Slimed

[StarryNight 20]

Ugh, I'm 11 weeks post and I just had my first sliming moment. GUH-ROSS.

Are you flattered that the first thing I thought to do when it was over, was to think of you all and come here to share? :/

[StarryNight 20]

Question, now that I've tossed my Cookies, should I drink up on Water, or just give it a rest?

[ItsMe2033 143]

I'm not an expert at this, but in the information given out by surgeons office, they suggest that if you have any problems with anything that you have eaten that you wait at least two hours before you put anything else into your sleeve. I'm sure a sip of Water won't hurt, but I would not drink more than that for a while.

[StarryNight 20]

I'm not an expert at this' date=' but in the information given out by surgeons office, they suggest that if you have any problems with anything that you have eaten that you wait at least two hours before you put anything else into your sleeve. I'm sure a sip of Water won't hurt, but I would not drink more than that for a while.[/quote']

Thanks ItsMe, that sounds like fair enough advice!

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I slime alllll the time. If only a bit comes up, I consume nothing for hours. If it all comes out, I start liquids in 30 minutes or so.

[newat52 1,613]

Thank you sleeve gods, I have not had it happen.

Soooo grateful!

[StarryNight 20]

I slime alllll the time. If only a bit comes up' date=' I consume nothing for hours. If it all comes out, I start liquids in 30 minutes or so.[/quote']

Ugh, sorry it happens to you so often! Do you know why? I'm not into it! Lol.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

One bite too many some days, one bite of the wrong thing maybe, not enough chewing, or my sleeve is just feeling ornery.

[Nikiw2008 50]

Eww! Horrible experience!! Happened to me last week for the 1st time! Definitely know my limit now and won't let it happen again!!

[StarryNight 20]

Yeah, I'm learning my limits too. I think it was a bite of the wrong thing (just turkey off the bone) and maybe not chewing well enough. But yeah, maybe the sleeve being ornery!

[missy moo 19]

What is 'slimed' please..

[StarryNight 20]

Missy Moo, it's a phenomenon that can happen with the sleeve. Too much, too fast, or too "other" for the stomach to handle and your body lubricates your esophagus, and the food slides right back up and out, causing retching.

There's a more tech definition, but that's what happened to me.

[Rozz76 7]

I loved fish pre-op but omg I have slimed twice after eating fish...GROSS!

[wynk11 120]

@ Roz I think you're eating fish too soon! That may be the cause of your slime. You should stick to liquids and soft at least 3 weeks post op. Good luck! It definitely gets better.