I am having my surgery November10th. I have already been approved by my insurance just waiting.

I've yet to be hungry, but since I know how important it is to get my fluids and protein in, I drink throughout the day.

I start with a Premier Protein shake (11 oz. of fluid; 30g protein), then I drink a 20 oz. Vitaminwater (I'm still having a hard time with pure water), then I drink another Premier Protein shake. After that I fill in with more Vitaminwater or some soup. I usually run out of time for much more though. My goal is to get to 64 ozs, but right now it's difficult.

November 21st....(Atlanta GA) officially sleeved! Good luck and good health to all - what a way to bring in 2015!

Well guys and gals, today is finally the day I get sleeved!

It's been a long wait and I can't belive the day is here!!

I'll be checking in to the hospital in 3 hours and surgery in 5! Wowza! !!

Please keep me in your thoughts and I'll let you know how things go when I'm in recovery!!!

Sheena :-)

Well guys and gals, today is finally the day I get sleeved!

It's been a long wait and I can't belive the day is here!!

I'll be checking in to the hospital in 3 hours and surgery in 5! Wowza! !!

Please keep me in your thoughts and I'll let you know how things go when I'm in recovery!!!

Sheena :-)

Good luck!!!!!!

Well guys and gals, today is finally the day I get sleeved!

It's been a long wait and I can't belive the day is here!!

I'll be checking in to the hospital in 3 hours and surgery in 5! Wowza! !!

Please keep me in your thoughts and I'll let you know how things go when I'm in recovery!!!

Sheena :-)

Good luck Sheena!!

Well guys! I did it! Besides having the WORST dry mouth of my life, I'd say things are going well so far!

I'm drinking okay. It.hurts a little, but I was told I'm over doing it. So my nurse brought me a medicine cup and I can only drink that every jour for now.

I was shocked to learn I only have to be on Clear liquids today, and tomorrow I can move on to full liquids. It's going to be like heaven after 4 weeks of sweet Boost diabetic! Mmmmm soup! Even if it's hospital food I'll take it!

Thank you for thinking of me, and I'll keep you updated as things progress!

Sheena :-)

Well guys! I did it! Besides having the WORST dry mouth of my life, I'd say things are going well so far!

I'm drinking okay. It.hurts a little, but I was told I'm over doing it. So my nurse brought me a medicine cup and I can only drink that every jour for now.

I was shocked to learn I only have to be on clear liquids today, and tomorrow I can move on to full liquids. It's going to be like heaven after 4 weeks of sweet Boost diabetic! Mmmmm soup! Even if it's hospital food I'll take it!

Thank you for thinking of me, and I'll keep you updated as things progress!

Sheena :-)

You are doing great!!!!

I'm totally jealous that you get Water that quickly - I could have NOTHING the day of surgery! I had to wait until 10am the next morning to have ice chips!!! They were the BEST ICE chips EVER!!!!!!!!

Here's to a speedy recovery!!

Hi Sheena.

Glad to hear you made it thru surgery and are doing well. Also glad that you're able to do full liquids soon. I had to wait a week...VERY HARD! Yes it's going to be a task trying to get those liquids in at first but as time goes, it gets much better.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!! I am week 5 post-op so I'm able to eat most of my favs. Just got done nibbling on some sweet potato soufflé.... Yummy!!

Hey November 2014 sleevers - joining in the conversation. 2 days post-op now and I'm back home, resting comfortably, feeling great.

Yester day was a good day. Today not so much. I was sent home from the hospital because my surgeon said I looked good. So I'm at the hotel and not feeling well at all. My stomach hurts and I'm so nauseous I think I'm going to be sick!

Was anyone else like that? What did you do for it? And if you did throw up were you okay? I'm here all alone at the hotel and I'm kinda freaking out a bit

Call the nurse on call. Call your doctor.. Ask for nausea meds..

Call the nurse on call. Call your doctor.. Ask for nausea meds..

Yester day was a good day. Today not so much. I was sent home from the hospital because my surgeon said I looked good. So I'm at the hotel and not feeling well at all. My stomach hurts and I'm so nauseous I think I'm going to be sick!

Was anyone else like that? What did you do for it? And if you did throw up were you okay? I'm here all alone at the hotel and I'm kinda freaking out a bit

Yes, you definitely need some meds for nausea. I was sent home with them and took them the first few days like clockwork. My stomach was also painful and full of pressure and tightness. I was also sent home with pain meds and took them like clockwork the first 4-5 days. Walk too....that helps with the pain. Best wishes.

Ditto that you need anti-nausea meds. My doc prescribed anti-nausea meds that I was instructed to take for two weeks after surgery.

Vomiting after surgery was a big fear of mine, and luckily I didn't, but others at the hospital having surgery on the same day as me did vomit. They said it didn't hurt anywhere near what they feared. Don't know how comforting that is. ????

Being dehydrated can also cause nausea, I think, so be sure to sip something regularly. I've had a rough time with plain Water, so Vitaminwater has been a lifesaver. I find I'm also more prone to nausea if I wait a long time between drinks, so I also keep one by my bed at night and sip whenever I wake up to roll over.

Edited November 28, 201411 yr by sprocket

Thank you all for your advice! I did get sick, it was scary but it didn't hurt as bad as I anticipated. This is TMI, but it was only bile and Water that came up. After I got sick I instantly felt better.

Today is a new day! I am at home now, which is so nice. I tried having some Jello, pudding and milk and boost... they all tasted horrible! I'm allowed to be on "full liquids" and it all tastes like crap.

So all I've had is 2 cups of water...it's not great, but tomorrow I will do better!

What were you able to drink the first 2-4 days out of surgery? What tips helped you get your water and Protein in? And we're you able to meet those requirements?

Thanks a million guys!

Sheena :-)