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I was sleeved on Dec 2nd ( still in full liquids until next Thursday), was told no more than 1/2 C per serving.

I did the strips worked well.

Good luck

I did nothing different down to the last minute. I had roast beef dinner with mashed potatoes and veggies. Stopped eating around 7pm than didn't have fluids after midnight. I was rolled into OR at 10:30 the next day. Just eat what you want it really didn't make a difference to me anyway.

I am 8 days post-op. I am down 15 pounds ( no pre-op diet for me ), would I do it again? Yes I would, without hesitation. Even though I'm in the early stages of this journey I know this was the best decision for me. Is the post-op diet a struggle? Yes it is but it won't always be and that's what keeps me focused. This is all about change and being prepared to go with the flow will make it easier I believe-remember: this is a marathon not a sprint!

You look amazing!!

I was told to leave them on until they fell off.

I am post-op 8 days and just last evening was I able to "tolerate" a little side sleeping...recliner helps but then you get a little neck pain...soon I'm hoping it gets better. There is one incision in particular that seems a little more sore than the others. Getting tired of full-liquid diet however:(

Oh no sorry to hear this. Are they going to have to re-operate?

Today a lot better on the sipping...there really is something to the tiny sips that's for sure ( a skill we will all master)...enjoying a chocolate unjury with PB2, milk & ice for breakfast. Have to say it's delish!!! Have a great day all!! YAY for us!

Yesterday was rough not gonna lie! Hurts to sip water hopefully that will go away??? Starting protein shakes today and possible released from hospital this afternoon. Has anyone had problems with it hurting to sip?

Congratulations! Do the Gas X Strips really helps along with walking. Everyday gets a little easier! Welcome to the losers bench....(sleeved Dec 2nd, 2013).

Hang in there Amanda just think of the loss you'll have post-op!

Hang in there December sleevers you'll be on our side soon!!! It's a great feeling!

This is terrific! Thank you for posting so all of us can enjoy!!

I use vanilla unjury, pb2, tsp of SF butterscotch pudding (dry), milk & ice...butterfinger!!! Yummy!

Walmart also carries PB2 regular & chocolate..priced well.

Getting in the protein/fluids post-op is tricky for sure...just finished a SF Popsicle, tomorrow some instant oatmeal and perhaps cream of chicken soup...yummy! Congrats to those of us who we're sleeved & best wishes to the upcoming sleeves!

I use Unjury vanilla and add some PB2 (found in Walmart) to add some flavor, really good. I know you can add some SF jello pudding powder like cookies & cream along with some ice and enjoy a thick shake. Check out the recipe sections for additional options. I hope this helps as we all know how important getting the protein is.

Great to hear this! I ran into a guy who had the surgery the same day however with a different surgeon. He was struggling with pain management (he was a bypass) but it was nice to share experiences. My 1st post-op day wasn't pleasant but I'm feeling great post-op day 3! Looking forward to having something other than shakes! Tomorrow I'm pulling out the instant oatmeal!! Keep pushing on sleevers!

I had horrific headaches in the hospital (day 1 post-op) and I believe it was from the morphine because when they switched me to the liquid Vicodin it went away but boy was it awful! Not to mention you can't relax or sleep or get comfortable. Hope your headaches go away soon!

I am post op day 3 and I want to send well wishes to all the December sleevers.

Yes the gas gets better each day..I did take Gas X Strips and did one yesterday. Just had 1oz SF pudding, man was that good! No pain going down...thank GOD! Sipping room temperature water in between...not seeing how I'm going to get in 64oz of water but I'm going to try! Popsicles are good too! No complications with my surgery but he did fix a hiatal hernia as well. Keep up the good work ladies, we got this!

I am post op day 3 and have gas pains still...walking seriously helps. I took a gas X strip yesterday in the hospital (brought with me) and it helped. Hope you feel better soon!

Doing the protein drink they give you right now....still hurts going down. Hope this goes away soon!