hmmm, any contact from youur dr since back in er? I wouldnt concentrate on protien drinks so much as I would just plain liquids to stay hydrated,like sugar free popscicles,water with crystal light,staying hydrated is the most important thing

I'm sorry you are having a hard time lizzy. I was sleeved on Monday and have a lot of pain in the middle of my chest. Feels like I'm having a heart attack. Kinda like a labor contraction only in the chest and top of the stomach.

Try drinking gatoraid. It has been my life saver. I know we aren't supposed to drink sugar in anything but there isn't alot. It will make you feel better. It will still hurt when you swallow but can keep you hydrated.

I've doubted my decision too. Over and over.

I'm praying for you. We did choose this but we didn't choose to be in pain and have problems.

God Bless

I had my sleeve surgery on Monday. The surgery went well but recovery was scary. I constantly stopped breathing. They put me on oxygen and then a Bi-Pap machine. Though I have had little pain I have felt weak and constantly nauseas. I am hoping it will pass. In the last 5 days I questioned this decision over and over. Why did I have to go through surgery when all I had to do was stop eating?!? However, at age 50 that wasn't working.

Hang in there - I have spoken to many folks who have had each of the surgeries and have not found anyone who regretted it in the long term. Hopefully we are all on our way to better health - and a new wardrobe!!

Thank you all for your thoughts! I am doing better tonight, still in pain because I decided if the pain meds were making me sick, why take them, lol seems like a no-brain-er... but you know the pain I'm talking about. Anyway I am dealing with it with just children's Tylenol and I'm going to make it. No more diarrhea, thank God! I have been keeping clear fluids down and you are right, will worry about protein when the rest gets easier. I talked with the doctor and they said there wasn't much else they could do, I'm allergic to codeine too. I also had a hiatal hernia repaired and post splenectomy scar tissue removed during surgery, so they said that is adding to my discomfort. I hope you all recover fast and that we all get through these days of doubts. It's good to have your support, know you have mine!

Good news is I'm down 24 lbs since May 1st, will concentrate on that. Liz

I hope things get better for you soon and you feel better. 24 pounds is 2 dress sizes--way to go!