mrsnate

Nope, today is actually the first day of puréed for me. I usually feel over full after drinking my protein shakes. I'm just not used to drinking so slow, but I do appreciate the tips!

I've been noticing after eating that I'm feeling very uncomfortable, like too full. I'm thinking I might be eating/drinking too fast. Are there guidelines on this? I'm 2 weeks out today.

Knew to expect this, but my scale hasn't moved in 3 days and I'm just barely two weeks out. It's very discouraging! I was losing so quickly and then it just stopped! I'm sad.

I can definitely relate to your concerns too. I have 4 kids and my husband works 65-70 hours per week. I'd be really screwed if I had to be hospitalized longer. In 2 weeks out tomorrow and, thank the Lord, no problems so far. I was very scared too, but I knew I was doing this to improve my quality (and quantity) of life.

You look really great! I hope I'm doing that well at 4.5 months out! Way to to!

I missed them too, bummer!

I couldn't stand the Isopure, but I added a little Truvia to it and it was much better (kinda like Koolaid).

I'm sorry! I'm 12 days postop and I've had a few rough days too. Are you getting all your protein and water? I do better when I get those in. Also I found this drink called Ecodrink. I bought it at Sam's Club and it is a vitamin drink you add to water. The orange tastes like Tang and it always makes me feel better when I drink it. Lots of B vitamins. Happy Birthday! Hope you feel better.

I got mine from Smart & Final. Safeway had a few, but nowhere near the selection S&F had.

I would just go back to your regular pre op diet and stick to it as much as possible for the rest of the time. I cheated on my preop diet once and ate a cookie. I felt so guilty afterward! But, I did perfect the rest of the time and ended up losing 16 pounds by my day of surgery. Good luck!

I start pureed food Friday and I'm SO READY! I'm sick of my liquid options. Tell me what your favorites are...

I'm 11 days out now and I'm still not ready for a trip...too exhausted. I'd wait for surgery or reschedule your trip. Exciting news, though! Congrats!

I was just about to post this! Twice today when I stood up I felt like I could pass out. I literally laid on the floor to prevent myself from passing out. I am on blood pressure meds (though I've never had high blood pressure I take it for my heart palpitations) so I'm wondering if it makes my blood pressure too low?

I was anxious before surgery and took Celexa to help. I missed a couple days of my meds right after surgery and wow! I could tell my anxiety was gonna be a big problem, really quickly! So I promptly started my meds again and I feel much better.

My surgeon says one year! I guess it's good that I don't drink.

I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one! I hate feeling so tired and looking so pale, but I know this will pass.

I've always been a very pale, but I've had 3 people today tell me how white I look! I'm 10 days out...is this normal?

I hated the Isopure but then added a little Truvia to it and was actually pretty good!

I was sleeved April 27 by Dr. Podkameni in Gilbert, AZ. Feeling pretty good! 4 days til I start puréed!

I did great, but slept most of the first day. The gave me some Verced (not sure how to spell it) to relax me and I don't remember anything else. I also just had an IV. Good luck!!

You sound just like me! I'm 10 days post op today and feeling good but it seems nearly impossible to get my 80 grams of protein in on full liquids! Yesterday was the first day I succeeded because I went and bought a bottle of Cytomax. It's like a clear Gatorade but has 40 grams of protein. I couldn't drink it all at once because it's super sweet, but I sipped on it throughout the day. I've also tried the clear Isopure but I couldn't stand the taste.

I could have written this post myself. I'm 9 days out and I miss food too. Afterall, food has been my lifelong friend. I want a big salad with a Diet Coke. But like Joni reminded us, we will someday have those foods again. I'm okay only eating 1/4 of my food...more leftovers! Hang in there, we're in this together.

I like the Chike too. Where can you buy the Cytomax clear drinks? I bought the Isopure clear and couldn't stand it!

I had a sugar free shaved ice today and it was yummy!

I had a couple weepy days too. I'm 8 days out now, it's still hard, but no more crying! I'm trying to look forward to all the positives now. hang in there!