i1Linda

Good Luck on your surgery tomorrow. I will be praying for you. Let us know how you are doing.

Linda

Ange - Good Luck tomorrow on your surgery. I will be praying for you!

Let's us know how you are doing. Linda

DeeDee -

I have been trying to sip all day long. It's a chore. I am sucking on a SF popsicle now. I can feel every swallow land in my irritated (and smaller) stomach. Not pleasant. Walking hasn't been much of a problem. The more you walk, the easier it gets. I struggled to get in and out of my bed at first. Last night I had terrible gas pains and was in and out of bed all night. It got easier - now it's no problem. Everything is tender but manageable. My only advise on protein is find conc. protein (high protein/small volume). Yesterday I made a Nectar protein with diluted crystal light. All together was almost 18oz of fluid (just like what I was drinking before surgery). It took me 6 hrs to finish one 23g serving. Today I just made the nectar with 8oz of water and got all 23g of protein in about 90 min. Some of the bariatric drinks didn't sound to appealing pre-op because there was no volume for the calories consumed. I know see the benefit.

How are you doing?

Hey Girl!

How are you feeling? I am home today, and a bit sore on the left side. Completely NOT hungry. Struggling to get anything down, because nothing tastes good.. I will talk to you more later. Take care.

Yes - I am definitely READY (and nervous). I am tired of the pre-op diet and being HUNGRY. I am on 100% liquids today - good thing it was only one day at least the previous 13 days I got one "meal" a day. I wouldn't have made it 2 weeks of liquids only. Good Luck to you *hugz*. Talk to you on the "sleeved side".

Good Luck tomorrow Bob! :thumbup:

Ange - How's the pre-op diet going? I know you were struggling a bit in the beginning (so was I). I started feeling better Friday (like day 10). Maybe just the downhill side (sometimes I think it is all mental). Hang in there, it will be worth it in the end.

Linda

Dee Dee -

Just a few more days.....hope you are doing well.

Linda

I have to agree, the last few days have been much easier. Once the headaches (and overall head "fogginess/fuzziness") subsided, life has been much better. Even able to work out. I report to the hospital Tuesday at 9:30am - I was thinking how cool, because I could sleep in, then I remembered I will be sleeping most of the day. Wishing you a successful surgery, see ya on the "sleeved side".

Hey Bob! How's it going? Just a couple days left of pre-op diet for you, one more for me. I am getting excited. Tired of the pre-op and ready to "just get on with it". Good luck Monday! BTW What time is your surgery Monday?

Thanks Ange! Yes it is coming fast. Although this past weekend, I watch the minutes drag by on my pre-op diet. I felt horrible. Luckily, made it through and only 5 days to go. Feeling much better. When does your pre-op diet start? August 10th is just a bit further around the corner, but not much. Keep in touch! I will let you know how it goes next Tuesday.

Good luck with your surgery tomorrow! Let us all know how you're doing when you get the chance.

How's the pre-op diet going today? I am on day 4 and have had a bit of a headache all day. I'm hungry of coarse, but manageable. 10 more days to go.....

Good luck!

I know it has been kind of rough for you lately. It will get better (I have to believe that, I not sleeved yet). 25 lbs already, that's AWESOME!