alwaysonadiet

I have a cruise planned just 4 weeks out. I was sleeved on 2/24 and my cruise is 3/25. I cruise all the time, but I asked my doctor about it and explained I already had it planned. He said it would be fine. By 4 weeks the incisions will be closed and I will be on solid foods. He even said I could have a drink or two. Now this all remains to be seen. But I think it will be fine.

What is wrong with decaf coffee? Why can we drink tea with sugar substitute but not coffee?

That's a good idea!!! Funny thing is I know what I'm supposed to do but some days the liquids just won't go down. It's like being so thirsty but you just can't swallow. I hate that feeling.

I meant to answer you Hkit- I ate a piece of chicken and it got stuck and I thought I was going to die. I ended up in the ER so I am scared to death of chicken and not sure when I will even try it again. I'm switching to Tofu.

I also had a hiatal hernia repair and am almost 3 weeks out. I'm down 16 lbs and holding. I think at this point you are transitioning off clear liquids to purées and yogurt and different kinds of food that possibly produce a stall. But 16 lbs is nothing to balk about. That's a huge accomplishment and it will continue. Don't compare to other people. Everybody's situation is different and I do think the hernia makes a difference.

Looks like I will be on them for quite a while to come. I take Nexium morning and night and even feel I need one mid day.

Lol. I guess that's the whole purpose of the sleeve. But sounds funny to just eat an inch or two. Too bad you can't get a $1 - 3 inch.

Scrambled eggs and toast or even cottage cheese and toast sounds so good!!

How long has it been since you've been sleeved EarthyGoalie? I love 40 cal natures own bread and would love a bologna sandwich. Maybe one day??

Everything is so grossly sweet. I can only drink plain water & tea because there is too much sweet in everything. I finally just cut my pills with a pill cutter. The Nexium granules I can handle those arent sweet. But I'm not sure what to do about ll the vitamins. I'm hoping my palate will change again to tolerate some of this stuff. I'm thinking I of just getting injections for everything problem solved. If the doc will prescribe.

This is what my doc says. Does anybody else do all this? I think it's way too much! Thank god I have the B12 injections just once a month for that. 1 Centrum Chewable multivitamin …2 per day ( you can also by some liquid Vitamins ) 600 mg Chewable or Liquid calcium citrate … . 1 every 12 hrs (please make sure you separate calcium from Iron) 100 mg Iron Liquid ….once a day ......or if you prefer 100 mg Iron intramuscular Shot ,,,,,..once a month 1000 micrograms chewable or sublingual B12 …. once a day ( 1 pill every week ) or if you prefer B-12 shots you can just have....1 shot every month 50 mg Zinc ...every 3rd day ( FOR hair LOSS )

I got sleeved 10 days ago. You'll need socks slippers and a robe. You'll be walking. If you are close I would bring a pillow. I went to MX so wasn't going to drag my pillow all the way over there, but sure missed it.

Vitamins are so important. You gotta have your energy and hair!! In addition to B12 My doc said centrum chewables, but I'm looking around for something a bit easier to go down.

When I was in Mexico I purchased the B12 injections. You don't need a script and can just get them at the pharmacy. I give my self an injection and it's a life saver.

That is GREAT! I think it is normal!! You are not supposed to have problems. I have tons of problems but I think it's because of the hiatal hernia repair and non compliance on my part. But you are truly blessed to be able to gulp with no pain. I sure wish I could.

I am absolutely scared to death to try solid foods. I are a small piece of chicken on day 3 like an idiot and the memories of the pain are so vivid I don't think I want to eat solids again. So I understand. Let us know how it goes.

You know what a good idea!!! This may be the key to lighten up the misery at times. Good idea. Now I have to come up with a name!!

Oooh I know how you feel. Take your PPI it's very important and use the heating pad on your chest and do your breathing exercises. In through the nose out through the mouth, etc. walking helps, but it's not possible to constantly walk. I actually had to go to the ER on day 4 to get relief. If you have pain meds take em. It's painful but it does get better.

I so wish I could burp!!! I think burping is a big relief. I sip water then little bubbles come out, very annoying, takes forever and a bit painful. If I could let out a burp all would be over and done with and on to the next sip. Haha!

I would like to be able to drink a bottle of water like I used to - to hydrate myself. Drinking just one ounce is painful.

My doc said to get OTC Prilosec. Walking is the only sure thing. GasX does nothing for acid.

I also have a horrible headache almost everyday. My doc said it may be caffeine withdrawals since I was a heavy 3 or 4 cup of coffee drinker a day.

The 27th? Of Feb? Too soon for food.

They went down my throat with the camera and thought something might be in there, but they found nothing and just said it was swollen. I did have a hiatal hernia repair but this is miserable.

I had surgery on Monday and left the hospital one day early on Wednesday. It was a bad idea, I should have actually stayed a day longer. Hope you do good at home the struggle now begins.