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Topic: RE: 6 days to go and lasted my first day of pre-op liquids
I'm having a really hard time of it today. ugh
I've been on prednisone and chemo for over 7.5 years. Gained over 160 pounds due to pred. Highest wt. 410. Surgery wt. 365. Current wt. 299
See ya,400s, 90s,80s,70s, 60s, 50s, 40s, 30s, 20s, 10s 300s!!!!
See ya,400s, 90s,80s,70s, 60s, 50s, 40s, 30s, 20s, 10s 300s!!!!
Topic: RE: 6 days to go and lasted my first day of pre-op liquids
I started the liquid diet last Tuesday just to see if I could do it because my surgeon doesn't require it, and i also found it pretty easy.
Six more days, woohoo!!!!!!
Six more days, woohoo!!!!!!
Topic: RE: The Countdown Begins
My surgery is also on the 28th and I am sending you prayers and good wishes!
~Kelly
Topic: RE: Lap Band Surgery is 12/28/09-liquids start 12/21
are you getting excited???? I know I am :) The first day of liquids wasn't all that bad. When I was physically hungry I took a can of soup and strained the veggies etc out. It was yummy and warm.
I can't wait to "talk" to you after we're on our way!!!!!
I can't wait to "talk" to you after we're on our way!!!!!
I've been on prednisone and chemo for over 7.5 years. Gained over 160 pounds due to pred. Highest wt. 410. Surgery wt. 365. Current wt. 299
See ya,400s, 90s,80s,70s, 60s, 50s, 40s, 30s, 20s, 10s 300s!!!!
See ya,400s, 90s,80s,70s, 60s, 50s, 40s, 30s, 20s, 10s 300s!!!!
Topic: 6 days to go and lasted my first day of pre-op liquids
Next Monday I'll be on the other side...
Yesterday was my first pre-op liquid day. WHY did I find it fairly easy? Don't get me wrong, I was hungry a couple of times. Not mentally hungry, but physically. I did sleep more than usual, so that helped get me through it. I think the soup broth really helped. I added Taco Bell hot sauce, so it gave it some taste and the heat made it fill me up. I take a can of soup and strain out all of the bits and pieces. I find that much more satisfying than a bullion cube (and far less salt) or liquid broth. It also has flavor. I use progresso light, healthy choice, or just good old fashioned campbells. I bought what was on sale since I was just drinking the liquid. I don't care for "cream of..." soups, so that is my solution to that.
I didn't realize Kozy Shack has sugar free pudding. It's really good. In fact it's less in sugars and has protein compared to the FF SF jello puddings.
Well, I'm starting day 2 of liquids. Let's see how nice I am in 24 hours! LOL
Yesterday was my first pre-op liquid day. WHY did I find it fairly easy? Don't get me wrong, I was hungry a couple of times. Not mentally hungry, but physically. I did sleep more than usual, so that helped get me through it. I think the soup broth really helped. I added Taco Bell hot sauce, so it gave it some taste and the heat made it fill me up. I take a can of soup and strain out all of the bits and pieces. I find that much more satisfying than a bullion cube (and far less salt) or liquid broth. It also has flavor. I use progresso light, healthy choice, or just good old fashioned campbells. I bought what was on sale since I was just drinking the liquid. I don't care for "cream of..." soups, so that is my solution to that.
I didn't realize Kozy Shack has sugar free pudding. It's really good. In fact it's less in sugars and has protein compared to the FF SF jello puddings.
Well, I'm starting day 2 of liquids. Let's see how nice I am in 24 hours! LOL
I've been on prednisone and chemo for over 7.5 years. Gained over 160 pounds due to pred. Highest wt. 410. Surgery wt. 365. Current wt. 299
See ya,400s, 90s,80s,70s, 60s, 50s, 40s, 30s, 20s, 10s 300s!!!!
See ya,400s, 90s,80s,70s, 60s, 50s, 40s, 30s, 20s, 10s 300s!!!!
Topic: RE: The Countdown Begins
my surgery is also on 12/28 good luck. think new year new you!! best of luck . god bless you
judy yvette
Topic: RE: The Countdown Begins
Thanks LyndseyLou! I think we will too. I realized 12/28 was the day my mom died and it is kind of freaking me out, but I am looking forward to a new healthier life. Keep me posted on your progress and I pray all goes as planned for you as well.
Topic: RE: Gastric Sleeve ....Scheduled for 12/21......New to Board, Too
Hi ! I was sleeved last Tuesday 12/15 - I was approved the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, those two weeks I could have jumped out of my skin!
I was also given a pill to take right before surgery to ward off the nausea from the anesthesia
I was told to bring my mask only not my full cpap machine, they wound up putting one of those little tubes right at the beginning of my nostrils instead - they also did not give me a pump pain drip because apparently I was not breathing welll with it so they came in an put the pain meds in my IV (but that was me...) I had clear liquids the two days before surgery (prior to that it was a protein shake for breakfast and lunch and a small dinner w/ protein and veggies -
IN the hospital I was not given anything after surgery until the swallow test the next morning - after I was back in my room and passed my swallow test they sent up crystal lite, chicken broth and sugar free jello, I could have a total of 3 oz; they also gave me --- the second day they brought me the same for breakfast and by lunch I had peed enough to come home :)
Once I came home I was to have 64 oz of water and 9 oz of protein shake for two weeks - I am having a hard time getting all the water in .... but I am okay w;/ the 3 0z for B/L/D.
My pain has not been bad
I will say walk, walk as much as you can once the nurse gets you up and out of bed ..... and when they do give the liquids sip, sip, sip ---- I followed those instructions and have not had too many issues w/ gas pains.
Hope this was helpful as everyones experience/doctor's orders are differant.
Lottsaluck :)
I was also given a pill to take right before surgery to ward off the nausea from the anesthesia
I was told to bring my mask only not my full cpap machine, they wound up putting one of those little tubes right at the beginning of my nostrils instead - they also did not give me a pump pain drip because apparently I was not breathing welll with it so they came in an put the pain meds in my IV (but that was me...) I had clear liquids the two days before surgery (prior to that it was a protein shake for breakfast and lunch and a small dinner w/ protein and veggies -
IN the hospital I was not given anything after surgery until the swallow test the next morning - after I was back in my room and passed my swallow test they sent up crystal lite, chicken broth and sugar free jello, I could have a total of 3 oz; they also gave me --- the second day they brought me the same for breakfast and by lunch I had peed enough to come home :)
Once I came home I was to have 64 oz of water and 9 oz of protein shake for two weeks - I am having a hard time getting all the water in .... but I am okay w;/ the 3 0z for B/L/D.
My pain has not been bad
I will say walk, walk as much as you can once the nurse gets you up and out of bed ..... and when they do give the liquids sip, sip, sip ---- I followed those instructions and have not had too many issues w/ gas pains.
Hope this was helpful as everyones experience/doctor's orders are differant.
Lottsaluck :)
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