DanielWallace

You are very welcome! Almost everyone here is willing to help. I'm still pre-op and I have a hydration timer going so I can get used to it. It is every hour right now, not every 15 minutes, but I can still drink larger quantities.

You've got this!

@DanielWallaceAlso remember hydration is much more important than Protein right now. That's what you should be concentrating the most on right now.

That’s a really great idea!!! Thank you!

My NUT suggested that I set a timer that repeats every 15 minutes. Every time it goes off, drink your 2oz of Water. Increase the amount if you can, but drink at least 2oz every 15 minutes (except when you are not supposed to drink, of course). Eventually, your body will be able to tolerate more and more Fluid and the 64oz/day will be obtainable. I have other health issues that require me to consume a lot of water each day - I average over 90oz/day, sometimes as high as 160oz/day. I mentioned this to the NUT at my final appointment and that is what she suggested. Slow and steady wins this race! Remember, it's a marathon, not a sprint. Good luck!

Hey everyone! I’m one week post op and I feel pretty great! I’m doing ok getting my Protein in for the most part. That needs work, but what I’m truly struggling with is getting my 64oz in. I’m not feeling thirsty and I’m taking small sips but I only seem to be getting (2) 17oz bottles of Water in a day (if I’m lucky). Any tips or ideas? Anyone have the same issues?

I’ve always been heavy. Even as a kid I was the chubby kid, the funny class clown, the best friend. After high school I attempted different diets, all of which failed miserably. I was a Theater geek so it always hurt to not get cast into the characters I wanted to play. After various relationships and weight gain and loss I finally found the perfect person who I’m going to marry who is my partner in crime and hands down slightly funnier than I am. Slightly. When we started dating I knew our weight was a problem but it wasn’t until moving to Orlando that I really could tell that it had affected us. I was never a person to actually want to have kids but being with Holly has made me the happiest person in the world and I want nothing more than to start a family with her someday. So, I am excited to announce and pleased to share that we have a surgery date TOGETHER. That’s right we are doing this together and together we are both having the duodenal switch surgery. When I say that this went fast I am not exaggerating.
April 12th - Orientation
May - Various appointments (blood work, EKG, stress test etc)
May 21st - Final Appoinments (psych evaluation and nutrition class) & Insurance Approval
May 22nd - Call from surgeons office to schedule dates.
Holly’s Surgery - July 30th
My Surgery - August 2nd
IM. SO. EXCITED!

That is awesome hon I'm happy for you and slightly jealous of your wife lol. Well ok soon to be wife but still. My hubs needs the surgery one day too but all he is interested in is the gastric balloon right now

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I’ve always been heavy. Even as a kid I was the chubby kid, the funny class clown, the best friend. After high school I attempted different diets, all of which failed miserably. I was a Theater geek so it always hurt to not get cast into the characters I wanted to play. After various relationships and weight gain and loss I finally found the perfect person who I’m going to marry who is my partner in crime and hands down slightly funnier than I am. Slightly. When we started dating I knew our weight was a problem but it wasn’t until moving to Orlando that I really could tell that it had affected us. I was never a person to actually want to have kids but being with Holly has made me the happiest person in the world and I want nothing more than to start a family with her someday. So, I am excited to announce and pleased to share that we have a surgery date TOGETHER. That’s right we are doing this together and together we are both having the duodenal switch surgery. When I say that this went fast I am not exaggerating.
April 12th - Orientation
May - Various appointments (blood work, EKG, stress test etc)
May 21st - Final Appoinments (psych evaluation and nutrition class) & Insurance Approval
May 22nd - Call from surgeons office to schedule dates.
Holly’s Surgery - July 30th
My Surgery - August 2nd
IM. SO. EXCITED!

I'm so excited for you both! Your life will definitely change as you move into a different body. It will be easier to tie your shoes, pick up things off the ground, go up and down stairs, and your joints will thank you immensely. Also be prepared for a new wardrobe because everything in your close will be too big before you know it. It still floors me how much my older shirts drown me. Some of them look like a dress on me now. Lots of positive changes are in store for you both.

I’ve always been heavy. Even as a kid I was the chubby kid, the funny class clown, the best friend. After high school I attempted different diets, all of which failed miserably. I was a Theater geek so it always hurt to not get cast into the characters I wanted to play. After various relationships and weight gain and loss I finally found the perfect person who I’m going to marry who is my partner in crime and hands down slightly funnier than I am. Slightly. When we started dating I knew our weight was a problem but it wasn’t until moving to Orlando that I really could tell that it had affected us. I was never a person to actually want to have kids but being with Holly has made me the happiest person in the world and I want nothing more than to start a family with her someday. So, I am excited to announce and pleased to share that we have a surgery date TOGETHER. That’s right we are doing this together and together we are both having the duodenal switch surgery. When I say that this went fast I am not exaggerating.
April 12th - Orientation
May - Various appointments (blood work, EKG, stress test etc)
May 21st - Final Appoinments (psych evaluation and nutrition class) & Insurance Approval
May 22nd - Call from surgeons office to schedule dates.
Holly’s Surgery - July 30th
My Surgery - August 2nd
IM. SO. EXCITED!

I’ve always been heavy. Even as a kid I was the chubby kid, the funny class clown, the best friend. After high school I attempted different diets, all of which failed miserably. I was a Theater geek so it always hurt to not get cast into the characters I wanted to play. After various relationships and weight gain and loss I finally found the perfect person who I’m going to marry who is my partner in crime and hands down slightly funnier than I am. Slightly. When we started dating I knew our weight was a problem but it wasn’t until moving to Orlando that I really could tell that it had affected us. I was never a person to actually want to have kids but being with Holly has made me the happiest person in the world and I want nothing more than to start a family with her someday. So, I am excited to announce and pleased to share that we have a surgery date TOGETHER. That’s right we are doing this together and together we are both having the duodenal switch surgery. When I say that this went fast I am not exaggerating.
April 12th - Orientation
May - Various appointments (blood work, EKG, stress test etc)
May 21st - Final Appoinments (psych evaluation and nutrition class) & Insurance Approval
May 22nd - Call from surgeons office to schedule dates.
Holly’s Surgery - July 30th
My Surgery - August 2nd
IM. SO. EXCITED!

What a beautiful story and wonderful plan. I will be watching your stories until the completion date. Both of you Keep us posted. .😛Your new friend Frustr8

Congratulations!