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So I saw the Nut yesterday. She says to eat more protein and drink more water. Only lost 2.4 lbs. So discouraged..

Anyone try beans from taco bell.. Sleeved 11 days ago. Any other bean ideas please post.. Need more protein..

Did well. I will add that to my list. I agree, the sauce is probably what did in.

Thanks. Great ideas..

2 weeks this wednesday. Not doing to good with the water either. Barely drinking 20 oz. per day. Need to increase my protein too. Any ideas? See the Nut tomorrow..not feeling full after I eat. Making me wonder if everything is going ok. Expected a much different experience post ~ op. Also having alot of loose stools after I eat. Sorry if this is more than you wanted to know. Keep up the good work..

Never realized how delicious cottage cheese and yogart are. I not doing well with the water either. I also average 20 oz. a day..I was sleeved on 11/14. Not getting full on my soft/puree. See the nut. Tomorrow..good luck..

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Your so not alone. I was sleeved 11/14.. I have been experiencing the exact thing since I was home from the hospital. I have been eating and drinking without a problem. I have been eating alot less due to fear that I would cause a problem to my stomach. Yestersay was the first time I had a feeling that I was going to vomit..my stomach didnt feel full but I felt like the food was sitting in my throat. After it passed, I called my mother to share the exciting news with her. That was the feeling I have been waiting for..lol I wentil to the surgeon post op day 5 and shared my concerns with her. She did seem a little surprised. She then told me I wasn't drinking enough Water.. Then suggested I see the psychologist and dietitian. I have my appt. On tuesday with the dietitian. I plan on showing her how I can tolerate 4 oz. cottage cheese down quickly in seconds. The fact that she wanted me to see the psychologist pissed me off. This is something I cannot make up. I need to drink water.. I have not been doing well with that. Your not alone.. Private message me if you want to talk more or hear the outcome on tuesday.. I know its very dissapointing. We have been waiting for this..good luck

Thanks so much.

Mine gurgling sounds like it's coming from my throat.. All day..its so loud. My dog looks at me and tilts her head..

Thanks for posting..

I was sleeved on the 14th and have been eatining them for a couple of days. Enjoy..

If the surgical site is not red, oozing or have a bad odor it sounds ok. Steri strips usually stay on for 7-10 days. Just let MD know if you develop any signs of infection.

I was sleeved on the 14th too. I was allowed to start yogart, soups, puddings and cottage cheese. I have spoken to and also have 2 friends were sleeved. One was 56th months ago and she is eating regular food, small amounts. My other friend was sleeved over a year ago and she is also eating and tolerating small portions of regular food. Only lost 4 lbs. My doctor told me its not uncommon due to all the IV fluids.. I sure hope so. I have been so disappointed since then.. I cannot give up....

40 lbs. Is amazing. Keep up the good work. Your clothes should be bigger on you. When were you sleeved?

Awesome news. Thanks everyone for these posts..

I am a nurse. We tell our post op patients that the steri steps usually fall off about 7-10 days. My surgeon took them off on day 5. Way to early. The incisions are so tender still..

Thanks for all these ideas. Great tips.

So great not to be experiencing this alone. Our time willl come soon. Looking foward to it..