I just got my surgery date for March 5. I am excited and nervous at the same time but I'm trying to hold it all together.

Starting my liquid diet tomorrow and surgery on the 26th. Other than sugar free lollipops anything else I can add to the diet ?

A lot of traffic on this March forum. People starting their diets, people having surgery and others making their way towards solid food. Makes me happy just to hang around all you guys!

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i was sleeved march 6. i have the opposite problem. runny poo here

Well nobody asked me but I think I might help someone. Just some quick bullet points.

- Day 1 and 2 prepare to be THIRSTY. Icechips are a joke but they will be your friend for now. You will think you are hungry but that's just your stomach enzymes acting up. You can only sleep on your back. You will be irritable, but it WILL PASS.

- Day 3 and 4 you will be able to get more liquids in. I was going on 500 MLs which was exciting. You can slightly sleep on your sides now.You will hate the smell of food and even seeing it. However you will cherish your jello, clear soup, and tea. You need to train your mind and hand to put down the spoon between sips of "food" Use a timer. You will walk muuuch better too. A good way to relieve gas/belching - peppermint oil in water! Helped me SO MUCH. 3-4 drops in water, miracles happen!

-Day 5-7, now this is when you start to feel much better pain wise. You can do a 360 (slowly!) turning in your bed. Belching and gas goes down a hundredfold. You have internalized your "timing" for sips, like a champ I say. You are drinking 1-2L/day now. You will be fatigued a lot. Make sure to find a way to get electrolytes in your water. Also BUY A CLEAR PROTEIN DRINK! Save your life! Half of it with the other half water. Constipation issues arise - BENEFIBER, trust me on this. Food/smells actually don't make you wanna hurl anymore. Watching food videos is a pleasure - you see the horizon of puree stage coming up next week! Go for a real walk on Day 6 or 7, it will be a PLEASURE.

ANYONE WANNA ADD MORE to help our future March '18 Sleeve Army?

Edited March 12, 20188 yr by WaistingDownTime

Day 7 post surgery ive lost 23 pounds sure a lot of it its water but im feeleing so exited its 20% of my goal in one week obviously im bo expecting to lose as much this week but ive been walking 5k (2.5k in the morning and 2.5k in the night) since day 4, got Dr visit today and tomorrow I'll let you all know

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Surgery is on Wednesday. I am so inexplicably nervous that someone is going to pull the rug out from under me and I won't get the surgery -- am I the only one??? I started this process in August, 7 months ago, and the buildup has been intense.

Also with every pound I lose pre-op, DH asks me if I'm sure I want the surgery and its driving me nuts! He means well, he really does, but he's a normal weight and he doesn't get it. Its not strictly about losing the weight, its about finding a strategy to keep it off for the rest of my life.

Edited March 12, 20188 yr by Apple203

3 hours ago, MiltonP said:

Day 7 post surgery ive lost 23 pounds sure a lot of it its Water but im feeleing so exited its 20% of my goal in one week obviously im bo expecting to lose as much this week but ive been walking 5k (2.5k in the morning and 2.5k in the night) since day 4, got Dr visit today and tomorrow I'll let you all know

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That’s awesome, keep up the great work. Please keep us posted, Thank you

10 hours ago, frust8 said:

A lot of traffic on this March forum. People starting their diets, people having surgery and others making their way towards solid food. Makes me happy just to hang around all you guys!

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Very true, we have a great group going. I just received approval letter from insurance and date is set for 3/27/18.. Wishing everyone the best in whatever stage you’re at right now. Please keep the updates coming, Thank you all.

13 hours ago, SeattleJava said:

Day 4 since I was sleeved. Today was a 180 degree turn for me (thank God)! No more nausea, fluids are staying down, only a little soreness on the main incision, less need for naps. Still taking things slow when turning, bending etc but was able to get solid sleep on my side last night. Not craving anything, my mind is consumed with healing vs. hunger so I’m ok with that. Not meeting Protein goal yet but hopeful I will in the next day. Thanks to all of the encouragers and those sharing this journey! New life ahead... no regrets!


HW=315; SW=268; CW=261; GW#1=210; GW#2=170

That’s great progress, stay focused and keep up the great work. You are definitely on the right track, please continue to update us. Thank you

14 hours ago, NelliSleeve said:

WARNING, THIS IS TMI!!

Had my first bowel movement since surgery. I had my prior one the morning of surgery. It was a very painful experience!!! My colon was contracting on its own, working to try and push things out. It literally took 2 hours to finally come out. Once it did it was hard and the thickest most compacted turd i had ever seen in my life but what a relief. I'm sure that had to be 3 pounds.

Thanks for the warning, but it’s real talk. I’m glad you got your poop relief now instead of later. Praying that all continue good for you. Please continue to keep us updated. Thank you

Sounds like you gave birth instead of defecating. Whoeee!

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Had my surgery March 9th everything went great. Protein, Protein, Protein...

Wow'-'- wee ceecee62 what a good report to hear. Now you keep getting healthier & fitter, thinner is just a beautiful,side benefit. God Bless.

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Thank you frust8 still hungry but working thru it the book says i can eat thin grits what do you think about it?

I'd try a little and see. You won't have to add to it, a lot of people say things taste curiously sweeter. Just try a teeny bit and then decide.

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