barefootinablacksea

My doctor uses a liquid that he will rub over the staple line. I found a video of someone doing the procedure on youtube and they use one too. I hope it helps. I'm not looking forward to the blue dye thing :confused1:.

Success!! I managed to get two Protein drinks down today! I'm so happy, now I know I can persevere with it. I've found if I put a heap of ice in it makes it so much more do-able. The prepackaged shakes will be a great idea for when i go back to work - thanks Phoenixrising. I'll have to hunt around for some. JoAnne you were given a much more comprehensive meal plan than I was - I was just told to have 3 shakes a day with a cup of salad/vegetables at lunch and dinner. No starchy veges (i.e. potato, pumpkin etc) and no-calorie drinks/gum. Oh and I can have 5 strawberries with Breakfast shake. I'd kill for some cottage cheese right now, lol!

That's good to hear Jellico - I don't really fancy going back to work the next week with a fluid sac.

Thanks for the replies guys! Maybe it's not so good for my recovery to eat so little.:thumbup:

Ladiesassie my heart goes out to you! Please don't feel ashamed that you had McDonalds or that your motivation has taken a dive - if you remember rightly we're all here because we've been through the exact same things. I'm not yet sleeved but I will be in a week, and although I know the sleeve works fantastic for a lot of people, I've drummed it into my head that it doesn't change the way I think or feel about food. If you're looking for extra motivation I think you should definitely have a look around at some doctor run weight loss clinics (a lot of hospitals have them now). It's something I'm planning on doing once I am off the mushies and able to eat normal food. My doctor really stressed the point to me that the sleeve is only a tool. You'll find a proper weightloss clinic like doctor run ones or the Dr Cohens one will form a strong game plan for you to follow based on your tastes, your stomach limitations and your nutritional needs. And a lot of them require you to check in once a week which makes it easier on your 'motivation'. I know what it feels like to be in that black hole wishing you could will yourself out of these problems but finding you just don't care enough to try anymore. I think you should stop, breathe and try for a little while just to take care of yourself emotionally and then when you're feeling stronger the physical aspect will follow.:biggrin0:

Hey everyone! I was just wondering if anyone's Dr used a sealant type liquid over their staple line rather than just the stapling itself? Did it help with the drainage of the wound or were you able to have the drainage sack taken out quicker? :biggrin0:

Good Luck! My sleeve is booked for the following Monday. You'll do great - just take it easy and try not to get too nervous.:biggrin0:

Hey guys, Booked in for my sleeve on the 28th and have been on the Pre-op diet for a week now. I'm not sure what it is but something in the protein drinks I have (Optifast) give me awful nausea to the point where I gag and have thrown up a couple of times. I'm still getting a little under one a day down but I've noticed my hunger has switched off and I'm eating way under what my dietitian has allowed (probably gone into starvation mode). Will it make any difference to the surgery or will it still be ok cause it's a Very Low Calorie diet? I think it's the smell of the drinks more than anything - and the bars are so dry they do the same thing. Maybe I should try a different type of shake?

Hi Lib I'm also from Brisbane - just wondering who your Dr was? I'm getting sleeved on the 28th. thanks