February 2021 Sleeve Surgery

[Jaye W 218]

Finally cleared for surgery on Feb 24th.
Had issue with insurance auth- had to call and get it straightened out.
Had to get a chest X-ray since I had Covid in December
The standard pre -op EKG was abnormal, so I needed a stress echo which was abnormal and then had to have a cardiac catheterization. Finally got clearance after that from the Cardiologist yesterday. Had my pre-op appt with surgeon today to review pre-op diet= 1 week liquids/ day before Clear Liquids. Nervous, but ready.

[softbalmom 19]

On 1/13/2021 at 3:04 AM, Nanagrrl3 said:

February 2nd!

how did your surgery go? Hope you are doing well

[Nanagrrl3 24]

1 hour ago, softbalmom said:

how did your surgery go? Hope you are doing well

Hi! Thank you so much for the well wishes it got delayed until next week

[LucySilva 11]

My surgery was 2 days ago and I’m still having trouble to drink Protein Shakes. I also tried Protein Soup but I didn’t like. Do you guys have any suggestions?

[mweiss1998 79]

9 hours ago, LucySilva said:

My surgery was 2 days ago and I’m still having trouble to drink Protein Shakes. I also tried Protein Soup but I didn’t like. Do you guys have any suggestions?

I'm not even attempting Protein Shakes yet. I am all clear liquid so I do have Protein Water and broth but that is the extent of my protein at this point. I don't start protein shakes for another week according to my program.

[Jena M 0]

2/12: I’m on day 2 of full liquid diet and I feel horrible (nauseous, shakes, not hungry, weak) will this go away?

[AJOhio336 7]

14 hours ago, LucySilva said:

My surgery was 2 days ago and I’m still having trouble to drink Protein Shakes. I also tried Protein Soup but I didn’t like. Do you guys have any suggestions?

Which brands of shakes are you using? I am using Unjury and nectar and are fine with both.

[Yudelissa 1]

@nanagrrl3 me too. Everything is going great but is your Nelly swollen? Mines is🥺

[WalkingBlessing21 7]

Hi friend. I too am scheduled for the GS on February 17th. My pre-op appointment is on the 12th. I’ll be having my Covid testing done that day as well. Good luck & blessings to you.. (yes I’m nervous) but I am strong🦾

[AJOhio336 7]

So, my Sleeve surgery was 9:45 am on 2/2/2021. Between the pre-op diet that I started 3 days early on 1/23 and this morning, I have lost 9 lbs.! Even having not pooped and holding fluid/swelling, I am down 3.6 lbs since Tuesday, 2/2. I am definitely hopeful that I will finally be able to reach a healthy weight for the first time in decades!! Best of luck to all of you, too!

[NiceAnkles 147]

16 hours ago, LucySilva said:

My surgery was 2 days ago and I’m still having trouble to drink Protein Shakes. I also tried Protein Soup but I didn’t like. Do you guys have any suggestions?

I’ve been able to get one Protein Shake in and it only took 3 hours. How I’m supposed to get two more in today, I don’t know. If you can’t get the Protein Drinks down, at least be sure you’re getting in enough liquid to stay hydrated. You might try thin out the Protein Shakes with Water. I think I’ll try that next time. Hang in there!

Edited February 6, 2021 by NiceAnkles

[NiceAnkles 147]

5 hours ago, Jena M said:

2/12: I’m on day 2 of full liquid diet and I feel horrible (nauseous, shakes, not hungry, weak) will this go away?

Sounds like you need some electrolytes or salt. Do you have Gatorade or broth?

[NiceAnkles 147]

3 hours ago, Yudelissa said:

@nanagrrl3 me too. Everything is going great but is your Nelly swollen? Mines is🥺

Holy moly, mine is. Owie

[Shea22 1]

On 1/6/2021 at 8:27 AM, LifelongJourney said:

Hi everyone! I am new to this site. Is there anyone else who is scheduled in February for gastric sleeve? I am scheduled on February 8.

I am on the 8th also!

[Krena Angelica 1]

On 2/5/2021 at 10:49 PM, LucySilva said:

My surgery was 2 days ago and I’m still having trouble to drink Protein Shakes. I also tried Protein Soup but I didn’t like. Do you guys have any suggestions?

I had a terrible time swallowing the first 3 days after surgery. I used Isopure Protein infusion. It’s like a protein Water and I added a bit of crystal light. Tastes like lemonade. I also do 2 Celebrate shakes a day for Vitamin purposes. I had my sleeve done on 1/27/2021 so I am still on liquids only.