Been counting down the days ALL week! FOUR MORE DAYS UNTIL I GET SLEEVED!

I have been excited and anxious all week! Not nervous just yet, and I probably won't until Sunday night! LOL!

I wish all of my fellow March 18th sleevers the best of luck!!!

Woot! It's coming closer and closer! After a momentary freakout I'm even getting excited to be on the Protein drinks since my doctor didn't have me on an official pre-op diet. rofl

I can't believe Monday is finally around the corner!

March 18 @11am HoustonTX...im praying for you and All on that day and after...Nervous...YES

Ok it is count down time. I could not sleep saturday night. The surgery is Monday! I need to get a few more items gor my upcoming journey like protein ...any ideas on the type ???

Wow day 5....i feel great just experience a lot of fatigue. I am drinking more and that feels great. I am still having problems sleeping at night....so uncomfortable....i will survive..walking more.

Wow day 5....i feel great just experience a lot of fatigue. I am drinking more and that feels great. I am still having problems sleeping at night....so uncomfortable....i will survive..walking more.

Hi. I'm an 18th sleever and congrats to you on your journey. I'm going through the same thing with sleeping at night and not being able to get comfortable. It's the pitts. Other than that all else is well. Just taking it one day at a time.

We made it through a week!!!

Will have a video update posted soon!

Hey everyone! Here is the first of what will be MANY video blogs that I will do throughout my journey keeping you all up to date on my progress since the surgery! Hope you enjoy! ♥

Hi all,

I am a March 18th Sleever, too! This special day is also my Birthday so it will always be significant to me. I had the experience of waking up in pain in recovery. I was told I could not be given pain medication because I kept falling asleep. I was then transferred to my unit and pain medication was delayed for two and half more hours. Due to a shift change and my Doctors resident failing to enter the order for. PCA pump. This was not a pain free experience but I am doing well now physically. Mentally I am struggling with my Protein choices not many things taste good. I will hang in there.

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I am a March 18th Sleever, too! This special day is also my Birthday so it will always be significant to me. I had the experience of waking up in pain in recovery. I was told I could not be given pain medication because I kept falling asleep. I was then transferred to my unit and pain medication was delayed for two and half more hours. Due to a shift change and my Doctors resident failing to enter the order for. PCA pump. This was not a pain free experience but I am doing well now physically. Mentally I am struggling with my Protein choices not many things taste good. I will hang in there.

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Hi. Just checking in to see how you're doing. I can't believe they didn't give you any pain meds. Week 2 is about to be underway and I can't wait as I start my Protein shakes. This experience has been great so far and I'm down 20 lbs. I'm just ready to get through to the next stage. Well take care and if you don't mind keeping in touch as I'm new to this site and would love to make a new sleever friend and share experiences. Have a good one.

Hi all. I hope everyone is doing well. Hooray for week 2.

Hey everyone! Here is the first of what will be MANY video blogs that I will do throughout my journey keeping you all up to date on my progress since the surgery! Hope you enjoy! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> ♥

Hi. Great video. I'm so glad things are working out for you. I will keep in touch as I would love a new sleever friend to take this journey with. Have a good one.

Hi Jazzy1,

I am doing okay. I am no longer in pain. I am still struggling with Protein choices. Can not find many that I like. I am choosing to focus on getting enough Water and intaking the protein that I can. I am missing food. I have put nibbles of my families food in my mouth just for the taste and spit it out. I have also tried to actually eat some items and had them come back up. I see now that I need to plan my meals because this desire to taste or sample could quickly lead to a habit of grazing. I am down 8 pounds since surgery day and I started my liquid Protein diet on day 3 after surgery. Finding protein that taste good is difficult. Things that tasted good before surgery are no longer acceptable. Be patient with yourself and this process. I am new to the forum as well so I appreciate your friendship. How are you doing?

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I am doing okay. I am no longer in pain. I am still struggling with Protein choices. Can not find many that I like. I am choosing to focus on getting enough Water and intaking the protein that I can. I am missing food. I have put nibbles of my families food in my mouth just for the taste and spit it out. I have also tried to actually eat some items and had them come back up. I see now that I need to plan my meals because this desire to taste or sample could quickly lead to a habit of grazing. I am down 8 pounds since surgery day and I started my liquid protein diet on day 3 after surgery. Finding protein that taste good is difficult. Things that tasted good before surgery are no longer acceptable. Be patient with yourself and this process. I am new to the forum as well so I appreciate your friendship. How are you doing?[/quote']

Hi Karmaticchange.

For the most part I'm well. I had a setback since I started the Protein shakes which I can't stomach. I see we're having the same problem as I've tried numerous brands and none of them agree with me and literally makes me sick to my stomach. Had a Drs. appt yesterday and found out that I'm dehydrated and my pressure is low and if I don't hydrate myself, they'll do it for me intravenously. Well I don't want that. My Dr. said I can do low fat soy milk with carnation instant Breakfast and that seems to work and tastes pretty good. Now if I can shake this nausea, I'll be so much better. Also he said I can blend 2 teaspoons of P-nut butter with the soy milk to get my protein as well. Haven't tried that yet though. Anywho I'm glad you're feeling better and I'm sure each day will be better than the last. Please keep in touch as I'd love to hear about your progress and I'll do the same.