at Vitamin stores or amazon.com They work a lot better for me to get my protein in

I was able to suck on a sponge at the end of a stick it help some But you should be able to do the water test early tomorrow then if that works Ice water will taste do good. Take care get your rest and the cotton mouth does go away

I did not have a drain and was told I could shower 2 days after surgery.

Glad to hear you are home it is so much nicer to be home than at the hospital. Be careful and enjoy the start of your new life

The gallbladder only needs about a inch and half incision and would probably come out of one that they ate going make anyhow. it would depend on how many stones and how large they are. The pain from gallstones is pretty painful friends and hubby were rolling on the floor in sever pain. Just a thiught if they think it should come out now then consider it and save yourself another surgery

There are a few different kinds liquid Protein that you can add to your Water Sunkist Protein they come in 25 and 42 grams protein zero fat and zero sugar New whey liquid Protein they come in 25 and 42 grams protein zero fat and zero sugar I got mine at the Vitamin store you can get them at amazon too or online with someone The taste good as long as you add them to water otherwise I thought they were to sweet.

At 2 weeks I can have chicken that has been boiled or in the crock pot and then put through the blender and make it like chicken salad same with fish beef isn't added until week 4 harder to digest.

Glad to hear you are doing good I had a hiatal hernia repair too. Glad the cyst were benign. I am 4 out and feeling terrific today I did a lot of running around and went to the gym for a walk on the treadmill. Thanks for letting us know make sure you get up and walk around. I could not do this until the day after probably why I was sore.

I was told I could drink decaf coffee or tea

Congrats to you

3 days post op I was feeling very good 4 days out I feel great. But we are all different. Good luck to you On day four I cleaned the house, went shopping, went to the gym, and then to the Vitamin store and home to play with my doggies. and I have been up 14 hours so far. Feeling great still after a busy day

I would call your doctor and find out that is strange

Oh boy I will be thinking about you, 4 days out and I am felling great. Keep us posted.

I see you are in Tucson so am I. I had Dr Galvani he is wonderful and he is at UMC. He did my sleeve on May 3rd I went home on May 5th and I am doing great. He has a very good team. They are wonderful and very helpful. Keep in touch through your journey also they have a support group that meets every month. There is a support group in town they are a yahoo group : TUSWLS · TUCSON-Southern AZ WLS Support Group These guys are great and very informative they have all been through some kind of weight lose surgery one of the gals cam an visited me in the hospital. I felt very comfortable with them and will continue to go to the groups meet ups. Message me if you want to talk about it.

Good luck and take care I am 3 days out

If you have trouble taking small sips use a small spoon to help it is getting me through the small sips.

I was lucky I did not have to have a stress test my EKG was very good so she signed me off as it was safe to have the surgery. Bit she did say that most have to have a stress test.

This is happening to me now and the doctors told me before I left the hospital yesterday that it will be normal as long as there is no blood in it.

Premier is suppose to be good have not gone and got them yet, also I like Spiru-Tein they have many flavors to choose from. Spiru-Tein you can get at most health food stores or at amazon.com. There is also a Protein mix that you can add to you broth and sugar free jello to help get in your protein.