Aranks

Good Afternoon!
Just know you are doing this for the right reasons. I had mentally prepared myself for the sleeve and found out (2) days prior to surgery my gallbladder was coming out too. That I wasn't prepared for! Threw me in a tizzy. But ultimately as long as you know you are doing this for you, and know this is a 'tool'. It won't change your life it's not a miracle cure, but it will help you change yours. I had minimal support during the process. None of my friends or family would come meet with doctor's with me or go to any groups with me, my boyfriend at the time (now an ex) told me how he would like to tell off the doctor would said I could get this done. But this was for me. I think if you're doing this for yourself, and you've already made the commitment to do this for you, the changes aren't as difficult as one would presume. I had surgery on Friday. You think oh my goodness how a I going to give up everything I love. But you realize that one spoon of unsweetened apple sauce tastes like an ice cream sundae. You're really not hungry. I look at things and say, yeah I'd like to eat that, and maybe one day I will, but I know it will be in moderation.
As far as bringing things with you, bring your phone, iPod, chargers, I was pretty entertained by the television set, I had some good medication and kept dozing in and out. I'd say chap stick, but know my doctor's wouldn't let me use any petroleum products since I was on O2 the first night, so they provided me with a lotion type of tube for my lips. Bring slippers and a robe, or request an extra gown. Walking every two (2) hours sometimes only my dad was in the room and I didn't want him seeing my hind quarters or relying on somebody to tie me every time I got out of bed, so being able to just throw something easily and quickly over your shoulders was great. Also an extra pair of draws! Pretty much everybody wears leaving that they wore in, comfy cozy clothes, but a clean pair of draws when leaving was pretty high on my priority list.

I user the Unjury unflavored Protein powder. I added it to homemade ice cream, Soups, and gravy. It took me awhile to get up to 90g of protein and 48 ounces of Water. Once you get used to sipping on water and Protein Shakes it'll be easier. Vary your menu too. Make fruit smoothies with frozen fruit, protein powder and yogurt. Use ice or milk.

Thank you! That's what I was kind of thinking but I felt taken back when the nutritionist and doctor looked totally discouraged with me (probably in my head they're all super pleasant). But they just told me I really have to work on getting my intake up. It's just so difficult!

I got moved to Stage 2 of my diet as of yesterday so I can have full liquids, including pudding and yogurt (super exciting for me!). I'm on this stage for 2 weeks, then move to pureed in stage 3 for a week than start a regular soft diet December 25th. That's a great idea adding the Protein powder! What did you find worked best for that?? I really enjoy my Protein shakes, but I just feel so full! It gets to the point where I just burp feel a little something starting to creep and have to stop. It takes me hours to just finish a protein shake, four hours today. Even having a yogurt or pudding takes me about an hour and a half to two hours. I just don't get it!

I think it is possible your stomach is still swollen at this point . . . I was about 12 days out before I could get fluids in "normally". In the beginning it was taking me 2 days to drink one 32 oz Powerade zero.

I HATE Isopure lol I drink Pure Protein or Premiere one has 23g and the other 32g and are only 10oz as opposed to Iospure's 20oz. I am waiting 15 minutes before transitioning from Water to food and 30 minutes after eating before drinking. But I can barely get anything down. My Protein Drink this afternoon took nearly 4 hours to finish 10oz. If I drink faster though I feel like it will soon be coming back for a second appearance.

Good Afternoon!
Just know you are doing this for the right reasons. I had mentally prepared myself for the sleeve and found out (2) days prior to surgery my gallbladder was coming out too. That I wasn't prepared for! Threw me in a tizzy. But ultimately as long as you know you are doing this for you, and know this is a 'tool'. It won't change your life it's not a miracle cure, but it will help you change yours. I had minimal support during the process. None of my friends or family would come meet with doctor's with me or go to any groups with me, my boyfriend at the time (now an ex) told me how he would like to tell off the doctor would said I could get this done. But this was for me. I think if you're doing this for yourself, and you've already made the commitment to do this for you, the changes aren't as difficult as one would presume. I had surgery on Friday. You think oh my goodness how a I going to give up everything I love. But you realize that one spoon of unsweetened apple sauce tastes like an ice cream sundae. You're really not hungry. I look at things and say, yeah I'd like to eat that, and maybe one day I will, but I know it will be in moderation.
As far as bringing things with you, bring your phone, iPod, chargers, I was pretty entertained by the television set, I had some good medication and kept dozing in and out. I'd say chap stick, but know my doctor's wouldn't let me use any petroleum products since I was on O2 the first night, so they provided me with a lotion type of tube for my lips. Bring slippers and a robe, or request an extra gown. Walking every two (2) hours sometimes only my dad was in the room and I didn't want him seeing my hind quarters or relying on somebody to tie me every time I got out of bed, so being able to just throw something easily and quickly over your shoulders was great. Also an extra pair of draws! Pretty much everybody wears leaving that they wore in, comfy cozy clothes, but a clean pair of draws when leaving was pretty high on my priority list.

I will be getting my surgery this Friday *nerve wracking* and was told I should have no problem returning to work on Monday. I do work a desk job, receivables, so it's not strenuous by any means. With any luck, all goes well!