Who are all our August Sleevers? I am August 4th :001_wub:

That sounds good. I am going to go check out the cookbook today.

That does sound like a good cookbook. I am going to see if Amazon has it.

How are all the Awesomist Augusts doing? Most of you have had your surgerys and are running all about. Few of us still holding up the rear.

How are all the Awesomist Augusts doing? Most of you have had your surgerys and are running all about. Few of us still holding up the rear.

I pity the fool holding up MY rear!

(sorry, couldn't resist):lol0:

You're almost there, just another 2 days, then you'll be one of us.

I'm doing good. I figured out that my hormone swing was just a monthly PMS event and nothing more. I dropped 6 pounds in 3 days while it was going on, and then yesterday I went up 1.2 and today up another .6 pounds, so this is

A-typical of a menstrual cycle, only since I don't have a uterus it's hard to see it coming sometimes. Since I have ovaries, the little buggers still throw a big party some months and guess this is one of 'em.:lol0:

How are all the Awesomist Augusts doing? Most of you have had your surgerys and are running all about. Few of us still holding up the rear.

I am one week post op and 20 pounds lighter! :thumbup: I had a few complications but I am doing great now. Just tired cause I'm a belly sleeper and have to sleep on my sides and back. But no regrets at all, I am however ready to eat more than clear liquids. I am getting a little shakey! But I go to the doctor tomorrow and maybe he will advance me to liquids and I can have protein shakes and smoothies.....that will make my day.

I get my stitches removed tomorrow as well. I will post more tomorrow after my 1st post surgery exam.:thumbup1:

Thanks to everyone for your support, but a huge thanks go out to my husband who took care of me all last week. He is the best!!!:001_wub:

I got super sick last night and today. It's really hard to swallow, kindof like strep throat. I use to get it a lot when I was a "kid". I think the stress of everything finally is catching up to me. It's been one week since I had VSG. I'm wrapped up in VICKS and hoping that by tomorrow, I can finally get on some full liquids.

Oh man, I am so sorry Meow. I hope this passes quickly. Hope you can sleep your sick away. Good thoughts coming your way.

Cheri that is great. I am jealous!!!

Meow: That is terrible. I bet when you go to full liquids you will bounce right back.

I hope you feel better sooon Meow, rest rest and rest some more!:thumbup1:

Hey, Awesome Augusts,

I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel coming. Just a little over 5 days until my surgery.

I found out that my doctor has post-op instructions a little different from what I've been reading about here. Apparently I don't need to be on just clear liquids at all. I can go straight into full liquids, but then I need to stay on them for 3-4 weeks. His office also says I'll be able to swallow all of my pills with no problem. Does this sound crazy to anybody?

Hey, Awesome Augusts,

I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel coming. Just a little over 5 days until my surgery.

I found out that my doctor has post-op instructions a little different from what I've been reading about here. Apparently I don't need to be on just clear liquids at all. I can go straight into full liquids, but then I need to stay on them for 3-4 weeks. His office also says I'll be able to swallow all of my pills with no problem. Does this sound crazy to anybody?

That's great Chick-ie. It will be here before you know it!

My BIL was on full liquids around day 4...every doctor is different. And I've been swallowing pills since day 2...my doc's rule of thumb is no pill bigger than a plain m&m. Anything bigger I just split before taking it. Just be sure not to split anything that says not to on the bottle. I have one extended release med and it specifically says not to split it.

Good luck!

Hey, Awesome Augusts,

I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel coming. Just a little over 5 days until my surgery.

I found out that my doctor has post-op instructions a little different from what I've been reading about here. Apparently I don't need to be on just clear liquids at all. I can go straight into full liquids, but then I need to stay on them for 3-4 weeks. His office also says I'll be able to swallow all of my pills with no problem. Does this sound crazy to anybody?

Sounds like a modified plan. I don't have to do full liquids as long as you do but am doing clears for 2 days before and 7 after (or 8 can't remember in my starved state).

As far as the pills go. And it was me.........just if it was me.......not giving medical advice here.........I would ask your pharmacisit which ones can be crushed and crush those for a few weeks. But that is just me. To be on the safe side. I wouldn't want a pill hanging out in my staple line causing irritation. Again just me.

Ken,

I had the big room next to you at the hospital. I came the next day with my husband. My surgery was the day after yours. How is everything going with you? Everything is going fine with me I am following the diet exactly like I should be. I feel good I do not have any pain. I have lost almost 24lbs including the 1 week liquid diet before surgery. Hope all is well.

Kelly65

Are you sick from germs or sick from the surgery's aftermath? I had one really bad day on about day 4 post op; day 5 was a lot better. Apparently your throat is your weak link, sorry to hear it hurts. Rest and all will get better soon.

I got super sick last night and today. It's really hard to swallow, kindof like strep throat. I use to get it a lot when I was a "kid". I think the stress of everything finally is catching up to me. It's been one week since I had VSG. I'm wrapped up in VICKS and hoping that by tomorrow, I can finally get on some full liquids.