Marci

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So I was sleeved on Jan. 14th. I am supposed to be getting in 40 grams of protein. Not doing it!! I can't seem to find anything that I like. I bought the New Whey Protein Shots that are 3 oz. and have 42 grams. I was holding my nose & downing it but I can't do that anymore. It makes me so sick. I have tried the chocolate Whey protein powder, nope. I have tried the Muscle Milks, which I love, but I can't drink that much to get them down and they are also only 15 grams of protein. My question is, how did you get your protein down a week into this? Also, what did you drink or use? Did you mix it with something? I would really love some feedback because I can tell I need my protein but I don't know how to get it in.

Yes, it seems to help while I eat sugar free popsicles but only when I eat them. Once I'm done it's back but I love me some popsicles. Tiff, I'm going to have to try the Gatorade. I didn't see the ones with Splenda. When my husband & I went shopping for my full liquids all I could find is the real Gatorade which was FULL of sugars. I'll have to look around. Thanks girls!

Thanks guys for all the help!! I have been constantly sipping.....sip, sip, sip & it seems to be going okay but not better by any means right now. I'm keeping positive & hoping it will get better soon. I go back for a follow up again on Wednesday & will talk with the doctor about my meds. Thanks again ladies....I can always count on ya'll to answer my questions.

I know I'm not getting exactly enough water BUT I know I'm getting enough to keep my hydrated. I'm only a week out. I suck on sugar free candy all day but as soon as I get rid of it my mouth is back to being dry. It drives me insane. Especially when I'm talking to someone....it's embarrassing!!

I have had really, really, really bad dry mouth for the last week. I had my surgery on Jan. 14th but I can't take this dry mouth any longer. It doesn't matter how much I drink, it doesn't help. I told my doctor about this & he says to drink more....well it's not helping. Anyone else go through this or is it just me?? I'm going crazy!!

Welcome Kelli....hang in there girl. I know you can do it. This next week will really show how strong you are. If you need anything you call me.....Love you!! (Kelli & I are cousins)

I had to do a week liquid diet. When I went in for my surgery, my nurse showed me a before & after pic of my stomach & I could see a ring in the background. I asked what it was & she said if your liver does not fit around that ring when they try to put it on, they sew you back up & tell you when you can follow directions you can come back. The CRAZY thing is they still charge you for the procedure..... Good thing I stuck with it.....Don't cheat!! It's not worth it!! You can have some cheese when you're all better.

I used Dr. Jayaseelan and loved him!!

I used Dr. Jayaseelan & LOVED him so much. He was awesome. The facility at TLC was the best. We could not have had better service with them. I'm glad I choose them. My mom stayed the night with me in the hospital and they treated her like a queen. The nurses fed her dinner that they had brought from their house and got her Diet Cokes because she forgot the ones she had at the hotel. I can't brag enough on them. Dr. Jay is so laid back. He usually likes to see you a week before your surgery but he let me see him on Wednesday and have my surgery Thursday. He's awesome!! Check him out!! Good luck & let me know what you decide.

Creatinglee: I had my surgery on Thursday, Jan 14th and was back to work on Monday. I had to leave 2 hours early because I was exhausted but today is Tuesday & I felt fantastic...worked all day. Just remember to walk & sip when you can but you can do it!!

Oh Mini-Me, I'm super excited for you too!! I am sending my prayers. Good luck & keep us posted!!

I had the choice to use Dr. Nick through TLC Edge also. I've heard he's a wonderful doctor. I choose Dr. Jay because he was known as one of the top bariatric surgeons in Dallas. It's very important that you take your time & research EVERYTHING. I lurked around this forum forever before making this life changing decision. You can find out a lot of information on here through everyone. They are really informative and awesome people. Good luck on your decision and do what's right for you!

I was sleeved on Jan. 14th and yes you are SO right. There are so many emotions that will go through you until you get on the operating table but it will be worth it!! Hang in there girl. We're all rootin' for ya.

