Thought I'd start a thread for those that are having their surgery July 26th so we can all vent/compare how we are feeling at each stage of the journey. How is everyone feeling at this point? I keep getting this question: Are you stressed or excited? My answer is both!

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I'm having no pain swallowing at all, I'm drinking water and protein shakes. I can even gulp but I try not to. I am however free sipping and I keep water with me at all times. I had a small hiatal hernia as well but my surgeon said it was to small to worry about and didn't do any repairs. I would definitely talk to your team about it. Keep in mind everyone is different. Good luck tomorrow!

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Anybody having night sweats? I wake up in the middle of the night drenched.

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My post op meal plan says that I can have grits. Does anyone else say that?

my doctor gave me grits, eggs and puréed fish in the hospital

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ive been feeling good. i had regrets after the surgery "like what the hell did i do!" but im better now. i realized i tried so many rimes before to lose the weight that i couldnt actually do it on my own any more wothout the surgery. My engagement rings fits!!!!

im unable to get all my water in and i have been free sipping. going ro the market today to get ready for purees for tomorrow,very excited about that. i quit pain meds on fri and havent smoked a cigarette since preop (yay!).

the real problem is that im not sleepy at all

im freaking wired even at bedtime. im wide awake. i havent had a good sleep only on the pain meds. anyone experience that.

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I can't sleep either I believe I have my days and nights turned around, ugg! My Dr. said that its normal and I can take Z-Quil or Tylenol PM to help me sleep. Check with your Surgeon they may have some suggestions for you. Congrats on not smoking and continued success.

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Ive been wide awake too. But i started taking Z-Quil and it helped a little. I have my post op appt thursday with my doc. I had lost 5 lbs since surgery then weighed again yesterday and gained two back. How is that even possible???????? I was sooooo upset. Been following all the rules and ughhh. Hopin its all the darn water in drinking.

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I am happy to say I just got my scale today. Prior to surgery I didn't own one. I am 8 days post op and down 10 lbs from my surgery weight. That really made my day.

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One week out[emoji122]????[emoji122]????[emoji122]???? sleeved on 7/26 and feel ok still tired and not a lot of energy I'm not taking pain meds since Saturday. I still feel swollen and a little bloated. Hopefully stating my purée diet today will give me more energy. Anyone else starting the purée diet. And what will you be eating?

One week out[emoji122]????[emoji122]????[emoji122]???? sleeved on 7/26 and feel ok still tired and not a lot of energy I'm not taking pain meds since Saturday. I still feel swollen and a little bloated. Hopefully stating my purée diet today will give me more energy. Anyone else starting the purée diet. And what will you be eating?

I ate yogurts and creamy soups! I also made scrambled eggs with cheese. . There's a recipe for a ricotta bake which I did and it was delicious. Also I made shepards pie with chop meat sweet potatoe and spinach. There's a lot of choices b

Good luck

I am officially done whining. My recovery was not easy nor fun, but I believe I have turned the corner. I am finally feeling better physically and mentally (about my decision). The nausea for me was no joke and dry heaving was the worst. Today, I am back to work (half day), drinking my liquids, doing my walking, and feeling like my body is on the mend. Thanks to everyone for their support and congrats to all those brave enough to decide this was the right decision for themselves. I would not have made it this far without this group and I cannot wait to keep hearing progress and accomplishments from my 26ers!!

I'm a bit jealous of those if you who are allowed to eat! I'm still in clear liquids. I have an appointment tomorrow and I'm hoping to be allowed full liquids. Pain is gone and I haven't taken meds since Friday despite having to have a complex hiatal hernia repair at the same time as my sleeve. Scale was down 9 lbs in a week so I won't complain!

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So sorry, I was only on clear liquids in the hospital. I have been on full liquids, and my appointment with the surgeon is not until Monday to move up to pureed.

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Happy 1 Week Surgiversary 26ers!!

Can you believe its already been a week?

Saw surgeon for post op today. All was well except can you believe my blood pressure was high again? Last friday it was way down. Go figure.

I have been switched from clear liquids to strained full liquids. Never thought I'd be so happy to drink a V8!! Had some pain that comes and goes in my left shoulder which I assumed was gas, but dr. wanted to be sure so sent me over to hosp for CT scan. No fun getting another IV for the dye, but now I can rest assured I have no blood clots.

Have lost 8 lbs since surgery weigh in.

Havent had the sleep issues I'm seeing some of you have. I'm sleeping amazingly well. I have not taken any naps during day though and really dont even lay down until bedtime so that probably helps. Dont know if that is a factor for any of you. Glad to hear the sleep aids are allowed. I did however wake up with a runny nose Sunday morning. I was panicking, thinking I was getting sick, which on top of all this fun was worrisome to me. Went to pharmacy and pharmasist gave me an antihistamine that took care of it. Im thinking it was the bouqets of flowers peeps sent me. I put them all outside and now seem to be better.

ChaCha77, I am so glad you have turned the corner!! I was really feeling for you...I can only imagine how much that sucked! I believe it was no joke. You've got this now and we are always here for you!

Good luck this week as everyone goes for their post op!

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starting purees tomorrow feeling a little overwhelmed dont know what to have

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