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That would be such a pleasant change, thanks!!

my husband is so against me having any protein because it isnt listed on my clear list. Did you surgeon say it was ok to consume during the first week after surgery? I wonder if the protein is too hard to digest for a new pouch?

Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing. I have a question for you, is the protein tube something that can be consumed on the clear stage diet the foirst week after surgery? Im desperate for some protein for energy.

Maybe it is the flavor instead of the food! My husband makes these insane meals for him and my son. They smell so delicious and although I really enjoy the smell, I no longer have that overwhelming feeling to stuff myself. Or even try a bite for that matter!! Watching them eat has no effect on my appetite. In my 31 years I have never felt like this. Thank God for the sleeve. I really hope I can continue to not feel hunger.

Depends on your surgeon if you will have a drain, mine did not give me one. I was so terrified about the surgery. I was such a pessimist and had thoughts that everything would go wrong possibly ending in death but my surgery was unbelievable! I had bad pain for the first 2 hrs and then after that the pain meds made the pain totally bearable. I tried to be super positive after surgery with a can do attitude and it really helped. I got home yesterday and Ive been doing great. Constantly drinking, lotsof walking and lots of visualizing. It has helped so much. I wish you a calm mind and a quick recovery! My thoughts are with you!

That's exactly right gettinmeback!!

Thanks for sharing Likas! I would be very happy to continue having no appetite until 8 months out! I was so scared pre surgery that I wouldnt be able to handle a liquid diet for an extended time but I get so full from liquids and have no desire to eat. I was suprised! Im only 4 days out though, I hope it lasts.

That's really interesting you mentioned this. I just made a post asking when the hunger comes back after surgery. I had surgery very early thursday morning and prior to that I was on all liquids for two days. I dont even think about food anymore. When I imagine having to eat in a couple weeks I wonder if Ill want to. So strange how the appetite is completely gone...

Indegestion is a very common issue after being sleeve. My dr. perscribed me prilosec and told me to start taing it as soon as I got home and it has helped so much! You can buy it over the counter. I was just sleeved thursday and the pills do not bother my tummy at all. I hope you find some relief!

Jonathan, Thank you so much for mentioning the carbs, I had absolutely no idea! Im not suppose to have that kind of sugar either. When I saw the ensure was a clear liquid with protein I was so focused on it being clear I didnt check the label. I definitely dont want to be putting that much sugar in my new little sleeve, I will have to try the nectar, where can I purchase it? Thanks again!!

im only three days out and I am worried because I have no desire for food. I was always thinking about food but I havent the last few days. I wonder if it takes a week to get your appetite back? I wish I could help you but I am not sure when the hunger kicks back in. Hopefully someone cant let us both know!

Very lucky! I also am so very happy I did this !

haragl, Great job on the mile. I hope to be able to do this very soon!!

I couldnt eat the hospital broth but as soon as they released me I went to Target and got a pre made concentrated broth by Knorr called homestyle stock beef flavored. It is so tasty and goes down so smooth. I also was worried about the lack of protein but I found ensure clear that has 9 grams of protein. I cant have protein shakes so I was stoked to find a clear drink with some protein in it. In addition it has a ton of vitamins since I cant take my chewables until 8 days after surgery.

Thank you:) I am really suprised how well things are moving along!

I had my surgery yesterday morning and it went excellent!!! The PA's were totally wrong and the surgeon did not try to talk me out this surgery. He was incredibly supportive and thought I would do very well with the sleeve!!! Such a huge relief. I get to go home tomorrow and I feel so much better than I thought I would! Im so happy

I made it through alive!!! So stoked and ready to get this weight off!!!

I have been so focused on getting approved for the surgery, focusing on other people success and imagining my own that I hadn't really thought much about the possibility of dying in surgery until recently. It’s terrifying. I have a six year old boy. when my grandmother had passed in April, it was the first death He had ever experienced. I just keep replaying through my mind when he told me "mom if you ever die and go to heaven, Id make myself die to so we could be together" indescribably upsetting words to hear your child speak :’( Three nights ago I was lying in bed and panic came over me as I thought of how I will be putting myself in a position where it could definitely happen (DEATH) if I go through with the surgery. I’ve read differing statistics: 1 in 400 die, 1 in a 1,000 die, and honestly those don’t sound good. I woke up the next day still very much worried. I sat in my recliner as I do every day because my knees hurt. I watched t.v. and played on my laptop as I do every day, to numb my mind of my barely getting by existence.I sit home alone in isolation most of the day until My beautiful boy gets home and then I’m too tired to play and have a short fuse with him because I’m constantly exhausted (just like every other day). A couple tears ran down my face at the realization that my hope for a better life has to be stronger than my fears of dying this time. Im not happy being in pain and always tired. I’m not the good mom or wife I know I can be. I can’t fulfill my dream of becoming a nurse because I can barely shower and dress myself with out resting in between. I have had to stop wearing socks with my shoes because when I try to put them on, I pull muscles in either my leg, stomach or back. My life is so far from where I want it and I know I can get it back on track with this surgery. I might die because of this surgery. I will definitely die early if I don’t get this weight off. But I might be able to live AFTER this surgery… I don’t consider this living now.

I should be excited but so many things have happened this last week the latest being this evening we found out my Husband (who injured his back and been out of work for two weeks) has degenerating disk t1 - t5 and a enlarged node on his spine. He has to go meet with an orthopedic surgeon and discuss his options, he is only 26 . When it rains it pours. I could really use prayers right now. I just hope I can get through surgery so I can take care of him. It all seems so incredibly overwhelming...

Thank you both! Surgery went to well. There was a lot of pain at first but I feel so much better today!

the nutritionist told me not to have beans until after three months out. Did your surgeon give you a list of the foods you can have at different stages? I know there is a lot of different opinions depending on the surgeon!

You look great!

I only have insurance through October and then only my husband will be covered through work. I dont want to risk not being able to have surgery by shopping around. I am completely confident in him as a surgeon, he has so much experience. My issue is as Kali mentioned, Maybe he doesn’t think I can adhere to the diet and get the weight off and maybe I should listen to him. It’s easy to doubt myself because of multiple failed experiences in the past ya know? I was 100lbs over weight by 4th grade. Ive never eaten healthy for an extended period of time, so maybe that is the concern. I will have a chance to retrain myself and teach myself new eating habits without the insatiable hunger I experience all the time. I just have to have faith in myself and realize I’m capable. I’ve been able to stay on this ridiculous pre op diet so that should say something about my determination to make this process work for me. I just have to keep my head up and my eye on the goal here.

Thanks for all the information Rick, I appreciate it!

It does seem strange but I did all of my preop with PA's at his office. I originally asked my dr. about the surgery and based on my Insurance he sent me to this office. They are the only ones near me that accept my insurance. Sigh, Im really really glad he does this surgery so often because the more I find out from others the more I see discrepincies in my experience...