I thought I'd move us over to this side where we can share stories, weight loss, concerns and just be generally supportive! So, I'm 4 days post-op and feeling really good. I was really sick post-op days 1&2 due to intestinal swelling and barium sitting in my pouch (relatively uncommon complication) but once I finally got rid the barium, things changed dramatically. Very little pain. I can lay flat on my side with a flat pillow supporting my stomach. Went for a 20 minute slow walk with my 6-year old today. No problem with protein shakes or broth. No nausea at all. I know many of our pre-oppers are nervous about life post-op so I wanted to encourage you! How's everyone else feeling?

R@VEN...I just had my surgery on the 13th and sounds like my liquid diet is same as yours was. I have noticed my taste buds have changed somewhat. I used to love drinking my peanut butter chocolate whey protein shake...I have to force myself to drink it because the taste is not appealing to me. Also noticed the regular cream of wheat with barely any stevia in it tastes good..that's is not something I would have ate without sugar....lol.

Hello everyone! I just wanted to introduce myself, my surgery is Monday at 530am. I've been reading your forum and it is soooo helpful to get a peek at what it will be like. I am very nervous, but can't wait to put it behind me. Thanks so much for posting. It really does help. I look forward to chatting with you all after my surgery:-)

Good luck on Monday KCamp!! I hope mine is that early! Keep us posted. Losers bench for us on Monday!!!!

there is so many of us who are having surgery on the 20th. I have to be at the hospital at 11 am for prep and surgery is scheduled for 1 pm. I am so ready for this life change. I am ready to be healthy and have my life back.

Hello everyone! I just wanted to introduce myself, my surgery is Monday at 530am. I've been reading your forum and it is soooo helpful to get a peek at what it will be like. I am very nervous, but can't wait to put it behind me. Thanks so much for posting. It really does help. I look forward to chatting with you all after my surgery:-)

Don't be nervous, get excited!! I will watch for you to post Monday and hope it goes great. Eat something awesome today! I had Mexican food 2 days pre op...that is if your allowed, I was. Hope to hear from you!

Good luck to all of you going in soon!

Good luck to the January Post-Ops who are having their life change soon!!! The pain is worth it. We are here to cheer you on and answer any questions you may have if we are able. Today I am 8 days post op, I haven't needed pain relievers since Wednesday (but I have a somewhat high tolerance to pain), and I am down 10 lbs already.

Thank you for all the well wishes, it really does help to lift my spirits! I've had surgery before, but this just seems so much scarier to me.

To the January 20th group........ May god guide our surgeons hands! Good luck and fast recovery to us all:-)

Good luck to everyone having surgery this week! For those on the other side, this liquid diet is killing me. I can only have true liquids, no pudding, jello, etc. I can have Popsicles. NOTHING sounds good. I want to puke just thinking about protein shakes and broth. Does anyone else have a constant, underlying nausea and rumble tummy? I have yet to hit 400 calories in a day and I barely make 30g of protein. I'm sure I'm not getting enough fluids. I try adding protein powder but that also makes me want to throw up! Any suggestions? I want an egg! Oh, and yesterday we took the kids to Sonic and they shared an order of mozzarella sticks. I think I would have given my left leg for one bite!

Good luck to everyone having surgery this week! For those on the other side, this liquid diet is killing me. I can only have true liquids, no pudding, jello, etc. I can have Popsicles. NOTHING sounds good. I want to puke just thinking about protein shakes and broth. Does anyone else have a constant, underlying nausea and rumble tummy? I have yet to hit 400 calories in a day and I barely make 30g of protein. I'm sure I'm not getting enough fluids. I try adding protein powder but that also makes me want to throw up! Any suggestions? I want an egg! Oh, and yesterday we took the kids to Sonic and they shared an order of mozzarella sticks. I think I would have given my left leg for one bite!

My nausea was like that the first week. I'm in my second week and hungry. Slurped some broth from chicken dumpling soup (just broth) and almost puked last night. Must have been the fat. We will make it through this! Just keep putting those feelings out there!

Good luck to everyone having surgery this week! For those on the other side, this liquid diet is killing me. I can only have true liquids, no pudding, Jello, etc. I can have Popsicles. NOTHING sounds good. I want to puke just thinking about Protein shakes and broth. Does anyone else have a constant, underlying nausea and rumble tummy? I have yet to hit 400 calories in a day and I barely make 30g of protein. I'm sure I'm not getting enough fluids. I try adding protein powder but that also makes me want to throw up! Any suggestions? I want an egg! Oh, and yesterday we took the kids to Sonic and they shared an order of mozzarella sticks. I think I would have given my left leg for one bite!

My first week post op was pure liquids, too. I certainly did not meet my protein at first. I used medicine cups to sip from and worried most about getting my fluids up. The synthrax nectars in fuzzy navel and strawberry kiwi mixed with Water were my best protein bets. I swear it gets better and easier each day.

Do you have zofran to help with nausea? Maybe you could ask your dr? They helped my first week out :-)

I used zofran under the tongue too

Good luck to everyone having surgery this week! For those on the other side, this liquid diet is killing me. I can only have true liquids, no pudding, Jello, etc. I can have Popsicles. NOTHING sounds good. I want to puke just thinking about Protein shakes and broth. Does anyone else have a constant, underlying nausea and rumble tummy? I have yet to hit 400 calories in a day and I barely make 30g of protein. I'm sure I'm not getting enough fluids. I try adding protein powder but that also makes me want to throw up! Any suggestions? I want an egg! Oh, and yesterday we took the kids to Sonic and they shared an order of mozzarella sticks. I think I would have given my left leg for one bite!

My family makes some amazing food for dinners and I would give my right arm, leg, and possibly a kidney just for one serving. I can eat pudding, jello, and even cream soup but I can't take it anymore. I had to eat that stuff for two weeks prior to surgery. But I have been taking it one meal at a time. Luckily, my Protein shake is now much easoer to handle since I switched to Body Fortress whey protein. One 8oz glass of fat free milk and one scoop of the powder is 33 grams of protein. I am just grateful that I am only 4 days away from eating eggs and cottage cheese and 2 weeks away from being able to eat lean meat again. Counting down the days has become a game in my household.

Good luck to everyone having surgery this week! For those on the other side, this liquid diet is killing me. I can only have true liquids, no pudding, jello, etc. I can have Popsicles. NOTHING sounds good. I want to puke just thinking about protein shakes and broth. Does anyone else have a constant, underlying nausea and rumble tummy? I have yet to hit 400 calories in a day and I barely make 30g of protein. I'm sure I'm not getting enough fluids. I try adding protein powder but that also makes me want to throw up! Any suggestions? I want an egg! Oh, and yesterday we took the kids to Sonic and they shared an order of mozzarella sticks. I think I would have given my left leg for one bite!

I feel you. I would rather throw up than drink any more chicken broth. I did try fat -free cream of chicken soup (minus the chicken) yesterday and today and it was the best stuff I've ever had. Not really but it was good to me. The only bad thing is there is no nutritional value to it. The drinks are getting easier to swallow. I'm drinking Isopure Clear. 40 grams of protein per bottle. I even had a decaf cup of coffee today with Silk non-dairy creamer. So good but again, no nutritional value.

Well, I attempted to purée an egg. It tasted pretty good but still made me pretty nauseous. I think I will take your advice and call my doctor and get some of ran. They sent me with phenergan but it knocks me out and I have to go back to work Monday.