Any May Sleevers Yet?

[robindei 45]

Here are a couple of tips that worked for me and a couple of lessons I learned:

• I didn't want anything around my tummy after surgery so I had two nighties. I had thought one would be enough, but I recommend two so you have one to wear while the other is in the wash.
  
• I bought a lot of stuff I didn't eat, like sugar free Jello, Popsicles, and pudding.
  
• I used a demitasse spoon and a tiny bowl to eat with. I used a clock to make sure I ate slowly enough and chewed enough times.
  
• I used a shot glass for a drinking cup and a 1 cup measuring cup as a little pitcher. I sipped one ounce of Water every 15 minutes while I was awake. At first it took the whole 15 minutes to get the one ounce down, but it was so worth it.
  
• I bought myself a nice lip gloss and some lotion. It really cheered me up post-op.
  
• I developed lactose-intolerance post-op. I got terrible diarreha. I had diarrhear after eliminating the dairy, but it was much better. It cleared up in about a week.
  
• powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken Protein was the easiest for me to eat immediately post-op. After about a week I also enjoyed GNC 100% whey Protein in vanilla. Pre-op, I liked chocolate better.
  
• I walked every day, a few times a day. I think it really helped me feel better quicker.
  
• Three days after surgery, I thought I had to fart, but I pooped instead (see note about second nightie above!), Do not fart unless you are sitting on the toilet for the first week after surgery.
  
• I used a bunch of pillows to prop myself up in bed so I could rest comfortably. I used a couple under my knees and three behind my back. Looked like I was in a hospital bed with the knees and back raised.
  

I am so excited and happy for the May 2012 group. As I do things this year, like getting ready and cleaning up from my annual easter party, I am reminded of how I felt last year during the final countdown to surgery. It was so much easier to do the party this year. What a difference more than 100 lbs. makes! And it felt great to not be the biggest person at the party too!

The most important post-op advice I have is be nice to yourself. Post-op recovery is short period in the rest of your life. You deserve the chance to heal up and get a good start on your new life on the loser's bench!

Lynda

Thank you so much for these tips - any others would be gladly accepted!! You are excellent!

[Lizzygirl079 22]

Hi May Sleevers. I'm scheduled for May 7th in Tucson with Dr. Monash.

[MG in SD 75]

Omg I was laughing so hard about the post above! Now i am so worried about farting post-op!!! Thank you for your honesty though, and it' good advice to keep it in perspective. The post-op healing is nothing in the big picture.

[chrysler 16]

May 16th Southern Illinois!

[BeautyVGSJourney 99]

mommyinneed I finally did that youtube video on blood clots, if you want to read some of the medical journals I posted links to them on there. Let me know what you think!

[vsg30815 99]

My 2 week liquid diet begins today! Wish me well! I have plenty of Water, broth, Jello, Italian ice, high Protein ensure, shakes, etc... May 1st 730am Eastern Time ~ I'm sooooo ready for that day!

[Nicki D 33]

My 2 week liquid diet begins today! Wish me well! I have plenty of Water, broth, Jello, Italian ice, high Protein ensure, shakes, etc... May 1st 730am Eastern Time ~ I'm sooooo ready for that day!

I wish you well I am on day 4 of my 3 week liquid diet. I am scheduled for May 3rd.

It is not to bad. The Protein drinks are thick, don't really like Jello but better than not having it. I like the Spiru-Tein Protein Shakes. Many flavors to choose form and they are about 21 grams of Protein so 4 a day and I am good and pretty full to.

[shortypants 26]

Nicki, where do you get the spiu-Tein? i've been looking for them....

[Nicki D 33]

Nicki, where do you get the spiu-Tein? i've been looking for them....

I got mine at a Vitamin store here in Tucson but you can order from Amazon, they have several flavors.

[shortypants 26]

Great! Thank You!

[Beecharmer1982 9]

I'm getting sleeved on May 10th in Austin, Texas!!! Any other Austinites out there?

[Nicki D 33]

There are many online sites to get the Spiru-Tein or maybe a local health food store may have them too.

[Nicki D 33]

Great! Thank You!

You are welcome. I like the peaches and cream so far the best, there are some sites that you can buy single servings to try them before you but a container.

[kansasgirl 96]

I wish you well I am on day 4 of my 3 week liquid diet. I am scheduled for May 3rd.

It is not to bad. The Protein drinks are thick, don't really like Jello but better than not having it. I like the Spiru-Tein Protein shakes. Many flavors to choose form and they are about 21 grams of Protein so 4 a day and I am good and pretty full to.

I am getting sleeved on the third as well.. but i'm just now starting my slim fast diet not so great last two days.l good all the way up until dinner i don't know what it is.. but probably in my head i think i should be eating more at dinner... I figure by the time thursday comes around i will need to get it down pat.. so hard to get out of old habits!!!

[vsg30815 99]

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Thank you! Day 1 not that bad, hubby ate dinner before coming home and i was too busy at work to think about food. But EVERY OTHER COMMERCIAL I see a darn piece of chicken or burger!!! Early to bed tonight! Best wishes to you!!