kidrn72

I'm in Missouri, pediatric ER nurse. I had my sleeve 1/23 so I'm 3 days post op. I was planning on taking 2 wks but with the weight restrictions I will have to take 3-4 wks. Thankfully I have the time built up to take paid LOA. I don't want to go back unless I'm 100% ready:)

Wow you peeps have great ideas for protein drinks:). Can't wait to try some of these as soon as I can. I start on soft foods tomorrow with protein drinks in between meals.

Congrats! I will be thinking of you:)

I am 2 days post op, got to go home yesterday:) I has less pain in the hospital because that gave me 3 different pain meds but only sent me home with one. I'm on clears only until Sat then I can try soft foods like yogurt and cream of wheat. My belly is still swollen and trying to walk the gas out! Over all I'm doing well:)

My user name for my fitness pal is kidrn72

I only had my drain in about 8 hours. It was taken out this morning early.

Surgery went well yesterday, will be going home today:) I am excited to start my journey to a new me.

1 day post op and I feel pretty good. The doc fave me a anti nausea patch beside eat so I have not has nausea:) Pain is well controlled too. So far I have only has ice chips.

Best wishes and blessing to all having surgery today 1/23:)

On my way to hospital for my sleeve today:) getting excited and nervous! My surgery time is 10am

Good luck to those of you having surgery tomorrow:) my prayers are with you for a healthy recovery!

I use sugar free syrups to help favor them( the kind in the coffee section) . I am at the point i dislike any protein drinks after 11 days of them But I try to make them palatable. It is hard when you have to drink them daily. Hang in there

I am on day 10 of 14 days of liquid pre op diet and it does get easier. the first 4 days were the hardest. I find chicken broth ( I use the reduced sodium Swansen's the best). I am allowed SF popsicles and crystal light drinks along with Water. The only down fall I have is no energy and brain fog. You are not alone and you CAN DO IT!! url=http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com][/url]

I am on day 5 of my liquid pre op diet, it gets better. The first 3 days are the hardest but today I have energy and I really feel ok:). My sleeve is scheduled for 1/23!

I live in Independence ~ Having my sleeve done 1/23/13 at SMMC!

Thanks:)

Hi everyone:) I just came across this form yesterday and am excited to know there is one! I am scheduled for my sleeve 1/23/13 so it is coming up soon and I know I need support other than the once a month meeting at my surgeons office. I am doing my doctor required pre op diet now which is 4 protein shakes per day plus 64oz of fluids. It is has been a struggle to not eat when everyone around you is living normal.