I am back full force. I am able to have my surgery next week!!! YAYAY!! The class that is due before surgery, well they my doctor is allowing me to take it one week after my surgery. I was so upset when they told me it was a possiblity that I woul have to reschedule. I prayed about it over this past weekend and made up my mind that if it was meant then it will be. Anyway, how are you all that are being sleeved next week? How are you feeling? Is reality sinking in? Any doubts before next week? How are your pre op diets, has any of you slipped up? ARE U READY FOR THIS NEW CHANGE THAT IS ABOUT TO TAKE PLACE??? Please weigh in and share your thoughts and emotions...

I went to my post op class and drain removal. My pain is minimal . It was less once the drain was removed. I am still having a hard time getting in 40 grams of protein and the 64 ounces of liquids. I am trying some new drinks to see if that helps. Does any one else have this problem? If I drink to fast my chest and stomach hurts.

Yes, I am still not getting all my protein. Some days are worse than others. I also don't make all my fluids. If I try to stuff all that in, I feel sick and feel pain. I believe that it is up to the surgeon as to the size of your sleeve, right? If that is true, then mine must be on the small side.

I am not feeling bad or lacking energy, but I am worried about the protein. I am using Premier protein since it has 30mg of protein per serving. Karen

Hey timeforme!

I am 48 hours post op. I live in Monroe NC and had my surgery at Presby Matthews. Doing really well! I hope ur surgery went well today! Please let us know!

Kaybaby - glad ur surgery went well! YaY!

Hi yes my surgery went well. Today is my first full day home. Struggling with gas pains and try to get the fluid in. How r u going?

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Thank you!

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My surgery is on Monday and tomorrow is my clear liquids

I went to my post op class and drain removal. My pain is minimal . It was less once the drain was removed. I am still having a hard time getting in 40 grams of protein and the 64 ounces of liquids. I am trying some new drinks to see if that helps. Does any one else have this problem? If I drink to fast my chest and stomach hurts.

I have been able to get in the fluid and protein but I know what you mean about drinking too fast or in my case taking too much in one sip. I pay dearly for that with a nice spasm in my throat and chest that doesn't go away quick enough. It really hurts, so I try to pay attention to my sips. And it seems I'm sipping all day long to get in the minimum.

day 4 and im tired but having no probs surgery was easier than i thought dr found a hernia and repared it so thats a plus

I was sleeved on April 24th and I'm feeling good.

I have been in the hospital since my surgery Wednesday morning. This really sucks. I hate this feeling. I left Thursday afternoon but had a terrible emergency room experience a few hours later. I know I won't regret this in a few weeks... but today I wish I would have just bought some sensa or nutrisystem. Anyways, I'm drfting off on the painkillers. Ttyl.

I have been in the hospital since my surgery Wednesday morning. This really sucks. I hate this feeling. I left Thursday afternoon but had a terrible emergency room experience a few hours later. I know I won't regret this in a few weeks... but today I wish I would have just bought some sensa or nutrisystem. Anyways' date=' I'm drfting off on the painkillers. Ttyl.[/quote']

I am sorry about the emergency room experience. Keep the faith. I felt like I got hit by a truck the first days. Try to walk as much as possible and use the pain killers as much as you need them

I have been able to get in the Fluid and Protein but I know what you mean about drinking too fast or in my case taking too much in one sip. I pay dearly for that with a nice spasm in my throat and chest that doesn't go away quick enough. It really hurts' date=' so I try to pay attention to my sips. And it seems I'm sipping all day long to get in the minimum.[/quote']

Joni,

I found a way to not have the pains. I broke up my shakes and fluids in 8 ounce juice glasses. I found that I don't get so overwhelmed, I won't try to drink too fast or too much. I am glad you are doing so well

Yes' date=' I am still not getting all my Protein. Some days are worse than others. I also don't make all my fluids. If I try to stuff all that in, I feel sick and feel pain. I believe that it is up to the surgeon as to the size of your sleeve, right? If that is true, then mine must be on the small side.

I am not feeling bad or lacking energy, but I am worried about the protein. I am using Premier Protein since it has 30mg of protein per serving. Karen[/quote']

Karen,

I am more concerned with the protein more than the liquids. My surgeon doesn't really want the protein to count towards liquids, but I got to get in what I can right now.

I am excited for Wednesday but at the same time worried about added protein and no liquids 30 mind before or after solids. With everything we will conquer

Melissa

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I am more concerned with the Protein more than the liquids. My surgeon doesn't really want the protein to count towards liquids, but I got to get in what I can right now.

Melissa[/quote']

Thanks Melissa. I actually got 60 grams of protein down in shakes yesterday. A victory for sure. I have also seen that low protein means slower weight loss at least for me. I dropped 3 pounds just by getting my protein up. So, starting off this morning with a 30 gram Protein shake again. Have a good day. Karen

I was sleeved on April 16th. I too have a hard time getting in my protein. A 12 oz protein shake takes about 3 hours to finish. I am sure once the stomach heals I will be able to drink faster, but in the meantime any ideas on how to get in all our protein?

I was sleeved on April 16th. I too have a hard time getting in my protein. A 12 oz protein shake takes about 3 hours to finish. I am sure once the stomach heals I will be able to drink faster, but in the meantime any ideas on how to get in all our protein?

I was sleeved on April 16th. I too have a hard time getting in my Protein. A 12 oz protein shake takes about 3 hours to finish. I am sure once the stomach heals I will be able to drink faster' date=' but in the meantime any ideas on how to get in all our protein?[/quote']

I'm having the same issues!