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I seem to be falling short on potassium intake. Anybody have any suggestions on how to improve this? I was told that it is very important to maintain my potassium levels. Any thoughts?

Don't freak out. It will be good. I was nervous as well but I am already glad I did it. Have faith in yourself. You did the research. Trust it.

Sorry u forgot to say you will not see him until the post-op follow up. I was at the same hospital and they were good (for a hospital). Don't expect to he much sleep at the hospital. Start walking as soon as you are able. I walked 2 hours after I woke up and did not look back. Walk often.

I had Dr. Nick. I had many conversations with Bee at his office to make sure what I was experiencing was normal. She is quick to say everything is normal. Pain was about par with average, from what I have heard in these blogs. I am 11 days out and have list 18lbs pre-op and 16 post-op. no catheter was used and I was out if the hospital the next day. The 3 weeks of liquid post ip is now my biggest challenge. I am not hungry, but u want to eat everything. Dr. Nick did a good job and I would say you are in good hands.

Actually last night and today, I have had diarrhea. I did have 1solid BM post op. I am going to call my Dr tomorrow. I need to set up my 2 week post op appointment anyway. I will let you know what I find out.

Isopure is not bad. I like the coconut flavor pretty well. They key to it is to keep it cold. I can relate to the how so I regress thoughts. Sleeping has been pretty good for me. I am a side sleeper however and that does not work well for me. If I sleep in my back I am in good shape. I wake up a couple of times a night, readjust my position and fall right back to sleep.

I had my sleeve on the 7th of May. On Friday I was doing well. Very little gas pain. I was the closest I have gotten yet to 64oz of liquid and 70g of protein. Yesterday however was the start of a set back. I had really bad pains yesterday and it feels like I am stuffing myself to even have a sip of liquid. It takes me all day just to force down 20oz Isopure. I am not feeling any better today. I walk every 2 hours for 15 minutes, I use the little breathing thing every 4 hours, no solids all liquid per my surgeon. I have done everything that has been asked of me. What am I doing wrong? Is this normal? The way I feel I can't get enough liquids in to stay hydrated and not enough protein to heal. Should I be worried?

Morning of and I am on the way to the hospital. I feel better this morning, but I am still nervous. I will post later if I can.

Thank you all for the kind words. I have done my research. I should be comfortable with my choice. I have just made so many bad choices in the past. It is hard to trust myself. I know this is right. I have heard so many inspiring people on this and found that more people are happy they did this, than not. Just last minute jitters.

Tomorrow morning is surgery. The hesitation has struck. I have read many posts about the depression and regret that some have had, and it has made me pause. I know that I cannot keep weight off with out a crutch to keep me in check. That which does not kill me will make me stronger. Please let me know I am not alone. Please share your feelings the night before surgery.