Adriane5Sims

I had sips 12/29. I had never had any surgery before either but everything went great. I am down 58 lbs now.

Right after surgery the day of you cannot have anything to drink at all. You have to wait till the next day when they do a swallow test on you to check for leaks. When I woke up from surgery they had me on great pain meds. I did feel pressure in my chest from gas from surgery. My mouth was so super dry. They can give you these sponge things on a stick to run around in your mouth after you dip them in Water. Those were a lifesaver. I was woozy that night and they kept me on oxygen and I wore leg compressor things to prevent blood clots. I also had my catheter removed that night and starting peeing on my own. Day 2 after the swallow test when the doc said it was okay I started on Clear Liquids. They give you 1 oz of water and it has to take 15 to 30 minutes to drink that. I brought Isopure to the hospital and tried to start on some of that too. They will bring you a plate with Jello and broth. I could barely get any in. You have to record what you do get in and when you go to the bathroom so the nurses can monitor and they know when you are ready to go home. I stayed 2 nights total but some people only stay 1. Bring Chapstick and gas ex strips. On day 2 I used the gas ex and it helped. When I got home I progressed to full liquid like shakes on day 4 I think. I made the shakes and drank everything out of little medicine cups so I would only sip. I have lost almost 50 lbs total. I am over 2 months out and eat what I want now. My tastes have totally changed and I am not indulgent anymore. I gave up caffeine and soda a month before surgery. I used to eat sweets every day but now they just leave a bad taste in my mouth and I don't feel great later so I rarely eat any sweets. I drink water only and get my Protein from food now. I used shakes till about a month out. I do drink some milk every now and then too. I get hungry every couple hours now after my 1st meal but in the beginning I had no hunger for 2 weeks. I have never had dumping syndrome. I did have diarrhea and gas a lot after surgery but now I am very regular.

Thanks!! It is definitely way different than before but on the bright side we are not constipated.

I had sips 12/29. I had never had any surgery before either but everything went great. I am down 58 lbs now.

Right after surgery the day of you cannot have anything to drink at all. You have to wait till the next day when they do a swallow test on you to check for leaks. When I woke up from surgery they had me on great pain meds. I did feel pressure in my chest from gas from surgery. My mouth was so super dry. They can give you these sponge things on a stick to run around in your mouth after you dip them in Water. Those were a lifesaver. I was woozy that night and they kept me on oxygen and I wore leg compressor things to prevent blood clots. I also had my catheter removed that night and starting peeing on my own. Day 2 after the swallow test when the doc said it was okay I started on Clear Liquids. They give you 1 oz of water and it has to take 15 to 30 minutes to drink that. I brought Isopure to the hospital and tried to start on some of that too. They will bring you a plate with Jello and broth. I could barely get any in. You have to record what you do get in and when you go to the bathroom so the nurses can monitor and they know when you are ready to go home. I stayed 2 nights total but some people only stay 1. Bring Chapstick and gas ex strips. On day 2 I used the gas ex and it helped. When I got home I progressed to full liquid like shakes on day 4 I think. I made the shakes and drank everything out of little medicine cups so I would only sip. I have lost almost 50 lbs total. I am over 2 months out and eat what I want now. My tastes have totally changed and I am not indulgent anymore. I gave up caffeine and soda a month before surgery. I used to eat sweets every day but now they just leave a bad taste in my mouth and I don't feel great later so I rarely eat any sweets. I drink water only and get my Protein from food now. I used shakes till about a month out. I do drink some milk every now and then too. I get hungry every couple hours now after my 1st meal but in the beginning I had no hunger for 2 weeks. I have never had dumping syndrome. I did have diarrhea and gas a lot after surgery but now I am very regular.

Right after surgery the day of you cannot have anything to drink at all. You have to wait till the next day when they do a swallow test on you to check for leaks. When I woke up from surgery they had me on great pain meds. I did feel pressure in my chest from gas from surgery. My mouth was so super dry. They can give you these sponge things on a stick to run around in your mouth after you dip them in Water. Those were a lifesaver. I was woozy that night and they kept me on oxygen and I wore leg compressor things to prevent blood clots. I also had my catheter removed that night and starting peeing on my own. Day 2 after the swallow test when the doc said it was okay I started on Clear Liquids. They give you 1 oz of water and it has to take 15 to 30 minutes to drink that. I brought Isopure to the hospital and tried to start on some of that too. They will bring you a plate with Jello and broth. I could barely get any in. You have to record what you do get in and when you go to the bathroom so the nurses can monitor and they know when you are ready to go home. I stayed 2 nights total but some people only stay 1. Bring Chapstick and gas ex strips. On day 2 I used the gas ex and it helped. When I got home I progressed to full liquid like shakes on day 4 I think. I made the shakes and drank everything out of little medicine cups so I would only sip. I have lost almost 50 lbs total. I am over 2 months out and eat what I want now. My tastes have totally changed and I am not indulgent anymore. I gave up caffeine and soda a month before surgery. I used to eat sweets every day but now they just leave a bad taste in my mouth and I don't feel great later so I rarely eat any sweets. I drink water only and get my Protein from food now. I used shakes till about a month out. I do drink some milk every now and then too. I get hungry every couple hours now after my 1st meal but in the beginning I had no hunger for 2 weeks. I have never had dumping syndrome. I did have diarrhea and gas a lot after surgery but now I am very regular.

You look amazing!

I may be crazy but I don't think that's bad if you felt alright and your pouch could handle it.

I may be crazy but I don't think that's bad if you felt alright and your pouch could handle it.

My highest weight was 298. Surgery weight was 289. Current weight is 278. 20 lbs total lost!

My highest weight was 298. Surgery weight was 289. Current weight is 278. 20 lbs total lost!

My highest weight was 298. Surgery weight was 289. Current weight is 278. 20 lbs total lost!

Enochs did my surgery Monday and I had the sips done.

That gas was killer!!! I survived though thankfully. Now ready to be on the losers bench. It is crazy not being hungry at all. I went home today. Staying on the pain meds but stopped taking nausea meds. So thankful to not be nauseated. I had a hernia repair and I have 5 incisions. One started leaking today while I was walking. The nurse had me use gauze on it. Hope everyone is doing great!!

Gown on and iv in. Starving!!! Gonna tell the doc to cut out my hunger literally!! Breath is horrifying!!! Yuck yuck!! Oh well. Today's the day!

Gown on and iv in. Starving!!! Gonna tell the doc to cut out my hunger literally!! Breath is horrifying!!! Yuck yuck!! Oh well. Today's the day!

So excited about tomorrow!!! Praying we all have successful surgeries.

So excited about tomorrow!!! Praying we all have successful surgeries.

So excited about tomorrow!!! Praying we all have successful surgeries.

Today was definitely my worst day. Rest of pre op diet has gone great. Back on track ASAP though to get ready for the big day Monday.

I cheated tonight and planning to tomorrow. I will get right back on track Friday and I plan on doing all my shakes.

That makes sense. Today is day 3 for me and I am starving. I had honestly considered getting one thing off allowable food list and eating it. That list is when people are allowed to have 1 meal a day.

Mojo, please update me on how your surgery goes. I have mine 3 days after you.

Enochs is my surgeon and I plan to have the sleeve with sips as well!

Wow thanks! I will try that.