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No problem in that area Berry78 Going to take it easy today and give it a day to see what happens. Ive read the blogs and this seems normal as swelling goes down. and body still handling the trauma.

Sleeved on the 23rd. First two nights I slept sitting up on my couch. Now I sleep on my stomach/side with pillows spooning me on each side. Two incisions are definitely still tender. PJS pulled up to my armpits and tank top tucked in [emoji23]

My surgery was yesterday, my surgeon told me time and time again the the pouch can stretch - no more carbonated drinks (I held a ceremony for my last diet coke LOL). After what I have gone through to get here, the money spent, AND seeing people who have failed, I am following what my doctor has ordered!! I'm not going back. Thankfully, his office has a weekly support group too.

My surgery was yesterday, my surgeon told me time and time again the the pouch can stretch - no more carbonated drinks (I held a ceremony for my last diet coke LOL). After what I have gone through to get here, the money spent, AND seeing people who have failed, I am following what my doctor has ordered!! I'm not going back. Thankfully, his office has a weekly support group too.

Hi all. I'm home from the hospital and wanted to send an update. Surgery went great and I was up walking 2 laps of my floor last night. The nurse said she had never seen anyone do as well as me. She said my positive and excited attitude surely helped! My pain never got above 2 or 3 and I needed very little pain meds. I'm off them now and don't even feel the need for Tylenol. Last night 3 ice chips made me nauseated, but today I kept down about 4 oz of liquids. I do have a drain in my abdomen that will not come out until next Thursday (ick) and I have to give myself anti blood clot shots daily for 2 weeks, but they are not as scary as I thought they would be. Now I just need the gas to pass (pun intended).
All said and done, I feel great for what I've been through, and lost 12 pounds pre op. I will keep up with updates in the Post Op Forum. Thank you for all the support and info. This Forum is great, and I hope to pay it forward.
For those whose Journey is ahead, all Journey are different - stay positive. Re what to take to the Hospital, Im glad I took my robe (which I kept on during my stay) because the will be getting you up to walk, and with the IV, keeping it on worked best in the cold hospital. Chapstick was a great tip too.

Just a post op update. My surgery was Friday Aug 25 and went great! My energy level is fine and if it weren't for my abdominal drain I think I could go back to work tomorrow (3 days post op)! I'm taking the entire week of tho because of the drain.

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Everyones Journey is different! Check out my posts pre and post op (just had surgery on Friday). They wanted me on low carb a month before surgery (my date came up really quickly) but I ate like it was my last supper LOL NOT unusual per my nurse. Then went on Clear Liquids and Protein Shakes for a week before surgery and lost 13 lbs. You want to make sure you follow the liquid diet before surgery to shrink your liver. Last thing you want is for your surgeon to go in and not be able to do the surgery! I also posted exactly what I was drinking and when, and seriously, my energy was great. It is true that the "after life" is tough, and I personally know people who have failed, so I am doing exactly what my Dr says. I didnt go thru all this and spend this $$ to fail Stay positive Elise!

My daily (boring but working) pre op intake is: coffee with a splash of Premier Protein banana or caramel , then the rest of the Premier Protein Shake for Breakfast, at 10am I have 2 C of chicken broth, at Noon I have 2 C chicken broth + another Premier Protein shake, at 2pm I have 1 sf Jello cup, at 6ish I have 2 C chicken broth (appetizer ) and another Carmel Premier Protein shake, 8pm snack another sf jello cup. I don't really like any other flavors of broth or I would have those. My shakes have to be under 200 calories, high protein (these are 30g) and as low sugar as you can find (1g). Premier is handy, pre made, and I like the flavors (Caramel, Banana, and strawberry Cream are my favorites). I SWEAR I have not had any headaches, and my energy level is really good (just fall asleep earlier which helps me not dwell on food).
I lost 9 lbs in the first 3 days (prob water), and have not weighed myself this week. Dr wanted me down 10 before surgery (Friday) so I am really happy with my progress. Stay positive!!


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Try the Premier Protein Caramel flavor. These are pre prepared shakes in serving size box things. YOu can get them at Walmart or almost any grocery store. I even use this as Creamer in my coffee. I am not allowed milk. I am day 5 in my pre op diet and down 11 lbs.
Here is my plan, obviously its working! coffee with a splash of Premier Protein banana or caramel , then the rest of the Premier Protein Shake for Breakfast, at 10am I have 2 C of chicken broth, at Noon I have 2 C chicken broth + another Premier Protein shake, at 2pm I have 1 sf Jello cup, at 6ish I have 2 C chicken broth (appetizer ) and another Carmel Premier Protein Shake, 8pm snack another sf Jello cup. I don't really like any other flavors of broth or I would have those. My shakes have to be under 200 calories, high Protein (these are 30g) and as low sugar as you can find (1g). Premier is handy, pre made, and I like the flavors (Caramel, banana, and strawberry Cream are my favorites). I SWEAR I have not had any headaches, and my energy level is really good (just fall asleep earlier which helps me not dwell on food).

