Kelly-Ane, How did it go?????? msg me privately pls
J

 sorry to hear you are still nauseous, there is nothing worse. If the nausea started at the same time you started this prescription, get another antibiotic. There are many types, I remember having one (years ago) that was rough on the stomach. That's my suggestion anyway.
As for the vit. pill, it seems go down okay if I take it when I feel okay,no consitant timing. The flavor is there as it dissolves.
Protein is still a challenge, I am trying to eat more shellfish (scallops, smoked oysters on a cracker etc) as shellfish is really high in protein.
i eat what I crave and that is not sweet stuff eg ensure tooooo sweet, protein shake too sweet. So I am eating cheese and meat/fish/shellfish every meal. A meal might consist of 2 ritz crackers loaded with cheese, 1/4 beef soup. Such tiny meals. I know I am not getting the protein in. I visited a friend the other night, she is over a year out. She can eat 2 cups of food now, I will be thrilled to get to 1 cup ( long way off ) then you can look like you can eat.
I wasnt able to return to work at 3 weeks. I will go back on Jul 3rd. 
was so weak, now getting stronger. I think my blood sugar was so low it was making me sick too. I am not a diabetic but if I tried to force down some ensure with coffee ot anything sweet I was so sick. The dietican thought that I was so sensitive to the sugar spike so I now drink/sip a perrier/pure OJ mix and it seems to have helped even out the blood sugar so ot so hypoglycemic.
I am hoping to go to Popeyes today and get samples of different proteins, I plan to hide in soup or coffee or something. Can't do hot drinks yet, you noticed your taste is heightened? hope I drnk coffee again one day.
eating is such a challenge, I am going to eat what I crave because I have to eat. So yesterday made thick beef tomato borcht, cheese crackers and pickles, a perogy, if I cant desire the food I will not get it down pyschologically. Mt dietician is very supportive, that helps a lot.

 Hi Kelly-Anne 
where did you get the zero flavour whey protein, will have to hide it in food, not even getting close to enough with this nausea
J

 A, I see Birch on the 11th also, can't remember the time ? 10:30, maybe see you there
J

just wanted to wish you a safe and uncomplicated surgery and a speedy recovery!!!!!!!!!!!!,
this forum provides good support, if you need more encouragement post on  the RNY surgical forum and you will get lots of support from experienced people all over the US.
I'm at 2.5 weeks post RNY, its been a rough recovery, bought all this stuff but didnt want it e.g. Jello.
The hospital food is horrible, if you have a favorite soup ( purreed or broth) have someone bring it to you. Like apple sauce? bring it in, I survive on flat diet GA, no pop in the hospital menu.
take lip gloss, soap, shampoo, flip flops, your favorite pillow, your robe, anything for comfort
Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 Hi A...., this is your ER companion from last SAT. night, the girl next door ( stretcher bay ).
Hope things went okay and the HAs are gone.
I was admitted out Tuesday, throw clots, hate hospital. Been a rough 15 days since RNY been so nauseous.
Just wanted to see how you were, and the lovely wife?

Well it will be a week today, rough week. Surgery Tuesday, got  nausea, a fever and hight heart rate that night so they went back in again the next day.
Ended up just being unable to fully inflate my lungs so got some fluid on my lungs. Apparantly my surgery and healing was great, surgeon was great too.
( You see more of the residents, they were great too)
Had not issue with this before but with an extended belly and horrible nausea, deep breathing was the last thing on my mind.
Out friday discharged myself a day early due to an overcrowding issue ( don't ask ) knew I would be more comfortable at home, still had horrible nausea until yesterday.
Now it's off and on and becoming more tolerable.
I knew I was dehydrating but switched to a non sweet gatorade with tons of ice, finally at about 400 mls a day. 
I am sure some of this nausea is related to getting rid of two sets of anesthetic.
The taste of the sweet stuff they offer you in hospital made me more nauseous. 
Hard to eat things I never liked like scrambled eggs, hot soft cereal etc. so went for what I craved and hoped to keep down. By this stage I had so little calories  or fluid over 6 days I was not concerned about what the dietican would say. I did keep to the one food, thicker fluid type as laid out in the post surgery instructions.
Nausea is starting to ease up been awake since 1 am, nausea meds finally starting to work. 
Still to weak to walk one flight of stairs without having a 10 min recovery time.
Its been a rough week, cant look at the stuff I bought ahead of time, the diet jelly, protein puddings eek the only thing that I enjoy is about 2 large teaspoons on Raseberry sorbet (a life saver)
The pain was really just discomfort for the first two or two, 6 days out I came lay comfortablely on my stomach.
Even though everyone said 'WALK" I couldnt with the horrible nausea.

I thought long and hard about writing this as hate to discourage those waiting for surgery.
It's better you know you might have a rough week, hope your first week goes smoothly.

Great Kellie, we all felt your pain and disappointment.
5 days and counting for me, interesting all the things that go through your head when you are close to the knife.
It's a new and exciting life, a second chance to be the best we can be.
Waiting for a date is a killer, hope you are more patient than I was :)
 

 I saw the surgeon and he said nothing other than you will be put on the wait list and called.
The staff guessed 4-6 weeks but I knew it would be longer.

Ask him, every surgeon has a different load ( number on their wait list ).

So you wait for the surgery coordinator to call you.

If you are in Edmonton, the summer is bad as their slates are reduced due to summer vacation. For example my surgeon Birch has two Tuesday a month to perform his bariatric surgeries. So with vacation, his and the other staffing issues he may do one day a month until fall.

If you can talk to Lorraine she could give you a more accurate guess of when it might be. She knows how many ahead of you, if you dont need a pre surgery liquid diet then you could go on a cancellation list. But be ready to go, short notice, PACS clinic etc etc etc.

who is your surgeon? know what you want? RNY/VS/AB? if you dont research read all the forums and decide before you see the surgeon, they will not direct you, you have to decide.
Good luck keep posting okay :)

 Finally I have a date, on a cancellation I was called, having a RNY on May 15th
So excited, anyone else having surgery that day?
Any words of wisdom? 3 nights stay i hear...

Thanks for the tip, will let Lorraine knew my chart indicates I dont need the pre-op liquid diet
 

 OH new this makes sense why only 7 people are ahead and the long wait.
Two surgery day a month for Birch and only one in May. Maybe 4 or 5 surgeries a day hmmm.
I saw him March 26th so I am 2 weeks behind in the process than you are.
So that makes it late June or mid July. And he is taking summer vacation.
Great at least that makes it easier to understand.
Apt. 2 weeks prior for PAC clinic sounds right.
You are having the RNY also I see.
Boy did I ever go into 'last supper mentality" for two weeks.
I have to stop, funny I posted on the RNY surgical forum ( about the wait and Last supper mentality.
Wow such supportive responses and the last supper thing is sooo common.
The Alberta forum is very quiet, the surgical forum ( US/Canada wide) provides immediate support.

I wonder if they clinic had post surgical support networks, I am sure it has.
Been to the 'preparing for Surgery" sessions but not the 'maintaining the change" session.
Have you been to that one yet? mine is booked for  May 9th, if I remember correctly.

Anyone found any non bitter liquid protein supplements to add to any liquid? 
Havent tried the specialty stores like GMC or Popeyes yet, one of the sources (? whey or soy ? ) is so bitter I cant cover the taste in soup or anything. 
Suggestions on tasteless protein additives for the future?
Thanks for the response Cutegirl01.