Hi January Sleevers. Are any of you scheduled for the 8th like me? I am getting really nervous! I've lost 10 lbs on my pre-op diet and feel pretty good. I just cannot believe this is about to happen. I would love to talk to some others who are going to the loser's bench on Tuesday!

Shannon

I'm having tough time drinking water still struggling with all the vitamins and meals will figure out soon

I am doing very well and feel fantastic! The only problem is that I am only getting in about half of my Water and Protein requirements. Anyone meeting them yet? I struggle with calories.....only about 400 a day, if that!

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I was able to get all my protein in and most of my water in yesterday... it was WORK... but here is how I did it.... Starting at 8am... one hour to finish protein shake, waited 30 minutes, then took an hour to do 4 oz water, waited one hour, then did another protein shake, waited 30 mins, then did an hour for 4 oz water, waited another 1/2 hour then did another 4 oz water over an hour; ended up with a nap, woke up to another protein shake over an hour to finish, waited 1/2 hour then 4 oz water over an hour... see the pattern... I certainly didn't want to finish my day with another protein shake last night - but I did it!!! It is a full time job drinking all day for sure! Good luck!

I was sleeved jan 9th at forest park!!! How are y'all doing???

I was able to get all my Protein in and most of my Water in yesterday... it was WORK... but here is how I did it.... Starting at 8am... one hour to finish protein shake' date=' waited 30 minutes, then took an hour to do 4 oz water, waited one hour, then did another Protein shake, waited 30 mins, then did an hour for 4 oz water, waited another 1/2 hour then did another 4 oz water over an hour; ended up with a nap, woke up to another protein shake over an hour to finish, waited 1/2 hour then 4 oz water over an hour... see the pattern... I certainly didn't want to finish my day with another protein shake last night - but I did it!!! It is a full time job drinking all day for sure! Good luck![/quote']

Nice work!

I'm finding I can do 8oz in an hour today, Day Six. I went from nearly instantly feeling fluids filling up my stomach (in the hospital) to it taking 5-10 minutes to register right now. Worries me a little.

It's 11:18 am right now. I started a popsicle at 11:03 and finished it at 11:10. Just started feeling, 'OK, you need to be done.' at 11:16.

My current phase just allows for 2oz of Carnation Instant Breakfast 3x day, with clear fluids in between, for 48 oz daily total.

Go back for followup appointment tomorrow. Hopefully get cleared for Stage 4 (purees, yogurt, mushy oatmeal, soft tuna, etc.).

JeffA70 - wow - only 2 oz 3x/day? I am day 5 and 24-32 oz of clear liquids and 24 - 32 oz of full liquids right now - find I'm getting in the 32 oz full liquids now (i.e. 4 protein shakes) and probably 24 of clear liquids. I agree with you that it is easier to get fluids down now (and concerning at the same time)! Funny how different docs do different things with our post-ops! I haven't strayed from protein (i.e. carnation instant breakfast SF choc. shake) during this full stage - it's the only way I can get the protein in!!! I go to purees on Tuesday - so looks like we may both be in that stage together! Good luck at doc tomorrow. I see my pcp on Thursday, but don't see the surgeon for a month!

Hi everyone. I'm 5 days post op and feeling so much better. I know how you feel about being concerned about how much you can drink. I feel hydrated but wonder if I'm taking in too much fluid. I'm also having weird pain over my upper abdomen. It's rolling pain, like labor, but not as painful. Is anyone having diahreah?

Shannon

Hi everyone. I'm 5 days post op and feeling so much better. I know how you feel about being concerned about how much you can drink. I feel hydrated but wonder if I'm taking in too much Fluid. I'm also having weird pain over my upper abdomen. It's rolling pain' date=' like labor, but not as painful. Is anyone having diahreah?

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Hey Shannon! So glad everything went good for you. I'm struggling to get my 60 oz of clear fluid they want everyday. My left side is sore and I have a hard time getting comfortable when I sleep. I do feel better today and not hungry at all. I'm dreaming of my next phase were I can add Protein shakes and creamy Soups that have been strained. I will be on that for two weeks then bring on the purée. I can't wait!

I was sleeved jan 9th at forest park!!! How are y'all doing???

Hello and congrats! I was sleeved at Forest Park by Dr Kim on the 8th so we just missed each other. How are you feeling?

Hey Shannon! So glad everything went good for you. I'm struggling to get my 60 oz of clear Fluid they want everyday. My left side is sore and I have a hard time getting comfortable when I sleep. I do feel better today and not hungry at all. I'm dreaming of my next phase were I can add Protein shakes and creamy soups that have been strained. I will be on that for two weeks then bring on the purée. I can't wait!

Hi there! How was your hospital experience? Mine was good. I was glad to be there for 2 nights. The next two nights in a hotel were rough because I was so nauseous. I'm back home now and feel much better.

Hi there! How was your hospital experience? Mine was good. I was glad to be there for 2 nights. The next two nights in a hotel were rough because I was so nauseous. I'm back home now and feel much better.

It was so nice. The nurses were great and I actually got to go home the next day around 3pm. But I had my surgery at 530am! I had never had surgery before and did not like how I felt coming out of recovery. I knew it was going to hurt but I just wanted to go back to sleep. I did not throw up until after my upper GI test, that barium make me sick. Glad you are at home now there is nothing like needing to be in your own bed.

Funny how different docs do different things with our post-ops!

It's crazy. Looks like everyone has their own routine details. I cannot fathom 32 oz of Protein drink right now!!!! Plus ANOTHER 24-32? Yikes.

We'll see what tomorrow brings! I have never craved cottage cheese so much in my life. Not that I'm hungry...I just want to eat something with bulk to it. I'm hoping to have a glorious lunch of CC or baby food. Big party!

I'm also having weird pain over my upper abdomen. It's rolling pain, like labor, but not as painful. Is anyone having diahreah?

No abdominal pain, but a very rumbly tummy. And no for me, to the question about diarrhea. Only gone once in six days, in fact!

Hello and congrats! I was sleeved at Forest Park by Dr Kim on the 8th so we just missed each other. How are you feeling?

I'm doing pretty good. Nearly 60oz of Fluid and Protein... Feels like I'm just continually drinking and it worries me. I feel like with every sip there is a burp. Not much pain... Just some incisional burning. Looking forward to follow up this week on Wednesday! How are you feeling???

I'm doing pretty good. Nearly 60oz of Fluid and Protein... Feels like I'm just continually drinking and it worries me. I feel like with every sip there is a burp. Not much pain... Just some incisional burning. Looking forward to follow up this week on Wednesday! How are you feeling???

I'm doing ok. It's hard getting the 60 oz in for me. Plus I'm so sick of Water, flavored water, chicken broth and SF Popsicles. I know I will do it just getting a little bored with it and like you I feel like that is all I do. I see my doctor on Wednesday too and can't wait to move to phase 2! Keep up the good work!