Stacey Nicole

Head hunger was an issue for me after surgery - I had only a 2 day preop diet but now I am 2 weeks into my 3 week clear liquid diet so believe me.....I feel your pain! My brain still wants to eat sometimes, but I have zero hunger sensation from my new tummy - its very cool! I have my moments each day and it hasn't been easy, but you can do it!!! Feel free to inbox me with any questions -

I've been struggling as well. I'm only two weeks out as of tomorrow but I have been a mess. My doc requires a clear liquid diet for 3 weeks after surgery - I have 9 days to go. I struggle with liquid and protein and I feel completely defeated at the end of every day. I knew this wasn't going to be easy but I could have never expected to feel so disconnected from my old life. Tonight I went to make dinner - and then remembered that I don't eat. I cried for 20 minutes. I can't wait for things to get better.

Sugar Free Popsicles are my savior! They are the only things that will quench my thirst right now! Good luck

The seeds didn't bother you?

I had the same thing. My surgeon said he finds some sort of reflux with every patient. Don't worry!!!

Are you worried because you've been smoking? All I can say is be honest with your surgeon!

I am going back tomorrow half day and am still on clear liquids - 9 days post op tomorrow. I'm exhausted from my Walmart trip today - I hope I survive!!!!

I am on the full liquid diet now. My dietician gave me a list of 5 things I can have. Most before surgery were great, but with the change in my stomach I can't eat them all now. Her list is skim milk, strained soups made with skim milk, sugar and fat free pudding or yogurt, protein supplements, and no ice cream. So wait.....that's really only 3 things. Please help me!!!! What was or is your favorite thing to eat on the full liquid diet???? I'm going crazy!

Apparently my dietician - the woman who gave me 100 pages of literature and guidelines for this liquid diet did not verify it with my surgeon! I am not even full liquids - I am clear liquids only for TWO more weeks. I am only a week out and only had two bites of pudding so I didn't really break the rules but come on!!! Ugh. This is so hard.

I am trying desperately to get the water in! It's a full time job right now. Some days are better than others......but I'm trying:)

A Bougie is a tube that is placed down your throat and into your stomach during surgery. The surgeon then staples/cuts your new stomach right to that tube - its used for measuring and not eyeballing your sleeve size. A 32 is the smallest. Will you have a catheter? I did for one night and was glad to not have to get up since your so pumped full of liquids during surgery! How does the surgeon close your incisions? I have glue right now and that's been great. I've heard of people having staples Pre-op and post-op diets.....every surgeon has diff guidelines. That's just a few and I asked them all as well!! Good luck!

Good luck to you!!!

Last Monday I was in your shoes! This Monday I'm home and down 14lbs! Don't get me wrong - It hasn't been the easiest, but you can do it!! Good luck tomorrow and welcome to the losers bench:)

I am 5 days post op and while watching army wives a song played and I started crying like a baby last night. It wasn't sad! I am a mess lol

I'm 4 days post op. I've been having the most difficult time getting the liquids and protein in - I'm trying so hard. I just went into the bathroom and realized how pale I am. I'm do scared I'm messing this up. Can anyone give me any tips? Help!!

Don't worry!! You are not alone!!!

Thanks everyone. I discovered that water goes down much easier than any other liquid (crystal light, sobe life water) and that it sits much easier at room temperature. My abdomen is still really sore but I'm sure that's to be expected right now. Just taking things slowly and trying not to worry!!

I can't do most of the pain meds since they're narcotics and make me vomit. I can shower myself now, but not the day after surgery. I'm drinking as much as I can - sometimes its just downright painful. And the Vitamins to take? They're all overwhelming me!

I see posts on here stating people are walking a mile the day after surgery - is that even possible??? I couldn't even shower myself! I have refused most of the pain meds bc I don't like how it feels and the morphine made me vomit in the hospital.

I had no idea there was another Mohegan sun - good luck with everything

I have liquid Tylenol with codeine - it helps with the sleep. I'm not taking it around the clock. I'm only 3 days out.