DomGotSleeved

Hi there, I just got sleeved on 7/10. This is definitely a change. Prepare to be shell shocked.... I am a week and a day post op and I am scared. I know that in the long run this will all be worth it, but these first few days are hard. For your hospital stay take advantage of the pain meds, take advantage of the nurses and staff that are there to help you and ask questions. When your catheter is removed bring a magazine or something to the restroom with u. Every time I got the urge to pee afterwards it took a while just sitting there waiting for it to come out. It was a running joke with my family for that day as to how long it would take me to o and when I did finally they all cheered outside the door. I find myself struggling to get the 64 ounces of fluids in the doctor recommends, in addition to the 45-60 grams of Protein, but little by little I am learning what works and what doesn't. It is HARD! Very, very hard! I am scared every time I take a sip or swallow something, but I know that all these feelings physical and emotional will be worth it. Good luck, and keep me posted

Hi I was recently sleeved on 7/10/13. I have been trying so hard to get my fluid s in but I am finding it very hard. I noticed every time i swallow the broth, or soup, or beverage, i get this spasm like cramping in my tummy. Any recommendations? I used to love hot tea, and iced tea, and when I make the hot tea I noticed that I take a couple of sips, and then it just sits there. I try drinking milk but I am lactose intolerant to a certain degree, I am grasping at straws here but was hoping someone had some recommendations for me.