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I am happy to know I’m not alone in this. Post op 4 months out now and sweets are on my mind constantly. My sweet tooth is through the roof. And I have never been a sweets person, give me an appetizer over dessert anytime but now Ice cream is calling my name in my sleep like a lover in a romance novel.

Coming on to my fourth day post op after having sleeve surgery done on 2/18/20. Curious as to a few things. I’m not very hungry at all until I overthink it, I am a very tall large younger man and my suggested intake of protein just seems unrealistic. I have only been able to drink at tops 2 protein shakes for a total of 60 grams of protein. I’m doing my best to stay hydrated but I can’t only drink one ounce at a time, is that rule ok to be broken I feel like an ounce doesn’t even coat my mouth before swallowing. My incision sites have all been healing pretty well but the largest one the skin around it is turning black and blue as if it was bruised. Is that normal or did that happen to anyone else? My stomach feels sore especially in that one spot otherwise not too bad seems to be getting slightly better day by day. one final thing....when will I go the bathroom? I have a ton of gas but havnt had the call to go. thank you so much, amazing to find a community like this and be on this journey with you all. thank you, Michael

Only a week post op, and I don't regret it but I would contemplate murder for something to chew on with actual flavor lol.

Just wanted to thank everyone who took the time to reply and give me advice/personal perspectives on everything means the world not being alone in this. I decided to just focus on hydration like recommended, not coming even close to the protein rate but will keep working up to it. I was also able to use the bathroom the night I made my previous post and again since then so that is working well again. Right now my biggest thing is just wanting something that has flavor and taste. Officially at my one week mark and going. Hopefully these next two weeks wont feel too long. Much love everyone, Michael