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Congrats on following through with your surgery. I am 9 days post op and can only go off of what I have experienced. I am a big chicken when it comes to pain and in the hospital they were really on top of making sure I did not have pain. My pain was from the co2 pumped in and caused pain in my top left chest /shoulder. When I went home the next day I was in pain from the gas and getting up and down with the laproscopy incisions burning. I was off pain meds within 3 days. I kept up the spasm medicine prophylactically. My dr (you will notice in here that almost EVERYONE is on a different allowable diet and schedule) only allowed Protein drinks and low sodium broths , sf popcicles, sf Jello, Water and decaf tea. I followed his instructions of an ounce of liquid every 10 min and I was able to get all of my liquid and protein in. Others struggle even weeks out. I am pretty fortunate. I even asked the dr when he called if he was sure he remembered to do the sleeve after the hernia repair. What is also weird is that I really want to go for a long walk. Unfortunately at the exact point I felt like I really wanted to it started raining where I live in San Francisco for 5 days straight. But I feel great and really want to get moving. Make sure you get Chapstick and if your dr allows you to chew sf gum, get some. Everyone's taste is different but for Protein Drinks I like Premier Protein. At 30g for 11 oz it is tasty and filling. Also I am obsessed with grapefruit so I got some grapefruit Syntrax nectar. I whirl it up with water and it isn't chalky or lumpy. I got really tired of chicken broth so I finally found some low sodium (though still pretty high imo) beef broth and it was amazing. (Except I am craving to dip some bread in it. Haha) One thing I haven't seen anyone talking about in this thread and I am just going to go there. Half the people experience loose bowels and half suffer constipation. I am the latter and am still in that predicament. I am on a medly of remedies and look forward to some movement. I would have to say that is my biggest issue after surgery. I just feel bloated and in need of relief. I would recommend that you discuss with your doctor his course of action for both outcomes and stock up beforehand on what he recommends. I wish you the very best and remember that no one, not your doctors or the hospital staff or your family want you to be in pain. So make sure you speak up when you are not comfortable and walk walk walk as soon as possible and as often as possible. It makes the gas move out quicker. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am very jealous. Nothing so far for me. I have had miralax, ducolax and smooth move tea. If that doesn't help I will do mom. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The Syntrax nectar grapefruit is pretty tasty. Con con. I am in sf and I bought 25 online. If you want to try one let me know. I was going to go to GNC to try the isolate Water. What flavor a do you have? I may buy some from you instead. Feel free to message me Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello. Today is my 1 week anniversary from getting the sleeve. I am feeling pretty good except for some burning/pain at my laparoscopic incision over my belly button. I am feeling cooped up inside walking 10 minutes every hour I side my house. Is walking ok outside for 30 minutes or so? I live up three flights of stairs as well. My dr said week 2 I can do treadmill. Did anyone else go for a longer walk your first week? Thanks!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I feel your pain. I was all positive all week and hit one week post op yesterday. And this am I was literally crying in the bathroom this morning. I took miralax and colase last night and I still felt like I was trying to pass a grapefruit. I used an enema that barely worked followed by suppository that helped a bit. It has really depressed me. Right now I do not feel awful pain but I am really scared that this is my new life. Searching constipation in this app gives a lot of good suggestions so I recommend giving that a try. And drink Water water water Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Welcome to the rest of your exciting life!! You will do great!!! Take a deep breath and smile. You are a very brave and awesome person!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

. Here is an example of the little red cup in comparison to a pill bottle for size. They was really well as well!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Sorry. They wash really well as well. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Do not underestimate the need for a very soft nightie that is loose. I bought a lot of cotton pjs and a few night shirts that slip on. Hands down I love the slip on super soft rayon nightie. I also like these little red cups that are usually for shots. But they are sturdy and perfect for proportions. I got them at the grocery store. Also Chapstick and if your dr allows sugar free gum. Good luck!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes I find premier Protein the best for me. I don't mind the taste even and haven't gotten tired of them. Which is odd because I wasn't afflicted with a sweet tooth and don't typically like sweet. The vanilla is tasty and so is chocolate. strawberry is blah. Get the premade. I know they seem expensive but I am sure you spent more than 4.50 a day on food before the sleeve. Good luck!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi there. There isn't a help section that I can find. I love the app but have questions like how to update my profile to put in my age and change to post op. But when I click it doesn't move forward. Is there going to be a help section soon? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sleeved 3/1 and nada. So I started on miralax yesterday per my post release instructions. I was able to go a little but may need to add an additional stool softener as it was not that easy. Also I don't know if it is just me but I am a bit hesitant to try too hard. I have awful visions in my head of every suture popping. So I am a bit scared. Thanks you for starting this. I know probably a lot were thinking this!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I went for a walk. It felt great!! I know this sounds weird but I felt like today was the start of the rest of my life. Pushing myself to get up and move and go go go! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was surprised by the chest pain as well. It is the co2 from the laproscopy trying to get out. It will pass. Congrats!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App