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I was sleeved 3/15, home from hospital on 3/17. Surgery went well no complications. Since friday I have felt this morning sickness type discomfort. I was on 3 different anti nausea meds in hospital, never vomited but heaved a few times. Haven't taken any prescribed zofran yet because I wanted to really feel what I really feel like post-op. If that makes sense. Anyway, the feeling is terrible any moms out there relate? I feel like I'm 12 weeks pregnant minus the fatigue. I haven't felt the urge to vomit just existing with this nauseated unwell feeling. Ive been meeting/exceeding my water and protein requirements. I used to be a savory craver but I can't stomach the thought of having anything except my protein shakes or something slightly sweet. Just like when I was pregnant. Will this get better? I'm so depressed.

I was bending, lifting my two children (one toddler, one baby) a week later. I think its doable if YOU feel you are really ready. I knew my limitations from having c-sections (far more invasive in my opinion). And for my second csection I went in with a severe upper respiratory infection and immediately after the birth was back to extreme coughing and sneezing and none of the drs were the slightest concerned I was going to bust anything open. So with that knowledge I kind of disregarded the weight limitations. My house would have literally fallen apart if I had waited any longer to take care of kids and clean lol.

Ok so I've been searching and googling and scanning forums and I know alllllll about the whole head hunger vs. real hunger vs. stomach acid but really what the heck is going on here? I went from feeling nausea almost all day to severe hunger pains and cramping at night to feeling those pains several times a day after I haven't eaten anything for several hrs. I'm at a loss and SUPER frustrated. My biggest issue pre surgery was saving most of my calories for the nighttime hunger I would get. And when I tried dieting I always failed because I would follow a sensible eating plan all day then in the evening I'd start picking so I wouldn't go to bed hungry and anxious. Now 6 days post op I was feeling I was eating more than the average sleever so I tracked my food today. I ate 97 grams of protein and 1160 calories today!! I ate over the course of the day, drank my water requirements and STILL felt so hungry and uncomfortable to go to bed that I just had some smooth broccoli cheddar soup to put something in my growling ravenous stomach. I'm so aggravated, I would almost rather feel nauseous than deal with this. I heard once we move to denser proteins there will be more restriction but I feel like a serious outlier taking in as much as I am on full liquids. This is not normal right? I'll be seeing dr this week and dreading getting weighed as I feel like I'm eating more than I was before surgery. **full liquids include (and I've had all of these options): protein shakes, sf jello/pudding, sf popsicles, broth, smooth/strained soup, unsweetened applesauce, plain or no sugar added greek yogurt. Theres also more sf beverage options but I abstain because of taste and rebound hunger/cravings.

Wanted to update everyone that at my one week followup the NP told me those feelings in my stomach are what she calls "empty stomach syndrome". She said when the stomach is empty it makes acid and gas and because we are on liquids everything is sliding right through. Also said taking omeprazole at night before bed will help because lying down will give it more time to sit and coat the stomach and protect it from the acids and help heal (the whole point of taking it for us sleevers).

I wanted to tell you all that I felt completely normal one week after surgery. Its hard to see the light when you're in the thick of it and nothing gives relief. Want everyone to know it will get better, some sooner than others but that may be related to healing. I've always been a fast healer (2 c-sections and this was nothing in comparison).

I was sleeved 3/15 and scale has been bouncing up and down by 2 lbs so I haven't really lost anything. Needless to say I'm super pissed because like you I'm on a full liquid diet and if I can't lose weight killing myself on this strict diet then how am I going to lose anything?! My inner two year old has been having tantrums about this since a week out. I keep thinking if I have to literally kill myself to lose weight what was the point of having my stomach removed. I'm also not happy because I feel bottomless, feel no restriction with liquids since day 1 and I was really looking forward to having difficulty eating. I think the people that do have difficulty early on are the ones losing weight. Either that or they're extremely lucky because I have been following my programs instructions perfectly and am stuck at the same weight.

I had surgery 3/15 and on wedn a week later felt completely normal.

Surgery was last wedn. I have lost 0 lbs. I lost 6 lbs in the 24 hrs after the surgery while in the hospital. Then today was weighed at drs and up 3 lbs from that weight. [emoji35]

I wish I had stayed off because this is the story of my life. I've been going hard, meeting my protein requirements and exceeding my water. I abstain from sf beverages and spread my protein throughout the day. I just find it so unfair that I've been near perfect while other people are seeing great losses.

Saw the NP, she said its only been a week and my hormones must be all crazy. Well duh I know that and it probably makes it harder for me to lose weight but that's why I had 80% of my stomach removed.

