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I had my sleeve procedure on Monday with permission to go to full liquids on Wednesday. But I have been stuck on Clear Liquids since and was nowhere near my Protein goals (maybe getting in 15-30 grams out of the 65 minimum i should have been getting). I was keeping my Water down but could not bring myself to keep much else down. I have been feeling very malnourished, dizzy, spacey, and just all around miserable.
Well today was a huge leap forward for me, I was able to get half of a Premier Protein shake down in about the span of an hour this morning and I am feeling confident I will get 2 down today (which will put me at 60g of protein for the day). But this Protein Shake may well be one of the best meals I have ever had in my life. I think the only thing that compares is the dinner I had after my 3 day survival training in the military (and that was a damn steak). I am telling you this shake was wonderful, it coated my stomach, filled me up, and stopped my jittery shaking for the first time in days. Because of this shake this is the first day that I am really feeling like this surgery wasn't an awful mistake (I mean mentally I knew it wasn't and I was prepared as one could be for this but still). It is amazing what a few calories will do for you when you are on starvation rations for days on end.
Anyway that is all, I just wanted to share the good news and let all the other recent sleevers know that it gets better soon. Happy recovery all.

That's wonderful! Hope the rest of your recovery is smooth!

I had my sleeve procedure on Monday with permission to go to full liquids on Wednesday. But I have been stuck on Clear Liquids since and was nowhere near my Protein goals (maybe getting in 15-30 grams out of the 65 minimum i should have been getting). I was keeping my Water down but could not bring myself to keep much else down. I have been feeling very malnourished, dizzy, spacey, and just all around miserable.
Well today was a huge leap forward for me, I was able to get half of a Premier Protein shake down in about the span of an hour this morning and I am feeling confident I will get 2 down today (which will put me at 60g of protein for the day). But this Protein Shake may well be one of the best meals I have ever had in my life. I think the only thing that compares is the dinner I had after my 3 day survival training in the military (and that was a damn steak). I am telling you this shake was wonderful, it coated my stomach, filled me up, and stopped my jittery shaking for the first time in days. Because of this shake this is the first day that I am really feeling like this surgery wasn't an awful mistake (I mean mentally I knew it wasn't and I was prepared as one could be for this but still). It is amazing what a few calories will do for you when you are on starvation rations for days on end.
Anyway that is all, I just wanted to share the good news and let all the other recent sleevers know that it gets better soon. Happy recovery all.

Congrats on the break through! Those concerns and doubts after the fact are tough. But they do make the breakthrough that much sweeter!

I had my sleeve procedure on Monday with permission to go to full liquids on Wednesday. But I have been stuck on Clear Liquids since and was nowhere near my Protein goals (maybe getting in 15-30 grams out of the 65 minimum i should have been getting). I was keeping my Water down but could not bring myself to keep much else down. I have been feeling very malnourished, dizzy, spacey, and just all around miserable.
Well today was a huge leap forward for me, I was able to get half of a Premier Protein shake down in about the span of an hour this morning and I am feeling confident I will get 2 down today (which will put me at 60g of protein for the day). But this Protein Shake may well be one of the best meals I have ever had in my life. I think the only thing that compares is the dinner I had after my 3 day survival training in the military (and that was a damn steak). I am telling you this shake was wonderful, it coated my stomach, filled me up, and stopped my jittery shaking for the first time in days. Because of this shake this is the first day that I am really feeling like this surgery wasn't an awful mistake (I mean mentally I knew it wasn't and I was prepared as one could be for this but still). It is amazing what a few calories will do for you when you are on starvation rations for days on end.
Anyway that is all, I just wanted to share the good news and let all the other recent sleevers know that it gets better soon. Happy recovery all.

I am doing fairly well on my Water but my Protein intake is really falling behind. I had my procedure on monday and the past 2 days I was barely getting 20 grams of protein I should be getting 65 grams. But even getting all my liquid in is a challenge at this point. My doctor had me going to full liquids yesterday but no way am I feeling ready to even push it to thicker liquids at this point.

Congrats on your surgery! Hope you're healing nicely! Focus on the Water, that's the A#1 goal right now. Increase the protein as you are able.

I have been out for a couple of hours and feel like death warmed over. Hope you all have a better time of it.

On my way to the hospital right now. Wish me luck all. See you ladies and gentlemen on the other side.

It has gotten quite a bit better so on a good path here. Thanks for your concern all.

On my way to the hospital right now. Wish me luck all. See you ladies and gentlemen on the other side.

Thanks guys, I am hooked up to IVs in a gown waiting to go.

You’ll do amazing—check in later!

Thanks guys, I am hooked up to IVs in a gown waiting to go.

On my way to the hospital right now. Wish me luck all. See you ladies and gentlemen on the other side.

You can bet I will. I will have a laptop in my overnight bag and as soon as I have an opportunity I will post here.

They found I had a hiatal hernia which will be fixed during the surgery.

You are going to have that post surgery glow baby, all the toxins out of your system you are going to look like a new person promise no one will be able to keep their eyes off of you in a good way , food will not be the focus , so live it up and happy pre surgery and pre birthday !!!!


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I have a birthday booking 4 weeks post my surgery at my favourite restaurant. I know I won’t be able to indulge like I used to, but I also won’t look like a split sausage in my jumpsuit either! It’s going to be really tough as they serve the best oysters and I doubt I’ll be able to eat even one at that stage. I am mourning that loss.

My surgeon says taking zinc regularly after surgery is key to keeping your hair (the hair you want that is)

I’m May 22nd and also getting very nervous... but I try to remind myself that this time next week the surgery will be over and I’ll be on the road to recovery and a better life. I hope all goes well for all of you

I actually have a fear of missing out on eating huge meals. Even though I know this is going to be great for me in almost every way for some reason I am feeling a bit of trepidation about not being able to eat a 20oz steak and a baked potato in one sitting or taking full advantage of an all you can eat buffet. I guess there is something satisfying about eating that enormous meal I fear I will miss out on. Thanks for sharing, this is the first time I have expressed that concern.

At my leanest I was about 185 and that was when I was rocking a six pack (ah those were the days ). So 200-210 would be pretty good for me, definitely don't want to get above 220.

I hope next Monday will,be a success for all of you. May each of you have smooth surgeries, healthy recoveries and beautiful future lives. You'll Celebrate this anniversary,the rest of your lives 😝👍