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Ware ankle weights and heavy clothing . Kidding

Mya, sounds like you are sorting things , When I have doubts I just consider how my comorbidities ( CHF, diabetes , Kidney failure, severe sleep apnea , etc, will be put into serious remission and the alternative if I don't .

On 11/26/2019 at 1:37 PM, kim2girls said:

I had my surgery 4 days ago and am doing the liquid diet - my question is doing I have do the required liquid a day on top of my meals that are also liquid. Or does my meals count towards my liquid?

Thank you!!

What have you been drinking for Protein ?

3 hours ago, lvidacovich said:

You're sure they specifically said CLEAR liquid during the post-op 2 week diet? Would be the first I've heard of that. I know some do Clear Liquids pre-op.

Clear liquids is tough - RTD Protein Shakes are out so you'd have to do Syntrax Nectar or Protein Water.

I think you may be right. I am double checking. I may have misunderstood Clear VS Sugar -free ,low fat full liquid diet. Thanks. I would really like to have insure Protein Shakes first day home. Glad that I'm learning this now. 6 days to go. lol

31 minutes ago, S@ssen@ch said:

The dietary phases aren't there to ward against nausea or vomiting, it's to protect the suture line in your stomach as it heals.

You are sooooooo right on sister ! Sepsis and Peritonitis is no joke ! I spent a month in ICU,( 2wks in a Coma ) 4% chance of surviving . Hellish ! My flu turned out to be a perforated duodenal ulcer. I am terrified of another leak ! VSG scheduled for 12/04. lol

Thanks, I've put these replies into my favorites. Great advice !

Should be 50/50 Water / liquid nutrition.

I second possible gull stones or G B Attack.

I was wondering what other people are doing for Protein , electrolytes ,and vitimins during the 2 wk clear liquid diet stage. Thanks.

42 minutes ago, Sweetthing said:

Thank you all so much for your support! I went to the emergency room and they said the shortness of breath was actually just pain from the tube being down my throat during surgery, thank god! Got some morphine and resting now. Thank you all so much❤️❤️

So glad you're ok. Sorry if my panicked post frightened you. Best wishes from Santa Barbara Ca. It might snow wed! lol Keep checking back.

8 hours ago, jessrunge6 said:

Sorry for TMI, but the constipation is what’s completely killing me. I’m very committed to this liquid diet and have been journaling and keeping my eye on the prize for sure. But this pain is awful. I bought some Colace and Smooth Move tea praying it helps.

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. This process will be worth it.

sometimes when there is little or nothing to poo...

8 minutes ago, Ymasita said:

I actually thought it best to bring minimal id... meaning leave c.c. license. Dont want to be frisked.

I was kidding , kind of. lol I'm getting sleeved on 12/4. Great recommendations . Good luck to you.

5 hours ago, Ymasita said:

I'm off to surgery in Mexico on Thanksgiving. What are some items you wish you packed or you had and found invaluable? Thanks for weighing in. Dont know anyone personally who has gone threw this so family support is nill.

A gun.

probably not for awhile ...but you will. 😎

15 hours ago, catwoman7 said:

Unless you're the size of someone on "My 600 lb Life", that 20 lb loss is pretty average. Most "normal" WLS patients lose about 15-25 lbs the first month, so you're right on target. I lost 16 lbs my first month, and I started out at over 300 lbs (and I ended up losing all my excess weight).

Watched every episode of my 600. lol Great show. Those staple lines look like zippers. lol The scale doesn't lie !

You just reinforced my resolve to continue Victoza 1.8 or 1.2 mg post VSG. Re. Gastric emptying . Will need to closly monitor B G levels though .

ASAP. Just in case they want some psycotherapy before surgery .

3 hours ago, Sweetthing said:

Hey all!
I just had surgery on Wednesday. Surgeon said everything went great. I find now, on day 5, I’m out of breath and lightheaded. Also the cramping is still so painful. Any tips or recommendations??

Could be a clot in the lungs . go to A&E or E R or at least call Dr immediately . SOB IS A REAL RED FLAG !

1 hour ago, KarenLR75 said:

Call dr immediately. The shortness of breath is concerning.

Could be a clot in the lungs . go to A&E or E R or at least call Dr immediately . SOB IS A REAL RED FLAG !

37 minutes ago, James S said:

Does anyone know a remedy for loose and unformed stool?

Also looking to slow down number of bowel movements...

Metamucel/ more water/fluids

I can only hope to do as well.

After losing 60 lbs I have Been in a stall for about a month gain and lose the same 5 lbs over and over.My VGS is scheduled for 12/04/19. You are doing great.

8 minutes ago, ColoradoCanuck said:

I had really bad insomnia last night. Was super drowsy at 10pm, woke up wide awake at 1:30am, didn't get tired again until 4:30am and then slept until 9:30am. Other nights it's because I wake up feeling gassy and end up with very Water stools. (Never trust a fart!)

My doc added oxygen to my CPAP which helps, provided my mask doesn't leak. This morning I switched from sleeping upright with a large triangular pillow support my wife bought, to sleeping on my side with some blankets supporting my abdomen, and I was out like a light.

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A farting , whistling , mask wakes me up several times a night when the pressure ramps up. They want me to bring my Trilogy 100 to surgery . I'm affraid of blowing air into my new sleeve causing a leak.

1 hour ago, Lynda486 said:

I went through the emotional part also, I think it is common. Our hormones surely are altered and all that comes with a surgery like this can cause someone to be emotional. Hugs to you both!

Especially when you start burning fat and releasing ketones.