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[ShrinkingBiker 121]

Oh yea, and I don't think this is the right section for this.. should this be moved to the My sleeve story section? Is that something I can do, or does an admin need to do it for me?

[NJGurl19 50]

My wife is going to go to the store tomorrow and get me some things to drink. I really like Oceanspray no sugar added cranberry / grape or raspberry. She's also going to pick up some ice pops.

Now' date=' my doctor told me not to worry about sugar free stuff for the first stage. Also, something that kind of surprising was he said he only left 10% of my stomach.

I'm not really having any trouble with the milk, it's just the consistency that is kind of turning me off.. pre-surgery I loved it that way. I will try to avoid it though if that seems to be an issue. I wasn't told anything about the gasx. I guess I should look into that too.

Thanks for all of your comments. It really helps having people who know what I am going through.[/quote']

Only 10% really?? Wow! Is this typical with all sleeves?

[ShrinkingBiker 121]

I didn't think so.. but that is what my doctor said he left in. It kinda freaked me out.. I was expecting them to only remove 70-80% but he's really good.. maybe I had an extra large stomach... lol

[sharonintx 1,275]

It's quite a shock isn't it - the changes and feelings that happen post op? Glad to hear you are feeling a little better:) I am 12 days ahead of you in the recovery phase. What they say about it getting better all the time is true. I have now had 2 days in a row that I felt pretty good and didn't find it necessary to take a nap. The head hunger has subsided quite a bit and I even have to make myself eat sometimes.

Congratulations on making the move to have this surgery and I hope you feel better with each passing day.

[ShrinkingBiker 121]

Thanks,

I am doing really well.. I really want to ride my motorcycle, but the doc said wait 6 weeks, so May 1 is the day. I was able to comfortably eat a bit of ricotta bake last night which was nice.

I've been good without naps for the most part. I was laid off a few months back so, it's mostly dealing with boredom, and frustration of not being able to lift heavy stuff. My wife is so supportive, but it sucks to have to ask her to take in the groceries, fill the aquarium move stuff, and so on.