I am scheduled for the gastric sleeve next Tues. Jan 12th. I am getting a little nervous. Today I went grocery shopping to get food for my pre-op diet and this was the first time that I really had to read the food labels and pay close attention to my calorie, carb and protein intake. This is definitely going to be life changing but I believe I am ready to make the change. I'm glad I found this forum to be able to express my feelings.

I am scheduled for surgery Jan 25th. I will be traveling to Mexico for the Surgery. I plan to film as much as possible and put it on Youtube. Maybe my experience can help someone else.

@@PageRN - that's awesome! Word of warning and preparation....day #3 is usually, for some reason, the worst day. Thankfully it's only one day. Keep at it!

Thanks Gracies, I believe you. I woke up this morning and my stomach felt like I had over worked my abdominal muscles. I had to take some pain medicine.

Good luck on your surgery. I also am scheduled to be sleeved the 19th. Am all ready to do this! I had lap band removed in October and am so ready for the sleeve. I worry a little too about pain but know it will be worth it. The band just didn't work the way I thought it was going to. This pre op diet is tough. I met with my dr yesterday and he said it's very important to get hydrated as much as possible before surgery. So drink drink drink people. Good luck!!

@@cmael63 you can do it! I think the more research you have done the better outcome you will have. For example, when I was in the hospital they gave me a straw on my dinner tray. However I knew my surgeon told me not to drink from a straw therefore I didn't use it. The CNA also was trying to give me sugar Popsicles but I knew I was supposed to be on a sugar free, no carbonated liquid so I didn't eat the popsicle even though my mouth was dry. I think if we just follow the doctor's orders we will be fine.

I'm wishing you the best on your surgery!

The weirdest thing I've noticed since my surgery is that I can't gargle anymore.

Last night was horrible. I coughed and thought I busted something on the inside. Also I felt like I was starving. I was so hungry! It was Post-op day 3 and I was following all of the doctor's orders. But I had real bad hunger pains. It was absolutely terrible. I also felt very weak. I'm praying that today will be better and I can keep my energy level up.

Last night was horrible. I coughed and thought I busted something on the inside. Also I felt like I was starving. I was so hungry! It was Post-op day 3 and I was following all of the doctor's orders. But I had real bad hunger pains. It was absolutely terrible. I also felt very weak. I'm praying that today will be better and I can keep my energy level up.

I was post op day three yesterday and I felt the same way

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Have you started your protein supplements? I'm sipping on my shake, have been since 9. (It's 11 oz). Did they give you an incentive? (The breathing treatment). This will help get rid of the mucus from being put to sleep. I was breathing very shallow the couple days after surgery and my breathing has improved greatly and my coughs have been productive.

My doctor will only allow me clear liquids until the 21st. I wish I could have a protein shake.

Yes I have the Incentive Spirometer which has caused me to cough forcefully and that hurts.

So far today I feel better. I'm hoping I can keep going.

Congrats to you!!!

OKCPirate, you posted that there are clear Protein drinks, can you give a few examples/product name. I'm still in the prep stage and don't have a date yet but I'd like to start researching some of these. thank you!

I am scheduled for surgery Jan 25th. I will be traveling to Mexico for the Surgery. I plan to film as much as possible and put it on Youtube. Maybe my experience can help someone else.

I would enjoy knowing how this goes for you, where about you will be staying, and how your flights will be! Please let me know!

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