ANY APRIL SURGERIES?....

[sleeveme11 15]

I finally had my surgery on Monday. Things went great! I had to have a hiatal hernia repair which I was not expecting but I feel better overall than expected. The pain I feel is from gas and pain at the incision sites some. Last night' date=' had really bad gas pain, felt pressure in chest and sides and it was killing me. I was walking, walking around the house and that helped some but I finally took a gas-x strip and felt immediate relief. AMAZING!!!!

I'm thinking maybe I ate to much, so today trying to make sure I keep a journal of everything I consume to keep track. Hopefully, today will be better, so far it is.

Good luck to all on thus journey! Wish you the very best!!!!!!

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I was sleeved Monday also what are you eating now post op

[ashleegilstrap 3]

April 25th! Started the pre-op diet today....so far....not too bad.

[toy27 62]

No' date=' but only because the expectation is pretty low for me right now. The Doctor said there is no way I would be able to get it all in right away and to shoot for 40 grams, everyday trying to get closer and closer until the first 2 week follow up. I have been getting to 40 without to much problem for the past few days. This week I am going work on exceeding that amt doing better and better until I have the first follow-up. My Doc seemed way more concerned that I get in enough Fluid in the first few weeks then Protein so that is where my focus has been. Though I am sure they will up the requirements after that 2 week follow up! [/quote']

That's the same thing my Dr said but I don't want 2 loose hair that suck

[Judymday 9]

Surgery is 4/23 & I've been weaning myself off coffee. This is my first hurdle to jump & I'm already finding it so difficult. I'm so TIRED!! I don't want to complain to anyone (as this is an elective procedure and I have made a decision to go through with it!). So here I am complaining to you all!! I will make it.

On the brighter side, I had my final appointment with my surgeon & my pre op liquid diet includes some broth, fruits and veggies as well as the Protein shakes! That will definitely make life a little easier. I also made my final payment to him and found out that because I am a nurse in the system where I will have the surgery, they are waiving my hospital co-pay!!

[girlrfriday 71]

I am having Surgery April 22nd.. I am 4 days into the liquid diet.. ate a cube of cheese on day two but other than that holding strong!

[LanaMae 24]

I am having Surgery April 22nd.. I am 4 days into the liquid diet.. ate a cube of cheese on day two but other than that holding strong!

Day 3 for me. I'm having 3 shakes a day and light Soup at night. I'M HUNGRY!

[Chas74 56]

Day 3 for me. I'm having 3 shakes a day and light Soup at night. I'M HUNGRY!

Second day for me and im a little hungry but its hard not to be when every commercial on tv is about food!

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[TBABCOCK 2]

I am having Surgery April 22nd.. I am 4 days into the liquid diet.. ate a cube of cheese on day two but other than that holding strong!

I'm day 4 into my liquid diet as well. Not as bad as I thought. I tried mixing 2 different types of broth together to give it more flavor it actually tasted pretty good. Good luck!!!

[TinaD 18]

I have noticed a little more Hair loss than normal, but I do my best to eat high Protein and no carbs. Almost like the South Beach Diet. No bread, chips, sugar etc. My taste had changed, I know longer can tolerate a coke, which Ur not supposed to have anyway, but I had to have one and glad I took a drink because it was awful. candy, Cookies etc taste like pure sugar, don't miss them now.I make a sandwich with one sesame Wasa cracker, ham and cheese. No need for chips,u get Ur crunch per say from the cracker. Also, I love Ede mama peas. You take them out of the pods and they are high in protein. I eat them like pop corn. I still drink my Protein Shakes, love boiled eggs, cottage cheese, yams with I can't believe it's not butter. Turkey Chile, Water, ice tea. I did not like crystal lite. The after taste was awful. But, everybody is different and what works for one may not work for another. Good luck! Trust me..it only gets better.

[Beefree 2]

April 15!

April 16th for me.

[punzel426 19]

I was sleeved Monday also what are you eating now post op

Today started full liquids which meant I could have fat free dairy, so things like SF chocolate pudding, yogurt, cream of chicken Soup, etc.

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[Doughboi 9]

I'm getting sleeved in 5 hours and I can't sleep

[LanaMae 24]

I'm getting sleeved in 5 hours and I can't sleep

I'll be the same way. Hope you can get some sleep and update us when you're able. Saying a prayer for you!

[PurplePrincess 6]

April 4

[CjRenfro 0]

April 30th