DarbiMolly

I also mourn food. The ability to just rip into something awesome and enjoy every bite - gone! But ... I'm happy to be down 40 lbs and still losing! It will get better every day!

Definitely!

Sounds about right. Surgery is hard no matter what kind. Sleeve is worse because of the gas pain. I'm a month out and I feel completely normal. I had insomnia for a while and that was not ideal but it passed. Just hang in there and do what the doctor orders!

I was the same - 2 days in hospital with bad gas pain. I just walked and walked and took GasX strips. They help. Just hang in there, it DOES get better. After about 4 days I felt completely normal.

I am supposed to have 70 grams Protein, 15% fat, 40% carbs. drink lots of fluids and get in you protein. Protein shakes count as fluids. Protein is the key.

Hi, I'm 5'3" (just under actually). My highest weight was 209.6. I was on a 4 week pre op and had surgery June 30. I am down 40 lbs as of today. I am 50% to my goal weight.

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I had IV in my right hand. The vein collapsed and the IV Fluid went into my hand. It was quite swollen and sore. I actually have developed a blood clot in my right hand vein so I am taking meds for that. it's getting better.

We had a cancelled flight from Mexico to Canada so we ended up having a 21 hour day from the time we woke up to the time we got home. Three flights. I wore really good compression hose. I went to a medical supply store and bought them. Then I wore them for 4 days after I got home. Just walk a lot.

I can respect that some people are perfectly ok with everyone knowing. I'm not. If I had a hysterectomy I wouldn't be shouting it from the rooftop either. Anyone you tell should also keep it confidential unless you are ok with them telling people. Even at that, its not their business. I have told my family and a few close friends and that's it.

Someone asked me today actually and I said "oh you know, it's not rocket science, less calories in than out!". She said "ya, I know". That was it.

I had gas pain but I used gas x strips and walked. Everyone has a different experience. I didn't have any hiccups or belching. I was ok to pee, no issues there. I took my pain meds after I was discharged only because they told me to but I didn't feel like I needed them. When I stopped taking them I was perfectly fine. The worst for me was not sleeping and fatigue. I think the anaesthetic created insomnia. But I seem to be back on track just 17 days out I'm just starting full fluids and getting Protein in and I feel so much better!

You may gain from the anaesthetic. No worries about that. Just walk a lot to get rid of the gas and sip sip sip!

Week 1-2 - clear liquids (no protein) Week 3-4 - full liquids (slowly) Week 5-6 - puree foods (slowly) Week 7 - regular food (slowly) I also have to have at least 2 litres of approved liquids/day (Protein shakes count, as does Water, decaf tea, broth etc.)

I'm 2 weeks out. I can have it if I don't take my acid pills. As long as I take them I am good. I feel awesome!

Hi all, I'm 2 weeks out and I've had terrible insomnia post-surgery. I've been taking the odd sleeping pill to get to sleep. I'm exhausted but just can't sleep or even nap. Going to the dr today for my 2 week check up and I'll be discussing with him. Just wondering if anyone else has experience this?

I didn't take much. I bought a nice flowy dress to wear, socks for the hospital, your personal reading stuff. I packed light - carry on. Was worth it.

I am and everyone should. It's dangerous not to. Its there for a reason.Plus, its about making changes. If you can't handle a few weeks or months of a post-surgery diet how in the world can you make long term changes?

Good Luck!

I just think that we've had a major change to our body. 80% of our tummy's are gone. The "hormone" Grehlin also went with it - that's a lot for our body to handle. Sleeplessness could be the change in low carb, anaesthetic etc. For me I am am just trying to take it all in stride.

Hi, I am 2 weeks out, I am also finding it hard to sleep. I'm tired though. Weird.

Hi all, it's been a few weeks! LOL. I'm doing GREAT! Still on Clear Liquids since June 30 surgery. I start full liquids Wednesday. I'm exhausted from no Protein and have bad insomnia but otherwise I'm good.

Wow, that's crazy.

Surgery June 30. No pain only itching. Ugh!!