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Hope you both have uncomplicated recoveries!

Oh Jazmundo how I do relate! I had surgery last Tuesday. I find greek yogurt (lime flavored) is the easiest "protein" for me to get down, however it takes me two to three hours to finish 5oz. The Protein shakes are a real chore. I am lucky if I get 32 oz of Water down a day. Last night I was determined to finally finish my one Protein shake of the day and pushed my little tummy too hard. Man was I uncomfortable for about 4 hours, salivating, foaming, it was awful. I couldn't even go to bed until it finally resolved itself.

I think I pushed myself hard because I had been to a group post-op meeting and two smug self satisfied people sitting across from me were exclaiming how it was so easy to get 64 oz of liquids down every day plus Jello, yogurt Soup etc. I sat silently detesting their cheerfulness and their recipe concoctions for the full liquid diet we are on.

Lesson learned- I will try to get in what I can, however, the goals they have set for post-op Protein and liquids are just not realistic for me. Maybe not for you either. It is a steep learning curve for all of us, and as many have said we all respond differently to our new sleeves. As we have been assured many times-it will get better!

I ended up staying two. I had severe nausea and could not get down all the liquid they wanted me to. I still couldn't get enough down after the second night, however I begged to go home and they took pity on me and sent me with nausea meds.

Been married to my husband for 38 years, don't really need Valentine's Day to know and or express our love for each other. When our children were younger we used to enjoy taking them out for a special lunch/dinner as they were our little loves!

I think you will find invaluable information here. The information I gleaned from all the people here prepared me for my eventual surgery, I felt I had a pretty good grasp of the good, the potential bad, and every complication imaginable, but I would always live in hope that I would be like so many other people here and have the best possible outcome. So far so good. Best of luck on your Quest to a healthier you!

Really???? This is new to me. I would think people with good dental hygiene and regular dental visits would not have any more problems than non-WLS population.

You have done well!

I had planned a few things I wanted to have "my last" before my pre-op diet, and then my surgeon's office called and since my insurance approval came back so quickly they moved my date up by two weeks and I had to start my pre-op diet that day! No regrets though, I know some day if I still would like those things I will have them- just smaller quantities.

I asked my surgeon what size bougie he would use and was told a 40fr. I was very happy with that answer. He also explained that there is only mm differences between sizes, and he felt there were fewer issues with the larger size and weight loss would be pretty much the same.

When you go back to the prep area they will keep you so busy that the time for surgery arrives in a flash! Good luck!

I did not have a catheter either. I expressed my concern about my urgency incontinence and was outfitted with a pad and the spongebob squarepants undies the hospital provided. I was fine with that.

Thanks for the update nprcowboy. I will, as many others here keep praying for you. So many complications for one man to go through.

@@Diane63

Good luck today and a speedy recovery!

Sorry to hear of your dog Abraham's declining health. Our pets mean so much to us.

Good luck to you all and speedy recoveries!

I am also scheduled for the 3rd. Yay us!

Best of luck to you!

Best of luck to you! I hope you have a very easy recovery.

@@Sophieteel

Hello Sophieteel! I am 62 and my surgery is tomorrow. I have noticed a few other people on this site that are also around or over 60, so you do have company here. The pre-op diet is not too bad after the first three days. You will be fine with it. Good luck in the coming weeks and I hope your surgery goes well and you have an uncomplicated recovery.

Hey- great job!

@@Marge1927

I am also scheduled for surgery on Feb. 3. It is perfectly normal to be nervous about surgery. However, you need to trust yourself now. You did your research and while you were calm and rational you made this decision for surgery. You will be fine, you know that, be nervous, but trust your decision.

Time will fly, you'll see. Congratulations!

Congratulations!

So sorry you are going through this. I hope you mend soon!

Wow! You have done so well!