I can have Decaf only. Something about caffeine and your blood vessels during surgery. Tomorrow is my day!!!!

Try the Premier Protein Caramel flavor. These are pre prepared shakes in serving size box things. YOu can get them at Walmart or almost any grocery store. I even use this as Creamer in my coffee. I am not allowed milk. I am day 5 in my pre op diet and down 11 lbs.
Here is my plan, obviously its working! coffee with a splash of Premier Protein banana or caramel , then the rest of the Premier Protein Shake for Breakfast, at 10am I have 2 C of chicken broth, at Noon I have 2 C chicken broth + another Premier Protein shake, at 2pm I have 1 sf Jello cup, at 6ish I have 2 C chicken broth (appetizer ) and another Carmel Premier Protein Shake, 8pm snack another sf Jello cup. I don't really like any other flavors of broth or I would have those. My shakes have to be under 200 calories, high Protein (these are 30g) and as low sugar as you can find (1g). Premier is handy, pre made, and I like the flavors (Caramel, banana, and strawberry Cream are my favorites). I SWEAR I have not had any headaches, and my energy level is really good (just fall asleep earlier which helps me not dwell on food).

Try the Premier Protein Caramel flavor. These are pre prepared shakes in serving size box things. YOu can get them at Walmart or almost any grocery store. I even use this as Creamer in my coffee. I am not allowed milk. I am day 5 in my pre op diet and down 11 lbs.
Here is my plan, obviously its working! coffee with a splash of Premier Protein banana or caramel , then the rest of the Premier Protein Shake for Breakfast, at 10am I have 2 C of chicken broth, at Noon I have 2 C chicken broth + another Premier Protein shake, at 2pm I have 1 sf Jello cup, at 6ish I have 2 C chicken broth (appetizer ) and another Carmel Premier Protein Shake, 8pm snack another sf Jello cup. I don't really like any other flavors of broth or I would have those. My shakes have to be under 200 calories, high Protein (these are 30g) and as low sugar as you can find (1g). Premier is handy, pre made, and I like the flavors (Caramel, banana, and strawberry Cream are my favorites). I SWEAR I have not had any headaches, and my energy level is really good (just fall asleep earlier which helps me not dwell on food).

Everyones Journey is different! Check out my posts pre and post op (just had surgery on Friday). They wanted me on low carb a month before surgery (my date came up really quickly) but I ate like it was my last supper LOL NOT unusual per my nurse. Then went on Clear Liquids and Protein Shakes for a week before surgery and lost 13 lbs. You want to make sure you follow the liquid diet before surgery to shrink your liver. Last thing you want is for your surgeon to go in and not be able to do the surgery! I also posted exactly what I was drinking and when, and seriously, my energy was great. It is true that the "after life" is tough, and I personally know people who have failed, so I am doing exactly what my Dr says. I didnt go thru all this and spend this $$ to fail Stay positive Elise!

Everyones Journey is different! Check out my posts pre and post op (just had surgery on Friday). They wanted me on low carb a month before surgery (my date came up really quickly) but I ate like it was my last supper LOL NOT unusual per my nurse. Then went on Clear Liquids and Protein Shakes for a week before surgery and lost 13 lbs. You want to make sure you follow the liquid diet before surgery to shrink your liver. Last thing you want is for your surgeon to go in and not be able to do the surgery! I also posted exactly what I was drinking and when, and seriously, my energy was great. It is true that the "after life" is tough, and I personally know people who have failed, so I am doing exactly what my Dr says. I didnt go thru all this and spend this $$ to fail Stay positive Elise!

Sounds like you are doing great!! It should all be downhill from here! Woo Hoo! Welcome to the loser's bench!

Hi all. I'm home from the hospital and wanted to send an update. Surgery went great and I was up walking 2 laps of my floor last night. The nurse said she had never seen anyone do as well as me. She said my positive and excited attitude surely helped! My pain never got above 2 or 3 and I needed very little pain meds. I'm off them now and don't even feel the need for Tylenol. Last night 3 ice chips made me nauseated, but today I kept down about 4 oz of liquids. I do have a drain in my abdomen that will not come out until next Thursday (ick) and I have to give myself anti blood clot shots daily for 2 weeks, but they are not as scary as I thought they would be. Now I just need the gas to pass (pun intended).
All said and done, I feel great for what I've been through, and lost 12 pounds pre op. I will keep up with updates. Thank you for all the support and info. This Forum is great, and I hope to pay it forward.

