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Wow you are doing great. Congratulations all I have been having is crystal light energy and Jello

Jello is actually the only thing that's made me want to throw up so far! The hospital loved to give Carnation Instant Breakfast, but I could only get about 1oz of that down before it was repulsing me. I've been drinking a ton of Crystal Light and ice Water. pudding, in minuscule increments, is agreeing with me. Danactiv light is GREAT, at least so far. It's not sugar free, but only has 4gm of sugar. For a soothing liquid, with Protein and one that's lightweight, it seems like a winner. It's just 3 ounces, so that takes me about 35 minutes, at this point at least.

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I live in Beaumont Katyb!!

My mom actually lives in Silsbee, but no one has ever heard of that place, so it's easier to say Beaumont!

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Sounds like everyone's doing well! I was sleeved on the 1st as well. And sounds a lot like katy's story. That liquid loritab was awesome stuff! They sent me home with demerol pills which were good too. I am slighlty worried about the bowel movement issue. THey said i should have had one on day 2.... but that was yesterday and still nothing. Anyone else have this problem??

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I know exactly where Silsbee is!!

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Everyone seems to be doing great. Just met with the dietation today, but she told me I can have a meal, since I am diabetic. I ate one the minute I got home and cherished every carrot, bean and other goodies. I am getting over my nervousness, because so many people have said this is the best decision of their life. I slept through the night. When you did your upper GI did they take you on a ride?

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I started my pre-op dieet on the 1st. I had some tough days' date=' but I'm feel pretty good now.

I feel very busy right now. I've got all my usual stuff, plus a stack of pre-op appointments and this and that. That's good. Being busy means I spend less time worrying. ;)[/quote']

Anyone having sleeve done at morristown hospital?

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Day 5 of pre op diet! Today was good; I also took an apatite suppressant; because I work in a bakery! And yesturday day I almost couldn't take it; on top of being tired and off some of my medicine; I was a basket case; but making sure I could take them today I feel 10 times better; 6 more days till the big day! I know I can; I know I can; I know I can; DO THIS!

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I was sleeved on may first and aside from soreness' date=' I feel great! The drain is bothering me but I really feel good !!![/quote']

I was sleeved on May 1st aswell but don't know anything about a drain, what is it like and why do you have it

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I have 13 more days!! Surgery is May 17th! I start my Pre-op on Monday. It's 2 Protein Shakes & lean cuisine for dinner with sf Popsicles, etc. I am beyond excited! This is everything to me - I'm refinancing my home to have this. I'm convinced this surgery is going to save my life! I wish my insurance would have covered it, but oh well. I'm so glad to hear you're all doing well! My day is coming!

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I am totally watching the clock lol and calendar. I try not to but it's hard not too. I just want my day to be hear right now. I start my pre op diet officially on the 15th but I am aiming for the 12th!!!

16 days until take off!!!

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I was sleeved on May 1st aswell but don't know anything about a drain, what is it like and why do you have it

I don't have a drain either. I have read that some doctors put a drain in. Anyone know why some do and some don't??

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Day 5 of pre op diet! Today was good; I also took an apatite suppressant; because I work in a bakery! And yesturday day I almost couldn't take it; on top of being tired and off some of my medicine; I was a basket case; but making sure I could take them today I feel 10 times better; 6 more days till the big day! I know I can; I know I can; I know I can; DO THIS!

God bless you, working in a bakery & having to do pre-op diet! lol I would be a mess in there trying to 'diet'! Good luck to you & thinking of you!!

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I heard Dr Kelly used to do a drain, but no longer does a drain. I am kind of happy I am not getting a drain!

I think it is just personal preference. Some Drs like it to see if there is a leak. I know Dr Kelly does at least one leak test after surgery & heard he may do 2 during surgery too. So maybe he feels that is enough I guess?

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I have 13 more days!! Surgery is May 17th! I start my Pre-op on Monday. It's 2 Protein shakes & lean cuisine for dinner with sf Popsicles, etc. I am beyond excited! This is everything to me - I'm refinancing my home to have this. I'm convinced this surgery is going to save my life! I wish my insurance would have covered it, but oh well. I'm so glad to hear you're all doing well! My day is coming!

The lean cuisine's are GREAT! I used those for my pre-op diet too. I haven't found one that i didn't like. THey are filling and very tasty!!I I'm on Day 4 after surgery and feeling really good. I could actually sleep on my side last night. About to go walking again. Still not the least bit hungry and haven't had any solid food for a week! Dr. also found a hiatal hernia (apparently a nice one) and repaired it.... so, I got a 2 for 1 deal!! :)

The head hunger is not bad now when I'm not hungry. I watched my son eat a piece of pizza last night. For a split second I wanted to take a huge bite, chew it, and then spit it out. But my husband talked me out of it! Told me that it wasn't that great.... tasted like cardboard. Hey, I love cardboard! HAHAHA

I'm off most of the pain meds now.... just taking them at night to get a full night's sleep. And, i'm having a 1/2 cup of black coffee right now. Tastes like the best coffee in the world! Oh, and I was 6 lbs up from before surgery (prob from all the fluids by IV), and today i'm 2 pounds down from pre-surgery! So, I drink drink drink and it gets easier!

Hope you all are doing well!

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