Hey all.... Some of us figured it would be easier to buddy up so that we could follow each other through the process from here on out.

I'm scheduled for surgery on Sept 8th and I start my liquid diet on Sept. 1st. Everything happened so quickly after my last NUT appt. yesterday..... I am feeling a combo of nerves and excitement. I have to get labs done tomorrow morning, I see my surgeon on Thursday, and I have my pre-op next Tuesday.

My husband has taken a few days off work to be with me and I have started making a list of things I need before the big day.

......... I can't wait to be on the losers bench.

How is everyone doing?

I feel just fine... The gas is finally starting to exit and I am no longer feeling that pain. I went in and had my drain taken out today and that hurt... A LOT but nothing I can't handle. I am just glad it's gone and now I can take a proper shower and I no longer have to pin a pouch on my clothes.

Other than that.... I am tolerating liquids pretty well. Since yesterday I have had some chicken broth, crystal light lemonade, diet cran juice, sf popsicle and lots of sf jello in different flavors. I tried broth and tea in the hospital and didn't like the way it made me feel but at home... It's better.

I went back to school today for half the day and that went pretty well. Overall... I am pretty happy with how things have been. I just hope it keeps getting better though.

I hope you guys are doing great as well.

I'm doing good! Pain is a little less today, although I'm just a little nauseous. I keep hiccuping though, only like once or twice an hour, but it's not fun

I'm jealous, my doc/nutritionist said no jello for the first three weeks. I'm pretty bummed about that!

Glad to hear that everyone is doing so well!

Oh noooo... I wonder why no jello. It's under liquids and they even gave it to me in the hospital when I was on clear liquids only. Seriously that has been my saving grace. Something about the texture has my tiny tummy loving it as long as I don't eat too quickly.

I had the hiccups twice when I drank my crystal light with a big sip but it didn't last long.

Do you take pain meds at home?

Glad to hear that it's getting better.

Yes, they gave me oxycodone and Tylenol for pain. The oxycodone makes me sleepy though.

I think I might have to bend the rules and have some SF jello.... Shhhh.

So several days out stomach is less sore, the gas pains have moved on;). I am finally able to get some protein in as the swelling internally is going down so the thickness of the shakes is sitting better. The water hasn't been an issue as I could meet the 64 ounce goal day 1 -I just have to be careful it isn't too cold because it makes my new stomach a tad crampy. I have been able to walk a mile or more each day according to my up band so that is making me feel good. I hope all my fellow surgery peeps are doing as well!!! I can't wait to start seeing the pounds come off!!!

I'm really happy to hear that basically everyone is doing well. it seems that most of you are having the most pain with the gas. Does the Gas-X help at all? How about the walking any relief?

@@Angelic HG7

Shauna29 sent me a PM was happy to hear from her.

The 800 cal. would be from protein drinks, Carnation breakfast sugar-free (of course), broth,etc...

Also Slim fast has a 1 2 3 protein mix. Also a fruit protein drink. I believe it my be by Isopure. Have you or anyone else tried it and can I get it from GNC?

InspirationMyson: You are doing excellent. Your journey has just begun. Good luck

Inspirationmyson.... Omg, your poor belly. It totally looks like they beat you up in that OR. Great job with the walking,I have been moving around but not really walking for exercise yet. I know I better get on it.

So glad things are going well for you. Looks like we had the lucky days.

Msspiceybaby... I heard from Shauna too. I am hoping to hear about a new date soon.

I didn't get gasX because it seemed pretty hit on miss with its effectiveness.

I was told not to do slim fast.... It's on my not approved list. I just ordered that tasteless protein powder they were talking about on here from amazon.

AngelicHG7

Maybe I'll stick with Carnation Breakfast It was bad and my protein drinks. I made a shake with the triple chocolate powder, Silk dark chocolate milk,Hershey powder (zero sugar),sugar-free Hershey syrup(I used the regular before it got serious) and ice. It was pretty good. How is that protein? Genepro I was going to order that as well. I believe that it hold up better than Unjury unflavored.

I don't know yet... I just ordered it yesterday after reading about how people add it to coffee and soups and it doesn't change the flavor. It's supposed to arrive tomorrow.

The main thing I keep reading on here post-op is how people have a hard time getting all their protein in. Most say it's because they get tired of shakes and they are not in the full eating stage yet. I just want to make sure that I try to get all mine in.... So I am giving it a shot.

Msspiceybaby... How many grams of protein do you get in carnation? My doctor doesn't want me drinking a protein drink with less than 20g on it's own.

I did use gas-x extra strength chewable tabs & I felt like it helped because I could hear my stomach moving a tad & I could burp out some air. Now maybe this would have happened anyhow who knows!! But I felt a little better & the pain eased up faster then the hospital & way more then any narcotic did.

Now if only I could have a BM... I started miralax right off because I know from post c-section & other surgeries that the combo of anesthesia drugs & narcotics totally messes with my digestion & makes me wicked bloated & slow.

As far as walking goes you'll all get there at your own pace doing your own thing! Here's my motivation the day I came home my husband whose in the medical field was checking my incisions for me just to make sure they were ok. Our 2yo who needs to "help" with everything pushed his way in & he saw momma's booboo's his eyes got all watery he looked at daddy & then gently kissed my belly like I kiss his booboo's :'( So momma who stays home with him wants to be ready when daddy goes back to work to be the best momma so I need to walk & get my strength up.

As for the slim fast Q I saw just up top I would say no GNC doesn't sell that type of product Walmart, Target or any other major retail chain should have it. Personally I have been using EAS products they say they are banned product free, they have a lean protein powder, and a couple fruit and veggie ones all sold at most major retailers & GNC. I find making my own they are way thinner then the ready to drink protein drinks they tend to be thicker.

I am so glad our group seems to be doing so well!!!

Isopure has 40 grams of protein that's what was I first used. Today I'm 14 lbs down. Saw md yesterday, was told to buy pure protein from trader joes it's got 35 grams of protein or buy premier protein liquid pre- mixed drinks from costco, also advanced to sugar free Popsicles. I've even given instructions to walk 1 hr 2x per day. I feel fantastic!!!! Just so unbelievable that overnight the weight falls off????!!!

I'm four days post op now, I've been home since Wednesday night. I'm drinking tiny sips of water all day and night, and I'm sick of these sweet shakes already. I ordered some unflavored Isopure protein powder that should be here Sunday and today I'm actually trying a few ounces of strained fat free soup. I've lost about 15 lbs since beginning the 10 day pre op liquid diet up til today. I'm still sore and have a terrible sore throat when I swallow.