The Greater Fool

The drinking 64oz of liquid shouldn't worry you over much. There are a variety of explanations for why this might happen. As long as you did not push past more than mild resistance and pain you didn't do anything wrong. As for the food, you need to ensure you are not breaking the rule about not drinking during meals, as this would wash the food out of your new pouch into your intestines allowing you too eat more. You would also want to be sure your not taking overly long to eat. It's a bad habit you'd be learning. If you're doing the eating thing correctly, then most of the variety of reasons why you were able to drink would apply to why your are able to eat. Since you're having a better time eating and drinking early on than most you need to focus on not exceeding what your plan calls for. If your plan calls for specific protein, carbs, calories, fats, etc. then you need to be sure it just so. Good luck Tek

I called them vowel movements until I was about 12. Took me back. I find a couple turns on the legs tighten those stools right up. Early post-op it's difficult to predict much with any accuracy. Things will settle eventually. Good luck, Tek

Welcome to the forums. I don't have an answer for you but didn't want you to feel lonely, so I thought I sit down and join you while you wait. Good luck, Tek

A stall is not something that requires 'breaking' The lesson to learn from Loridee11 is that it's better to not now about stalls early on. Scales lie. Stalls happen. They don't mean you are doing anything wrong, or that anything needs fixing. Just keep doing your plan. The scale will catch up, then it will vex you again. Don't give the scale the power to cause you to muck up your program. Tek

Would so many sips have affected you pre-op? The sleeve wouldn't necessarily cause alcohol to have a different than normal impact on you post-op as pre op. You still have a pyloric valve, which is the gatekeeper between your stomach and your (normal) intestines. Early post op since you aren't eating as much alcohol might have a slightly greater than normal impact, just as if you were drinking on a nearly empty stomach. The sleeve creates restriction on what you can eat. It really doesn't change digestion. Good luck, Tek

Continue on your plan, assuming you are sticking to plan. Tek

I've been scared and embarrassed before. When you talk to your Doc, take responsibility and be honest about what went right and what went wrong. You're not the first to be where you are, and things usually work out. Good luck, Tek

Welcome to the forums. 10 days ago you had surgery which means 10 days ago your surgeon did surgical insult to your stomach. He poked, he prodded, he moved things about, he created the sleeve. So far so good. All those things that were poked, prodded, moved, and changed are still very swollen, very angry, and very sensitive. Some folks, even when they do everything right, have the issues you are having now. It's worse for some people than others. Whatever you drink do very small sips and leave a bit of time between sips. If/when you get to food, it's very small bites, chew well, then chew some more. Again, leave time between bites. Back to current. You and your sleeve are already learning new behaviors. The fact that you gag BEFORE you try means your sleeve has already learned how to tell you what it doesn't like... over sweet stuff. This will help in the future. Hang in there, keep trying different things. Eventually your sleeve will heal enough or you will hit a product that works well enough. Good luck, Tek

Welcome to the forums. You had surgery just over a week ago. Your band area has been abused terribly and is angry and swollen. This means that any food or drink that goes near it is going to cause what you feel. Remember to drink only sips and slowly. If/when you start food, small bites, chew thoroughly, then chew more. Hang in there. Remember that the first weeks are the worst it will probably be. Good luck, Tek

Do you have any closets with a little space and a lock on the outside? Just a thought. Good Luck, Tek

Thanks for answering my prying questions. You have a unique experience going on. It's terribly interesting. Thanks again, Tek

Didn't expect that you'd do it all night. Interesting. 6 weeks indicates they want your surgery well healed before they let anything going through. At least you won't have to cope with surgical pain while you try to learn to eat, that is a positive feature. Are you allowed to drink on your own? Tek

I have a couple few many questions, since I don't recall ever having a feeding tube. Is it always in? Is there a hole in you somewhere to accommodate the feeding tube? Do you pump or push the food in somehow? How big is the tube? Do they provide the food they want you to use, or do you do your own food? Sorry for all the questions, but I'm interested in the mechanics of this. How long do they expect you to have it? Thanks for your time and expertise in answering these questions. Tek

Feeding tubes aren't the standard fare for WLS. As you say, you had so many complications you are likely one of very few folks that have had to deal with them. The positive side is the site now has someone with experience of feeding tubes. You're our foremost authority. Hang in there, Tek

I like the cut of your jib. Tek

Welcome to the forums. Just a caution, but there are some real jerks around here :cough:The Greater Fool:cough: so when it comes to a choice of doing what we say or what you Doc says, your Doc wins. Period. Remember that the first 6 weeks post-op may be difficult. You may not be able to eat enough. Hang in there and work your plan. Learn. Do better. Exciting and interesting times ahead. Enjoy it no matter how miserable you are Good luck Tek

Sometimes, I think dealing with insurance is dropping into the 9th circle of hell. Good Luck Tek

I was too large to fit on any scale but my surgeons, so I had no way of knowing if I lost weight until my first weigh in, a month after surgery. Spoiler, I lost weight. Ultimately, it all worked out ok for me. Scales lie. Every day if you give them the chance. Scale comes from two greek roots: 'Sca' (Ska) meaning 'crap' and 'Le' (Lie) meaning 'to mislead', so 'misleading crap.' Good luck, Tek

My #1 tip, well imperative, really: Learn your Doc's plan, internalize it, then follow it completely and without exception. Success or failure rests on compliance. Good Luck, Tek

Just like that. Well, use different words, in a different order, but it seems you have the basic principles in hand. Tek

Did you by chance get a little food stuck before this began? At any rate, my guess would be you got food stuck, or a large enough chunk irritated stuff on the way down, causing a bit of swelling, that once started just kept getting re-irritated and keeping the swelling going. This would account for most of the sensations you are having. From the other end, good and consistent bowel movements? Any sort of back-up could also create such feelings. Or, even the slightest strain could have strained the stomach muscles, again causing inflamation. in the first couple months, things you don't even notice when they happen can create some swelling, creating issues. It will generally work itself out eventually, just don't force things. By my reading of your drinking, when you complete your 9am protein drink you are at 30(ish) ounces. You may be over-achieving on drinking. Maybe allow your first 16oz of water last for a couple hours more, move your 11am drink to start at 1pm. Just an off the wall idea. I'm also unsure of your protein bar. Those things are like eating bricks. If you simply must have more protein, do some drink. What does your plan say? Are you supposed to be eating protein bricks? I notice the rest of your diet is still liquid, I don't know your plan, so you need to evaluate if your are following it, which I say so often, follow your Doc's plan to the letter. Hope things get better, Tek

I figured out the curiosity part. The question gave it away

This is an Interesting question. Makes me wonder the motivation behind it. Good luck. Tek

Stopping pills varies by surgeon. Certainly, I continued taking my meds uninterrupted. So OP, you will work all this out with your surgeon. Good luck, Tek

Following your Doc's plan is more important than counting calories, or carbs, or protein, or whatever. Unless, of course, you're Doc's program involves counting things, then do it with devotion. While I'm sure my Doc's program was intended to get us into a particular range on protein, carbs, calories, etc., if I was following the plan I didn't need to count anything but meals. My Doc's plan was 3 meals of 3oz protein, 1oz veggies. The 3x3oz of protein would get me to 60g protein. The calories and carbs would likewise be within the appropriate range. Thus, I just needed to focus on simple 3oz protein, 1oz veggies each meal. First 6 weeks, same thing but pureed. Early on I had a problem even getting half way through the protein, let alone much else, but this was to be expected. By the end of the first 6 weeks I was getting appropriate quantities. So, if you're following your Doc's plan you are doing great. Keep up the good work. Good luck Tek