PainInTheGlass

I wasn't nervous more than a couple of times pre-op and like you, I wasn't nervous at all on surgery day. Proves you did your homework and know what to expect--and now you are following your dreams! Hope surgery goes well for you and we'll see you on the loser's bench soon!

Everybody is different in their journey. Some lose more / some lose less just like on any diet. Pre-op was difficult for me--3 shakes a day & 1 high Protein / low carb meal. After 2 weeks I felt like I couldn't look at another shake without having some nausea. I was sleeved June 3 and I'm feeling much better today! But I'm also back to drinking the shakes again for protein post-op. 19 lbs down since May 20th

So happy for you!! You'll be on the loser's bench in no time!

I went thru a stage in the weeks before surgery and found that if I educated myself on everything I could find on the gastric sleeve, I'd be better prepared for the surgery. Somewhat wrong. I did educate myself but praying sometimes works better than knowledge. I prayed for strength to get me thru this and a sudden calm came over me. The surgery no longer frightened me.

My best friend has a bypass and since 2002 she has been admitted to the hospital on at least 5 different occasions for a blockage/twisted bowel. The first thing they do is use an NG tube on her to try to open up the blockage. She's had an NG tube all 5 times for the same reason. It puts negative pressure on the blockage and opens the pathway up after a few days.

I got mine today at Walgreens for less than $20. In the paperwork my doc gives out, I saw where NG tubes were not allowed. So, I went in search of one today that has a USB computer connection (aka thumb drive on a bracelet). It was easy to use and stores LOTS of info. I put the info about the gastric sleeve and NG tubes in the allergies section where they would be sure to look if I couldn't speak for myself. I also noted that they should call my surgeon's office for more details. (He's listed in a separate section of the info)

I wore loose fitting yoga pants and a t-shirt. No need to pack additional clothes just wear the same ones back home. I wore the gown while I was in the hospital as there are soooo many things attached to you when you wake up...it just made more sense to wear the gown that was designed to hold the heart monitor. Just be sure you pay attention to the backside of the gown when u start walking the hallways.

Congrats!!!

I had my surgery June 3 and I was feeling much the same today as your day 2. I went to the doc for my first post-op appointment and explained that I was having trouble with nausea when I eat so he gave me another med to try. Maybe I'll feel amazing tomorrow

Great suggestion! I've been having trouble getting fluids down...maybe this will help. Thanks!

I've had similar results...18 lbs in a little over 2 weeks. I'm happy with this progression also.

Had my surgery June 3...drove myself to my first post-op appointment today. I'm still sore at the incision sites (especially where the surgeon took out my stomach). Otherwise, doing well. Just need to work harder on getting my fluids and Protein in. I'm doing well on exercise and Vitamins though. You'll do fine, but expect to be sore for a while.

My first post-op appointment was today also. I really need to work on protein and fluids (40g and 32oz a day isn't enough). I told the doc that I was having trouble with nausea associated w/ eating so he prescribed another med to help with that. I'm still on the liquid diet but then again my surgery was June 3. I did good on vitamins and exercise though. So, taking each day as it comes. I was at 207 today...225 has been my highest ever.

Had my surgery June 3, out of recovery and into my room by 430p. The night shift nurse did her best to keep ahead of any pain I was having. I found out at 4am that I hadn't asked for pain meds up until then. She brought me a small dose at 4am and another at 6am. When the day shift nurse came in I didn't ask for pain meds and got released at 5p June 4. The car ride home wasn't much fun as we had to get RX meds. Anyway, I've been getting up every 4 hours of during the night to walk around, taking some liquid lortab each time. The only pain I have is at the incision sites....and even then it comes from using muscles to do things like sitting up in bed from laying down.

Sleeved June 3....Home from the hospital now. Found out that I hadn't been on pain meds for the past 10 hours at the hospital, but I had some liquid lortab when I got home.

Me too! Gotta be at the hospital at 730am.

My surgery date is tomorrow, June 3, but today is the first day on clear liquids. I'm with you guys...I'm hungry today! I've been trying to keep my mind off of it by cleaning my house...it's also keeping me from being nervous about the surgery. I also look at it as a preview of the days right after surgery.

I'm scheduled to be at the hospital at 730am tomorrow. Not sure if my surgery is 1st or 5th on the list for my surgeon so we might be getting sleeved at the same time by different surgeons. I'm not nervous about the surgery but instead a little anxious and a little worried---anxious to get it over with and worried about the recovery and learning to eat again but this too shall pass. Then we are on our way to thinner! Adding you as a friend...keep in touch and let me know how you are doing and I'll do the same!

My doc's office said to let them fall off on their own, but it's ok to trim them if they are catching on things like your clothes.

I purchased a Magic Bullet blender and bought a lunch bag big enough to hold it and 2 glasses w/ Protein powder and a measuring cup. On my lunch break, I add water/ice find an outlet and blend it up. Sometimes I put fruit in the bag too...or even choc syrup (Hershey's makes a sugar free version). And the lunch bag I have is no bigger than any of the ones I've seen others carry into work!

When the psych asked me about my weight goals, here's what I told him: My goal for tomorrow is to weigh one less pound than today and if I lose that pound, my goal for tomorrow is to weigh one less pound than today. And if I don't manage to lose that pound, you might have guessed---my goal is to weigh one less pound than today. It may be a small goal, but it's VERY achievable. All of those single pounds add up to an amazing amount over a year! Granted, you won't lose a pound EVERY day but you can keep that one pound goal in sight! To some this might seem like the horse chasing a dangling carrot that it can never get--but to me it's a series of obtainable goals.

Was going to suggest protein shots...high in protein, low in carbs...til I got mine out of the cabinet and saw 180 cal in each and then realized that you would be on a liquid diet. So I think I'd call your NUT to see what they can suggest.

Way to go mom!! Several years ago, if someone had made that comment to me, it would have destroyed my diet and I would have gone back to being a perfect picture of what they needed me to be. Way to go for turning it around to be seen as a compliment and for politely letting her know that she needed to get used to the new you!

My doc's packet says the same thing, but explains that if you repeatedly stretch your sleeve with fizzy carbonated drinks--you will lose the effectiveness of your sleeve. And why go thru the pain of surgery if you aren't going to use your sleeve to lose weight? I personally wouldn't bother with the surgery if I planned to look for ways to cheat because I'm only cheating myself out of a thinner me!

No problem Nicky...glad I could help! Karen