CALLING ALL JULY 2016 SLEEVERS

[marissaNavarro75052 13]

Good luck everyone.

I am two days post op now. Woke up with some discomfort around 6:30 am and went for about a mile walk around the neighborhood. I think it really helped and since then I've been having no trouble slowly sipping fluids and passing gas. Trust me you want to pass gas anyway you can.

I'm supposed to start Protein Shakes today and I was able to get down 8oz of fairlife milk mixed with half a scoop of Quest Protein Powder. It took me about 4 hours- I napped somewhere in between. I'm sipping a cup of broth now and am also on my third 8 oz mini bottle of Water.

I was in a lot of distress last night and when I woke up this morning but the rest of the day has been manageable. So hang in there everybody. I'm also keeping up with regular doses of Tylenol with codeine which I'm sure is helping.

When I came home yesterday I was up 8lbs from my surgery day weight due to all the IV fluids but now I'm just 2 lbs up.

Good for you!!

Yes I was in terrible pain as well I had my procedure on Wednesday 7/6 I left the hospital a few hours after surgery.. I feel so much better on day #4 my right side is still sore and feels the worse but I'm unable to drink any fluid.. Water hurts to go down.. Any suggestions on how you were able to take down your liquids. I did check the scale and I've lost 8 pounds since Wednesday but I'm still worried because of the liquids

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I was having trouble with my liquids too! I had surgery on 7/7 and have been afraid to over do it, however my doctor told me that if I warm them up instead of trying to drink them cold it would help and it has a great deal. I'm supposed to start on Protein tomorrow, so we'll see how that goes down.

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Thank you for the advise!! I had a cup of Decaf hot green tea and OMG no pain!! Went down perfect!! You're AWESOME!!

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[Lilted28 15]

I've got my surgery date for 7-18-16. Nervous. Anyone else have a July surgery date scheduled?

Hi my surgery is scheduled for July 18th also. Are you on the liquid diet also. It is no fun. Wish you well.

Twyla

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My surgery date is also July 18th. I don't have to do a liquid diet but I have to try to consume less than 40 g of carbs a day. I'm so excited. Wishing you both the best and looking forward to reading your updates.

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Edited July 10, 2016 by Lilted28

[higher 966]

Glad the warm liquids are helping you guys out. I was able to get 55g of Protein and 66 oz of fluids today. Fingers crossed it stays this way.

[AmyD102 95]

I've got my surgery date for 7-18-16. Nervous. Anyone else have a July surgery date scheduled?

Hi my surgery is scheduled for July 18th also. Are you on the liquid diet also. It is no fun. Wish you well.

Twyla

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My surgery date is also July 18th. I don't have to do a liquid diet but I have to try to consume less than 40 g of carbs a day. I'm so excited. Wishing you both the best and looking forward to reading your updates.

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I'm also July 18th, my Dr. requires a one week pre-op diet consisting of Protein Shakes for Breakfast and lunch and a under 300 calorie lean cuisine for dinner. I can have sugar free Jello, pudding and popsicles for Snacks in between. I start Monday, this should be interesting!

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[BrittLovesLife 68]

Glad the warm liquids are helping you guys out. I was able to get 55g of Protein and 66 oz of fluids today. Fingers crossed it stays this way.

That's really awesome! I'm so happy and proud of everyone's progress ! We're becoming a sleeve family .

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[Jessicafnp 12]

I have my surgery this coming Thursday(July 14th). I am on day 10 of opti-fast prescribed by Doctor. Excited and amazed I have done this for almost 10 days. Heading towards the finish line of the fast and ready for next chapter!! I am 55 and have been around 200 pounds for about 15 years. I have always been an emotional eater and yo yo dieter. I have lost the same 30 to 40 pounds many times. This is definitely just a tool toward my life style change. I have been reading, journaling and will find a support group and maybe a therapist too. I am looking at this as "All hands on deck". I wish the best for all of you and hope to enjoy this forum for years to come!

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I'm scheduled for July 14th also! I haven't been doing so hot in this pre op liquid diet though. I hate being hungry!!!!!

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[christya222 8]

I feel your pain! Day 10 has been particularly difficult! I see my doctor for preop on Monday. I haven't weighed, have u?

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[Momto9 6]

I've got my surgery date for 7-18-16. Nervous. Anyone else have a July surgery date scheduled?

Mine is scheduled for July 19th. Very nervous.

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I have a surgery date for 07/01/2016! I'm soooooo excited

How did your surgery go?

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[SashaMLS 33]

Start my preop liquid diet tomorrow surgery 7/25 at 1030am. I'm so excited I'm not even worried about it. I just can not wait to be on the losers bench and get on with my life. I have been very open about my surgery with my friends and co-workers. When the nay-sayers ask if I'm sure my response is as follows: I have so many things I've put off because of my weight and they are my inspiration whenever I think of how overwhelming this decision and process has been. Yes, its a big change. Yes, its going to be a major adjustment but what I'll get in return will be worth so much more then the slice of cake I couldn't have or the cup of coffee I missed out on.

Luckily my friends have been even more supportive then I had imagined them to be and I am very grateful for them and ALL OF YOU!

Edited July 10, 2016 by SashaMLS

[SalOdyssey 441]

Getting liquids in better everyday. 57 ounces yesterday. Feeling pretty clear and no groggy after-effects. Just feeling sore near the incision points.

[indigo3 7]

Hi...my date is July 15th and I am sooo nervous. I keep going back and forth being excited and then scared.

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[christya222 8]

Me too! I am day before you!!!!

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[indigo3 7]

Me too! I am day before you!!!!

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I literally feel like crying sometimes, and then I think about why I am having the surgery. My biggest fear is going under aneathesia.

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[christya222 8]

Me too but close behind that is healing the head hunger after surgery. I have been eating for comfort since I was a child. I am 55!!!!

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[indigo3 7]

Me too but close behind that is healing the head hunger after surgery. I have been eating for comfort since I was a child. I am 55!!!!

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I worry about the head hunger as well. It will take time to get used to a new lifestyle for us.

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