How about thread for MEN getting sleeved in October.

I was on the 90day program and got approved by Aetna last Friday 10/04/2013. I did my pre-op class Wednesday and I am going under the knife next Friday 10/18/2013.

Today is day 3 and getting enough Water down ain't easy. I've got to sip all day long just to make my quota.

What is your current diet? How much water are you drinking per day?

I'm on a clear fluids only diet till I see the surgeon next Wednesday. But I'm having a tough time getting fluids down. Yesterday I had two 16 oz bottles of Water, one cup of decaf coffee and one cup of chicken broth. Today I've had one 16 oz bottle of water and I'm working on a cup of French onion broth for lunch. I'm supposed to be drinking at least 48 to 64 ounces of Fluid per day.

I haven't taken any pain meds, nausea meds or Gas-X. I'm just not sure if it's pain from the surgery, gas pain or nausea that is making it so tough to get fluids down. It's just an overall weird feeling every time I take a sip.

Major loser

That does not sound like fun!!!

Is the issue that it is hard to get down or if you go to fast you spit it up?

It's just not very comfortable getting it down. Anything more than a tiny sip gets me nauseated and it hurts. I'm not sure if it's because they also fixed my herniated hiatus. I would have figured by now some of the internal swelling would have gone done, but I guess not.

I just got home from hospital today. Surgery was Tues at 1pm and went pretty good. Woke up to minimal pain in my stomach and no gas pains what so ever. I would have to say the hardest part about the first day for me was not being able to drink, my mouth was sooo dry, lucky the nurses gave me a sponge on a stick to moisten my mouth.

The next day I went for my swallow study first thing in the morning, and have been drinking ever since. I have had no problem drinking my shakes, Water, broth, etc. I have been trying to stay away from sweet stuff (ice pops, flavored water, etc) because it gives me phlegm which i then have to cough up, and thats painful.

I'm on Clear liquids until my appt next wed at which time I hope he lets me move to pureed.

Knock on wood everything has gone great for me. Keeping my fingers crossed that it continues.

I just got home from hospital today. Surgery was Tues at 1pm and went pretty good. Woke up to minimal pain in my stomach and no gas pains what so ever. I would have to say the hardest part about the first day for me was not being able to drink' date=' my mouth was sooo dry, lucky the nurses gave me a sponge on a stick to moisten my mouth.

The next day I went for my swallow study first thing in the morning, and have been drinking ever since. I have had no problem drinking my shakes, Water, broth, etc. I have been trying to stay away from sweet stuff (ice pops, flavored water, etc) because it gives me phlegm which i then have to cough up, and thats painful.

I'm on clear liquids until my appt next wed at which time I hope he lets me move to pureed.

Knock on wood everything has gone great for me. Keeping my fingers crossed that it continues.[/quote']

I just had my sleeve this morning. Also had the hernia surgery. I think most of my discomfort is from the actual hernia procedure. Its been 13 since my surgery and they are letting me go him. I can't wait

If you can only sip. Little.. Then just sip a little. You need liquids. It will get easier every day.

I just had my sleeve this morning. Also had the hernia surgery. I think most of my discomfort is from the actual hernia procedure. Its been 13 since my surgery and they are letting me go him. I can't wait

How you feeling Bigbeaz? You are two week out now right?

How is everyone else feeling?

I am doing great. I can drink without issue and can eat 2oz of meat. I wish I could eat more, but if I do I get slimed and that sux.

As of the 14th of November I was 1 month post op. Today was my first day back with my trainer in almost 2 months and he was blown away with how much weight I've lost and my high energy level. What a great feeling that was. I'm actually doing it!!!

As of the 14th of November I was 1 month post op. Today was my first day back with my trainer in almost 2 months and he was blown away with how much weight I've lost and my high energy level. What a great feeling that was. I'm actually doing it!!!

Good for you. Keep it up.

Right there with you.

Last Friday was one month for me and I am doing great. My Dr. released me to eat anything and that is what I am doing, well except for junk food.

I still can only eat about 2 oz of meat and when I see more than that, I think "WOW that is a lot of food". I eat dinner each night with my family and watch my kids cram down a piece of chicken twice as large as mine in 1/2 the time and just shake my head. Tonight I am making a bowl of meat chili. I'm not sure how well that will go down, but I am going to give it a shot...

<p>Last Friday was one month for me and I am doing great. My Dr. released me to eat anything and that is what I am doing, well except for junk food.</p>

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<p>I still can only eat about 2 oz of meat and when I see more than that, I think "WOW that is a lot of food". I eat dinner each night with my family and watch my kids cram down a piece of chicken twice as large as mine in 1/2 the time and just shake my head. Tonight I am making a bowl of meat chili. I'm not sure how well that will go down, but I am going to give it a shot...</p>

Russ

How did the chilli go?

I am 6 weeks out and about 3 oz is all I can handle. My assignment is to try to get to 6 oz of Protein per meal.

Seven and a half weeks out. Just ate almost a cup of chilli. Loved it.

Could not get a full cup down . That's ok.

Seeing doctor on Monday.

How you feeling Bigbeaz? You are two week out now right?

How is everyone else feeling?

I am doing great. I can drink without issue and can eat 2oz of meat. I wish I could eat more, but if I do I get slimed and that sux.

Sorry I'm just seeing this comment. I'm doing great. I'm a month and 5 days iut and I'm down 51lbs total since the 10th of October. I really didnt have any issues during my recover and was back in the office a week later.

Seven and a half weeks out. Just ate almost a cup of chilli. Loved it.

Could not get a full cup down . That's ok.

Seeing doctor on Monday.

I love chili. I like to eat white chicken chili a few times a week. Its easy to wat and pretty healthy without a huge chunk of corn bread to go with it lol. Its amazing when you realize how much crap you were putting in your body pre-surgery.