JustAMomATX

So glad to hear that it gets better! I, too, tried the badass route and it didn’t go so well. I ran out of my pain med supply yesterday, had a rough night then tried to go to work (office job) today. WRONG. I called my surgeon for another round of meds and I’m back home now after a half day at work. By lunchtime, I was hunched over trying not to stress my incisions and praying I could make it to the car without screaming. I’m going to stay down a couple of more days. I definitely think a full week of rest is needed! My surgery was 9/9 so I’ll try to go back to work 9/15 or 16 - maybe.

Thanks for your question - my sleeve was 9/9/22 and I, too, am really struggling with pain and getting all my goals. I like Premier Protein - pre made shakes are okay - but my favorite is their chocolate powder which I put in milk (usually 4oz at a time). It’s nice to be able to control the amount. I find that anything that’s more than 4oz is too much and just makes me feel overwhelmed. Good luck on your journey!

I take 4 sips from the 1oz cup with about 3-5 minutes between each sip. I came home and took a usual gulp from an Evian bottle and it made me scream out. It is learning a whole new way do eating/drinking!

I’m day 3 post-op and I’m barely making the liquid goals 1 oz at a time. I have a checklist and I literally tick them off each time. Day 1 I slept a lot. Day 2 was a lot of pain. Today is a little soreness and trying to get cream soup or some protein shake down is pretty tough. I was surprised at how little I can drink….no kidding but it is TINY SIPS out of a 1oz plastic cup otherwise the esophagus and stomach spasm like the dickens. I plan to start adding protein supplements to my soups starting tomorrow.

Well, that definitely helps me! I just got the call that I have to be at the hospital at.....wait for it......4:45AM. So, I guess they are having me stay all day rather than doing the overnight thing. I may not sleep tonight - I have to drink my pre surgery drink one hour before arrival - pretty sure that's the middle of the night LOL! Thanks for the feedback - I'll look for more updates from you. Hope all is well.

I just turned 53 and I'm right there with you! When my doc asked, "have you been heavy your whole adult life?", I realized that the answer was YES. I had never even thought about it in those terms before. Even with losing 30 lbs here, 70 lbs there just to gain them back, I still could only answer YES....I've read lots of books and this forum is SO GOOD. Good luck on your journey!

Here we go! Started clear liquid pre-op diet today for surgery tomorrow (time TBD but likely early morning). I so appreciate all that have reported on their experiences - I’m getting a little more nervous by the hour. 😨 My doc does it outpatient but it sounds like everyone else has had at least a night in hospital?? That’s also making me nervous, like maybe I will have trouble at home and should be in the hospital. I’m going to check some other threads and see if outpatient is normal. Thinking of everyone pre-op (good luck to you!) and all that have already gone (hope you are having and/or continuing an easy recovery!). I’ll report back on how it all goes tomorrow!

Make sure you are eating enough protein. I found my energy low when I hasn’t eaten enough calories (by way of protein). Hang I there!! Btw congrats on the 11lbs - that’s awesome! 👏 👏

I bought the same organizer! Might as well be cute if we have to have a strict vitamin regimen

How you doing Twin???

I'm 5 days through week 1 of pre-op...it was a little rocky day 1 & 2 but not unbearable. I drank a ton of iced tea (I’ve always enjoyed unsweet so that was no big deal) to stave off any nasty caffeine headaches...however, the sugar/carb withdrawal headache blows pretty badly anyway! I even managed to eat out a couple of times with my family...sticking very closely to the amounts/ingredients suggested on my diet plan. As many have suggested for real life after WLS, having a protein bar and tea/water on me at all times was a lifesaver and helped keep me from making bad choices. I worked on not letting myself get hungry and I find that 5 days later, I’m actually hungry less...if that makes any sense?! Good luck all and especially those about to go to liquid pre-op!!

We got this! I’m excited/nervous…there’s got to be a word for that. Excivous? Nervited? Anyway, good luck!

Surgery set for Sept 9!!! I’m working on stocking up on vitamins now. My doc recommends Bariatric Advantage brand?? Anyone have feedback on this?