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The recovery has been much easier than expected, but the first few days were tough. The biggest hurdles were drinking Water post op. It took about a week to be able to comfortably drink the required water in small sips. I rarely go anywhere without a water bottle as I am drinking throughout the day. For me the worst part was having to take crushed medications, luckily i was approved to take all meds in pill form on my follow up 10 days after surgery. I lost 15 pounds on the pre op liquid diet and have lost about 16 pounds in the three weeks since surgery. Started at 282 and now at 249 - my goal weight is 200. I go back to work on Monday. Hoping my energy level holds up. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

I am three weeks out and went from a tight 46 waist pant to a 42 waist. The old sizes are far too big and fall off so I started a charity pile and anything that is loose goes to that pile. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

Im in Martinez had gastric sleeve on 6/17. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

I had a similar issue and it was the Protein shakes. I talked with the dietician and switched to a single source rice protein or blended chicken and vegetables rather than prepared shakes which were causing the problem. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

It was about 3 days for me. I discontinued pain meds before leaving hospital since they are a main cause of constipation and urinary retention. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

Best wishes and good luck. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

You may also check with the hospital. Many can have transportation available if you would with their social workers. I had a situation during my upper endoscopy and had issues with a ride and the social worker was going to arrange transport but I was ultimately able to find a ride. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

I am 5 days out an have similar symptoms. I cant say it feels like hunger though. It feels like a spasm moving throughout my abdomen and ending in a rumble in my stomach. It hurts to eat or drink. It passes and comes back. Going to email physicians assistant tomorrow. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

Hoping that your surgery went well today. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

I did not use Kaiser but I am in that area. I had my surgery last week at UCSF. Best of luck with your program and journey. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

Sleeve June 17. Water is not a problem tough it sometimes painful. Small sips seem to work. Have only eaten egg subsiltitue and chicken so far. Hardest thing is taking crushed meds. No pain meds since Saturday night since the liquid pain meds made me vomit. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

My house is very clean as I also needed distraction from food on day two and three, I deep cleaned everything after playing tennis is the morning,

Thanks and good luck to you as well. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

My date is June 17 as well. Today is day 4 of liquid diet and it is a rough one I I can't do the whey based drinks and the vegan Protein is causing problems as well. Trying to get in contact with dietician/physician assistant..

Mine is scheduled for June 17.

Scheduled for sleeve on June 17. Started pre-op diet three days ago. Dr recommended Premier Protein shake but it gave me diarrhea within about 25 minutes. This has happened consistently when i drink it. I switched to a vegan Meal Replacement powder and the taste is not bad but i an unable to keep it down for very long as it makes me very nauseus. Also drinks have made me very bloated my pants which were looser now will not button. broth calms my stomach a little. Feeling like i am not going to make it two weeks on this plan. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

I have have not had an issue with lactose before this. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App