so, i'm an ob/gyn doctor (solo practioner). I'm on call 24 hours mond thru frid. i have clinic mon thru frid. elective surgeries on tues and emergency surgeries as they arises. i'm only takin 6 days off from work and the week i return i plan on working half a days (but i'll still be on call) but won't schedule any surgeries. i'm very worried about being able to get the adequate fluids in, the Proteins, the Vitamins. i'm so use to not eating and eating on the run (which is why i'm in this situation ). every where i read it's about sipping, sipping,sipping throught the day and eating slowly. i'm trying to prepare myself for these problems. i can easily see myself not eating at all throughout the day cause it's easier, that's what i've been doing (but unhealthy and after surgery very dangerous).

i've been thinking about having my nurse put an iv in and give me some Fluid bolus if needed (but i can't do that all the time).

What about buying a Camelbak? That's what I use for hiking--mine holds 2 liters of water and with the mouth tube I don't have to unscrew any lids. They are not too bulky. For protein I would find a ready-to-drink one that you like and keep it in a sports bottle you could put in your jacket pocket. Oh Yeah! wafer bars are good once you can have solids-they taste good and have 15 gms of protein if I remember right.

Mina--I'm an FP--I understand your concerns. I like the post above as it has some very, very solid and doable solutions. When is your procedure? Mine is this Monday. Would love to keep up with a fellow physician during this process!

thanks for the advice... i will certainly check it out. i'm getting sleeve by dr aceves also. can't wait!

What about buying a Camelbak? That's what I use for hiking--mine holds 2 liters of water and with the mouth tube I don't have to unscrew any lids. They are not too bulky. For protein I would find a ready-to-drink one that you like and keep it in a sports bottle you could put in your jacket pocket. Oh Yeah! wafer bars are good once you can have solids-they taste good and have 15 gms of protein if I remember right.

i would love to keep in touch. my insurance denied my claim so i'm heading to mexico (dr aceves). i'm having mine done june 7th. i will certainly be picking your brain since you are having yours first lol.

Mina--I'm an FP--I understand your concerns. I like the post above as it has some very, very solid and doable solutions. When is your procedure? Mine is this Monday. Would love to keep up with a fellow physician during this process!

I just bought a scale form this site and saw they have lots of the Camelback products- and free shipping on everything. They are having a sale right now in addition, code "tulip" though I am not sure which items it is for.

http://www.heartratemonitorsusa.com/hydration.html