March 18, 2014

[fromPeartoHG 1]

I was sleeved on 18th March, my food intake till the puréed stage was perfect, with 0 discomfort. But ever since I started on soft food diet it has been challenging. Very often I suffer from terrible gas pain, right after I finish eating, which lasts for 15-20 min. I usually walk a bit to provide some relief, but basically just bare the pain till it goes off. I have started to dread the sight of food. Does anybody else have a similar problem? When does this stop? Will I ever feel normal and at what stage? I know every individual is different but would love to hear other people' experience.

On the positive note my total weight loss so far has been 47lbs, I have started going to the gym doing full body resistance training and cardio. I take Multi-Vitamin and Calcium every day and gas med twice a day which I feel makes no difference.

Drinking Water is a struggle, doc suggested 3 litres per day I can barely manage 1.5. I also take Glucerna for Protein Shake, any inputs on that?

[Sleeveless in seattle 208]

I would guess the pain is from eating too much or too fast. That's the only time I've ever felt discomfort.

[fromPeartoHG 1]

I can admit at times too fast, but too much is impossible and the first sign of being full I stop. I know a person who never had gas problem at all.

Does the pain from gas cause stress on the stitches?

[tigerlily14 35]

3 liters of Water seems like a lot I can barely do that now and i don't have surgery till June 24th.