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I went back after one week, I work 7 on 7 off, nights. 5 eight our shifts, and my weekends are 12 hours shifts. My Dr. didnt let me do the 12's, but I did work 8 hours on that week-end. By tuesday, I was feeling like I was pushing it, so I did take that night off. I have had a GREAT recovery, and PRAY the same for you!!

I started having some hunger, and did have a few days that I felt i could eat more. I REALLY have to say though, that as crazy as it sounded to me when people said it, it is really true that if you take your antacid meds ,it helps the hunger stop!!! It is really your stomach acid making you feel hungry. Plus you do need to eat enough:) and that is hard when you aren't hungry!! All in all at almost 10 weeks out, it is a learning game daily!!

Last minute jitters pretty common on here, and for most BIG days in our lives:). Please know we are thinking and will pray for a wonderful surgery and recovery!!

Sounds like a go to me!!!! Welcome!!

Total lean is my go to, when I looked at others, total lean seems to have great numbers as in cal, nut, vit and protein. I drink half for a snack, and a full for a meal when I am not getting enough protein. They seems to really keep me satisfied for a long time..not that I am hungry , but make me feel I guess good?/

Hi, I was just telling coworker about this last night. I had the same issue,thought it was from the Loratab, and stopped it after day 2 at home. However the crazy and yes scary at time dreams continue. I am 3 weeks out, and they seem to have stopped. I believe it is from being put under...

Hi, I did have a Q pump, and I had very little pain. I was sore, but no pain. And the pump does not hurt at all when it is time to take out, it is kinda just tacked into skin. I promise it did not hurt at all to take out. Good luck!

me and my small amount of strained cream soup sprinkled with protein powder are so HAPPY for you!!! hehe I really am, I am going to try and embrace all parts of this journey,even the not so fun parts! Hope the rest of your day rocks!! Day 9 so far

ok, I am from Buffalo. There a ALOT of hospitals there, and I KNOW there is someone who can help you. get on the internet and start searching! Buffalo General, ECMC, , SIster Hosp, ST, Joes, so many, keep looking. This is so important for your health!

Hi sleeved on the 5th. I am eating greek yougurt, broth, and skimmed ff soups. I havenot had luck with protein drinks this far. But have added unjury into broth and yougurt and soups, and so far feeling much better. Once or twice a sf popcicle, and lots of gatorade2 sf!!

day six here. have had terrible trouble keeping any protein drinks in, so it has been FOREVER since I had anything to even sustain me! Saw Dr. Today, so far everything checks out ok, as long as I keep getting some fluids in. I am sorry you are having a hard day, but that's what we are here for:)

hi, I am 6 days post op. and am having a terrible time with drinking any protein. I am ok with other fluids, but afraid of dehyration since when i drink protein it goes right thru...i am sorry you are having such a hard time. Except for this issue, I feel goo, just zero energy...We can do this

so day 5, still having some issues with drinking protein, premier protein is the only one I can seem to keep in. Have now eaten half a container of greek yogurt, and tummy is rumbling but ok. Been drinking fluids ok today. Still some bathroom issues. I went grocery shopping, walked dog around block 3 times. And went and got my 6 year old grand daughter for some company. So I would say I am doing great! Can cough and move today without discomfort:). WE CAN ROCK THIS PEOPLE:)

hi all ;june 5th here. Just got back from grocery store. I had my first muscle milk this morning. It is still making me so full. next one will be half of one.I did take over an hour to drink it. I definitly felt out of sorts at the store, not myself. Over all though this has been pretty easy.Yesterday I had terrible diarrhea. Today is better.Good luck to all!! this is going to be a very new learning experience!!

I just finished my clear liquid stage. I had no trouble at all drinking water or broth. Did not even need tiny sips,But then I had my first muscle milk today ,it took me over an hour to drink it, and I am FULL> Next one is going to be sipped over a 2 hour period and see if that is better.

hi yep I am feeling the same thing, tomorrow is my day. I am even working my night shift tonight, cause I knew I would be awake all night anyway. I am jumping from my hospitall over to the main Hospital at 5:30 am!! Good luck and post so we can keep up with you:)

Surgery tomorrow, but after that eve though I am a newbie I would love to try to app.!

June 5th...........................................good luck to us all!!!!!

oh my gosh you sound like me!! I am an RN a mom of 3 grown kids,nana to almost 7! I take care of everyone, and I am now also being sleeved on wed june 5th. I am making my plans, and ruffling some feathers, not intentionally , but doing this for me!!!! Good for you, yeah us!!

Yeah for you,please keep us updated! Sending up some prayers:)

I skipped the boat day, and kept my 6 yr GD with me. We did crafts and hung out.I am doing my one week re op, and I did very well. I am so excieted about my surgery next week, I told my GD that I feel like she did when she went to Disney this Jan!!! She just giggles and says nana is funny!!! Good Job everyone. WE CAN DO THIS!!!

whoot whoot!!!! I was jumping for joy when my approval came last week!! I am ha ving my surgery next wednesday. Good luck to you!!!

LOTS of advice on here for gas. WALKING is the best. Gas x strips they say are very helpful.

wow, thanks SO SO much for this!! It is infor we have had all along,but it is so nice to have it all together, and to handy during this last week before surgery!!!!!

Hi all' I am having my surgery onJune 5th..Just strating my one week liquid/high protein diet. I hope everyone is doing great. I am so excieted!!!