June 27

[AllStoriesInTheEnd]

I am very excited and nervous, my surgery is just under 2 weeks away and Ive started the pre-op diet. I’m two days in now, the first day was great I didn’t feel hungry or grouchy or anything. Even went for a swim after work.

Day 2 on the other hand...still not hungry, but I’ve had a headache all day and no energy. I called the nutritionist to see if she had any recommendations for spacing protein shakes or anything to kill the headache. She said it’s probably my body and hormones adjusting to the new diet and I’m just going to feel like crap for a bit.

I came home after work and took a 5 hour nap and still had the headache when I woke up. Anyone experiencing anything similar?

 

[ttyson]

Sometimes a little caffeine can help. It’s annoying, but it will pass.

 

[MamaBearOf4]

The headache is from where you cut something out. That is why they start you early on winning off caffeine sugars and carbs

 

[AllStoriesInTheEnd]

Hello all,

I had my sleeve surgery on Thursday and my oh my did it knock me out cold. Took me two days to be able to keep down much liquid. I was finally able to leave the hospital today and now I’m working to stay up and moving. I was surprised I’m not in more pain, but no complaints on that front.

I’m feeling quite fortunate to have such an amazing and supportive surgeon. He’s been great every step of the way. Now it’s up to me to stay on a healthy track. I’ve got a week left of recovery before I go back to work, here’s hoping for smooth sailing! Thanks for all your support on here. I’m new to online discussion boards.

Two more weeks on my liquid diet. I’ve never been so excited at the idea of eating apple sauce, cream of wheat or mashed potatoes, yet here we are! I’m glad the sleeve cuts out the hunger hormones. I don’t generally watch much tv, but it’s insane how much junk food is advertised all the time. I’m glad to be home to my commercial free Netflix and Hulu accounts so I don’t feel deprived!