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I feel your pain.....I too am an essential worker. I return to work tomorrow as well after having surgery on 3/2. Normally I'd be glad to return to work, but I work on the trains on the largest commuter rail in NY bringing essential people into work and with all this crazy stuff going on I understand your apprehensiveness. My plan is to remove my uniform and shoes outside of the house and shower immediately as soon as I get home. Be careful and take all the possible precautions you can!

I feel your pain.....I too am an essential worker. I return to work tomorrow as well after having surgery on 3/2. Normally I'd be glad to return to work, but I work on the trains on the largest commuter rail in NY bringing essential people into work and with all this crazy stuff going on I understand your apprehensiveness. My plan is to remove my uniform and shoes outside of the house and shower immediately as soon as I get home. Be careful and take all the possible precautions you can!

I feel your pain.....I too am an essential worker. I return to work tomorrow as well after having surgery on 3/2. Normally I'd be glad to return to work, but I work on the trains on the largest commuter rail in NY bringing essential people into work and with all this crazy stuff going on I understand your apprehensiveness. My plan is to remove my uniform and shoes outside of the house and shower immediately as soon as I get home. Be careful and take all the possible precautions you can!

Hang in there, you’ll get through this. They’ll get you hydrated and you’ll be home before you know it. Have you spoken to your surgeon?

Hang in there, you’ll get through this. They’ll get you hydrated and you’ll be home before you know it. Have you spoken to your surgeon?

OMG ! Lucy you look awesome ..When was your surgery?

HEY !! @Heather246 it's soo nice to put a face to the date on my November surgery calendar.. You have done well... you look good !!! and Happy lol

I'm only 9 day post op, but I prep new foods with hesitation. I was provided a very inclusive binder for weight loss surgery. It includes macros, examples of receipes to use at each stage, and examples of a daily menu to mimick at home to meet nutritional needs. I use it as a guide,to say oh...I can have this and that, eventhough I have no appetite.
I downloaded a bariatric cookbook yesterday, it includes options for each stage. Most is for the pureed and general diets, but I picked it because it tells which recipe is okay for which stage. And reviews say that people have been using it years after their procedures to stay on track. There are some a few taboo things in their bypass people can't eat, but sleeve or band people can so you have to know your personal dog's and don'ts. It's called "fresh start bariatric cookbook by sarah kent if you want to check it out.
The reviews were mixed, I checked b&n and Amazon. I figured it was worth a peek. That's if you are into receipes. I'm usually not, but I knew I would need a little help with this nutrition stuff.

The approved liquids for me are water, low salt clear broth, low salt creamy Soups, apple or white grape juice 50% juice mixed with 50% water, unsweetened nut milks, non fat milk, low salt Tomato Soup, sugar free kool aid, etc. All these are considered fluids and count towards the 64oz Fluid intake.

Sorry to here about that, ride it out and keep the faith that soon it will get done

My instructions from my doctor were 2 oz of Protein Drink on the hour every hour and 2 oz of an approved liquid every 15 minutes after the top of the hour. That way you can get it all in.

Good Luck!

Sure, no problem. I'm sure you're doing fine. This is a learning experience for all of us! 😃

Those instructions are for the first 3 weeks after surgery.

My instructions from my doctor were 2 oz of Protein Drink on the hour every hour and 2 oz of an approved liquid every 15 minutes after the top of the hour. That way you can get it all in.

Hi gcampbell29, I had gastric sleeve on March 2, so I'm a couple of days ahead of you.....I've been on full liquids since the surgery and it will last for 3 weeks, after my post op appointment I should go to soft foods. Tired and lack of energy is normal while your body is adjusting. You should start feeling better very soon, have you been up walking? If you can walk outside that would be even better especially if you have nice weather. I burp if I drink too quickly. I too miss chewing and its definitely more difficult when others are eating around you with all the good aromas, but we're on the upside of the surgery! Keep at it, you're doing fine!

Hey Slimmy-mommeee!!! Glad to hear you're on the upswing! Personally for me, my incisions are getting itchy! Still the right side is most sensitive but definitely improving. 😊

I had my surgery on 3/2, it took me 4 days after surgery to start. Be sure to walk besides drinking your fluids it helps gets things going.

I had my surgery on 3/2, it took me 4 days after surgery to start. Be sure to walk besides drinking your fluids it helps gets things going.

I had my surgery on 3/2, the tiredness will pass shortly, however I'm not sure what you mean by the swallowing? It did take me a couple of days to work up to the 2oz of fluids every 15 mins though. I had to start out with 1oz the first day, 1 1/2 the 2nd day and the 2oz on the third day.

Had my surgery on the Monday 3/2, came home the next day. Tummy is very sore, to be expected. However I can’t get all the liquids down, had to cut the dosage in half but still feels very full. Anyone else having these issues?

Ok March 2 people, HERE WE GO!!! Who's excited??? 😉
March 2 Skywolfe, Earthquake88, AnnieK1073, Rearguard, Slimmy-Mommeee, onmyway11

Ok March 2 people, HERE WE GO!!! Who's excited??? 😉
March 2 Skywolfe, Earthquake88, AnnieK1073, Rearguard, Slimmy-Mommeee, onmyway11

Day 5 of liquid diet here, on Sunday I switch to all Clear Liquids. Went for pre-op testing yesterday, just waiting for the call today to see what time I go in on March 2. This is getting real! Excited but also apprehensive. Anybody else???

Day 5 of liquid diet here, on Sunday I switch to all Clear Liquids. Went for pre-op testing yesterday, just waiting for the call today to see what time I go in on March 2. This is getting real! Excited but also apprehensive. Anybody else???