waneta35

@@lexie glad you are doing Great! I am hoping on my 2 week appt this Thursday they give me the ok for soft foods! That will be much better ! No matter the struggles...the outcome Is worth it!

Ok I see my mistake now, they were saying 1 large egg is equil to 50 grams, by weight. My bad. But I'm still not drinking that powder. And I can't afford all that other stuff.

I still haven't gotten any of my Protein. I'm 13 days post op. The powder is nasty. I've been drinking slim fast which have 10 grams but I can only drink half at a time. I'm afraid I'm gonna end up hurting my progress ifvi dint start getting it in. People have given lots of advice but I'm just stuck.

I still believe it's a dream that I'm at this hospital about to have my surgery. My process hasn't been a long one from my initial decision to insurance approval. I look forward to a healthy life ahead of me. I weighed myself when I left home I was 289.4 and when I weighed at the hospital I was 2lbs heavier. After they got my urine I asked to get back on scale and I was a pound lighter. Hey I will take that, every little pound counts!!

I'm 6 days post op today and finally was able to get in my daily Protein of 70 grams in. Actually got it 75 It took forever to do it but I was determined to take my time and get it in. Next step is to get all this Water in so far I'm only getting 40 ounces.

Hey everyone, since I started this thread, I wanted to provide an update on my condition (especially for the ones who are going thru a rough time).
For some reason (and I used to read this in other posts and didn't really believe it), this last weekend I finally felt SO much better. It literally happened in just a day or two. I just felt so much better. And I was finally able to get in my 60 grams of Protein (first time). I even went to the gym to start the strength and toning part of my workout.
I think the biggest reason I started feeling better is I wasn't in anymore pain. Pain from the surgery, pain from drinking too fast, nothing. Now, if I experience something uncomfortable, I know what it is and fix it. But the biggest thing that finally clicked was the mental adjustments I had to make, they finally fell into place. It took a few weeks but I am finally learning what I need to do to help my new body adjust to this.
People, doctors, whoever can tell you you need to mentally prepare yourself for this surgery beforehand. I'm sorry but there is absolutely NO WAY you can mentally prepare yourself for something like this. You don't know what type of recovery you'll experience, you don't know what mental battles you'll endure. So you don't really know what to prepare yourself for.
I can tell you it's going to get better but that doesn't help you now when all you want to do is self medicate yourself and just sleep the day away. All I can say is it does suck right now and it's ok to regret what did at this moment. I had people tell me to write out my feelings or talk to someone. But when all you want to do is crawl under the covers and not talk to anyone, those are the last things you want to do.
Honestly, there is nothing anyone can say that is going to make your situation better right now. You have to get thru this part yourself. And only you can figure out the mental adjustments you need to make. It's your recovery......you complain, whine or vent as much as you want. You have gone thru a major surgery, you now have to get thru the mental changes. One nice thing is I'm now able enjoy the small victories like the 40 lbs I've lost in the last two months. And in a few more weeks, I pray you will be able to too.
Thank you to everyone for your stories, suggestions and advice. This site and everyone on it has truly been a blessing. No one can truly understand what this journey is like unless you've gone thru it.
Good luck to my "Sleeve Sisters" and PM if you need anything.

I'm 6 days post op today and finally was able to get in my daily Protein of 70 grams in. Actually got it 75 It took forever to do it but I was determined to take my time and get it in. Next step is to get all this Water in so far I'm only getting 40 ounces.

I can't hardly get my daily Protein in and I'm 5 days post op. I can't even imagine nothing fried. Eating feels like a chore I dislike currently

You and I must be on about the same schedule! I think I might just get all my Protein in today too! Way to go!

@@waitingtoexhale Congrats, I hope everything goes smoothly today.
One word of advice to anyone pre-op, do not try to avoid the pain medication. That turned out to be a big mistake and my poor hubby had to go out at 4am to get my script filled.
I was lucky, no gas pains at all. My stomach feels like Jillian Michaels gave me a personal ab workout for like 45 minutes. Just sore muscles really. The surgeon said they also repaired a hiatal hernia while they were in there so that makes things a bit more sore.
I know each day will get a little easier and I'm so glad to be on the other side and not scared of the unknown. It's totally worth it. All of you on this site gave me tons of courage and I really appreciate it.
p.s. Just the idea of food kind of disgusts me. It's hard work just to sip a Protein shake and Water.

My surgery is tomorrow bit##es!!! Woohoo!

I'm 6 days post op today and finally was able to get in my daily Protein of 70 grams in. Actually got it 75 It took forever to do it but I was determined to take my time and get it in. Next step is to get all this Water in so far I'm only getting 40 ounces.

Don't tell fibs. What happens if you really do gave to have a hernia repaired.? Just tell them you had to have a personal issue repaired but you're doing great now and leave it at that.

@@waneta35 I'm glad your surgery went well!

Got sleeved two days ago. Not in much pain but I have to remind myself to sip. If I drink to fast I get the burbs.

Got sleeved two days ago. Not in much pain but I have to remind myself to sip. If I drink to fast I get the burbs.

In the hospital. I suppose to go home on today. I have minimal pain and been able to keep liquids down.

I still believe it's a dream that I'm at this hospital about to have my surgery. My process hasn't been a long one from my initial decision to insurance approval. I look forward to a healthy life ahead of me. I weighed myself when I left home I was 289.4 and when I weighed at the hospital I was 2lbs heavier. After they got my urine I asked to get back on scale and I was a pound lighter. Hey I will take that, every little pound counts!!

In the hospital. I suppose to go home on today. I have minimal pain and been able to keep liquids down.

In the hospital. I suppose to go home on today. I have minimal pain and been able to keep liquids down.

In the hospital. I suppose to go home on today. I have minimal pain and been able to keep liquids down.

Thanks for your prayers I'm still

Hi I'm from Chicago I get sleeved on Tuesday Sept 23rd. I'm ready but nervous for the change. Glad to hear about everyone! !

I still believe it's a dream that I'm at this hospital about to have my surgery. My process hasn't been a long one from my initial decision to insurance approval. I look forward to a healthy life ahead of me. I weighed myself when I left home I was 289.4 and when I weighed at the hospital I was 2lbs heavier. After they got my urine I asked to get back on scale and I was a pound lighter. Hey I will take that, every little pound counts!!

I still believe it's a dream that I'm at this hospital about to have my surgery. My process hasn't been a long one from my initial decision to insurance approval. I look forward to a healthy life ahead of me. I weighed myself when I left home I was 289.4 and when I weighed at the hospital I was 2lbs heavier. After they got my urine I asked to get back on scale and I was a pound lighter. Hey I will take that, every little pound counts!!