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Had the second go Wednesday. Doctor said all went good. No issues with BP. He thinks it was the lisinopril. Couple of questions: anyone have a fav app to keep up with water consumption? When I drink cool fluids feeling a tightness as it goes down. Normal?

My surgeon is actually fairly loose on his restrictions. I guess I’m just afraid to check the limits

You’re drinking protein shake and coffee on day 3? Wow!!

Slept with body pillow on my side somewhat last night. Didn’t sleep great. Trying to avoid pain tabs if possible but have taken them at night. I’m finding that I’m having “mind” hunger vs physical hunger. Like I could go for a Krystal burger but not hungry for one. Hooefully go to yogurt, strained soup, protein shake after day 4 according to post op plan.

Day 2 post op and I am drinking broth and sugar free jello. Drinking water, G2 as well as a few sips of apple juice. afraid to drink too much. My doctor said he cut my stomach down to size of a plantain. He also did an endoscopy to make sure staples were good with the davinci robot.

Sorry for the delayed reply. Cardiologist recommended heart cath. Had that done through the arm (radial) instead of leg yesterday afternoon. No blockages!! He said all is good!! My blood pressure did drop again during the cath procedure to 51/26 and I felt like I was gonna pass out but he said that was due to something he injected in artery. Gave me something to combAt that and all was normal again. My arm is a little sore today and I’ve got to keep this pressure bandage on until 6:00 tonight. Headed Back to my Bariatric surgeon today for follow up.

The anesthesiologist is a friend of mine and know exactly what y’all are saying. He stopped it for my best interest and I am grateful for him doing that. Praying all goes well at cardiologist Monday.

I know I am VERY new to this great community but would appreciate any prayers given. I am excited yet nervous. Gotta be there early. The surgeon is calling everyone in earlier than normal tomorrow. My original time was 0645. Using the DaVinci system with the proctor present. See you all on the flip side.....

Thank you all!! Keep me posted Jess!!

Communication IS key

I am drinking the LaBrada shakes pre-op and will be drinking them post op along with other avenues of protein, The chocolate tastes almost like a YooHoo. Salted caramel is ok too. NOT a fan of mocha.

I am a side/stomach sleeper. How long did it take everyone to return to this norm? Recliner for first days? Bed? TIA!!

Thank you all for your responses!!

God Speed on a successful surgery and significant results!!!

Told my crew that I will be out on vacation. Of course it's up to whomever to guess what that vacation might entail......

Good Morning!! I am scheduled for gastric sleeve sx on Friday. I have been drinking Labrada protein shakes for a few days now but wanted to know what protein powder you all like to mix with flavored water, broth, sugar free pudding etc... as I look ahead. Also low/no sugar protein bars. I have been munching on a couple of Quest bars and One protein bars as a snack. Any favs/flavors?

I am having the procedure done with the DaVinci robot next Friday. My doc said that, like an earlier poster said, the arms have "joints" and can move more easily than the straight arm of the laparoscopic wand. Also in regards to the stapler, if the robot doesn't feel the adequate tissue needed, it will not staple.

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Good evening all. I have noticed several on here that I have various pre-op diet regimens. My doctor has me on a sugar Buster diet up until two days before and then it’s all liquids. Is this normal? Has anyone else done this?

I understand. Was just curious why some are shakes and liquids two weeks before while others like me are not. I don’t want to be behind the 8 ball so to say.....