May 20th

[misslady 130]

Was sleeved on the 21St and home today. It had gone much better than I expected. Pain control was too much, had to ask for something less strong so I could function. Been walking around, sipping and getting up often. My surgeon just did 1 incision and that helps too. Good luck to all.

[sotomary 0]

Hi! I was sleeved on the 18. The Clear Liquids are fine but boring can't wait for friday so I start full liquids. Anyone else been feeling cold? Is it normal? Does gas still hurt you guys?

[naynayfrey 2]

Hi! I was sleeved on the 18. The clear liquids are fine but boring can't wait for friday so I start full liquids. Anyone else been feeling cold? Is it normal? Does gas still hurt you guys?

I was sleeved the 20th. So ready for something besides clear liquids. I am cold ALL the time, not the norm for me. Still having gas pains,also. But overall am doing very well. Hope all is well with you.

[EmH78 2]

Hello all, I was sleeved 5/20...I was having problems with getting Protein and Water in until today. Still have some gas pain and cold all the time. Hope everyone is doing good.

[VSG_VAL 25]

Hello! I'm new here! I was sleeved on May 20th in South Jersey.

I had to stay and extra day in the hospital due to nausea. I was happy to get discharged and get out of that hospital bed. For me, the gas pain was way worse then I expected and worse then the actual surgical sites. I'm still burping and can feel gas pockets. I'm really looking forward to getting over that. I have a drain that will be removed on my first checkup appointment this Tuesday. It doesn't bother me as much as I thought it would. I am on a clear liquid diet currently as well. The doc should allow me to switch to full liquids at my appointment. I am surprised that I don't really feel hungry. I can feel that my stomach is empty and growling and I think about how I would like to eat, but don't feel that manic drive to need to eat like I've always had. Hallelujah!

[EmH78 2]

Is anyone having any problems drinking? Every time I take a sip of anything I get bad air bubbles? Will this eventually end? I'm not gulping or chugging.

[VSG_VAL 25]

I've been trying to take little sips all day and I know that I'm not getting in all that I should, but I'm doing better every day. Sometimes I do get a gassy feeling when I take a drink...even if it's not a real big sip. I keep thinking it's related to the gas from the surgery.

As of last night, I started getting a weird metallic taste in my mouth. Today I noticed that my tongue has a grey-ish coating on it as well. It's making all my fluids taste horrible. I think it must be ketosis?

[sleevedinseattle 3]

I've been trying to take little sips all day and I know that I'm not getting in all that I should' date=' but I'm doing better every day. Sometimes I do get a gassy feeling when I take a drink...even if it's not a real big sip. I keep thinking it's related to the gas from the surgery.

As of last night, I started getting a weird metallic taste in my mouth. Today I noticed that my tongue has a grey-ish coating on it as well. It's making all my fluids taste horrible. I think it must be ketosis?[/quote']

Metallic taste is normal, I had it as well. my doctor said that your taste buds may change after surgery. Everything tastes metallic, except, sugar- free Jello, muscle milk light chocolate, propel, and sugar free crystal light. Maybe for the best, as I ALWAYS loved eating, . Friday will be 2 weeks, Metallica taste, is still here, . Anyone else, have metallic taste, for how long, does it ever go away? Thanks do the responses .

[VSG_VAL 25]

Metallic taste is normal, I had it as well. my doctor said that your taste buds may change after surgery. Everything tastes metallic, except, sugar- free Jello, muscle milk light chocolate, propel, and sugar free crystal light. Maybe for the best, as I ALWAYS loved eating, . Friday will be 2 weeks, Metallica taste, is still here, . Anyone else, have metallic taste, for how long, does it ever go away? Thanks do the responses .

The metallic taste is fading for me. It's still there, but not as strong...or i'm just getting used to it. lol

[VSG_VAL 25]

How much Protein are you guys getting in at this point? My doc said sip Water all day, make a Protein shake and sip on that all day and then do my 2 ounce meals (full liquid stage) every 3 hours.

I was just working on one Protein Shake (made with skim milk) a day, but thinking I should be doing two to get my Protein levels closer to 60. Just curious as to what everyone else is doing.

[Readytobeskinny 13]

I was sleeved may 17 and am averaging 70-80 g of Protein per day.

[sleevedinseattle 3]

Hey all of you May 2013 sleevers!!!!! How are you guys???? We are almost 9 months out. What are everyone's results this far? I've lost 50lbs, started at 239, a little slower then I thought . What's working for everyone??? Would love to hear from all of you...