I know there are several of us on the same day, so I thought I would start a thread for us to keep in touch as we go through the process.

I'm having surgery in Dallas. On day 2 of preop diet. So far, so good. No issues to report.

Check in here if you are scheduled for 9/8! :)

Day 4 how is everyone feeling?

I am worried I'm not getting enough Protein but I feel I'm doing pretty good with the liquids.

I was told not to worry about protein as much as fluids. My goal the next couple of days is at easy 40 g protein and at east 64 oz liquids. My Dr said hydration is more important than protein this week.

My tummy has been rumbling around today.

I do have a little diarrhea - so today my motto is - don't trust a fart!!

Lol - keeping that in mind I've been safe to not trust !!

Ok I had my first protein shake this morning and it really made me feel better. Granted I haven't finished it yet...but I'm working on it. Had some chicken bouillon and water is now my new favorite.... Feeling better and better everyday....anybody have any tips in how to get the Liquid Tylenol with codeine down, it just tastes horrible!

I was sleeved and had a tubal ligation on the 8th can't really stomach anything but water n Popsicles. My doctor told me to not worry about the protein and other liquids til the following Monday. But I've been moving around good so far. The first couple days were rough though. I had lots of pain and nausea. It was very uncomfortable for me.

Today I've felt more puny- - I called the doctor about my diarrhea - they said it's common in this stage-

I ate some cream of mushroom Soup - who would of thought that was the bomb- but it was- just to have other flavors than I've been having-

Also, my stomach has felt like a rock here and there, not even when I'm eating or drinking- almost like a cramp.

I've only done one dose of Tylenol today.

I have a follow up appointment in Tuesday- anxious to see if I have lost the 8 pounds I gained in the hospital!!

Just think in a week we will be experts, and be getting this stage all figured out!!

Yuck- I've brushed my teeth several times today-

I noticed I have a big white patch on my tongue -

Is it thrush ???? What's a cure???

I would check with dr tomorrow. If it is thrush they can give you a prescription mouth rinse.

Actually, I got to thinking that I bet it's from my tab that dissolves in my tongue for nausea - but I do feel like my mouth needs cleaned more than before surgery- like every 3 hours I need to brush-

I go to the doctor on Tuesday.

The first few days I really struggled to get any liquids down. The gas pain was the worst. I have a drain tube in and that has made sleeping difficult. So been sleeping on the couch. On the second day it took me 8 hours to get a small jello down. Now it's only 30 min. I am also finding cold and hot liquids go down easier. My favorite is caffeine free peppermint tea. My tube should come out Wednesday so then I will actually sleep in a bed. We are on the healing side and anxious for the weight loss. Each day I feel stronger and have had no regrets!!!. This is so worth it. Good luck all. My phone is not cooperating with me on this site so it's difficult to make post and changes.

I feel the best I have since surgery. I went grocery shopping with my husband today and it felt good to get out.

Is anyone else having a hard time with water? Protein drinks go down just fine but water causes instant cramping and pressure.

I have been doing best with things other than Water, G2 (the low calorie gatorade) has been going down really well.

I have read that many people do have trouble with plain water soon after surgery.

Okay day 9 how is everyone doing?

I'm feeling much stronger but still experiencing a lot of soreness.

I am wondering how fast we should be drinking? I'm not sure if I should still be taking tiny sips or what. Any idea?

Okay day 9 how is everyone doing?

I'm feeling much stronger but still experiencing a lot of soreness.

I am wondering how fast we should be drinking? I'm not sure if I should still be taking tiny sips or what. Any idea?

Hey - I am out 8 days and I am too feeling much MUCH better. Not to my very best but healing is still in process so I do not mind too much. Regarding drinking - I still make myself sip because if I do not pay attention I would drink way to fast and therefore too much at once.