MKinVA

I am just out of the hospital and can definitely feel resistance when I am trying to get all these liquids down. I know it's not the same problem you are having, though. A question: Why did you skip the pureed food stage?

I was sleeved on Monday, July 30 and came home Wednesday afternoon, August 1! Aside from a couple bumps in the road, this was quite doable! First bump: deferred, strong pain right over the upper left chest. After going through some cardiac precautions (blood enzymes and echocardiagram), was determined to be gas pain! Whew on that one! Second bump: I have atrial fibrillation and woke up last ***ht (my first ***ht home, sleeping in my own bed) with definite atrial fibrillation, something I hadn't expereinced for almost a year! The episode lasted only an hour and the cardiolgist from bump #1 said that it was asymptomatic and was not a medical emergency unless is persisted for 24 hours. I am already on Lovenox, so blood clotting was not an issue. Whew on that one as well! I have been moving around well and having very little problem except trying to get all the required water in! How do you do it? I am no longer needing the pain medication but I do have this On-Q ball on a strap with tubes running into my belly. I will be glad to get rid of that soon! I only have an occasional twinge or cramp, but nothing unbearable!

Restricted from CPAP? I asked about it and my doctor said that it was not a problem. I even have to bring it to the hospital with me tomorrow. Let me know how it goes without the CPAP!

Good luck! Me too!

Good luck! Me too!

I am glad to hear about climbing stairs. I live in a split-level and can't avoid them, unless I stay on one floor!

Thanks for the inspiration! Good job!

Am I correct in the understanding that someone with a sleeve does not "feel" hungry anymore? That that part of the stomach has been removed?

The best way to deal with the hunger is keep yourself busy. Now we have the Olympics to watch... perhaps do some project as well.

Good luck to you and everyone else tomorrow! I will be joining you!

I have been on an Optifast diet since July 2 and my surgery is July 30. It was hard the first week but got better. I have been tempted to eat but have not. I am amazed at myself! I guess different doctors have different requirements.

Mine arrived in the mail yesterday. A little nervous about administering my own shots (or having my wife do it), but whatever it takes to be healthy!

Where is a good place to find sugar-free syrups?

I have not been very open about my surgery, but I am not hiding it either. I have told my close friends and close co-workers, but the others will probably figure it out as I continue to lose weight. As a teacher, I am sure that I will start to get questions and comments from my students... I will just smile and keep on working!

I don't think the banana seeds will be a problem. I have seen a recipe which calls for mashing the banana with a fork until pasty, and that certainly doesn't puree the seeds.

Your support is here! Hopefully your husband will see you becoming healthy and become supportive. Is he overweight as well? Perhaps the idea of you losing weight and getting healthy threatens him in some way?

I like the idea of getting a chicken and then using it lots of ways! I am still pre-op but LOVE all these ideas! Thanks!

Thanks for all the suggestions! They are a big help!

I had my last pre-op visit with the dietitian and doctor today... All systems are go and we are ready for launch! My big day is Monday!

Good to hear! I look forward to trying it!

I am heading into surgery on July 30 and I am concerned about how I am going to get out of bed without straining my stomach muscles and causing pain. Any suggestions out there?

I am always calmer after I have met with my doctor or read through these fora! I once asked my doctor if this was an operation lots of people have and he laughed and said "yes!" Seeing ALL these people on these lists certainly impress me and make me feel more comfortable!

I am four days away from my surgery, and I gave up Diet Coke on Sunday. So far no problem, but I have been slowly weaning myself from caffeine with increasingly diluting ice tea with decaffeinated tea. I think tomorrow will be my last day for any caffeine... wish me luck!

I am curious about the tabasco sauce. How soon after surgery could you have spicy food? No problems with irritating the stomach?