Hanging in there...

I had surgery late Monday afternoon. I feel okay. I am off all pain meds because I feared getting constipated (tmi). I find drinking a 3 oz Dixie cup of shake a challenge. I set an hourly goal and sip crystal light in between. It feels strange that my life is totally consumed by trying to get enough nourishment to survive. Hoping it only gets better from here.

It will!  The first couple weeks are challenging, but it will be SO worth it.

 

Congrats, praying for a speedy recovery.

Yep, it does get better every day!  Just keep it up and keep walking around!  Keep us posted!

 

I had the sleeve on Monday as well.  I'm trying to get all my fluids in.  They want me at 80oz before I can leave.  I'm hitting that mark now but it took three days.  All I do is sip, walk & rest.  The do it again and again and again!  I'm looking at this like a job.  My job right now is to get enough fluids so I don't get dehydrated.  Good luck!

Good luck to you too. I had to drink 2 shakes before they would let me leave. It took me all day. Using little Dixie cups helps. They are less overwhelming than the big containers.

Keep up the good work!

To nmrudge: 80 oz = 10 cups liquid. There is no way I could get that much in even after 3 days. Good for you if you can. I would have exploded.

It's a chore for sure.  I'm doing 8oz an hour for 10 hours.  I started at 6am.  I'm hoping to get out of here by 4pm.

Best wishes. You won't be dehydrated if you are doing that well. Good for you. Once you start incorporating protein it may be a little harder. Don't be surprised of worried if that is the case.

The constipation is from the pain meds. If you are still on pain meds I suggest you to add Miralax to your liquids (you can't taste it even in water).

Remember to ask for a "Binder" while you are at the hospital. It is a support for your tummy and really helps in the beginning!

Best of luck with your speedy recovery!