Maryg4282

Hi everybody! Just wondering if anyone is using straws after surgery. I'm having a hard time getting all my liquids in. I know I could always drink more with a straw. I know it's supposed to be a no-no!

I finally broke down and used one yesterday and was able to get so much more fluid in. It didn't bother my stomach at all.

I had surgery 10/16 also, in the third week stall myself. It's crazy how wright was falling off; now just stuck!

You look awesome; great job!

I am 2 weeks tomorrow also. My diet was advanced to puréed on Friday at my surgical appt. I have to say I'm feeling pretty great myself. I'm down 25 from pre-op diet and 55 pounds down from highest weight. Congrats to you guys also!

I had decaf on day 2; and moved to one cup caffeinated at 1 week (which also resolved my constipation). I love my coffee in the morning. I start thinking about it the night before!

I'm supposed to start purée next week too. I have a doctors appt on Fri and I'm hoping he'll let me start then. My stomach has been good. He told me previously not to eat baby food because it is mostly carbs. He was talking about purring egg/chicken/tuna salad.

Been a week for me also. Feeling great but trapped at home; can't drive until follow up on Fri. You're doing great! I'm only down 8 pounds this week. Finally had a bowel movement today. I was starting to think I never would. I'm tolerating full liquids well. Some cramping here and there.

I had both bone broth and clear protein drinks prior to surgery too. The bone broth is much more satisfying!

Ok, everyone. How is everyone doing? What are you eating/drinking?

I am moving on to full liquids today. Yay! I was allowed protein shakes this last week with my clear liquids.

I know everyone says it's normal. I am so glad we have this website. No stool here yet either. I think I may have gotten a little more in today but I know it's not nearly enough. Wish there was a way to skip time to at least 3 weeks from now!

I know the struggle is real to get these fluids in.

Ok, October 16 sleevers; have any of you had a bowel movement yet? And is anyone drinking coffee?

It sounds like we're both going through the same thing. I feel like I would be feeling great if not for the cramping.

Is your pain like cramping?

Wow I'm not even getting half of that! Have you had any cramping?

How much fluids is everyone getting in?

My surgery went well. I don't feel like I'm having wound pain. I did start yesterday with cramping, sometimes when drinking and then sometimes without intake. My surgery was at 715 and I was in my room around noon. Came home yesterday morning. Wasn't prepared for the extreme nausea I had when I woke up from anesthesia.

I report to the hospital at 530 also. The final countdown! Let's go 10/16ers!!!

I would kill for a piece of chicken! My insurance required the 6 months of vs with the dietician. Good luck with the diet! I'm on day 10 and can see the light at the end of the tunnel now.

My doctors pre-op diet is 3 protein shakes, 1 protein bar and 1 protein soup per day. This is under the Robard products, it equals 800 calories a day. It is for 2 weeks prior with no bars 2 days prior to surgery. You can also have broth, sugar free jello and sugar free popsicles to get in extra fluid. I'm on day 9. It was very hard the first week... like soooo hard. The soups are terrible; so haven't been eating them since day2. This week has been better. I haven't weighed yet to see how much I've lost but know I have. I'm planning to weigh myself the day before surgery. I am scheduled for 10/16; can't wait!