Hi guys. Just popping in to Celebrate that I am finally having my sleeve done tomorrow. So excited! Does it seem weird that I am more excited than anxious or scared, or is that the good thing it feels like to me?

My surgical team says to expect to be in the hospital for 2 days and they intend for me to be on full (not clear) liquid diet when I come home, but we'll see on that score as they release me from the hospital.

My biggest concern or fear for adjustment after the surgery is getting my Water guzzling self (6-8 glasses of water, a waiter's nightmare, during meals not before or after) to adher to a policy where liquids are 15 minutes before, not during and 30 minutes after a meal. What the hell am I going to do? Portion and food types and liquid diet and everything else doesn't seem, pre-op, like it will bother me so much as just represent a big change. Not being able to guzzle between bites... seems like it will be a catastrophic change. I'm sure my new sleeved tummy will help in this area by not signaling me to start drinking, but I wanted to ask the vets: does your body signal to you to drink something during your mealtime when you can't?

I think you still want something to drink. This has been one of the hardest things for me. Not necessarily during meals but scheduling to not drink 30 min before & 30 min after. I think you will feel sick if you do drink during meals. But I've honestly not tried. One sip when I ate something too hot! Also you will not stay as full if you drink fluids during a meal. It just takes a little work but I do believe it is very important. Best of luck to you

Good luck tomorrow! See you on the other side...

I drink with my meals if i feel the need ...just a few sips ..i am 4 mths out now...my np said that as long as im not taking huge gulps then it is ok. But i did not start drinking with my meals until 2mths out.

Edited July 14, 201412 yr by freezepop

Great news You are gonna do wonderful be Excited it's a Joyful first step to freedom from weight I'm very happy for you see you on the losers bench

now i'm, home and "on the other side" and meals so far are in a clear and full liquid diet... with so many liquids i basically am drinking my meal so I guess my fears for drinking while eating will see or fail to see themselves in several weeks when im to a puree or soft food diet. maybe.

The good news... the surgery went well, no complications.

now i'm, home and "on the other side" and meals so far are in a clear and full liquid diet... with so many liquids i basically am drinking my meal so I guess my fears for drinking while eating will see or fail to see themselves in several weeks when im to a puree or soft food diet. maybe.

The good news... the surgery went well, no complications.

Congrats .!..such a complicated and stressful and long process pre op .. post probably seems unreal to you ..i remember thinking ("well they can't take it back or deny me now..its done !") Make sure to take your Vitamins and drink as much Water as u can ...dont trip off the scale the weight will come off ..how do u feel now?

trip off the scale the weight will come off ..how do u feel now?

For the m ost part i just feel sleepy. But I'm not in pain really,w hich is a blessing. hard to get 64 oz of liquids in, even with some liquid medicine and liquid Vitamins.

How are you doing now? I am excited but nervous for mine! I am scheduled to go to Mexico for the Sleeve

I'm doing really well. I have lost weight, stalled, and now am losing weight again, but I understand that is normal. I'm learning, or relearning, my digestive signals (hungry, full, dangerously overfull) and the associated portion sizes. When are you going to Mexico for your sleeve? The traveling on top of the surgery seems a little overwhelming to me. Good luck!

That's good! Yeah I tried to get it done in the states but the fight with the insurance was too much and I refused to pay over 10k when I can spend less, have the same results, and use my funds to pay off other bills etc. I am very excited to have it in Mexico with Dr. Garcia. A friend of mine had hers done by him and she had no complaints. I am scheduled for surgery on Tuesday December 9, 2014 which is right after my cruise!! It is life changing but at the end we all know it's worth it