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I'm five days out and I get that sometimes especially if my stomach gets empty like when I wake up. I try to keep liquid in there all the time. I think we will feel weird pains since most of the stomach was removed and it is patched back up.

Awesome job! I've lost five pounds since surgery on Monday. Thanks for the inspiration!

I gained six pounds in water weight after having my lap band removed and converted to sleeve Monday. I lost all the water weight plus five pounds as of yesterday. I was swollen too but more in the legs. My belly is still very swollen but it's pretty normal I think just get your fluids in and you'll feel better. Congrats!

I hope I lose that much in six weeks! I have similar stats. Awesome job!

Huh. I had surgery Monday and can almost drink normally but no way on food. Four tablespoons of pudding and I'm done. It's so weird how much people differ. I'm having lots of head hunger but have had zero real hunger so I hope that means chemically things are working.

Wow! Awesome work.

If you can't eat much I'd just do protein and liquid. I had surgery Monday and tried watered down cream of wheat yesterday morning. Four small bites over twenty minutes and I felt like I had swallowed a ball. Then last night I had protein pudding and was able to have a quarter cup. The difference was the time of day and the texture difference. I feel I get a little better every day so I'm not too worried. I start my day with protein 2o grape drink because it isn't as thick and easier to get down.

I had my band removed Monday and revision to sleeve right after. Surgery altogether was three hours. My surgeon says he rarely does it the other way because it means more time under anesthesia and two recoveries. I'm glad that band is gone. I can already tell the sleeve is more user friendly:)

My team kept asking about this but I had an ablation and d&c for fibroids and my period isn't really a period. Although it is weird I still retain water like I use to that time of the month and lose after. Yes and I had the catheter but I also had to have my lap band removed

lol I'm bad but I'd fake illness and not go. It's easier after awhile but when it's new it's kind of torturous.

Woohoo! I can't wait to join you!!!

I informed my medical staff at the hospital but I wasn't allowed to take them till after my swallow test the second day. I told them part of my nausea was from not taking my meds. I wasn't anxious for surgery but not having my meds, that withdrawal illness you can get, was real and it makes you anxious. I tell this to a nurse and she suggests I talk to the chaplain about my anxiety.[emoji849] Lol you can't explain to some people how psych meds work. Anyway I've been taking them the day after surgery and have had none changed to liquid and I've had zero issues even at the hospital.

Don't mess around with apnea. I'm back on my machine and loving it. My kids love mommy no longer snores. I'm hoping it goes away with weight loss as it has in the past.

Day four for me too! The first few days I felt like that and it really changed when I got all my protein in. I'm mixing it with just water to get as much hydration as possible. Today was my first day that food actually sounded good. Mashed potatoes hoping on April 28th after I meet with my doctor. Good luck!

I had both done on Monday. The nurse said it would be rare to do the two at different surgeries unless there was a complication.

I usually do 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day. I'm increasing by 1,000 steps each day out of surgery. So tomorrow I'm at 4,000. Many are those are stairs in our home. I'm back to doing household chores as long as I don't lift over ten pounds.

I get something weird and lots of times I haven't eaten at all. It's like a wave from my chest to my lower torso. It feels like a gas bubble but only lasts about five seconds. It's unpleasant for sure. I haven't burped in years because I was banded so the sensation is odd to me.

I think some of that is normal healing and "real" food will fill us up more. I just had surgery Monday so I'm still pretty tight. Four bites of cream of wheat kept me full half the day but with liquids I notice are getting easier with bigger sips. Think about how little you are really consuming in a day compared to before. We got this!

Eggs in the morning is my plan. Some bacon. I like to make egg muffins because they freeze well and you can add your own toppings for variety. My two chickens will be working overtime! Does anyone know of a good but healthy peanut butter for protein? I saw peanut butter powder and that looked interesting.

Congrats! I had my lap band removed and was sleeved Monday. Monday was rough but each day I feel more normal. I'm not sure if the lap band caused more pain but I did get another puncture for that. I've had my gall bladder out and that was rough too but you'll be glad it's gone if you've had pain.

I'm weird that I like veggies more than fruits. Asparagus, fresh green beans or Brussel sprouts roasted on a pan or in tin foil on the grill. I like olive oil and a bit of parmesan, salt and pepper. We are also nuts for sweet peppers and eat them like carrots or healthy chicken fajitas. If you don't have one get a good processor or chopper and you can put veggies in about anything. Also you can make cauliflower crust for healthy pizzas.

I'm three days out too and I'm on full liquids for two weeks. Right now I drink three protein drinks(8oz each) and four cups of water(8oz each). I did try cream of wheat watered down this morning but that was too much. I can also have sugar free popsicles, applesauce, jello or a cream soup strained but I'm waiting till next week to try those.

Yeah mine was the morning after surgery and I couldn't drink until after. The stuff they have you drink is horrible! So glad the hospital is over was not fun.

Not worrying about if I'll fit on roller coasters, water slides, airplane seats or in booths. Being able to garden and not have my back hurt anymore. Yes and shopping for clothes in regular stores.

Wow I'd be scared. Every time I feel a new pain or tinge I freak out a bit. I'm glad it worked out for you and you are feeling better. Preop liquid diet bothered me but on this side it seems more than reasonable but so far I'm just thirsty not hungry. I might have some cream of wheat tomorrow to see if that goes over but that's an allowed food from my doctor. Applause too but I really am focusing on my liquid protein. When I get the right amount in I feel so much better! Good luck