DonRodolfo

Yes there is - y'all call it "polenta"

Remember that scene from the Aliens movies when the creature would hatch out of the host? That's sorta what happens when you're sleeved and drink something with carbonation.

<cough>No Protein in grits.</cough>

Your job while you're recovering is to make sure you're drinking Water constantly. If you're not drinking water, you're working on a Protein shake. a sip every 5 minutes (not joking here) until you're able to get more and more water in per hour.

Just checked, this works on Android phones as well.

I don't take these, but what do you think? http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp?id=VS-1974#.UemeEtKGwzs

Here in the colonies I'd suggest you get yourself some Powerade or Crystal light to mix with your water. Do those brands exist there or something you can mix it with that doesn't have sugar?

Nihongo chotto dekimasu.

Today I am regretting the heck out of wearing jeans that have been sitting in the back of my closet for over 10 years. Kidding. There could be complications. There could be excess skin. In my situation, it was worth the risk. I have a list of reasons I hated being fat. Only you can decide if it's worth the risk for you.

I use the adult liquid (CVS brand actually but whatevs). That would be my recommendation.

OMG those are ridiculously delicious!

i had to look that up! First ingredient listed is "Calcium Carbonate" and no mention of calcium citrate anywhere else.

You waited? (My patient manual says "as soon as you feel ready" )

i had to cut/crush my meds the first few weeks. i could take them whole after that. If it's the only one you take, cutting it might be okay (check with your doc to make sure it's okay to do this with this med and for how long).

i started out with a BMI in the 60s. i'm 7 weeks out and no issues so far with leaks.

That applies if your multi has Iron, right? Mine doesn't and I take them at the same time.

i know right?

I got a bottle of liquid hydrocodone. What a unicorn-filled week that was. (kidding, I used the liquid hydrocodone for a week and was able to use liquid tylenol after that for pain)

If you are able to tolerate pills get capsules. I prefer to stick to chewables myself and take the Celebrate brand.

i had allergies too during my liquid-only 2 week preop diet. Sorry, it's gonna get worse. But by day 5 you will feel right as rain. take some liquid tylenol for the headaches and drink that water!

Why does "why" matter so much? And who here is going to judge you for not being strong enough to do it on your own and having 85% of your stomach cut out? Isn't this why we we all had it done? Wasn't it the last resort for most of us? i proved I can lose 50 lbs without weight loss surgery, I did it preop and I did it years before. what I can't do is keep it off on my own. the sleeve gives me the advantage now. I won't let anyone tell me i'm weak or took the easy way out because that's simply ignorant. Don't let anyone (or yourself) tell you that either. We're YOUR people and we get it, so keep us around maybe!

Pleasure to meet you Jess. The worst part for me was the first 4 days of the 2 week preop liquid only diet. i was hungry, angry, fighting allergies, and wanted to sue people. On the 5th day I woke up feeling better than before the diet. The first hour out of surgery was uncomfortable as I had a gas pain that wouldn't go away. They saw my discomfort, offered me pain meds, I took them and was joking with people as they wheeled me to my room. i was discharged around 11am the next day. Advice? Right now, start sampling different Protein shakes to see which ones you like. Don't go nuts, but stock up on a few liquid Proteins before surgery so you don't have to worry about going out and getting them the first few days. Right now, start learning how not to drink with meals. Eat your meal and wait 30 minutes before you drink anything. This takes a little practice. Right now, learn how to chew each bite 20-30 times. Stop eating at 20 minutes or when you get bored, whichever comes first. Shop for and start taking your Multivitamins, Calcium citrate, b-12, etc.

So desu ne!

Glad to hear you're better. Hathery posted a story of her dumping episode a few weeks ago (?) that sounds similar to yours. I think it's more common for bypass patients but it happens to some of us as well.

Bumping for the morning shift.