I hope so! It feels like my stomach wants me to put something in it to calm it. So far today I've had two extreme episodes. First one was a little over a half hr after lunch (oikos yogurt), I wanted to start my water drinking but took two tums instead and fell asleep, pain went away. The next happened 2 1/2 hrs later, stomach obviously empty. Took two tums again and pain subsided. Both times I had started taking small sips of water to hydrate btw meals. Water never bothered me before.

I have some fairlife in the fridge I will try that. I'm taking the contents of an omeprazole capsule daily in the am, does anyone take it twice daily? Or take omeprazole with something else?

No haven't seen dr, but after resting for a few hrs today I was right back up feeling better and actually back to most of my old routine. I feel about 97% myself.

I'm going nuts not being able to deep clean my house. Haven't touched the vacuum yet and I probably won't for awhile because I've been paying the price for picking up my kids last night and today. Its no joke when they tell you not to strain. It felt like nothing when I was doing it, but now my belly is sore around the incisions.

Im nervous I dont have small enough sleeve. I've had no issues since the day after surgery when I started with water. I can drink 4 16 oz water bottles a day plus 2 11oz premier protein drinks. They go down so easily. I hope I have enough restriction when I move on to puree and solids.

Are you getting enough protein? Try broth or a boullion cube or both. I think if you're peeing a lot you made need some salt for balance. If you don't like salty broth I would try sf powerade. Best of luck to you!

I was instructed to have a light breakfast and light lunch then clear liquids until midnight along with a laxative. That last lunch I had 1slice turkey n 1slice cheese with real mayo on a whole grain sandwich flat, with a side of dill pickles. It was symbolic for me because one of the first memories I had of loving food a little too much was when my mom made me a turkey sandwich with tons of mayo on a big roll with tons of chips on the side. That was how I would usually eat but I toned it down for that last meal and was so satisfied. I think you need to say goodbye in some way if you are an addict, just dont sabotage yourself that you end up sick during or after surgery. P.S. I was fine during and after surgery, and was never instructed to do a preop diet, I did it on my own as a challenge.

How bout luxury toiletries like a nice shaving cream and razor. Manly body wash, shampoo, deodorant.

I just had surgery on wedn and was just complaining about the constant morning sickness feeling I have. But do I regret doing it? No way! I had to do something drastic to my body to forever change my relationship with food. When I was pregant with my first child I felt relieved for the first time in 25 yrs of the constraints of food addiction. I ate clean, I ate healthfully, I ate normal portions at normal times. It was either the hormones and/or the fact that I now had the responsibility of growing a healthy baby and would do everything in my power to make that happen. I knew I needed the sleeve to force myself into caring for myself again. I couldn't just snap into that mindset on my own. Knowing I have this teeny stomach and can only get so much nutrients from the little food I can eat is enough motivation for me to do this. Even though I was a "healthy" fat person, if I continued on my destructive path I would have done just that, destroyed my body to the point of getting diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, whatever. I couldn't let that happen so I took it day by day. Said goodbye to my favorite "drugs" one by one, some a few more times than others. But I took note of how I felt after the gorging and knew it was unsustainable if I wanted to be healthy and be around for my family. Now I'm looking forward to actually enjoying the summer and being OUTSIDE with my kids instead of feeling too hot and lethargic in the heat because of my weight. I wish you all the best whatever decision you think is right for you.

I'm not cleared to take pills yet but when I do everything has to be chewable, crushed or liquid. I'm sorry you went through that it sounds scary.

I felt the urge to chew tonight so I had an unsweetened applesauce. Its the only "texture" on my plan which is smooth liquids until the 29th. It was a lifesaver. I feel satisfied and more importantly I feel good I was able to resist temptation because this IS SO HARD!

Yes this!! Smells are reeking out of pores! Gross smells too. I was telling my mom one of the nurses who cared for me must be drunk! Why can't I be sensitive to smelling fresh flowers or pine or grass or clean crisp air? Lol

I'm right there with you. Its scary to think this may be long lasting in some way. I have to go back to work next week and will have a hard time performing my job duties if I continue to feel this way. Thats a good sign if you are walking and cooking though. The other poster might be right that we just need patience.

Thanks for the replies. Does anyone seem extra sensitive to smells too? It seems like everyones breath smells like an ill combo of garlic and booze. Lol. This is exactly how I was in my 1st trimester. I swear I'm not pregnant! The wls totally triggered this, I just think its such a weird phenomenon. Am I alone? I also can't stand sugar free taste so it seems like I have a long road of hell in front of me

Thanks for the reply. I have been walking, I don't feel any gas rumbles and when I do it comes right out. Its just that gnawing sick feeling I'm having a hard time coping with.