Attention February 2013 Sleeve Buddies!

[QueenBee41 11]

February 7th here! I can happily say that things have gone much better than I ever expected. I had some complications the night after surgery, but since then all has gone pretty smooth. I am getting down my liquids, but anything thicker, like applesauce is a tad painful going down. I'm hoping that passes sooner than later! I did the pre-op diet for 7 days and lost 8 lbs. I have lost 11 lbs since surgery! I couldn't be happier with my decision to get sleeved. But I will be even happier when I can have steak!

[enuff_is_enuff 126]

February 7th here! I can happily say that things have gone much better than I ever expected. I had some complications the night after surgery' date=' but since then all has gone pretty smooth. I am getting down my liquids, but anything thicker, like applesauce is a tad painful going down. I'm hoping that passes sooner than later! I did the pre-op diet for 7 days and lost 8 lbs. I have lost 11 lbs since surgery! I couldn't be happier with my decision to get sleeved. But I will be even happier when I can have steak![/quote']

Right on sister! I was allowed to eat mashed potatoes today because i have had next to no calories since the surgery. There was a mixup between my dr and the discharge nurse about what to eat. 5 days on water! Not a big deal though...

. glad u r doing well. Keep up the great work!

[QueenBee41 11]

Right on sister! I was allowed to eat mashed potatoes today because i have had next to no calories since the surgery. There was a mixup between my dr and the discharge nurse about what to eat. 5 days on water! Not a big deal though...

. glad u r doing well. Keep up the great work!

I had the same discrepancies with regard to what to eat when I got home. A different nutritionist visited me in the hospital and gave me a list of permissible foods to eat when I got home and pureed food was already on there! I didn't think I could have those for 2-3 weeks! I have been careful to not get too crazy since I don't really trust it just yet. I did have some mashed potatoes I put in the blender with low cal butter. Oh my heavens!! It has been such a treat!

[enuff_is_enuff 126]

I had the same discrepancies with regard to what to eat when I got home. A different nutritionist visited me in the hospital and gave me a list of permissible foods to eat when I got home and pureed food was already on there! I didn't think I could have those for 2-3 weeks! I have been careful to not get too crazy since I don't really trust it just yet. I did have some mashed potatoes I put in the blender with low cal butter. Oh my heavens!! It has been such a treat!

Yess!! I jad them today but did u find it filling? I think mine doesnt because i dissolve the food in my mouth and then swallow it.. i think iy kind of defeats the purpose?

[Beautyandbeyond 227]

Question for post-opers ...is anyone using a Gummy Multivitamin vs. chewable.< /p>

[HealthE4me 14]

Question for post-opers ...is anyone using a Gummy multivitamin vs. chewable.< /div>

My dietician did not recommend them because she said you might get some of it caught and it stick to your stomach and it not dissolve.

[wendy1052 3]

Hi, I'm Wendy, 33, from Texas. I will be sleeved on Feb 26. I'm nervous and excited, hoping to find some good support here.

[Sarah78_RN 66]

My dietician did not recommend them because she said you might get some of it caught and it stick to your stomach and it not dissolve.

Mine too.

[Sarah78_RN 66]

Hi' date=' I'm Wendy, 33, from Texas. I will be sleeved on Feb 26. I'm nervous and excited, hoping to find some good support here.[/quote']

Welcome and Good luck!!

[MzRobin 59]

Hi' date=' I'm Wendy, 33, from Texas. I will be sleeved on Feb 26. I'm nervous and excited, hoping to find some good support here.[/quote']

Good luck there are a lot of great people here! How r u doing on your preop diet so far.. I'm getting sleeved on the 19th

[Beautyandbeyond 227]

Hi' date=' I'm Wendy, 33, from Texas. I will be sleeved on Feb 26. I'm nervous and excited, hoping to find some good support here.[/quote']

Congrats Wendy, and you found your support right here!

The nervousness will probably last for a while but just remember why you are doing thisand you will be ok!

[Tstorm1070 192]

Laying here with 2 IVs in surgeon just came in and I will be on my way in 30 min!!!! See you guys later

[QueenBee41 11]

Yess!! I jad them today but did u find it filling? I think mine doesnt because i dissolve the food in my mouth and then swallow it.. i think iy kind of defeats the purpose?

They say we won't truly experience the feeling of being full until we get to the solid stages. I am only able to eat a little bit of the potatoes at a time because they hurt a bit going down. I feel a pain from my chest through my back.

[Sarah78_RN 66]

Laying here with 2 IVs in surgeon just came in and I will be on my way in 30 min!!!! See you guys later

Good luck! Keep us posted!!

[mandi827 50]

First day of pre op diet....but mine is not to bad. It is low carb for 14 days.