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The worse part of the post op for me is the diarrhea I have been having along with intestinal cramping. I hear its normal but it sucks. I had to start taking imodium to help slow the cramping and bowel movements. I hope u skip this part it really is the ony discomfort I had so far. The gas was painful but it goes away within the first few days.

Well I was going quite a bit on Monday and tuesday but I guess i will email my doc and see if there is something I should be concerned about. Its just the sensation of feeling like I have to go gets uncomfortable and then I feel a little gas build up. It makes me feel like I need to go...sometimes I do go and other times I dont. I took tylenol to help the intestinal cramping pain and it helped. I was able to sleep and not get up every 30-45 mins.

Ok, I need some feedback. I have been having stomach cramping and diarrhea for a week straight. I have been eating 1/2 cup of creamy chicken soup some evenings but it still happens when Im not eating any dairy. It is not much inside to come out if you know what i mean, but the intestinal cramping and feeling like I have to have a bowel movement is painful and uncomfortable. I went to get seen and I was given imodium to take to stop the episodes. I didnt take it the fist day, but i ended up taking two pills because i am at work and cant keep going to the bathroom! It helped slow down the bowels but I was still having intestinal cramps and some stomach aches. I even tried the tums and gas x but nothing. I finally took some tylenol and it seems to help the pain. I guess I will be doing tylenol until the pain stops all together. Is this normal?? Has anyon else had the same issue??

My Doc didnt have his patients startig protein drinks until day 10 unless you are hungry. I work in the hospital so im always on the go...that is y i do broth and jello as well as drink my gatorades. I have to get something other than liquids or I'll get light headed. Good thing I am not actually hungry. Its nice to eat for nutrients than for pleasure. I still cant finish all soups...tomato soups are harder than creamy chicken soup so I can only handle sips of that one. I also do feel some restriction from thicker liquids like milk for a little it scares me a bit so I stop when that happens and give it a rest for a while. For me full liquids doesnt add much to my diet unlike some other paients. Ha ha, I was looking forward to it and then I saw that it didnt add anything other than milk HA!! lol...I wish I could be rid of the looe bowel movements. That I could do without!!!

Well at least you can get to mushy foods soon. I am not hungry still, but I do think of food at times. Yes I am looking forward to getting a variety of foods in. I am happy to have soups that have flavor and some substance. Do you wait the time between drinking and eating the soups yet?? I am not doing that yet so just wondering if anyone else is. Also, do u drink Protein shakes as of yet?

Thanks Inprogress! I was like you too...eating clear liquid broth and it was becoming a pain and a bore. I decided to get some creamy soup and at least feel like I was eating something. I cant do Water or liquids and work a full day. If you like olive garden soups go and get their creamy chicken soup...forgot the real name but they will know exactly which one...and ask them to strain out the other stuff. I ended up buying a large 6 serving bucket full. I will def try some other things like oatmeal since now I am able to do full liquids. I was just getting super bored..good thing its only for one week. I am also trying to drink but not forcing myself to drink loads of liquid. It still hurts to gulp so sips of liquid esp. gatorade is my best friend right about now. Nancy- I did get diet instructions but it is very basic and im sure more people have figured out more ways to feel " normal " during the liquid process so I figured I would ask for some ideas. Thanks guys I appreciate it!

Hi everyone! I am a week out from surgery and I am kind of wondering how many ounces of liquid broth and Water or gatorade I should be intaking by now? I understand each doctor is different but I was wondering...and I wanted to know what other Soup or warm liquids I could try so I feel like I am not eating. Also, what is a good starter menu for full liquids...how much to eat?? Thanks in advance!

Good luck with surgery Jenn! Maybe I can come and see u in the hospital before u go if they will come and take me there lol. If not you will be great take care lady!!

Thank you all! I feel soo much better since the first day post op. No pain really at all! I had a great night of rest in the comfy hotel bed as well. Sue that is some great news about your bp meds keep up the great work! Dont worry ladies lol if you are scheduled for surgery with Dr. Kelly or anywhere in the sun kick back and re-l-a-x!!! xoxo

Hi I am currently here in TJ and I just got sleeved by Dr. Kelly on Monday. I was in the hospital for three days with round the hour care. It is not a clinic and there is an icu and radiology as well as anything necessary. I am 28 and I wanted someone who was great and priced correct. I can only speak on my experience and I have posted about my journey so far. I came in on sunday and i was admitted into the hospital. I just checked into the hotel and i am here until friday morning. Dr. Kelly just came here to check on me and speak with me. I am happy so far with my decision.

Thank you! I hope so i just hope that i will feel restriction because it will be easier to keep my meals small.

Hi sleeve sisters and brothers! I am having a great recovery all glory to God! I have been so great and Im hoping that when i get back i can rock my sleeve like those of you on here that inspire me! I have eliminated most of all the gas and was able to eat my first meal today!!! the tortia broth was excellent and full of flavor. It felt like a reward for all the days of no food lol. I dont know if I was suppose to eat all of it but i did! It took me a few hours of spooning it and going back to my bed to complete it. Trish texted me if i was able to eat and she was surprised I was able to eat it all...i didnt think i over did it seeing that i took a few hours to do it. i feel content for now lol...well the sun is beaming and i am enjoying this part of the trip...feels like a real vacation...a much deserved one at that!