I am scheduled for February 18th. I will be first in. Wow, this process takes forever.

Hope all otherFeb 25th people are doing well.

Congrats Goody!

On 02/25/2019 at 20:12, Everythinganna said:

Congrats Goody!

Thank you. Huge relief.

Halo: my surgery was feb 12 I was supposed to add oatmeal and cottage cheese to my liquid diet tomorrow but cheated and added it today. So tired of just plain soup and protein shakes I’m just counting down to next week when I can start purées and add eggs/ricotta cheese/ crackers . Pain is nearly nil save for for when I stand up straight and get the sharp pains in my side for a minute or two. Can’t handle sleeping in bed for more than 4 hours but couch naps make up the rest. Daily diet is pretty standard: 30g protein shake throughout the morning (2.5 hours), 15g cottage cheese with pepper, 1/2 cup strained soup, 1 packet oatmeal, miso soup or broth, and then another 30g protein shake in the evening

Am I the last Feb surgery date? Mine is the 28th. I'm getting a cold, I hope it doesn't effect my date. My Dr does the sleeve as day surgery. They said I'll be heading home as soon as 2 hours afterwards. Feeling nervous and appreciate everyone's comments and information on this thread.

1 hour ago, Goody222 said:

getting down Water is really tough.

Same. Painful for me in fact. Even the smallest sips! And I’m 6 days out now.

2 hours ago, Sheribear68 said:

I’m so sorry that you’re struggling with these demons Emzbee.
Okay so if this is something that you discussed with your therapist before surgery, I’d recommend going back and employing some of the strategies you guys discussed.
If that isn’t the case, maybe simply taking out a journal and listing all of the reasons why you’ve done this in the first place.
I know that when I write, I can put myself in a better frame of mind. I can get out all of the negative thoughts and once they’ve gone from inside my head to out on a piece of paper it helps

If none of those things are options, know that we are here for you

Well said, Sheribear--we are here for you Emzbee. I have heard that depression is often associated with this surgery after the surgery has been done. I have no understanding of that, but I can relate to depression and the glum feeling of just lying in bed feeling blue. If you don't take medication for depression, it might be worth discussing with your surgeon or your primary doctor. The chemical balances of our body are all whacked and given your history, you want to give your body and brain the best fighting chance you can so your stomach can heal.

59 minutes ago, Colchabay said:

Am I the last Feb surgery date? Mine is the 28th. I'm getting a cold, I hope it doesn't effect my date. My Dr does the sleeve as day surgery. They said I'll be heading home as soon as 2 hours afterwards. Feeling nervous and appreciate everyone's comments and information on this thread.

Wow! Two hours after surgery? I haven't heard that, but then again I had gastric bypass and not the sleeve. Sounds like you are one of the last being at the end of February. Hopefully you have gained a lot of valuable post-op info from this group.

1 hour ago, Dubchild said:

Halo: my surgery was feb 12 I was supposed to add oatmeal and cottage cheese to my liquid diet tomorrow but cheated and added it today. So tired of just plain Soup and Protein Shakes I’m just counting down to next week when I can start purées and add eggs/ricotta cheese/ crackers . Pain is nearly nil save for for when I stand up straight and get the sharp pains in my side for a minute or two. Can’t handle sleeping in bed for more than 4 hours but couch naps make up the rest. Daily diet is pretty standard: 30g Protein Shake throughout the morning (2.5 hours), 15g cottage cheese with pepper, 1/2 cup strained soup, 1 packet oatmeal, miso soup or broth, and then another 30g Protein shake in the evening

I have my post-op tomorrow and I'm SO hoping I will be allowed to start pureed foods. I want cottage cheese and eggs too!

Anyone else ready for a glass of wine ?

I stayed 3 days. I had the drain removed Day 2. Can’t imagine going home that quick.
Had a terrible time with the diet. I added food before I was supposed to. Scrabbled eggs. It was great.

Just now, Dubchild said:

Anyone else ready for a glass of wine ?

I wish! I was told zero alcohol for at least 6 months. I am not a huge drinker, but I used to have martinis once a week.

Yes!!!!

2 hours ago, Colchabay said:

Am I the last Feb surgery date? Mine is the 28th. I'm getting a cold, I hope it doesn't effect my date. My Dr does the sleeve as day surgery. They said I'll be heading home as soon as 2 hours afterwards. Feeling nervous and appreciate everyone's comments and information on this thread.

I had the sleeve and outpatient released about 2-3 hours after surgery. First 24 hours were tough but got better every hour. Walk walk walk, sip sip sip. You will be great! Good luck!!

Survived my first night after surgery! Doing well (I think lol) haven't been allowed to drink anything yet until I see my doctor. Just keep using mouth swans and rinsing my mouth wait the dry mouth wash. It's been very helpful! Hope all the other 25ths are doing well!! We go this! Just keep walking!