Jnfinney

I should note that I've never had a drug problem, but all the warnings on these medications always scare me a bit!

Hi! My surgery is scheduled for March 15th and I have a couple of random questions. 1. What is this dry mouth spray I have seen on here?! I already have cotton mouth from the liquid diet (sounds counterintuitive, but I feel like I can't get enough to drink), so I think I will definitely need this when surgery day arrives. What is the brand? Cost? Where can I find it? 2. This pre-op liquid diet is definitely a struggle. I am SO TIRED and I'm on day 4. Is this normal? Will I be this tired until I have surgery? All I want to do is sleep, I don't even think about food because I just want to sleep all the time. 3. I am terrified to take pain medication for the risk of addiction. My surgeon said he will be prescribing me 2 mg of DILAUDID after surgery, which I hear is highly addictive. Has anyone else taken this pain medication post-op? I haven't had good luck with oxycodone and hydrocodone in the past, as they do nothing for my pain. I trust my surgeon, I am just looking for other people's experiences. 4. What pain treatments did you receive in the hospital? I am apparently going to have IV medication along with 2 other medications. My surgeon explained to me that one of them is given pre-op around the spine (kind of like an epidural, but I've never had kids). The other he said is injected into the blood vessels surrounding my abdomen while I am in surgery. I am a little freaked out about the one that is given pre-op, but he said it really helps people transition smoothly out of anesthesia. Is this a common thing? Has anyone else had it? Sorry for the long post, and thanks for your responses!

I've had good luck with the Fairlife Core Power and Fairlife Nutrition Plan shakes. I also really like the Dymatize and Optimum Nutrition protein powders.

I just started my liquid diet and am feeling the same way. I'm exhausted, foggy, and have the worst headache that won't go away.

@Creekimp13 Yeah I'm allowed to have regular fruit juice, popsicles, and jell-o. I generally choose sugar free jell-o and popsicles, but I think the fruit juice gives me a tiny boost that I need and I'm not normally a juice drinker. I am feeling really foggy and fatigued, but I'm only on day 2, so I have hopes it will get better. @newyorklady20 I am super fatigued and my head is pounding! But knowing that it should go away is helpful. I feel like I've been run over by a truck and haven't slept in days... that is crazy considering I've been on liquids 1.5 days! I am looking forward to some "euphoria" feelings haha. Also, I am not allowed to take ibuprofen anymore per my surgeon's orders - no ibuprofen 2 weeks before surgery.

It’s possible, but I don’t always drink caffeine daily.

Hello all. I started my liquid diet yesterday and I felt pretty good as far as not being hungry (I craved regular food, but my stomach told me it was full of liquid). I drank almost a gallon of water, had some jello and a few popsicles, 12 oz fruit juice, and exceeded my protein goal in protein shakes. However, toward the end of the day (early evening) I started getting a headache. I went to bed thinking that would help, but I woke up and my headache is even worse now. Is this normal? How long will it last? What can I do to help it? Thanks in advance!

Not to be weird, but you look FREAKING AMAZING!! You might be mourning the loss of your girls, but you look stunning in that dress and I don't feel that your girls are that small, honestly.

I have not experienced this as I am still pre-surgery. However, I have heard people talk about a "pouch reset" diet when they've gained weight. I know you haven't gained, but maybe this will help you get back into your good habits. https://store.bariatricpal.com/pages/pouch-reset-plan

I’m allowed to eat watered down cream of wheat on my purée stage. Can you purée the oatmeal?

Hoping to get rid of this double chin before our next family pictures! Surgery is March 15th.

My surgeons pre-op diet only allows 1,000 calories a day of liquid only, so I think 650-700 would be okay.

I had never heard of this before so I looked up their website. They’re currently offering a free trial package of single servings. Just though I’d let anyone know who is wanting to try it out. You might have to pay shipping though, I didn’t check on that. ?

@Staggs I’m not 100% sure on that, but I know they do offer coaching programs that include customized nutrition. So my assumption is that they would be able to work around the needs of a bariatric patient as well.

I have seen other posts about people who say they don't know when they are "full" on the liquid diet post-op. If you feel you are experiencing hunger, is it possible it is just "head hunger"?

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Oh my gosh you guys are allowed to have solid food on your pre-op?! I start mine March 1st and I am not allowed to have any solid foods, so I am testing out as many liquid soups as I can before then to make sure I like them!!

I also was a big ibuprofen user. I am still pre-op, but am trying to break that habit. Are you allowed to take Tylenol or acetaminophen? Those are pain relievers. Some other things that are not medication that have helped me have been using a heating pad on my abdomen, taking a hot bath, exercising (sounds counterintuitive, but it did work for me), and drinking herbal tea. Feel better soon!

Are you using dry powders only? I really enjoy Fairlife Core Power and Fairlife Nutrition Plan drinks. They might be something to try out. As far as powders, I have had good luck with Optimum Nutrition and Dymatize ISO 100. There are also fruity protein waters. I've tried the premixed ones (Protein2o) and I've purchased a powder that mixes like juice from myprotein.com. One last thing - Unjury makes some savory flavors of protein powder like a chicken soup flavor. I hope these suggestions help!

I stumbled upon this post after searching "CrossFit." I have been seriously considering trying out a CrossFit gym about 30 minutes away from me after I have surgery and am cleared by my surgeon. I already work out consistently, but I feel that CrossFit will really push my limits and take my workouts to another level. How many days a week do you do CrossFit? Do you have any advice for someone looking to try out CrossFit?

Hello! I need some suggestions for the pre-op liquid diet that are more on the savory side. I am allowed to have fruit and vegetable juice, but are there any soups that you guys were able to have for meals?

Awesome!!! My sleeve is scheduled for March 15th. My highest weight is 235 and I am 27. Do you have to do a 2 week pre op liquid diet? We can get through it together!

Yes, my insurance is the same. BCBS if Iowa.

Good luck, I hope all goes well for you!

I don’t know much about diabetes, but shouldn’t that be an indicator that this surgery is necessary for you? Especially if your A1C is high? Best of luck to you!