Let's Check In November 2012 Sleevers!

[Freja 27]

Freja' date=' I'm sorry to say I just had to suck it up on pre-op. My stomach was a mess and so unhappy. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> The last two days, I think I just drank Water, because I was soooooo over Protein Shakes. They were making me gag at that point![/quote']

Well sucking it up, I am. I have a question and I hope it's not too personal. How long did it take for your bowels to return to normal duty? I asked because this is really sucky! I'm scared to travel too far from my bathroom.

[Kalimomof3 613]

Well sucking it up' date=' I am. I have a question and I hope it's not too personal. How long did it take for your bowels to return to normal duty? I asked because this is really sucky! I'm scared to travel too far from my bathroom. [/quote']

Freja, are you drinking Protein Shakes that contain lactose? I was at first and that was what was doing a number on my stomach ... I am over 2 weeks post op and I am so sick of Protein shakes and I have been avoiding lactose as much as possible bc pre op I was already iffy with the lactose and post op it is worse.Just wondering if this could be your issue?

[tallysfunny 363]

Well sucking it up' date=' I am. I have a question and I hope it's not too personal. How long did it take for your bowels to return to normal duty? I asked because this is really sucky! I'm scared to travel too far from my bathroom. [/quote']

You might want to look into a plant based Protein. Get one that has samples and try those. Also, check with your NUT and see if you could substitute broth with Protein Powder for a shake. It will change things up a bit that might make you feel better.

[jcoufs 7]

Hey all ~

I am 10 days out from my surgery and have pretty much had NO problems with eating. eggs are going down fine, cottage cheese great, oatmeal perfect. OK, so I'm going back to work tomorrow. Any ideas about good and easy "meals/snacks" to pack for the last 2 days of the pureed stage?

Thanks!

[ashley624 21]

Ouch! I was staying with my parents the first week out of surgery and I returned home. I've been doing a little more, went out and did a little shopping today, and all I can say is my incisions hurt! My belly button one especially is killing me. I go for my checkup and after surgery class tomorrow, so I'm hoping everything is alright with my incisions. The belly button one is always warmer than the rest but I'm figuring that's because of where it is. Hoping everything will come back alright.

[Freja 27]

Freja' date=' are you drinking Protein Shakes that contain lactose? I was at first and that was what was doing a number on my stomach ... I am over 2 weeks post op and I am so sick of Protein shakes and I have been avoiding lactose as much as possible bc pre op I was already iffy with the lactose and post op it is worse.Just wondering if this could be your issue?[/quote']

The lactose knowledge was right on time. Feeling much better! Thank you! 2 days to go!

[Kalimomof3 613]

The lactose knowledge was right on time. Feeling much better! Thank you! 2 days to go!

Glad it was helpful:)

[losinginNJ 92]

Hey all tomorrow I will be 1 week post op and everything is going well. I am tired of the Clear Liquids though and I am dreaming of Protein Shakes. At least with full liquid phase I will have more variety.

[NewKezia 20]

Ok. I need some input. I'm on The pre-op liquid diet. The problem is I seem to have a lot of gurgling going on in my stomach. It is a lot of air and I don't know what I can do about it. I won't even start talking about the bathroom visits. Any suggestions on how to alleviate this problem?

I have the same problem. My stomach gurgled so loud earlier that my daughter thought I farted! I also run to the bathroom all the time. I think it sticks around until surgery

[Freja 27]

I have the same problem. My stomach gurgled so loud earlier that my daughter thought I farted! I also run to the bathroom all the time. I think it sticks around until surgery

I stop consuming milk Protein and I feel much better. Try that. We're almost there. New body, here we come!

[NewKezia 20]

The hospital called me today and I have to be there at 8:30am. I am not really nervous, more excited! I'm sick to death of this pre op diet and ready to move on to the next phase of my life!

[BayouTeche 13]

The hospital called me today and I have to be there at 8:30am. I am not really nervous' date=' more excited! I'm sick to death of this pre op diet and ready to move on to the next phase of my life![/quote']

Good luck. Prepare yourself for the pain the first two days are incredible difficult but after that it just keeps getting better!

[Freja 27]

The hospital called me today and I have to be there at 8:30am. I am not really nervous' date=' more excited! I'm sick to death of this pre op diet and ready to move on to the next phase of my life![/quote']

I'm excited for you. You'll be fine. Just think healthy. Hope to hear from you soon. I'm the next day and totally agree-blah, pre op diet. We'll be reporting to the losers bench.

[bajanqueen70 47]

The hospital called me today and I have to be there at 8:30am. I am not really nervous' date=' more excited! I'm sick to death of this pre op diet and ready to move on to the next phase of my life![/quote']

Many prayers are with you as you begin your new journey...you're going to do great!

[tallysfunny 363]

It's gonna be fine ladies and any gents preparing for surgery this week. I'm a week post-op tomorrow and the difference in just a week is like night and day. Follow the rules. Get up and walk as soon as you can. Even if its just to the bathroom to brush your teeth. Do it. Makes walking easier later. Hold a pillow against your abdomen if you have to cough or move, especially when standing up. Put the foot of your bed as low as possible, your head up high, swing your feet over the side, then use your elbow to push yourself up so that you're sitting on the side of the bed. And don't forget to breathe. Lol. Then rock back and forth, count to three, on three exhale as you stand up. And just stand...get your bearings before you move. Keep hold of that pillow when you try to stand....your incisions will hurt just moving, standing, etc. that helps the pain and helps you feel in control for some reason. And use your spirometer and do your breathing treatments. And just deep breathe, cuz that helps you get the anesthesia from your system.

Most of all...use your morphine pump. I did and its what got me the rest I needed.