One week out...

[brandynd 6]

I've made it through my first week post sleeve and am going strong. Started full liquids today, but boy am I sick of sweet stuff. I had about a quarter of a special k Protein drink (bad idea), and then later about 2 oz of Soup which wasn't too bad. I'm still occasionally having these weird stomach cramp like feelings, and I can feel everything when it hits my pouch....such a weird feeling!

I did have my first NSV today (I have yet to buy a scale...I should get on that..) I went to get dressed and I thought, eh, what the heck? Why not try on the pair of jeans that were a bit too tight for me before surgery. They buttoned all the way with ZERO effort! Holy hooters that happened quick! granted, I'm not down a whole size yet, but I'll take it!

I have also noticed (this may be TMI and for that, I'm sorry) that my stools are happening more frequently than usual (like 2-3 times a day) and they are all liquid. I know I'm on a liquid diet, but is this normal? Kinda weird.

Other than that, life is returning to normal. I've been walking walking and walking some more, and the soreness subsides a little more everyday. I opted not to go back to work today because I'm just not feeling 100% just yet, but i will be back on Monday. Other than that, not too much going on, just thought I'd catch up!

[Billy363627 15]

well it is really glad to know that you are do so well. Keep drinking excercising and getting in your Proteins in..You will do good..

[2bslimkim 11]

Hey Miss Brandy,

I was sleeved on Monday Feb. 28 so this is day 6 for me and I wanted to let you know i'm also having the watery lose stools... Probably normal and will soon turn to hard once we introduce solids and more Protein.

I actually have more strength today but my abdominal area is a little more tender today (especially the incision where they removed the stomach). Kinda feel like I have been punched in the side but only bothers me when i'm moving around.

I'm going to try to go back to work 1/2 day on Monday.

Good luck!