Shannalee

I haven't lost weight for around 5 days. It's because I'm not wanting to eat at all. I can't do crystal light or anything like that. The sweetener makes my tummy upset. I'm running out of options here. I have to figure this out or I'm gonna end up back in the hospital......and I don't want that

Same here. Can't do cheese for about 2 weeks but I've been able to do baked Beans, potatoes, cottage cheese. Saltine crackers have been a huge help. I know they are high in carbs but they settle my stomach.

I think this is me. I hit week 4 this week & this is so me. I think everything that I purée makes me want to throw up! I know I'm healing but I just want this feeling over. My sister has been a real help. She had given me tips in taking vitamins. She says it's like I'm pregnant(even though I have never been) because having a little milk with each helps so much. Man just a few more weeks then I can move to the next step. One step at a time seems to be what I have to do.

Thanks. I think I just want to feel normal again. Cows milk seems to be okay. Someone told me that saltines might help if it's liquified in the mouth.

I have been feeling icky today & not sure why. My surgery was May 7th & just started puréed food this last week & not doing too good. Milk seems to help but don't want to depend on it too much. I have a feeling it might be the lack of vitamins which I started up again. Has anyone experienced this?

So this might be a weird question....I love liverwurst and wonder if I could eat it during my soft foods which starts June 11th? I know I can't eat a lot of it but I hope I can eat it again. Does anyone else have issue?

I'm here....I can't believe it. So far I have been able to keep everything down. Goal today is to do more water. I'm keeping track of everything I eat and when I eat it so it helps me plan. That is me a huge planner. Last night was a challenge because it was my first night in my own bed but was able to sleep most of the night before I moved to my recliner around 3 in the morning. I have found the more that I move the better I feel. Gas pains had decrease but what I have found is if I sit in the bathroom for a few minutes longer than usual it helps and the pains go away. I hope everyone else is doing good and their recovery is on track

Before this I never had surgery and I was scared about it to. You'll do great and when it's all done you'll feel relieved. I think I'm just a freak of nature because I haven't had any pain since yesterday evening and I only took half a hydro before bed. Slept all night too.....just gonna work on my water today and I get to try yogert this morning. Sooooo looking forward to that

Hello everyone. Just wanted to give a quick update....I am doing awesome. Probably drank water too fast thing morning so I'm sitting in a chair and it feels better. My nurse today had the surgery back in October so it's nice she knows what I need. I'm a bit sore and only took my pain meds once this morning....they gave me that clotting shot and that stung so I took it I do wish everyone who is having surgery today a good and speedy recovery. I can't believe I am here but it feels great.

Thank you. I was able to get some good sleep last night & not as nervous as I thought I would be. Of course I haven't arrived at the hospital yet. I lost 35 pds as of this morning on the pre-op liquid diet and it wasn't that bad. Everyone will do great on theirs I will post an update when I can.

Ya I'll probably be here and there with the posts but I have no idea how I'll be. I'm there for 3 days and my friend who had it back in November said she kind of got bored in the evening on the second day. She said it was because of the tv...she wasn't used to not having a DVR LOL.

Thanks. People have been telling me this happens. I've never had surgery before so I'm seriously new at this. So far I'm not so nervous as in excited to start a new me. I am so ready....I bought my food for the liquid food portion when I get home on Thursday. I will make sure to let everyone know how things are going. I've decided to bring my laptop so that I can have something to do on my down time even if it's watching a movie and taking a nap.

I'm happy I don't have the bowel cleanse.....I think the liquid diet did that for me. I'm also scheduled for 7:30 but have to be there at 5am.....jealous you can sleep an extra hour, well that's if you can sleep. I'm exited for you. Keep us posted and I'll post something hopefully tomorrow night.

I know how you feel. I felt like I was always worrying about what the docs would find during my testing, if I would pass my psych eval, and so on. You will do great and it'll be here sooner than you think. I never though I would make it but my surgery is tomorrow and it doesn't seem real.

OMG....my surgery is tomorrow. I can't believe it's here already. My emotions are all over the place. I have also reached my goal of 30pds before surgery. I feel good and ready now for this surgery. Good luck to those that have surgery today. I am sure to meet you on the losing side here shortly

I'm down 28 pds on this liquid diet and I just have the rest of today and tomorrow. I'm on clear liquids on Monday (that is really going to suck) and surgery on Tuesday. Having serious anxiety issues right now but I think I'll be ok. Good luck to those that are in the beginning stages of the liquid diet. You all are awesome and can do it

I hope I feel this way after my surgery. I'm having serious panic issues right now. I think I'm more terrified about having the surgery then afterwards. I've never had any procedure that put me under like this. Just trying to keep busy.......keep us posted when you get home

Well I have 3 more full days until my surgery. It has been an exhausting week of emotions and yesterday I was dizzy all day. Can't wait until this liquid thing is all over....well at least this part So far I am down 26 pounds and I can't believe I reached my goal of being under 400 before my surgery. I just hope I can keep it off over the weekend....going to try and walk as much as I can. I hope everyone else is doing good on their liquid diets. It is a emotional ride and trust me I never thought I could do it and I have so you all will be AWESOME

I'm glad you're feeling better. Rest and hope your back gets better soon. That's what I'm worried about....if I lay down too much my back hurts. I might be walking more than I thought just to help. Keep us posted

The first few days I struggled with lack of energy and being dizzy. It eventually went away but the dizziness has come back today and I'm almost done. I would work out to help with my energy but about an hour after I get home I usually fall into bed exhausted. Hang in there.....it'll all be worth it

Woohoo

I am so excited for you. You will do great

Mine was making a lot of noise on Monday. It was funny and at one point I laughed out loud. They say it gets louder after surgery......I wonder what I'll call my stomach than!

I've lost around 23 pds....I still have 5 more days to go. I want to reach the 30 pd mark but my surgeon isn't requiring me to lose any. I have had my ups and downs in regards to the liquid diet. More like I have my good days and my bad days. Keeping busy at work (they are starting to freak out because I'll be gone for 2 wks ) and working out in the evening has helped me get through this diet. I am in the home stretch and it's kind of a part of me know. I guess this diet isn't so bad because it does prepare you for surgery but also will help after wards when you have to do the 2 week liquid diet again....well at least for me. I give you kudos for not diving into the steak or the mac & cheese....I know I would be