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Sorry I haven’t been replying or posting much..I’ve been sooooo low on energy and mood wise the last couple of days.. day 5 post op today and so far I’ve tried 1/4 of cream of wheat ( was so excited to have warm food), couldn’t finish it or have anything other than water for the rest of that day Next day I tried SF chocolate pudding made with chocolate protein shake instead of milk and ate 2 1/4 cups (separate meals) and since that day been having bouts of nausea and weird taste in my mouth that meds weren’t helping also crazy bad back pain and my energy is barely enough to take me to/ from the bathroom tried a popsicle this afternoon, was refreshing and it actually made me feel a little better so i had another one and now thinking about number 3

OMG that’s very unthoughtful of them! They should understand how hard the pre op diet is. I’m so sorry Keira, i’d be furious! Hope it works out soon

I’m so sorry you’re going through this! But you definitely need to contact your surgeon’s office ASAP since I’m terrified of throwing up and with the slightest nausea my body can’t stand talking about food or drinks , i was very clear with my surgeon and before surgery they gave me medication for it and the whole time at the hospital post op they’ve been giving me medication for nausea and since being discharged, have little pills that i take every six hours as needed for nausea. hope it leaves you alone soon

Are you taking any medication for nausea ? I’m only one day post op but when I told my surgeon about my strong gag reflex and how my body and appetite completely shun food/drinks specially water, he prescribed me with weeks worth of nausea meds that I’ll put under my tung. i’m also told to alternate between things, protein shakes, water, watered down purées, then protein shakes etc etc.. i hope you are doing better and good luck to you and all of us

Regarding your surgery date, how long are you taking off if you’re working? And how long are you supposed to be on pre op liquids diet? If your pre op clear diet doesn’t start till 4-5 days before op, I’d choose the 27th but if you’re working and going back to it soon after New Years then as early as possible that way you have time to focus on your food and liquids intake and measurements and getting some rest . Pre op food requirements AND post op food stages differ tremendously from one surgeon to another. After surgery, i’m supposed to do clear liquids only at the hospital. Then first day back home start on liquified puréed food

I had mine on the 12th, was told it’ll start at 10 but it actually started at 11 It felt like one sec they were prepping me for it and the next sec (an hour and 6 mins later) I’m hearing voices in the recovery room of more than one nurse telling me its ovver! You did it! It’s already done!! Meanwhile I’m struggling to say that I’m having difficulty breathing my voice was beyond hoarse. It took several mins for me to finally give up saying it out loud and just kept mouthing it and they finally realized what’s going on and quickly hooked me up was oxygen mask and kept monitoring it. They said they stopped it to see how I’d do one my own and it wasn’t looking good so they put me back on it till around 5 pm. I dozed off after the first oxygen mask for about two hours and surprisingly I’ve not had gas pain yet! Its 12:50 am and i feel great! Been getting medications and pain and nausea meds every time I feel a little pain or nausea wave coming. Been to the bathroom twice walking on my own , then circled the nurses station three times and feeling good. What else... trying to remember everything oh they made 4 little cuts on my tummy and because of my super dry mouth and throat, I’ve been having a spoonful of crushed ice (less than 1 oz) every few mins and it helps very much will post as I remember more

LOL! Good job Mary keep growling right back at it =D and thanks for making me laugh i needed it! Going to take my measurements per your recommendation wishing you well

Congrats on finally getting it done! Glad its all going well did they give something for the nausea? That’s actually my biggest fear post op. i figured if the gas bothers me i’ll just request to walk more till i feel better Mine is tomorrow and im so nervous right now! I’m ready to see tomorrow around this time so it’ll be over with

YAY! You must be in the operating room right now I will be keeping you in my prayers!! Hopefully everything goes well and can’t wait to hear your updates

Thank you so much for sharing! It really helps Congrats on your new stomach and wishing you a speedy recovery and lots pounds falling off

Wow! 12 pounds is awesome!! Just think about how hard losing 5 pounds was before surgery what are you eating at this stage so far? And are you able to stay on track when it comes to protein intake? i undrestand what you mean about the hunger though before i even have my surgery mine is mental hunger and as hard as i try not to, I find myself looking at food pics on my photo gallery and pinterest and craving things which i never craved before like salad and lentil soup (only broth/soup i tolerate) but then i see the hundreds of healthy meal pics I’ve eaten and taken pictures of and tell myself even when i tried that hard to lose weight I didn’t lose more than 10 pounds and i need to appreciate this big chance that I’m getting with the sleeve and try as hard as i can to make it work this time! i really hope it gets easier on you

Congrats and speedy recovery to all that just had the surgery! I’m at the freaking out stage realizing that i just have two days before my surgery (not counting today) and I’ve had “little” mess ups since the start of my liquids diet up until yesterday morning but definitely no more mess ups please lol my mind is so scattered from working double shifts the last 2 days and my fear of what’s coming. i’d love it though if we could all keep the tradition the early December sleevers started of posting a recount of what we are going through at every stage, pre/ op day/post op. Kinda treat this post as a sleeve journal Good luck to ALL of us! WE GOT THIS!!!!!!

Wow we almost have the same time! My surgery is next Tuesday at 10 am and i have to be there by 8 am. I was there yesterday to get my pre-op labs and EKG done and was kinda glad i got the chance to know the ins and outs of the huge hospital and where to go for my surgery. That would sure would help ease some of surgery day’s tensions I’ve Had a laparoscopic surgery before and i can tell u aside from my tummy being sore being cut wasn’t as scary as I thought it would be. Of course in the sleeve, they’ll be removing 3/4 of an organ lol so I’m expecting more soreness than before and i have a strong gag reflex so kinda worried about nausea and throwing up. we will be ok though and God willing everything is going to go smoothly! i failed but survived my first day of liquids diet When cooking dinner i had 3 bites of some steamed potatoes and ground beef so husband declared that there will be no more cooking for me i’ll be working though from tomorrow all the way till surgery day so I’ll do better

5 pounds is a motivation to keep going! What time is your surgery?

You got this!! Wishing you a speedy recovery keep us posted