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I could breathe fine on my own, but not deeply. I was using the incentive spirometer but was not getting it nearly as high as they wanted. I spent a really long time in post op recovery before going to my room because I couldn't breathe deeply enough. The concern with shallow breathing is developing pneumonia post-anesthesia. That being said- I had heartburn every day every from Water before surgery and haven't had it all all in the 5 days since.

I had surgery on Wednesday with hiatal hernia repair. Didn't overly add to recovery but did make breathing deep harder.

When I hit my goal, I'm definitely getting another tattoo. When my hair starts to fall out, I'll treat myself to a nice cut and color if I'm on track to my goals. Signing up for Stitch Fix when I reach goal will definitely be a reward!

I just had surgery on Wednesday and had a 2 week pre op diet before. The first 4 days were hard then I felt sooo good. My energy spiked and it became so much easier. Just stick with it!

I just had surgery on Wednesday and had a 2 week pre op diet before. The first 4 days were hard then I felt sooo good. My energy spiked and it became so much easier. Just stick with it!

I just had surgery on Wednesday and had a 2 week pre op diet before. The first 4 days were hard then I felt sooo good. My energy spiked and it became so much easier. Just stick with it!

I just had surgery on Wednesday and had a 2 week pre op diet before. The first 4 days were hard then I felt sooo good. My energy spiked and it became so much easier. Just stick with it!

I definitely understand. I just had my surgery 2 days ago and I was an anxious, sobbing mess talking to the surgeon that morning. It'll all be ok!

I definitely understand. I just had my surgery 2 days ago and I was an anxious, sobbing mess talking to the surgeon that morning. It'll all be ok!

I was so worried about mine but it was the easiest thing. When I got there, they put in an IV and I waited for a bit. For the actual procedure, I was under anesthesia (not general), but I was completely out of it with 0 recollection. I woke up being wheeled back into my room where I had to wait 30 minutes for them to monitor me post-anesthesia. My throat was slightly sore for a couple of days due to biopsy but we went out to brunch right from the procedure so it wasn't bad at all.

Thanks, I definitely needed to hear that today!!

Thanks, I definitely needed to hear that today!!

Wow, 5 weeks seems like so much time before real food!
I'm having surgery on Wednesday and will only be on liquids for 1 weeks, with purees starting the 2nd week. Hang in there!

I don't have my exact date yet, but I will be April as well!
I have my endoscopy next Tuesday which I'm not looking forward to. After that, they'll give me an official April sleeve date!

Day 8 of the pre-op diet and I feel AMAZING!!! The first 3-4 days were so hard with Migraines, fatigue, etc. Today I have tons of energy and just feel great. Anyone that is struggling on the pre-op diet, just keep going!!

I'm on day 5 of my 14 day pre-op diet. 4 Protein Shakes a day (2 high Protein like premier, 2 lower protein like slim fast), and 3oz chicken with 1 cup broccoli for dinner. All Clear Liquids day before surgery. and something new they just started that shows improved healing: 16 oz of regular (not sugar free) Gatorade then night before surgery and 16oz more the morning of surgery (finished at least 3 hrs prior to surgery).

I'm on day 5 of my 14 day pre-op diet. 4 Protein Shakes a day (2 high Protein like premier, 2 lower protein like slim fast), and 3oz chicken with 1 cup broccoli for dinner. All Clear Liquids day before surgery. and something new they just started that shows improved healing: 16 oz of regular (not sugar free) Gatorade then night before surgery and 16oz more the morning of surgery (finished at least 3 hrs prior to surgery).

Nope, you'll be fine. My weight at my first consultation and my weight months later at my pre-op appointment were within 3 lbs of eachother and approved without hassle.

I was so worried about mine but it was the easiest thing. When I got there, they put in an IV and I waited for a bit. For the actual procedure, I was under anesthesia (not general), but I was completely out of it with 0 recollection. I woke up being wheeled back into my room where I had to wait 30 minutes for them to monitor me post-anesthesia. My throat was slightly sore for a couple of days due to biopsy but we went out to brunch right from the procedure so it wasn't bad at all.

I'm halfway through my 2nd day and waiting for the crash. I'm hoping I'm ok through tomorrow then can be miserable at home over the weekend instead of at work lol. I just keep picturing being on the other side on April 12!

Ugh I think hit the wall on day 2. Complete headache and so exhausted I can barely keep my eyes open right now.

My surgery is on a Wednesday and I'm returning to work the following Monday, so 1.5 weeks.

I'm actually ok so far, but I'm only halfway through the 2nd day. Next week will be the worst though- I am going to Europe on a work trip so I have to pack all my Protein Shakes in a suitcase and hope customs doesn't freak out haha and then be stuck drinking them warm for 5 days. I just keep trying to see the bigger picture that this will all be worth it in less than 2 weeks.

My instructions are once I am off narcotics. I plan to drive 5 days after my surgery since that is when my "1 week" follow up is scheduled for.

I'm April 12th as well!! Day 2 of pre-op diet