I finally got my date today! I will be getting my surgery on March 9th!!! I am so excited and 100 things are running through my head! Any advice from people who have already had the surgery? Any one else getting theirs done in March??

It's not how many times you fall down, it's how many times you get up. Sounds to me like you just got up again. Congrats!

I'm thinking egg salad would tast really good today! Low fat mayo of course. Lol.

When does the internal sleeve swelling go down? I so much miss swallowing liquid without the frothing.

Mine went within a week I cud drink but U have to have sips every 10 mins roughly I find and I am 3 weeks post and still having to do it

Tuesday will be two weeks and I had a couple tiny tiny bits of burger

I'm convinced my sleeve doesn't like me i hear everyone say there ok i follow the rules sip sip sip and the only thing that works for me is broth and water uggh

I hear ya on this one! I have one cranky sleeve. I take super small sips and bites and it still cramps up. I really want to feel better!

I'm convinced my sleeve doesn't like me i hear everyone say there ok i follow the rules sip sip sip and the only thing that works for me is broth and Water uggh

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@@stacy458 water and broth is the only thing that doesn't send me to the bathroom i had 4 sips of protein within a 30mintue time period 4th sip straight to the bathroom diarrhea I'M SO DISGUSTED RIGHT NOW an icy in the bathroom

For me, I can eat thinned yogurt and cream or tomato Soup. I have a hard time with shakes. I'm not sure if I drank to many before surgery and I'm just having a hard time getting them down. Everything makes me cramp. I hope your pouch starts feeling better soon! I broke down and cried like a baby the other day. I think I'm just tired of feeling bad...ya know?

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@@stacy458 Water and broth is the only thing that doesn't send me to the bathroom i had 4 sips of Protein within a 30mintue time period 4th sip straight to the bathroom diarrhea I'M SO DISGUSTED RIGHT NOW an icy in the bathroom

@@stacy458 girl i not on purees yet no yogurt only liquids to the 15th the nurse is coming 2morrow and i can't wait to see her there has to be a better way i cried like a baby 3 days ago my poor husband didn't know what to do he rubbed my stomach until i fell asleep

I'm convinced my sleeve doesn't like me i hear everyone say there ok i follow the rules sip sip sip and the only thing that works for me is broth and water uggh

Mine i cudnt and can't drink water! I have juice but I can't Have plain water

I hear ya sister. My poor hubby didn't know what to say to make it better. We can only hope that it gets better soon. I hope the nurse has some answers for you!

@@stacy458 girl i not on purees yet no yogurt only liquids to the 15th the nurse is coming 2morrow and i can't wait to see her there has to be a better way i cried like a baby 3 days ago my poor husband didn't know what to do he rubbed my stomach until i fell asleep

well yesterday i take a frape after that. feel better when i drink water. i think the crushed ice make somedifference.

I'm so sorry for you who are struggling. I flavored my water and i think that's been the biggest thing. I even had a couple tiny bits with my tiny silverware of deviled egg at dinner. Chewed the hell out of it. Hard to pass on bread and brownies but i keep thinking just get through right now and soon i can have satisfying substitutions. Keep at it ladies. Make the most of this honeymoon stage and focus on how awesome you will look and feel soon.

Hi All!

I'm checking in. I'll be two-weeks post-op tomorrow. I'm struggling a little with getting in water and protein. The past few days, I feel like I can only get in around three bites and boom, I'm full. I really don't want to get dehydrated so I always have a bottle of water or Isopure in my hand. I don't see the doctor again until 4/15 when I'll begin some meats and soft foods. My diet consists of Water, Isopure, a little yogurt, some scrambled eggs, and some baked ricotta for supper. I feel like I'm not getting enough of anything, really. But overall, I feel good, I'm not in a lot of pain. Today is my first day back to work and I'm taking it easy with a half-day. I feel like things use more energy now!

Hi Katie,

I'm 2 weeks out today. I too am having a hard time getting more than 3 bites down. Even cold drinks are hard. My doctor told me that he had to over sew the staples so they are now inside my stomach. I'm guessing that means my stomach is even smaller then I anticipated. I guess we just have to continue being patient. Hang in there.