Rebellious Butterfly 91 Posted May 17, 2014 I was sleeved on May 12th. Mine was a special case as there was breathing tube complications. I was in the hospital for 5 days. Thank God im home!! Im fine other than a sore throat and intense waves of gas pain. When will that go away? Thanks guys!I'm May 12th also Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msryan 7 Posted May 17, 2014 I am 10 days out and things do get better gas xstrips really help and it slept in the recliner for the first 7 days then went to sleeping with a pillow under my left side still having some pain when I over do it I can eat some foods tht I think help but I am still not eating 3 meals a day and I think that's a problem so hang in there it will get better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaddyMarie 291 Posted May 17, 2014 I am 10 days out and things do get better gas xstrips really help and it slept in the recliner for the first 7 days then went to sleeping with a pillow under my left side still having some pain when I over do it I can eat some foods tht I think help but I am still not eating 3 meals a day and I think that's a problem so hang in there it will get better The Gasx strips did not do anything for me. I can eat pretty much anything at this point. (That's purée approved) I just blended some peaches and put a dollap ontop of a heaping tablespoon of cottage cheese. I'm making homemade refried Beans for dinner! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Divadee35 47 Posted May 18, 2014 The Gasx strips did not do anything for me. I can eat pretty much anything at this point. (That's purée approved) I just blended some peaches and put a dollap ontop of a heaping tablespoon of cottage cheese. I'm making homemade refried Beans for dinner! How many days r u out, I'm 10 days out, and I'm so tired so soup! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaddyMarie 291 Posted May 18, 2014 The Gasx strips did not do anything for me. I can eat pretty much anything at this point. (That's purée approved) I just blended some peaches and put a dollap ontop of a heaping tablespoon of cottage cheese. I'm making homemade refried Beans for dinner! How many days r u out, I'm 10 days out, and I'm so tired so soup! I am 10 days out but my diet beginning week 2 is purée Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Divadee35 47 Posted May 18, 2014 I am 10 days out but my diet beginning week 2 is purée So you were sleeved May 7 like myself! I feel hungry, but I'm over soup! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaddyMarie 291 Posted May 18, 2014 Yep I was sleeved May 7th! When can you start puréed foods? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Divadee35 47 Posted May 18, 2014 Yep I was sleeved May 7th! When can you start puréed foods? My doctor don't want me to start until next Saturday! How many pounds have you lost, if you don't mind me asking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaddyMarie 291 Posted May 18, 2014 Yep I was sleeved May 7th! When can you start puréed foods? My doctor don't want me to start until next Saturday! How many pounds have you lost, if you don't mind me asking? Wow next Saturday?! That's long! He must have his reasons. From my surgery date I have lost 14 lbs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Divadee35 47 Posted May 18, 2014 Wow next Saturday?! That's long! He must have his reasons. From my surgery date I have lost 14 lbsyou're doing good! I'm at 11 pounds! I got to kick up my protein! I started back exercising yesterday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msryan 7 Posted May 18, 2014 Wow next Saturday?! That's long! He must have his reasons. From my surgery date I have lost 14 lbs I right along with you I am at 16 lbs and eating puréed foods or baby food I was also told I can have tuna or chicken in a can great job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaddyMarie 291 Posted May 18, 2014 Yeah it's hard getting all that Protein in!!! I can't do it. I mean I could but it takes me a long time just to drink one of my shakes. But I puréed some tuna yesterday so I'm getting. Natural protein in at least. I probly average around 30-40 grams a day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Divadee35 47 Posted May 18, 2014 She just told me my staples are steal healing! I'm blessed that I do not have any pain, and I did not have to much the day of and after my surgery! Do you get full fast? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Divadee35 47 Posted May 18, 2014 How was the tuna puréed? I'm about to do it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites