CJ Sunshine

Which procedure did you have? I had a SIPS. No way my stomach could have processed solid food by day 4!

One more week to cottage cheese, eggs and purees!! Counting down!

Thankfully, the gas has calmed down a bit...although still more frequent than before and really nasty smelling...I know that part may not change...although I don't doubt things will change again once I'm eating a more normal diet.

That's a really great idea! I haven't had any clear protein...what kind do you use? Is it really sweet?

No protein in a fudgsicle...what I'm struggling with is getting myself to eat the things I must to get my protein in....I'm doing it, but it's not easy!

This is where I'd like to get some day...able to enjoy food without being obsessed with it...actually wanting the healthy things that I know actually feel good in the body to eat...

Thanks everyone. I never thought I'd long for cottage cheese, which comes into my diet in 11 days! LOL. The hard part is I'm absolutely not hungry at all (strangest feeling in the world by the way) and everything I'm supposed to eat has no appeal...I'll survive...but it's challenging

Better check with your nutritionist. I'm one week out. I can have Greek yogurt but not puréed vegetables...just worth double checking

I use acetaminacolone cream, which also is a prescription. It is helping to slowly clear it up.

Oh, I hope it's not the whey protein! I've already got my routine down and I'm getting most of my protein in just one week after surgery, with the use of protein powders! For now, I've been applying a cream that my doctor prescribed a while back and it does seem to be helping.... I'd started having small flare ups before the surgery, which I attributed to the stress of an upcoming surgery, but I also had started drinking shakes once a day....hmmm....something to consider

No. Filled Rx at CVS without issue...but my hospital sent the prescription directly versus me coming in with paper script...maybe that's the difference.

I hadn't thought about the whey...I thought I was prepared for the smell although it's weird when your gas doesn't smell like yours...it's the frequency that I'm really hoping diminishes a bit.

Oh. Thank goodness!!

I did the SIPS DS with Dr. Mitchell Roslin at Northern Westchester Hospital in NY.

My surgery was on Thursday and I'm feeling surprisingly well, just 4 days later. I have a little discomfort and I can only get a portion of my protein and liquids in, but I'm really feeling pretty good!

That's fantastic! Congratulations!!

How much water were you able to get down when you first got home from the hospital? Got home today...worried about getting enough, now that I don't have an iv...I can't imagine I can get the 64 oz I was doing before surgery, not yet...wondering what others did.

62 oz so far today! Will get last 2 oz in by bed time!

Divorce rates are already high in the general population. My therapist says the people who have issues usually after had issues before. Healthy relationships are not harmed by WLS.

I'm glad to hear that there is no infection and now you will likely be on the mend!!

I got about 35 oz in yesterday...trying for more today!

I hope not! My surgeon is brilliant and considered one of the best, but I wouldn't call him the warm and fuzzy type! However, he is smart enough to have hired warm fuzzy types to run his office...the PA, nutritionist and other staff all have giant smiles!

I do understand that I'm not going to be able to eat or drink what I supposed to do yet. I was just wondering on average how much people actually consumed...to know if I'm doing okay.

2 days post op. Going home today! Can't wait to be in my own house with my wife and dog!!

Congratulations!!