1 week Post Op!

[BuriedBombshell 63]

Hi Colemon70' date=' I'm doing ok, trying to get as much Protein in. im at pureed stage.I believe u n I got sleeved the same day cool! How r udoing?? Question: can we drink naked juice? At least a lil but, I'm so constipated :/ n this is the only thing that works.[/quote']

Today I had some 100% apple juice. I was really craving it, and it helped me painlessly meet my Fluid intake. I say have some! We are even allowed to have mashed potatoes and hot Cereal.....LOTS of carbs. I think the low carb requirements start when we can eat real food.

[Decembersleever 154]

Congratulations!

[JROD 22]

Today I had some 100% apple juice. I was really craving it' date=' and it helped me painlessly meet my Fluid intake. I say have some! We are even allowed to have mashed potatoes and hot cereal.....LOTS of carbs. I think the low carb requirements start when we can eat real food.[/quote']

I'm gonna have some apple juice right now cause this feeling is so uncomfortable :/ Thank you girl!

[JROD 22]

Hi! I was sleeved in Jacksonville 3/29/13 at Memorial Hospital!

Yay!!!!!congrats!!!

[JROD 22]

I'm gonna have some apple juice right now cause this feeling is so uncomfortable :/ Thank you girl!

I've read on some threads that oatmeal is allowed during the pureed stage?? Have you tried oatmeal yet?? I'm kinda scared to try it.

[ambersterling 7]

I was sleeved this past Thursday, so today I am 4 days out. I am still having a lot of trouble swallowing. Feels like a golf ball every time. Also, they gave me a suppository in the Hospital BC I was in SO much pain from gas. So now I have (sorry TMI) liquid diarrhea. Did any of you have any of these issues? I am worried about dehydration. I am on full liquids, so I'm trying to drink skim milk along with Water and some zero calorie electrolyte drinks like Powerade Zero and Gatorade. Haven't attempted a Protein Shake yet.

[JROD 22]

I was sleeved this past Thursday' date=' so today I am 4 days out. I am still having a lot of trouble swallowing. Feels like a golf ball every time. Also, they gave me a suppository in the Hospital BC I was in SO much pain from gas. So now I have (sorry TMI) liquid diarrhea. Did any of you have any of these issues? I am worried about dehydration. I am on full liquids, so I'm trying to drink skim milk along with Water and some zero calorie electrolyte drinks like Powerade Zero and Gatorade. Haven't attempted a Protein Shake yet.[/quote']

The feeling of having a goofball stuck will go away in a few more days...I had a similar experience as yours at the beginning since I was pretty much sipping on chicken broth n water. Just keep on sipping water, liquids, to avoid dehydration.

[elpaso73 66]

I was sleeved this past Thursday' date=' so today I am 4 days out. I am still having a lot of trouble swallowing. Feels like a golf ball every time. Also, they gave me a suppository in the Hospital BC I was in SO much pain from gas. So now I have (sorry TMI) liquid diarrhea. Did any of you have any of these issues? I am worried about dehydration. I am on full liquids, so I'm trying to drink skim milk along with Water and some zero calorie electrolyte drinks like Powerade Zero and Gatorade. Haven't attempted a Protein shake yet.[/quote']

I 'm 5 days post op and struggling with the same issues. But today I feel better than yesterday and I'm pretty sure if I take it one day at a time things will improve. Remember we've been through a major surgery, a part of ur body has been cut away, of course we need to give our bodies the time they deserve to heal. Pls stop worrying, it's a normal symptom after the gastrectomy. My docs advice: DON'T STAY IN BED OR ON THE SOFA. WALK AS LONG AS UR LUNGS ALLOW U BUT DON'T OVERDO IT. SIP Water SLOWLY, TEAS, Soups, SUGARLESS JUICES, LIQUIFIED YOGURTS...BUT NO MILK, NO coffee, NO SODAS.. And don't forget to watch ur sugar intake. And if u need anything else pls don't hesitate. I'm more than glad to share. Kisses. Pascale.

[Nainai32065 20]

I was sleeved march.26 at memriol hospital also.... Who sash your surgen...

[Colemon70 87]

Hi Colemon70' date=' I'm doing ok, trying to get as much Protein in. im at pureed stage.I believe u n I got sleeved the same day cool! How r udoing?? Question: can we drink naked juice? At least a lil but, I'm so constipated :/ n this is the only thing that works.[/quote']

Glad to hear you are doing well! I'm on puréed foods starting Tues. I'm not allowed to have naked juice. They told me it has too many carbs and sugars. I imagine it would be ok if watered down? I'm not sure though. I had a rough time having a BM. My doc said a lot was from my pain meds which were Tylenol 3 (codenine) and that binded me. Plus the lack of fruit and veggies. They suggested milk of magnesia. I can't take that stuff. But if you are able to get down liquid meds that might be an option. I can't wait to be in purée. I think we will be able to get things "movin" good luck to uou

[donatelife36 27]

At what week did your doctors put you on puréed foods?

Glad to see you all are doing good!! I haven't been on here in a day or so, so I am trying to catch up!!!

[BuriedBombshell 63]

I've read on some threads that oatmeal is allowed during the pureed stage?? Have you tried oatmeal yet?? I'm kinda scared to try it.

I had a couple spoonfuls of instant cream of wheat. It was HEAVY and filled me fast, but it felt fine.

[BuriedBombshell 63]

I was sleeved this past Thursday' date=' so today I am 4 days out. I am still having a lot of trouble swallowing. Feels like a golf ball every time. Also, they gave me a suppository in the Hospital BC I was in SO much pain from gas. So now I have (sorry TMI) liquid diarrhea. Did any of you have any of these issues? I am worried about dehydration. I am on full liquids, so I'm trying to drink skim milk along with Water and some zero calorie electrolyte drinks like Powerade Zero and Gatorade. Haven't attempted a Protein shake yet.[/quote']

I didn't have a suppository, but my poo is still liquid most of the time. I'm 9 days ou.

[BuriedBombshell 63]

I was sleeved march.26 at memriol hospital also.... Who sash your surgen...

Yay! Dr. Rao.

[Nainai32065 20]

Me.too.....Dr.Roa..... She is the best ever!!!