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Surgery on Wednesday! OMG

Ok so here it is coming to an end. Tonight will be my last protein shake till after I am sleeved! Tomorrow is clear liquids (thats not protien right?) Well I am excited and nervous! I can not believe it is here already!

I will be packing my bag tonight! Excitedness!!

What r clear liquids tho?

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The 5th will be here before you know it!

You should check with your surgeon's office about clear liquids. I've seen everything from water, to broth, to jello on liquid lists. GOOD LUCK! :)

My doc's written instructions say anything that is semi clear - like chicken or beef broth (nothing with chunks or even little seasoning particles) - is considered a clear liquid. Basically if you can run it through a strainer, it's okay. For the 1st week I was allowed clear liquids and all the protein shakes I wanted.

Wow! Congrats! How long from start to finish?

Good luck to you! Hope all goes well. Can't wait to hear how you are doing. I'm right behind you... I'm on the 5th.

I too am being sleeved on the 5th, and your number in your name is my oldest daughters birthday :-)

Good luck to you and let us know how you are doing as soon as you can. My bag had been packed since December.

Clear liquids are tea, Water, chicken broth etc.

They might be difficult. Do not worry. If you can only get 1/4 teaspoon in at a time ... just have a 1/4 teaspoon at a time.

IT WILL GET BETTER every day.

Dont worry if you can't sleep Tuesday night. You WILL sleep all day Wednesday

Good Luck/

Don't be shy about asking for pain meds.

They will want to know when you fart. Enjoy it. Probably the only time in your life people WANT you to fart!

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OMG.. ppl want me tell them when I fluff!? How embarrassing! Thanks for all the info!

Yay, happy dance for ya! At the hospital they will let you know what you can have the clear menu is what I was put on. And I found the popscicles a big treat. The tray of food took over an hour to finish and just when you do finish your meals you want to fall asleep and the nurse pop in with pain medication. So it's all good!

I am having surgery tomorrow also. Good luck to you!! I am also nervous and excited. Looking forward to a more mobile life.

Hey Baysmom

I am on the 4th... A lot of us last week and this week......WOW!!!!! Best of luck to you all!!!! JewelJ

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I too am being sleeved on the 5th, and your number in your name is my oldest daughters birthday :-) Good luck to you and let us know how you are doing as soon as you can. My bag had been packed since December.

Wow! I just saw this!! My sleeve date got pushed to the 26th :-(. I'm now on pre op day 4...how are you doing? How are you feeling??? Oh... Those numbers in my name are my sons birthday too!!

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