I thought I would kick off the fun for August Sleevers! So here we go!!

I am scheduled for Monday August 19th! Let the countdown begin!!

Has anyone else stopped pain meds early after surgery? I haven't had any since day of surgery. Should I be worried? I was never in much pain' date=' just nauseated. But, that subsided too.[/quote']

I didn't have any pain meds after surgery!! That's good. I was starting to wonder if I even had surgery but the soreness at the incision sites were a reminder. Oh and the gas. Lol

Has anyone else stopped pain meds early after surgery? I haven't had any since day of surgery. Should I be worried? I was never in much pain, just nauseated. But, that subsided too.

You're so lucky miss_cee. I would not worry at all ! I only take mine at night. I had loads of gas pain after surgery. It is almost gone now (5 days later). Glad you are doing so well. I graduated to puree foods today

It's so great to read all these positive posts! Thank you for all the post op updates. I'm scheduled for Monday 8/19.

My surgery is set for Aug. 21 2013. I am very nervous. How long is the recovery time? And how much am I expected to lose in one week? Am I able to go back to work within a week? Workaholic here. : (

Nervousness is okay , just calm your mind knowing how well your health will be afterwards. I say it depends on your job. Office or (light duty) I would say give yourself 5-7 days. Any lifting or movement of the body while working I would wait 2 weeks or more. Hope that helps.

It's so great to read all these positive posts! Thank you for all the post op updates. I'm scheduled for Monday 8/19.

Congratulations Mich You're on your way to a new & healthier life !

I didn't have any pain meds after surgery!! That's good. I was starting to wonder if I even had surgery but the soreness at the incision sites were a reminder. Oh and the gas. Lol

I took the meds :-) why not take them and feel excellent? They helped me sleep too since sleeping was usually rough! If the offer them don't dismiss them! SO GLAD everyone is doing well!!!! Keep it up SassyGal and MissCee!

I completed my pre-op testing today and everything was good! I'm so glad to see the August sleevers doing so well! You've all been in my prayers. August 26th seems so far away and yet so close!

How's everyone August post opers doing thus far? I'm 6 days post op and getting bored with this liquid diet.

I am also bored I am on day 9, surgery is Tuesday, and I am so ready to get at it...for me the worst part of this diet is being at work, I am on 12 hour shifts at the prison and its gets frustrating trying to maintain when u have ur co-workers trying to shove food down ur throat....uugghh....

I am also bored I am on day 9' date=' surgery is Tuesday, and I am so ready to get at it...for me the worst part of this diet is being at work, I am on 12 hour shifts at the prison and its gets frustrating trying to maintain when u have ur co-workers trying to shove food down ur throat....uugghh....[/quote']

I'm On the 20 I've cheated down seven lbs now

Met my surgeon yesterday and did the pre-admission testing...I dropped 2lbs...I officially didn't start the pre-op until 8/12. My surgery is Monday 8/19 but I don't know the time yet. She is doing two of us on that day...I hope I'm second...lol

I'm getting so nervous! Pre op diet starts Saturday, I'm having dinner with a friend Friday night it's my only real big last meal type thing, otherwise I've just ate my norm these past few months. Thankfully my mom is doing it with me (5 cases of premier protein sitting in my room, we get 3 a day and two small meals) next Tuesday I go in for pre admission testing, pay co pays and any last minute paperwork. I won't lie I'm terrified for that, a patient in my surgeons practice received the call the night before surgery that she was anemic and they were postponing the surgery. I have no history of that, and I have been taking my vitamins I should hopefully be good. I have all of my post op prescriptions filled and on my shelf, miralax, gas x, and all the anti emetics and ppi and of course the pain killers. I have a small list of items I need for the 24 hour clear liquid before surgery and some post op liquids and I should be good. The 27th will be here before I know it.

Today is day one of Pre-op diet, I have been using the bathroom so much. Today was horrible and I have 13 more days of this! I have to make it pass the taste of this chalky protein shake... Blaaaahhh... Tomorrow is my Pre surgery work up so let me sleep.. Long day ahead...

Today is day one of Pre-op diet' date=' I have been using the bathroom so much. Today was horrible and I have 13 more days of this! I have to make it pass the taste of this chalky protein shake... Blaaaahhh... Tomorrow is my Pre surgery work up so let me sleep.. Long day ahead...[/quote']

I have found that GNC AMP protein is not THAT bad. The cookies and cream mixed with water is actually pretty good. It mixes smooth and doesn't have a bad after taste. Good thing about GNC.. if you don't like it... take it back and they will refund you

_{August 19th, Dallas tx, Dr. Kuhn, BUMC hospital.}

August 19th is my surgery date too! I live in a rural area where support groups are non-existent so I am thrilled to find you all!