Hi all. I'm home from the hospital and wanted to send an update. Surgery went great and I was up walking 2 laps of my floor last night. The nurse said she had never seen anyone do as well as me. She said my positive and excited attitude surely helped! My pain never got above 2 or 3 and I needed very little pain meds. I'm off them now and don't even feel the need for Tylenol. Last night 3 ice chips made me nauseated, but today I kept down about 4 oz of liquids. I do have a drain in my abdomen that will not come out until next Thursday (ick) and I have to give myself anti blood clot shots daily for 2 weeks, but they are not as scary as I thought they would be. Now I just need the gas to pass (pun intended).
All said and done, I feel great for what I've been through, and lost 12 pounds pre op. I will keep up with updates. Thank you for all the support and info. This Forum is great, and I hope to pay it forward.

Just a post op update. My surgery was Friday Aug 25 and went great! My energy level is fine and if it weren't for my abdominal drain I think I could go back to work tomorrow (3 days post op)! I'm taking the entire week of tho because of the drain.

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Hi all. I'm home from the hospital and wanted to send an update. Surgery went great and I was up walking 2 laps of my floor last night. The nurse said she had never seen anyone do as well as me. She said my positive and excited attitude surely helped! My pain never got above 2 or 3 and I needed very little pain meds. I'm off them now and don't even feel the need for Tylenol. Last night 3 ice chips made me nauseated, but today I kept down about 4 oz of liquids. I do have a drain in my abdomen that will not come out until next Thursday (ick) and I have to give myself anti blood clot shots daily for 2 weeks, but they are not as scary as I thought they would be. Now I just need the gas to pass (pun intended).
All said and done, I feel great for what I've been through, and lost 12 pounds pre op. I will keep up with updates. Thank you for all the support and info. This Forum is great, and I hope to pay it forward.

Hi all. I'm home from the hospital and wanted to send an update. Surgery went great and I was up walking 2 laps of my floor last night. The nurse said she had never seen anyone do as well as me. She said my positive and excited attitude surely helped! My pain never got above 2 or 3 and I needed very little pain meds. I'm off them now and don't even feel the need for Tylenol. Last night 3 ice chips made me nauseated, but today I kept down about 4 oz of liquids. I do have a drain in my abdomen that will not come out until next Thursday (ick) and I have to give myself anti blood clot shots daily for 2 weeks, but they are not as scary as I thought they would be. Now I just need the gas to pass (pun intended).
All said and done, I feel great for what I've been through, and lost 12 pounds pre op. I will keep up with updates. Thank you for all the support and info. This Forum is great, and I hope to pay it forward.

Hi all. I'm home from the hospital and wanted to send an update. Surgery went great and I was up walking 2 laps of my floor last night. The nurse said she had never seen anyone do as well as me. She said my positive and excited attitude surely helped! My pain never got above 2 or 3 and I needed very little pain meds. I'm off them now and don't even feel the need for Tylenol. Last night 3 ice chips made me nauseated, but today I kept down about 4 oz of liquids. I do have a drain in my abdomen that will not come out until next Thursday (ick) and I have to give myself anti blood clot shots daily for 2 weeks, but they are not as scary as I thought they would be. Now I just need the gas to pass (pun intended).
All said and done, I feel great for what I've been through, and lost 12 pounds pre op. I will keep up with updates in the Post Op Forum. Thank you for all the support and info. This Forum is great, and I hope to pay it forward.
For those whose Journey is ahead, all Journey are different - stay positive. Re what to take to the Hospital, Im glad I took my robe (which I kept on during my stay) because the will be getting you up to walk, and with the IV, keeping it on worked best in the cold hospital. Chapstick was a great tip too.

Just found out my surgery isn't until 5pm ish....no food or Water until then.....I guess a little retail therapy is called for

Congratulations ,my surgery is also tomorrow and it's funny I lost 11lbs too on my liquid diet. I have to be at the hospital at 8:15 am. Good luck to you and everyone else who's having their surgery on tomorrow.

I bet that would be good in greek yogurt too!

My day is tomorrow as well! Good luck to all of us. Excited and nervous. I lost 15 lbs in the pre-surgery diet, so I'm really excited to see what happens next. Let's all stay in touch! Good luck!!