Hi,

Actually, I am feeling fine. The only thing is I get tired out pretty easily. I am glad I have a couple of more weeks at home before I go back to work (I'm a nurse and work 12 hour shifts).

I have had minimal pain, mainly from one of the incision sites when I move a certain direction. I have not had much problems (after the first few days) of getting my fluids and protein in. So far so good! I am looking forward to getting on soft foods (next week), then regular diet to feel more "normal".

Keep us posted!

Lynn

Hi,

I'm so sorry you are feeling so bad. One reason our NUT has CIB on list is because some people cannot afford higher priced drinks. They ask that patients make a shake with milk and dried skim milk, making it 22 gms protein total.

As far as "milk" type shakes, so far I like Jay Robb's vanilla and Atkins shakes. For "clear" drinks the grape Isopure is good when mixed with grape powerade.

I didn't have to do the liver reduction diet because they didn't want me to lose too much before. I did have two days of clears before.

Hope you are feeling better!

Lynn

Ps I tried posting yesterday numerous times, but didn't realize the quick response was not working!

That's great! I cannot wait to get some new clothes!

Lynn

I did have my iPhone and iPad which I used a little bit while I was there. They sent me home with lots of medicine cups and measuring drinking cups..

One thing that they told me was I have to sleep with head elevated. I had the sleeve, so don't know if it is the same as RNY. I just ordered a wedge pillow from amazon, I've been using a TV pillow, but it is not very comfortable.

Good luck! Also the blender bottles with balls are great? I was on full liquids when I got home and have used some cream soup.

Lynn

Congrats! That is so exciting. You will be at the 100# loss before you know it!

Lynn

Hi,

Today was such a good day!

Yesterday, I was so very,very tired. Today I woke up with a headache and started in on liquids and started to feel better. So far, I've had about 1400 mls in fluids and 65 gm of protein! I also had my first outing to krogers and took a two hour nap!

I was getting pretty discouraged about protein drinks and saw some drink recipes and made one that is 45 gm of protein. It has my vanilla protein, Greek yogurt and skim milk. It was good.

Thanks for all the support. Everyone keeps saying everyday gets better so I'm hoping the worse is over.

Lynn

P.s. Jody if you read this, the protein drink recipes you gave recently on here were what gave me the idea for my protein drink.
Thank you.

Hi,

I'm so glad to be home, but I am up 16.5#! Yikes!

I sure hope weight comes off. I knew I had gained some, but that much?

Thx!

Lynn

Good luck!

Lynn

Hi!

Thanks to all. I'm doing great.

Lynn

So excited (and hungry) surgery in AM.  :)

Thanks for all the wonderful thoughts & prayers!

Lynn

Like everyone else said "OUCH". I hope your burns heal quickly. Hope you had a fun day with your family!

Lynn

Hi,

My surgery is Wednesday and I am getting so nervous!  I was up all night, so much so, I called off today at work.  I work Sunday & Monday then I'm on leave until August after my surgery.  Anyway, I don't have anything specific that I am nervous about, just nervous.  I am a nurse, so in some ways that may make it worse!  lol

Anyway - to get control of my food funerals, I am starting my pre-op diet early (it is to be 2 days of clear liquids which I will start Monday), but today am starting protein drinks and one meal.  I want to get used to it a little bit before surgery so maybe it will be easier after surgery??? I am glad I have kicked Diet Coke and caffeine.  So far, that has probably made me the proudest! 

Thanks for all the support.  Since I am home today am going to get the house in order as we have been going through closets, etc, and my upstairs is a total mess.

I love the support on these forums.  I have not been to a support group from my surgeon's office as many times I am working on Tuesdays when they have them.  This Tuesday I am going to the group(s) for the first time.

Have a great 4th!

Lynn

Thank you for sharing. You are an inspirtion!