August 2013 Roll Call

[miss_cee85 160]

Postop question--

How do you measure your Fluid intake? My surgeon wants me at 64oz postop, and I have no idea how I'm going to measure the fluid.

Any advice? :-)

[gamergirl 4,610]

Postop question--

How do you measure your Fluid intake? My surgeon wants me at 64oz postop' date=' and I have no idea how I'm going to measure the fluid.

Any advice? :-)[/quote']

I bought a 32 oz bottle and I try to sip on it all day long. Count in an addition 3 shakes of 4 oz each (I can't drink more), that puts me at 44, and then I try to drink one g-2 which puts me at 56, and then maybe 2 broths or Popsicle etc..you have to keep adding up the totals in your head through the day. If you're tracking on My fitness pal, it's easier to keep track of the liquids there. The big bottle really helps though.

[miss_cee85 160]

I bought a 32 oz bottle and I try to sip on it all day long. Count in an addition 3 shakes of 4 oz each (I can't drink more)' date=' that puts me at 44, and then I try to drink one g-2 which puts me at 56, and then maybe 2 broths or Popsicle etc..you have to keep adding up the totals in your head through the day. If you're tracking on My fitness pal, it's easier to keep track of the liquids there. The big bottle really helps though.[/quote']

Thank you so much!!! Where did you purchase the bottle from?

[Dee White 140]

Thank you so much!!! Where did you purchase the bottle from?

the individual measuring cups you get five different sizes for a DOLLAR measuring from cups to ounces at the DOLLAR tree good investment

[gamergirl 4,610]

Thank you so much!!! Where did you purchase the bottle from?

I think my husband found it at CVS but you can get them anywhere including grocey stores. This is what you're looking for:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_4?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=32%20oz%20water%20bottle&sprefix=32+o%2Caps%2C267

[Jeanie S 84]

Thank you so much!!! Where did you purchase the bottle from?

Hi Misscee, I hope you are well. I am 3 days post-op and trying to figure my liquids out too. I've been journaling but I fell like I can't get enough liquids in. Have a good day

[miss_cee85 160]

I think my husband found it at CVS but you can get them anywhere including grocey stores. This is what you're looking for:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_4?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=32%20oz%20water%20bottle&sprefix=32+o%2Caps%2C267

Awesome! Thanks again! I'm going out today to look for one.

[miss_cee85 160]

the individual measuring cups you get five different sizes for a DOLLAR measuring from cups to ounces at the DOLLAR tree good investment

Good idea! Thanks Dee! :-)

[miss_cee85 160]

Hi Misscee' date=' I hope you are well. I am 3 days post-op and trying to figure my liquids out too. I've been journaling but I fell like I can't get enough liquids in. Have a good day [/quote']

Hi Jeanie! Thank you!!! Congrats! I'm getting more nervous as time passes. I feel like I have OCD...can't stop cleaning, lol. I also need to journal b/c I wouldn't be able to remember everything in this brain of mines. Good luck to you!

[Anita Kraft 0]

August 26th

[pjknitts 47]

Hi Jeanie! Thank you!!! Congrats! I'm getting more nervous as time passes. I feel like I have OCD...can't stop cleaning' date=' lol. I also need to journal b/c I wouldn't be able to remember everything in this brain of mines. Good luck to you! [/quote']

I'm getting nervous as time passes too eeek I just wish it was Monday already!!

[miss_cee85 160]

I'm getting nervous as time passes too eeek I just wish it was Monday already!!

Me too! I can't even sit down to watch TV. I have to keep moving around. I have 15 hours to go....

Good luck!!! :-)

[gamergirl 4,610]

Hi Misscee, I hope you are well. I am 3 days post-op and trying to figure my liquids out too. I've been journaling but I fell like I can't get enough liquids in. Have a good day

Jeanie, I don't think we did either on day 3, but it got easier with every day. Hang in there.

[miss_cee85 160]

I finally crashed! I just took my first dose of meds for my bowel prep. I feel tired now.

[Noirsunflower 36]

What is this swallow test that you speak of? I think I've only seen it mentioned once or twice' date=' but have no clue what it is.[/quote']

Did you have to swallow barium for your preop tests? If so, it is the same thing. They give you contrast---yuck-- and make you swallow it to make sure the sleeve is working and not leaking. My first test failed because my sleeve was too swollen to let anything through. Yesterday it went great!