JustDanielle

Thank you all for sharing. I'm in POD 5 and still on sugar free Clear liquids. I don't get to move to stage 2 until the following Thursday (POD10). I know surgeons have different practices but maybe it might be too soon to take in Protein shakes on POD 4. I would call my surgeon and verify. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have a hard time sleeping in a recliner. I use 8 king sized pillows and a neck pillow. My husband wedges the pillows under each arm and each side of my abdomen. I'm a side sleeper too. I get my husband to wedge a pillow under my back so I can lean on one side. Sounds like a lot of pillows and work but after awhile being the recliner, it's worth it for your back and your bottom. Getting out of bed is not easy. I make my legs and arms do the work. I still struggle getting out of bed but my husband helps me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It is rough! I was told to use a baby spoon when eating in the beginning. Small bites and "chew, chew, chew". My 18 year old daughter had surgery 6 weeks ago and still has this issue. I had my surgery on7/18 and still on clears but before this surgery, I had a lap band. I had the pain every time I ate something solid, except for Soups. My husband had gastric bypass surgery 4 years ago and does not have that pain anymore. It will take time for us to heal. It's like we are infants learning to eat all over again. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App