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The outer incisions are barely noticeable, however the one near my belly button was the same as you described. I'm 6 weeks post op and it is fine now...was really tender up until last week or so.

The fluid intake had me worried as well...I was able to drink quite a bit as soon as 3 days post op and still have no problem drinking (not guzzling, but more than enough to satisfy). My doctor said some people could tolerate fluids well, others had to sip, sip, sip (Thank God I'm able to drink okay! Love the outdoors, staying hydrated was a major pre op concern for me.) I was sleeved May 8th and finally able to add flaky fish today...we baked some redfish filets. Tolerated it fine, but I made the mistake of eating two pieces (probably no more than 8 oz. total)...really uncomfortable feeling for an hour or so afterward! As tigerbelle said, you really should consult with your nutritionist. Will keep you in our prayers.

Congratulations!

ACME Oyster House on Iberville Street (Not sure if they are sleeve-friendly at 7 weeks, but the char-broiled oysters are awesome!) or The Gumbo Shop on St. Peters (you can order w/o rice). Unfortunately, food in N.O. is great, hence part of reason I'm 5 weeks post-op (other part is no self control!). LOL

WTG! Congrats!

I had no problems with fluids and actually got quite concerned as well. Based on what I've read and speaking with my doctor, some folks have issues, others do not...guess we're blessed! I'm only 18 days post-op, but have not had any issues with fluids. I'll caution you though, when you can eat dense/mushy foods, do so slowly...I made the mistake of eating green pea soup too quickly, ugh...not a good feeling!

Had the same thing...don't worry about it, just fluid from surgery. Hang in there, the first few days will be a distant memory! After not losing for the first few days, I'm down 32 lbs. in 18 days.

I am five days post-op (sleeve) and have no problem drinking fluids. Based on various posts I have read, I thought getting enough fluids post-op would be a challenge. The first couple of days days were not so easy, but since day three, I've been able to drink at the same rate as I did pre-op. I don't know whether to be alarmed or thankful! I'm just curious if anyone else has had the same result.