daniellec

You look fantastic ! Thanks for the inspiration !!

I had my sleeve March 28th. I was on Clear Liquids for three days now full liquids till next Wednesday. I am tolerating everything well and I honestly and afraid to veer off the diet my doc thinks is best for fear I will mess something up. That is just me, being paranoid. I walk about half a mile a day so far and I am slowly increasing it,just listening to my body. I still get tired and dizzy if I do too much. I am getting in two Protein shakes a day lots of creamed soups, fruit bars(I spit out the large chunks of fruit for now),broth sometimes,crystal light and Water. I am doing great ! So I just wondered, did your doc give you a "set" diet with do's and don'ts ? I say if you tolerate everything fine then go for it !!! What Jimmygotsoul said what's good for the goose isn't always good for the gander

That is fantastic ! I am a week today also but my post op is not until Tuesday ,so we will see !!!

Keller here, sleeved March 28th !

Stay positive ! I was once told these two shall pass. I am 6 days post-op and I am also struggling with emotions. I have decided for me, I am going to post little strips on my fridge of positive things to remind myself of everyday. If I see it and read it enough, I will believe it and it will become part of me ! Stay strong and remember the end result is about a new life for you and becoming healthy, and YOU are worth it !!

Feeling pretty good today How much liquid ie: protein shake am I supposed to consume at once 6 days post-op? I don't want to consume too much and stretch my sleeve. I have an 8oz glass, do I just sip on that a little every hour ? Can I drink it slowly all at once ? Thanks !

Probably just low caloric intake combined with increased activity

OMG same thing here and I had surgery last Wednesday !!! I had very bad discomfort and short of breath and pain today. I too am getting hungrier. I progressed to strained broccoli cheese soup tonight mixed with some chix broth...it was sooooo good seeing as I have been on straigh clears since I left the hospital. I walked around and did so much I am dizzy and exhaused and still have that pain come and go ...hand in there, we will get through this ! BTW...I get Body Fortress protein at Walmart, it is VERY tasty ...mix it with milk, taste like a milkshake... Hang in there I did see today I have lost about 5 lbs since Wednesday so a little progress plus I lost almost 10 lbs pre-op diet wise. I forgot to document weights before the journey began so I am not completely accurate ...NOW I am keeping tract though

Thanks for those encouraging words Phoenix ! I am 5 days post-op did "too much" today and I am a bit exhausted. I was hoping for wayyy more energy already. I am keeping the faith and am hoping to continue to report milestones in my journey ! I have encountered a great many people on this sit which have been an absolute God send for me. ! Keep me and all of us posted

Thanks, that helps !

Now I am 5 days post op...I did a LOT today around the house and walked 1/4 mile, I am right now dizzy and exhausted...I am hoing for more energy as the days go by ....every person is different I am hoping !!!

I too post sleeve was a dessert, snack chocolate and complete sweet junkie. Things called out to me and I had to eat them..hungry or not, eating the rest or not, didn't matter. THAT is what I am NOW afraid of. I am only 5 days post sleeve and craving EVERYTHING bad for me. I am following my diet to a t and really haven't lost ANY weight since day of surgery. I lost 10lbs pre surgery. I am kind of freaking out in the head right now. Anyone offer some advice for me ? Please ?

squash ! As in butternut squash

me either, so I sit, walk and sip, lol

Thanks ! I am not an excercise fan but I need to start making changes .....

I know what you mean. I cooked dinner for everyone last night and had to watch them all eat. I was sad and wanted "food" SO badly. I am 5 days post-op and got conflicting food info . I am waiting on a call from the surgeons office (have been waiting all day and have called twice actually) to see if I can have something other than clear liquid. I HAVE to walk more. Not a great "feeling good" day for me, took a nap gonna watch a show then walk. Are you doing any chores like vaccuuming or anything yet ?

I have to walk more ! How much/far and how long do you walk those ten times ?

Thanks I am trying to do all of that. I am so so tired of sipping right now !! I am not feeling great today so I did go take a nap earlier. I am up and down all day long so hopefully that helps ! Thanks for the reply . I have skim milk and protein powder can't drink much though, I did find the colder the beverage it causes some pain, weird..

So far I haven't had THAT much pain with gas. This morning -post-op day 5, I got up and moved around a bit and I almost couldn't breathe ! I had a HUGE gas bubble in my diaphram area. It is still there but has settled down a bit . Is that normal ? How long can I expect random "gas bubble attacks?"

I am 5 days now post-op and haven't lost not one pound! FRUSTRATING and not rewarding right now

So far not too bad. Today I find I am really hungry,believe it or not. I have conflicting post op diet info. I have one sheet that says Clear Liquids and one which include like creamy soups...so I am so hungry tonight I put one ounce of cr of chicken Soup and mixed it with broth and strained it. I didn't even finish it. I haven't lost a pound yet, discouraging right now. I sip and drink like I am supposed to trying to get my Protein in and my liquids.not always easy. Feeling kinda ill tonight , belly hurts and I'm bloated. Good Luck to you ....Let me know how it goes for you. What is your surgery date ? Feel free to private email me too...

Claudia, I live in Keller also. Small world !!!! Good to have a local girl !!!!

OK 5 days today and have been feeling decent alll day. Now all of a sudden over the course of an hour I am real bloated a little nauseated and pretty weak.???? WTHeck ? Any ideas ?

Well, I am frustrated first of all, because I am on clears liquids and it is getting old fast. However, this morning when I got up my first few sips actually hurt once they hit my belly. Is this normal ? I am 4 days today post-op. Why do the beverages ie: coffee and tea, need to be decaf? Why do I need to avoid hot beverages? I actually had belly growling as if I am hungry, is this normal ? It feels like the old hungry growl. Help !!

CCWriter- Why oh why am I hungry ? I thought that would "go away" ......maybe it is an indication I need like protein shakes or something ?