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I am 3 weeks also. Couldn't stand Protein Drinks so I have been drinking milk and eating canned shredded chicken with cheese or tuna salad. Haven't gotten my Protein in but I don't feel bad. I do have a lack of energy tho.

I have been getting most of my Protein from drinking milk, can't stomach the Protein Drinks either!

I am almost 2 weeks post opt, when can I start lifting a baby? He is only 20lbs but wasn't sure when I could, DR didn't tell me at my pre opt

HI all, I had my surgery Dec 15th - band to sleeve. So far I have not struggled too much. I was up and walking in the PACU. Water is my greatest issue- I hope its just because my stomach is still tender but its almost like i can feel the water just hanging out in my stomach then gurgling down :/ hope that changes soon. Good luck to everyone who just started their journey and those still waiting!!!!

I had surgery the 11th and I have the same issue with feeling gurgling in my stomach. Mine does it with anything I drink :/ weird! But I can do water I just like it cold!

A heated blanket/pad was my favorite thing the heat made my stomach feel so much better I also think it helped with gas pains!

I don't notice the taste when it's in a broth. I haven't tried it by itself though.

Maybe I am putting too much in. Thanks!

Morganton here, but had my surgery with Heider at Lake Norman Med

I found these at my local health food store and they are a life saver. Each packet has 15 grams of Protein and 5 or less grams of carbs depending on the flavor. I add a scoop of Syntrax unflavored Protein for an extra 10 grams. (25 total)

They have been a real lifesaver for me on the liquid phase post op. If you can find them or order them, they are definitely worth trying. ( relatively low sodium also) image.jpg image.jpg

How do you like the Syntrax unflavored? I have it but can't seem to mask the taste!

My favorite thing I brought to the hospital was a heated blanket (heating pad). Helps with pain

Ohhh a heating pad that sounds awesome! Going to send hubby to get one tomorrow.

I am glad you guys are doing so well!

I was sleeved 12/11 and my heated blanket has by far been my favorite thing. the heat feels so good

I used Premiere Protein pre op and I use it post op. Pre op I added 4oz of 1% milk to cut down the sweetness. I also had to do this for a few weeks right after surgery. I now can drink them without the milk just fine.

I also used unflavored Protein powder and put it into a Progresso light French onion Soup, I strained out the onions and just drank the broth. I couldn't take all that sweet everyday.

What brand was your unflavored?

I am 6 days post opt. And I'm having trouble getting Protein in. I'm perfectly fine with liquids. I can drink no problem. I just can't find any Protein Shakes that I can drink. I have tried Syntrax Fuzzy Navel and it was grainy, the chocolate truffle was to sweet, and then I tried Unjury vanilla and it was also to sweet. Any suggestions?!?

Made it to the other side. The gas pain was so bad felt like so.eone was sitting on my chest. But other than really bad nausea my stomach is fine. I am sleeping alot. Walked 2 laps so far. How long does the nausea last anyone know? It's the only thing holding me back.

Slippers for you to walk around, a pillow for the ride home to cover your stomach, and mouthwash because your mouth is dry after and you can't drink. My favorite thing I brought was a heated blanket, it felt so good on my tummy!

I was sleeved on Thursday and used Dr. Heider at Lake Norman. Highly highly recommend him!

Rich soo happy your doing well. Harley and Amy thanks. I'm so excited. I leave hospital in less then one hour. Benji thanks so much for thinking if me surgery at 9:45 2 hrs 11 minutes.

GOOD LUCK!

Don't pour hot Water into the Soup, pour warm water and then re heat. So sorry about the Optifast my DR required it too for my pre opt. The soup is best with added spices.

I had surgery 12/11, discharged on 12/12. I have a question about sipping. I know in the hospital it was 1 once every 15 minutes. How long does that last? I'm having a hard time sipping and drinking my 1 ounce normally. I have been drinking about 2 ounces every 15 minutes and I don't know if that's bad or ok. And don't know how long I need to sip rather than drink normally (not gulp). Thanks

Good luck!

Same here. I want to drink without being scared of an air bubble. I want to lay down without being scared I'm going to pop a stitch lol.

I haven't had trouble sleeping until last night. I finally found that it was easier to sleep on my right side. My back has hurt from the hospital bed. I also feel like I'm going to pop a stitch when I raise up out of bed

I'm so mad/sad with myself right now. I cheated on my preop diet. I'd been doing pretty well up until now (lost 10 pounds in 4 days as well), but my workplace just received the annual giant basket of goodies from a regular client for the holidays, and I caved and ate a shortbread cookie and a burbon ball. These are the best cookies/burbon balls I've ever had (they send the same assortment every year so I knew what they tasted like too). I was hoping that the darned gift basket was going to wait to show up until I was out of the office already because I am unable to resist those things.

And this was with a rather liberal preop diet too: two meals with meat/veggies allowed and two Protein shakes a day and sugar free jello/popsicles allowed. So stupid to slip up like that. I'd been doing so well. The carbs and sugar are the main issue and I just went and ate over 50 carbs in like 2 minutes! (and holy moly I never paid attention to carbs before - that is scary how high in carbs small things can be!!)

I'm going to go strictly liquids for Tuesday/Wednesday (which should be easier as I'm off work too) and hope that I can undo the damage.

My surgery is the 18th (Thursday).

I slipped a couple times and even 2 days before my surgery. The pre opt diet was hard for me. But don't beat yourself up everything is ok!

I had my sleeve on Thursday the 11th. Anyone sleeve the same day? I'm sipping everything... Trying to avoid pain when I swallow.

I had surgery the same day! I'm having a hard time sipping I just want to drink normal!!

Good luck!

I am 4 day post opt. Had a cycle that ended a week before surgery and just today started again. I was told it was because of all the blood thinners I was given during my hospital stay. But not sure, I was confused also

I am 3 days post opt. And I went to Walmart and walked around today. Idk if I could have gone to a game because as soon as I got in the car I was ready for a nap. But everyone is different so do what you feel is best