SafetyKate

I am 3 weeks out. Things that have surprised me: 1). I got really nauseous in the hospital and my very tough nurse made me Learn to control it so I wouldn't damage my sleeve. It has gotten me through several nausea episodes. 2) I didn't expect to use the flavorless injury powder in everything. I bought a ton of the nector stuff and the injury broth but really didn't use it. I loved the Isopure even though it was so expensive. 3). I didn't expect that I would pull my abdominal muscle in the second week and have such Intense pain but not want to take my pain medicine. I didn't expect to lose so much so quickly. I wish I could say that I feel energetic but it hasn't quite gotten to me yet.

Had my first post-op appt today. All was well and my Dr told me I could start the multi-vit whenever I wanted because I had pre-op deficiencies. I was like "great!" And I bought the bottle on my way out the door. Learned a couple lessons: Lesson 1) start when at home. I popped them in the car on my way out of their parking lot, thouroughly chewed. By the time I got to the first light waves of nausea were hitting me and I was In rough shape. Lesson 2) take it slow. I could have nibble just a little of one to see how my stomach handled it but no, I went all gung Ho and took two full pills. Lesson 3) it can happen to me. I haven't had any issues with eating. I've been following the plan and even enjoyed homemade puréed cream of chicken Soup last night For dinner. I can't eat a lot cause I get full really quickly but it has been all normally. I thought I just wouldn't have the whole nausea/revulsion thing happen to me. I'm home now. I managed not to vomit (go lessons from my post-op nurses who taught me I can control my nausea) but I'm wiped and feeling a bit humbled. Also - I own 90 days of $40 Vitamins that I will never want to taste again (I'm going to go with gummy chewable).

Sleeved on the 25th. Bad nausea the first day but otherwise manageable. Don't know how anyone gets all the protein in. I've been getting the fluid in fine but seriously struggling with the protein. Ate something other than isopure and protein broth today. Tried Greek yogurt For breakfast - yum but can't eat much. Had high protein very liquid oatmeal for dinner with flax milk - tasty but incredibly filling. No real gas till now - guess real food equals real gas.

I am a Safety Administrator at a large aerospace company.

I did 4 weeks 3 protein shakes with 1 lean cuisine. It was rough. My office mate actually ate Jimmy Johns for lunch today and I just about jumped him and devoured it. It smelled so good. I was really proud of myself although I did tell him he was a sadist.

Just finished my intensive antiseptic pre shower and now trying to convince myself to go to sleep. Too anxious/excited. I'm scheduled tomorrow mornIng. Need to be there at 6:40.