August 30!

[kellyq 38]

Tomorrow is my day! I just received my phone call to find out that surgery is at 7:30 tomorrow morning. I am so excited - not a bit nervous (yet).

Looking forward to sharing my experiences (all positive I'm sure)!

Wish me luck :-)

[Tammy310 43]

So excited for you! LUCK!!!

[Goody2shoesmelissa 12]

Prayers for a speeding recovery!! Good luck to you!

God Bless you!!!

[kimmyiet 40]

kellyq, it's my turn too and my surgery is at 7:30a also lol..You're in my prayers

[Mrtiger1 12]

10:50 am for me!

[lrainb 32]

Best of luck to all of you! You can do this!! Sip sip sip walk walk walk.. And let us know your status ASAP!!!

[runner 53]

I went at 7:45 on the 30th. How are you feeling?

[kellyq 38]

I'm doing great! I spent two nights in the hospital, so I've been home since Saturday. I haven't had any pain meds since the first day in the hospital- I've just been sore at two incision areas.

The first few days of drinking Water, felt like the Water had to pass a lump before I felt it go down. Yesterday, I was able to get in all of my Protein and water, so that was exciting - and that lump feeling is gone.

My follow up with the surgeon is tomorrow, and according to the paperwork I received ahead of time, it looks like I'll be able to move to "applesauce" consistency food starting tomorrow (I hope).

How is everyone else??

[kellyq 38]

oh - sleeping....ugh. I am looking forward to being able to sleep flat on my side again instead of propped up!

[socal13 7]

Already doing Protein and apple sauce?? I'm jealous.. I was sleeved the same day and I gotta wait until Thursday for protein and a week after that for apple sauce

[kellyq 38]

Already doing Protein and apple sauce?? I'm jealous.. I was sleeved the same day and I gotta wait until Thursday for Protein and a week after that for apple sauce

Sorry - protein yes, from when I came home. This is giving me about 66 grams of protein a day plus the Water after that. I'm hoping "applesauce consistency" food starting tomorrow!

[Ready4success 380]

Sorry - Protein yes' date=' from when I came home. This is giving me about 66 grams of Protein a day plus the Water after that. I'm hoping "applesauce consistency" food starting tomorrow![/quote']

Are you drinking Protein shakes? Are you having any pain when drinking? What kind are you drinking? I am trying to find a way to get in protein that doesn't hurt. Thanks

[kellyq 38]

Yes, I'm drinking Protein shakes, I use the unjury vanilla or chocolate. I'm having 3 a day (4 oz each) - which I think is about 66 grams of Protein if I'm not mistaken.

What is hurting? I know the first few days, I felt like all the drinks had to pass a "lump" to go down...that lump is now gone. My other mistake was taking a sip and as that went down, I was "staging" my second sip...too much! One sip at a time, wait for it to go down and then another.

[runner 53]

I'm on clear fluids for 2 weeks. Until the13 th I guess I have been drinking Isopure to get my Protein in. Sitting at about 40 grams a day. I have no pain at all and have been able to sleep in any position. I'm slowly increasing my exercise just on the treadmill for now. No bending or weights for a few more weeks. I feel pretty good considering!