Robbiehage

I am so happy for you Kathy, you will not even believe how much better you will feel in a week.

What a great idea!

BJean, you are right about the straw it is not permitted after the sleeve. My surgeon required a 2day pre-op diet but I did 10 days (figured it couldn't hurt) I lost 6lbs during that time. I had very little pain and or discomfort with my sleeve. I could not have had a smoother experience. I only hit my morphine pump twice and that was because the nurse asked me to before I walked for the first two times. I have taken no pain meds or tylenol since then. I didn't even have the gas pain which surprised me because I did experience gas pain under my shoulder when I had a caesarean years ago, it really bugged but it was absorbed by my body within a few days. I researched the sleeve like crazy so I was very surprised that two days after surgery I was questioning my decision and feeling a bit blue. I am so happy to say that I am totally over that and am so far thrilled with my sleeve. I wish you the best with your surgery.

I was sleeved March, 24 and everything has been going very well. I sometimes eat too much and am uncomfortable for 15-20 mins and I used to love eggs and cottage cheese and now am a little grossed out by them. I am really pleased with my sleeve and hope everyone else is too!

Congratulations, feel better soon!

Aghhh! How frustrating this must be for you! I pray you were able to get back inside and get your sleeve! Hope to hear from you soon.

My surgeon had me take my blood pressure meds the day of surgery with a small sip of water, I do not remember taking them the one day that I was in the hospital but he had me on them my first day home. They were not cut or crushed but they are medium to small.

I think I can help with the sip, sip sip! I had my surgery two weeks ago today, it is very important to remain hydrated but the swelling in your pouch only allows for truly tiny sips. Therefore to get the proper amount of water in you feel that you are constantly sipping. To be honest I was DEVASTATED the day after I got out of the hospital, you have all of that anesthesia in you and you are uncomfortable and sipping that water it is easy to forget that you will be able to take a fairly normal drink in no time at all. I just realized today that I can drink consecutive drinks again. You know tip it back and take like 4-5 gulps right in a row. Still not as big of a mouthful as before but HUGE compared to before.

The PB2 with chocolate really helped me get my protein shakes down for the first week. Oregondaisy is right though, it is gritty. I had my surgery in Kansas and I bought it in the health food section of Hy-Vee Grocery Store while I was there. I have not tried any of the flavored syrups.

We all need to feel free to discuss any and all aspects of the vertical sleeve on this site. It is not ok for people to try to quiet others.

I am two weeks out today, my surgeon doesn't do mushies and has you eating protein at all 3 meals by day 11. I have had no pain, nausea, sliming or heartburn. My stomach was like a tank before they removed 85% of it and apparently it still is! I have yet to cease being hungry, my biggest problem is thinking I can eat more than I can. I get full fairly quickly and it's a little shocking how little you can eat without discomfort at this point. I got a regular Arby's Roast Beef yesterday, threw away the bun and without thinking I ate just a little over half of the meat. It went down fine but whew I was uncomfortable for probably 15-20 minutes afterward. Leave it to me to still be able to pig out 2 weeks out! So far I am very happy with my decision to get sleeved. Pray that the same is true for all of you.

I had my surgery Wednesday, I weighed 230 going in and 240 coming out! I was dehydrated when I went in so they ran tons of fluids through my IV.

How fun, congratulations!

Thanks to everyone who replied to this thread, it has been so helpful!

Wow, you look great! Congratulations.

Day before! Good luck to all of you.

Yay! So very happy for you! Glad you are doing so well.

Can't wait to hear how she is doing!

Been thinking of you all day, praying too.

Thank you, I should have specified that I used the kind that you buy in the carton that are pastuerized. Lan2k-I am going to follow your lead and dump the artificial sweetner, I need to switch to Stevia too. I am definitely going to try your breakfast also, 70lbs gone sounds like you know your stuff! Congratulations.

Hello, Just wondering if anyone has used liquid egg whites as a protein source? They have about 11 grams of protein for 3.5 ounces. One time on one of my crazy diet attempts I mixed them with cocoa powder and Splenda and drank them for a few days. Wondered if they might work in my early days after I am sleeved?

I totally understand, everyone keeps asking if I am excited and all I can say is "I am but I just want to be on the other side of it". I read your post about being fearful of leaving your daughter and I was so touched by it I couldn't even reply. My youngest is 17 and I share your fears! I am quite sure your daughter is much younger. But, on the other hand I am 49, diabetic, high blood pressure and just plain sick of not being able to move freely. I prayed for you yesterday and will continue to do so.

So exciting, I will be praying for you!

I was shocked when I found out I was only going to have a two day pre-op diet! I think I am going to start a high protein low carb diet this Sunday, my surgery is Wednesday, March 24 so that will give me about a week and a half. It certainly can't hurt and I would like the head start! When are you scheduled?

You are right, thank you Tiffykins. You are always so diligent to help all of us "newbies" out. I really appreciate the time and effort that you put into being such an active member.