Just want to see how everyone is feeling with our dates so close?

Hey! My emotions all over the place right now but numb at the same time if that makes sense haha it's scary to think everything is going to change in a week, but I know it's just the beginning of me getting my life back! I start my preop diet tomorrow, so hopefully that will get me in the right mindset and help this next week fly by (:

How are you feeling?

I'm also the sep the 8 and strangely feel the same way you do about it....maybe it's a coping mechanism so we don't freak out...lol!

All I know is it's happening and it's going to rock my world and I don't think anyone can really prepare for what's to come....you can try but really it's all about relaxing and just going with it

I find the more I think about it the more I want to emotionally eat

I'm on the 8th as well.... I have another thread going for the 8th and 9th.

I probable enjoyed myself a bit too much this weekend but I am ready to go.

@@bebeandkoko I'm okay...I've had almost a year to prepare...because of insurance issues...so I'm ready...I was feeling a little scared last week....this is a emotional roller coaster...and I start my pre op diet on the 5th...

@barbclay...maybe that's something everyone go through because I'm doing that to...looking to eat to feel better...I think its the before surgery gitters...

@anglic...continue to enjoy yourself our lives are about to change in a good way...that's where I'm at....I'm ready too

How are you feeling Jenny?

OK I'm still in the hospital only because my Doctor had 5 surgery's this morning I guess I will see him after that...for discharge.... Im doing OK tho...I had a problem with the breathing tube...other than that and the gas pains I was find.....how you are you doing?

I'm still in the hospital too. I am just getting my first meal (liquids) now. My surgeon is extra cautious and assures me that everything went great and on schedule.

Now you are both 3-ish weeks post. How are you doing? I'm 6 days out and feeling great, but I don't want to eat anything. I'm tired of the protein drinks, and am on liquid for another week. What did you do for the liquid portion?

I am doing great....

I did chicken broth, Jello, purred watered down Soups, crystal light, tea, egg drop Soup... I was never hungry so it wasn't hard to get those liquids in.

I am now on mushy foods.... I still eat a lot of soup but it's nice to have the other options added in.

Happy to hear you are well! I have my first post op appt 9/30. I'm looking forward to asking the doctor if I can do purer now.

I'm so tired of liquids, particularly the Protein shakes. I bought three cases of Premier Protein drinks from costco. They have 30 grams of protein, but I've burnt out on them. I love Soups but I can't get my protein in without adding the shakes. Do you get your protein requirement in?

Take care,

Joli

Yes, I get all my Protein in....

I drink a shake just once a day. I do pure Protein shakes in the can 35g of protein for Breakfast.

I usually eat a Greek yogurt (chobani 12g) at some point in the day.

I bought the GENEPRO Protein powder that people talk about on here. It's tasteless small scoops 30g of protein and you can add it to anything hot or cold. I usually add it to my soups and it doesn't change the flavor or texture. I bought it on amazon.

I have laughing cow cheese wedges, cottage cheese, egg or chicken salad and deviled eggs that add a nice amount of protein when needed.

Before I could actually eat.... The one Protein Shake that is only 11oz and the 1 scoop of genepro was enough to put me at 65g of protein a day on its own. So it has never been an issue.

Now that I am able to add other stuff to the mix... It's just a better variety.

Thanks Angelic!

Happy to hear you are well! I have my first post op appt 9/30. I'm looking forward to asking the doctor if I can do purer now.

I'm so tired of liquids, particularly the Protein shakes. I bought three cases of Premier Protein drinks from costco. They have 30 grams of protein, but I've burnt out on them. I love soups but I can't get my protein in without adding the shakes. Do you get your protein requirement in?

Take care,

Joli

Hi Joli....omg I feel you....i have the same protein drinks...chocolate and strawberry creme .. I do not get my protein in....and I have 4 cases 2/2...I drink one for breakfast and I try so hard to drink another for drink or evening snack...I think all the drinking is already hard enough....64 oz's of liquids...plus Proteins...it's hard but it's getting better

We are almost a month out.....are yall keeping everything down?

Yes.... I am keeping everything down with no problems.

Did you find a Water that you can tolerate.