First off, CONGRATS!! This is exciting. I was sleeved on Jan. 14th & feel great. A little exhausted here & there but doing wonderful. The day of my surgery I woke up @ 4:00am, sat & cried in the bathroom by myself, said a couple of prayers & then that was it. I knew I was doing the right thing. I am so glad that I didn't back out of this. I can already tell the awesome feeling in my step & my husband is already telling me how wonderful I'm looking. (I know, he's only being supporative but it makes me feel better.) Hang in there girl!! It's going to go awesome & you're going to LOVE it. I'm already saying a prayer for you. I'm excited for you & can't wait to hear from you after you're up & running. Keep us posted!!

I had my surgery done on Jan. 14th with Dr. Jayaseelan in Dallas but I went through TLC Edge. Here's their website http://www.tlcedgesurgicalweightloss.com/. I could not have asked for better service. I paid $10,990, Dr. Jay was wonderful, and the nurses at the facility were AWESOME! They pampered me so much that I thought I was in a resort. We financed through Carecredit. You should check it out. I couldn't have asked for a better doctor.

I've read a lot that the first 48 hours are the worst. Well I'll be the first to say that is SO true. This is my 3rd day out & yesterday was bad but today I feel like a new person. I have more energy, I am ready to sip more & walk more. I haven't had to use the pain meds expect last night right before I went to bed. I'm super excited about feeling better & ready to move forward. :smile:

Well I'm home. Things were not good yesterday but seems to be better today. I am walking every 45 minutes like the doc says & sipping Water too. I think they gave me some hardcore meds for the 3 hour drive home yesterday so it took it awhile to wear off. All is well though. I can feel the gas inside me but nothing to bad. Yesterday my lefter shoulder blade was killing me but now it's a lot better this morning. It's hard to sip because you feel all that gas swirling around but I'm getting it down. I'm just excited to get past this week & feel a lot better. Welcome to the loser bench!!! :thumbup1:

Thanks for all the support guys!! It's 5:13am here & I'm showered & ready to rock 'n roll. I can't wait to start my new life. I'm jumping out of my skin waiting for the time to arrive so we can LEAVE!! Lets go, lets go, lets go!!! I'll update you all as soon as I can!! Thanks again for all the prayers. ~Marci

Well, I?m scheduled to be at the hospital at 7:30 tomorrow morning for my surgery. I thought I would be freaking out right now but actually I'm ready to go to bed so we can get going. :ohmy: I can't wait to meet you all on the 'loser bench'. Prayers are ALWAYS excepted!! :001_tongue: ~Marci

Welcome & congrats on your surgery date!! I have been on my clear liquid preop diet since last Thursday. Just keep in mind that after the 2nd days it gets better. Did you go directly through the doctor's office to get scheduled? The reason I ask is because I went through TLC Edge and I haven't met my surgeon yet either & I'm scheduled for surgery this Thursday. I meet him tomorrow. (of course I have been obsessive about researching him) Dr. Nicholson was an option for me to us as my surgeon also. Anyway, good luck with your preop diet & your surgery. You are doing the right thing!! You'll be healthier than ever.....hang in there girl.

AWESOME......Thank you for your help. I found them on both of these sites!!

Could someone PLEASE help me find the nectar sample packs? I want to try the different flavors and I've heard you can get 11 flavors to try. I can't seem to find the website that I can order these!! Any help??

I'm right there with you! I have my surgery on Thursday & I have the jitters BUT I am also super exicted to start my new life. I am so ready to have this done. I was talking to my friends today & talked to them about how I can't wait until I can fly on an airplane & put the tray down in front of me. The little things people take for granted. I'm so ready. I will keep you in my thoughts for Wednesday. Just remember, it's going to be a new life. Good luck & keep us posted! ~Marci

I'm with you on the preop diet. At least you get to eat something. I have to be on clear liquids for a WEEK. Today is day 2 & I'm seriously dying!! (Not seriously but you know what I mean.) I feel like my head is going to EXPLODE & if I take any more Tylenol I'm going to overdose. This is the worst thing I've EVER had to do. I really hope it does get better each day because I don't know how much more I can take of this. It's like taking cigarettes away from a hard core smoker that smokes the maximum amount of cigarettes a day & giving them Ultra Lights & telling them they can only have 5 a day!! It's just not right!! BUT I understand why they do it & I will bite my husband's head off before I eat before my surgery. I've wanted this for way too long to cheat now!! The doctor says no then the doctor says no!! I just keep telling myself that I only have 5 more days left & then tomorrow I can say I only have 4 more days left. This too shall pass......