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I am 2nd day postop. I opened my PPI capsule and placed the beads in an ounce of Water and i swallowed it down. I immediately became nauseas and spit up like a baby. Now I am afraid to do it again Has anyone else had this kind of issue.

My surgery went off without a hitch yesterday! The NG tube was removed yesterday afternoon and it looks like I will be able to go home later today after they are sure I am tolerating fluids and after they remove the JP drain. I passed the leak test this morning!!!!! [ATTACH]13808[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]13807[/ATTACH]

Hey Juners! I was sleeved yesterday morning!!!! I just passed the leak test and spoke to the doctor, he said the surgery went very smoothly. I have been walking the halls since yesterday afternoon, it really is the "secret" to get rig of the crampy gas pains, then all I am left with is the incisional pain. I am trying to eat some chicken broth right now, it is actually comical.. I take 1 small spoonful and have to burp 3 times...

Good luck today on your speedy recovery!

Hi Suz, I was sleeved at 8am yesterday (June 5th) I have been in some pain but it does mostly resolve. My blue dye leak test will be given around 7am (real soon). Shout out to all the nurses and techs in surgery and on the bariatric unit on the 11th floor that have taken such great care of me at ORMC, Orlando Health system. I couldnt ask for any better!

Thank you Amy! I am happy that it is finally done and I am officially going down my path to a healthier me!

Having some pain but the nurses are controlling it well. Mouth is so dry I sent DH to get some mouth moisturier called biotene. It has been a lifesaver tonight.

Hey guys, I am in my room chilling now. [ATTACH]13756[/ATTACH] h [ATTACH]13757[/ATTACH] Here I am in all my glory;), NG tube in my noseh... NGt will come out around 6pm today after leak test completed.? JP, will need to remain for a couple days.

LOL!!! This is my new favorite quote.....

ICU RN here, my surgery is in about 30 hours, Wednesday morning bright and early. I am freaking out a little bit but I know it is going to be just fine.

Okay I am freaking out a little tonight. Surgery is wednesday morning. I have to be at hospital at 6am.

2 most important things about the preop diet for most of us is to keep your protien high and carbs low. This is to prepare your liver to shrink and to boost your total protein levels so you can bounce back after surgery. So if the diets meet those requirements your doctor should let you know.

I am doing good so far on the preop diet and I am officially in ketosis. I am working this weekend, off monday and tuesday. Surgery is this wednesday! I am starting to get a sense of calm now.

I am allergic to whey so I am using the Sun Warrior brand of vegan protein powder in the natural flavor so I will be able to add it any kind of liquid as recovery progresses. I just want to let everyone know about a natural cocoa powder called "Cocoavia" that is high in flavanoids. I add this to the powder with 4 oz unsweetened vanilla almond milk, 4 oz "Egg white international" pasteurized egg whites, a little vanilla extract and nectresse sweetener to taste. I really dont care for any of the pre-made powder flavors so this has been a lifesaver for me so far.

100-110 pounds

Excellent point

I can only hope that sex will be my addition after surgery!!!! As long as it is with my hubby.

Mine is preop 2 weeks - 2 Meal Replacement Protein shakes and 1 very low fat meal postop - clear liquids postop day 4 - full liquids postop week 4 - softs postop week 8 - at will postop

Holy crap! Hot mama in the house! I love that dress and especially how wonderful I know you feel inside of it.

Oh yeah and coming here to read!

I am still young in this process too:) Thank you for posting this since it has been on my mind a lot lately. I have been doing a lot of soul searching to find out what I really like to do (besides eat or food related activities) Lately when I want to eat mindlessly because of whatever reason, usually boredom, I am experimenting with; reading a book going outside for a walk getting in the pool or hot tub yoga weights cleaning driving to WDW to walk around (season passes and 15 min drive) internet surfing, researching I think I need to pick up a craft to keep my hands busy....

LOL! Definitely something I would do, I have been known to trip over my own feet while skipping like a little kid through Walt Disney World at 260 lbs. Never Grown Up!