sarahj35

Hi I'm from Auckland, NZ. Am 8 days post- op and really struggling to get much of anything down including water. Protein shakes and optifast make me feel sick.. The only protein I'm getting atm is a couple of spoons of cottage cheese. Feeling pretty weak and very constipated:( have a few spoons of porridge with fruit in the morning, the cottage cheese at lunch time , a kiwi fruit with a bit of yoghurt in afternoon and a few spoons of purée potato and gravy for dinner.. I feel this isn't enough? Anyone else in the same boat at this stage? Any suggestions both for the constipation, getting more fluids and protein in? Thanks

Most important vitamins to take long term are iron , vit B12, calcium, Vit D and a good multi. Hope this helps:)

Hi everyone:) I'm a kiwi, live in Auckland. I had my sleeve surgery almost 2 wks ago- 30/9/14 would love to connect with fellow kiwis:)

Yeah that's all you can do.. Starting to know where my limits are.. As soon as I feel the pain coming I know I've reached it and have to lay down

Yes I'm still sore and get quite a bad pain if I stand or walk for too long- 11 days out

Yep I'm day 10 post op and still have it!!

I've been taking pills since day 2 post op.. Dr said should be no problem unless they're large or dry.. Capsules seem fine, don't feel great but is ok

Yeah it's really interesting how different it is!! You would think since it's the same operation, a similar routine would be followed by all.. Rather confused now but will focus on getting in some more protein and water!! Water seems so heavy to me.. Really struggle with it

My surgeon and dietician say to start the purée diet 2 days after surgery. Everything I've eaten is on the purée diet list. They sayit's not necessary to be on a liquid diet following the sleeve surgery and that people move on to solid food quicker if they start on the purée.. Also that the reason many surgeons suggest liquids first as that was necessary for those having bands.. My surgeon has never performed gastric band surgery and has found this approach more effective

I'm day 8 post -op and am exactly the same.. Hardly getting anything down including fluids:(