Im a Kaiser peep, using the South Sac location. My surgery date was changed from 10/2 to 11/6 due some health issues. But Im clear to go now and just have one last dr appointment for my post op diet class. Is anyone else in November or have kaiser? I had lots of peeps on my October list but now I have a new date and would love to have some others to follow along with and share our journeys..

@@Sleeving it

Yyyeeeessss.

Me too, same surgery same day. Doc says it is common and that I should drink more, also up the liquid Tylenol to extra strength, seems to have helped.

Phew! What a relief! Thanks!!!

Day6 post and today I'm hungry!!! How do you fight this?!?

Day6 post and today I'm hungry!!! How do you fight this?!?

Are you on a PPI at all? Getting in your 64+oz of water? I'm only 4 days post-op (surgery was Tuesday) but I haven't felt any actual hunger yet. I'm not looking forward to it's return!

I am doing all those things! It might just be my head. I gotta keep busy!

Edited November 8, 201411 yr by Sleeving it

I think it's head hunger.

I'm 4 days post op and I'm eating a Lil more. My stomach be growling but if i eat more than 3 spoons of soup my stomach starts to hurt. But then 15 minutes later it's growling again. And I ate applesauce, urrggh afterwards i felt the reflux of it on my chest.

7 days post op and I feel like poo. I'm getting my protein and water in but I feel no energy at all. My head feels dizzy a lot and I can't sleep. Anyone have suggestions?

My energy comes and goes. Yesterday (5 days post) I had lots of energy, but today not so much.

I've been exhausted today. Just feel weak and I hate it. I've been struggling with getting in protein supplements and my water. I really was planning on being back at work Tuesday but I think I'm going to need a couple more days. :-(

I had my surgery November 4th. Spent two days in the hospital and now have been recovering at home. I would love to have a surgery buddy because I have never known anyone to get this surgery. Because of that I feel quite isolated and would love to have someone I could share my journey with.

I had my surgery November 4th. Spent two days in the hospital and now have been recovering at home. I would love to have a surgery buddy because I have never known anyone to get this surgery. Because of that I feel quite isolated and would love to have someone I could share my journey with.

I had my surgery the same day. My stomach been growling alot. I eat soup and then it starts to hurt so I assume that means I'm full. But then 15 minutes later is growling. Eating a popsicle. Only thing that seems to be working. I try to drink protein in the morning and some at night. But I'm not getting the recommended amount in. Working on that

I was the 4th as well. I haven't been able to get more than 20-30 grams of protein in and I'm having trouble getting to 64oz of hydrating fluids. Every day seems a bit better but it's still been rather troubling. If I drink too much too quickly, it hurts. But going slow makes me feel like I'll never reach my goals. Trying to remind myself that we're all different and that it was a major surgery so I need to focus on healing right now. One day at a time!

@@devoted04, how is the pre-op diet going?

I blew mine yesterday, totally without noticing. I was doing well, when around 3 pm a co-worker in the next office came over offering a spicy nut mix he made. I just accepted it and had already ate a third of it before I realized OMGosh I'm not supposed to be eating! Oh well, today is a new day and I am back to liquids and one meal a day.

How is everyone else?

I'm on day 10. Staying strong but today was rough. If I'm able to stay on top of my shakes, like at home, then have no troubles. Today at work I left my soy milk out and didn't drink enough shakes. By the time I got home, I was ready to bust into the quick unhealthy freezer meals. But I made some broth and a shake instead. This liquid diet (which is 99% sweet) is for the birds!!!

I'm 5 days post op and haven't defecated since the morning before surgery. Is that normal? Any suggestions on what I should do

@@Jazzyring1 I haven't had my surgery yet, but my Dr. Said if I haven't gone after 2 or 3 days to take mirulax.