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@@WantToBe and @@Daisee68 thanks so much for the reassurance re: pills. Also grateful to hear about your experience of being consistent with medication.

@@songsmith and others who've had thyroid cancer, how are the pills you have to take after thyroid removal surgery? Can it be crushed or taken in powder form? I just got diagnosed too and am still quite stunned. I am worried about the after-care as it relates to the sleeve.

In my program, they told us not to drink for a year after surgery. So I'll be able to drink on 2/15/17!

@@winklie Thanks so much fot this! I had my first Sahara ep yesterday and I would not wish it on anyone! I'm 8 days out and Smooth Move helped me a couple of times and I went naturally a couple of times so I didn't think to take it again. I'm off pain meds and have been able to get all my fluids in. What I went through yesterday I would not wish on anyone! I drank my yea last night and semi-volcano-ed twice today. Still more preferable to Sahara!

I bought the tea off Amazon. I've heard it's also available in stores. I will definitely order more. It's herbal/caffeine free. I may also get a bottle of Benefiber just to have it on hand.

I've had movements w/help from Smooth Move tea and was going on my own for a couple of days. Skipped yesterday. Did the natural way this afternoon. It was awful. Never again. I'm going back to the tea. And I've been getting all my liquids in and stopped pain meds.

@@Amelie2016 How funny! I just went to the butcher to get bones to make bone broth! He only had morrow bones and no joint bones so I bought some chicken feet too. I made broth years ago and didn't see it gel that much. I'm hoping for the best today!

I asked at the hospital and they approved one for me to take home.

What I used: Robe Chapstick Phone charger Brush Tooth brush:paste Did not use: Slippers Extra change of clothes Hospital provided: Grippy socks Heating packs Tooth brush/paste Face towel Body wash What I didn't expect is that they sent me home w/pretty much everything in my room: basin, pitcher, toiletries, pillow, and and extra stuff I wanted. I wish I had more room in my bag. Haha!

Sleeved on 2/15, no drain.

I told work surgery to take care of something. I think people do genuinely care and worry but it's no one's business. I plan to keep it that way. Hernia if pushed but legally they can't ask. Like someone else posted, there's no untelling. Best (for me) to stay mum.

I was prescribed Prevacid for 30 days. They asked us to take it even if we not have heartburn since it can help with stomach acid healing. I think just with everything else (pre-op/post-op diet) each surgeon is different. I plan to follow my surgeon's advice unless I had big concerns about something.

I just had surgery on Monday too. The nausea did a number on me. I'm trying not to take the pain meds as much because it makes me nauseous but woke up at 3 am with pain. I seriously doubt what I did to myself at times but have to believe it'll get better too. Hang in there!

My program also said a year out and to be careful w/the first drink. I think they are also scared of cross addiction. I'm not a big drinker although I do like bloody Cesar's and beer w/sushi. I'm just going to have to skip and be ok with it. A year out I may try it and see how I feel. Although I hear carbonation is forever a no no. At least in my program.

@@Newbe312 I feel about the same :-(, stuffy nose. I'm just going to show up and hope for the best. Thank you for the prayers and I'll be thinking of you too!

I'm late returning to the party/group! Good luck to everyone having surgery tomorrow! I report at 5:15 am in So. Cal. Hope I can catch some zzzzs's tonight. And yes, would love to buddy up or be in a group! Like @@songsmith I'm feeling under the weather and have a stuffy nose. Can't do anything now. @@Shiloh2004 I admire you for drinking Isopure, had the grape yesterday and it was fine. The mango/peach is meh so I'm skipping it. The nurse said it was ok so I'll keep it for after surgery.

My day is tomorrow too! I also have a stuffy nose. Filled-up on fluids, vitamin C. I'm been really stressed and worried about surgery (my first ever) but now I'm worried what if they cancel it!?

My insurance didn't cover the nasal spray even though I have a PPO :-( I ended up getting the following: Opurity multi (1 a day) Opurity D Celebrate Iron Bariatric Advantage Calcium Citrate chew the above I ordered online I also got the following from costco B-12 Subingual Biotin My house is stocked with Premier Protein and Muscle Milk Light shakes (both from Costco), sugar free Jello, sugar free popsicle, broth, Vitamin Water Zero, and other stuff I hope will get me through the first couple of weeks. Good luck!

Thank you @@Dub! I happen to have some for my clear liquid diet. Will start drinking!

Me three! Surgery Monday morning and woke up w/a sore throat yesterday. Been gargling w/salt water, taking vitamin C, Emergen-C. Feel a little snifflely and sneezing. Maybe it's allergies? I need to rest and get liquids. Everything is set and I don't want to cancel or be cancelled!

I'm also 2/15! Pre-op appointment today.

Surgery on 2/15, first day of pre-op diet. 3 Protein shakes a day and a lean balanced meal under 300 calories Lean Cuisine or 3-4oz lean protein, 1 cup veggies, 1/2 cup starch and a light snack (string cheese and small apple). Feeling ok, trying to distinguish body hunger vs. head hunger. I'm a bit worried about catching a cold/flu since co-workers are sick. Nervous about surgery in general since it will be my first. Husband will be with me during surgery and overnight. He's been supportive but I know he is worried as well. Trying to read up and prepare everything also been training my mindset.

When I had my consult with my surgeon he mentioned 3 weeks. After I got my date and talked to the scheduler, she said 4-6 weeks. I'm telling working 4-6 weeks to prepare for the worst but really hope to be back after 4 weeks or 5 weeks max.

Same date for surgery and same pre-op diet date! Liquids and one small meal for me daily.

Same date for me! Good luck!