A little scared this has been pretty easy for me.

[llmccay1 24]

Sleeved 10/20/14. Since surgery down 15 lbs but hit a stall and haven't lost any in a week. Not worried, I know this is normal but I actually gained a lb (Water weight I hope). I think I've had a pretty easy time of it so far. After 9 days doc put me on soft foods. Go to foods are tuna, scrambled eggs w/cheddar cheese, split pea Soup & cottage cheese. Trying not to waste calories on foods that don't have Protein. But...

I've had no problems with nausea after the first couple days from pain medication and very little pain other than gas for a couple days. Of the other foods I've tried, nothing has upset my stomach and it all tastes so good and I'm able to easily eat 3-4 tbls already. I was actually hoping to be turned off by food for awhile.

I'm scared that it's been too easy, it will too easy to fall back into old habits. It's so hard not to pop that French fry my kid is eating, into my mouth knowing it won't bother my stomach at only 3-weeks since surgery.

[Kathy812 794]

@@llmccay1, I can actually relate. Most things go down w/no problems ( I had a problem w/fish only-just felt uncomfortable going down) but I can eat quite a bit as well. I make a conscious effort to stop when I've reached my allowance. I was hoping that I would be one of those people who felt full after 2 bites but unfortunately, not so.

As we know, this surgery is not a cure, it's something we're going to have to work at on a daily basis.

[melissa70 1]

Hi I have the opposite problem, sleeved 10/22. Lost 36 lbs which is great but dr still has me on Clear Liquids because i had to be hand stitched and not stapled. No nausea, or pain except hurts when i drink or eat anything. And i feel overly full all the time. Im getting dehydrated can only consume about 16 oz per day and that is pushing my self . Anyone else having this issue?

[cdenney123 103]

It has been easy for me as well its just the incision healing Im struggling with and the food part. I actually rather stay on liquids because food just sits in my esophogus. I wish I had done this 4 years ago when I was struggling with me weight instead of being depressed the whole time.

[bearhugs1975 57]

I was sleeved the same day 10/20. I am down 12lbs and stalled all this week. I am also not having any problems getting anything other than Protein Shakes (yuck) down. I have wrote it off as being a revision from band to sleeve because I know how to chew, but it does worry me.

[KQH 69]

It was very easy for me until recently when my body smiled, said "that's enough, dear" and decided to hang onto every last ounce. That's okay, I know it's trying to keep itself (and me) from starving to death.

I didn't get to hit Onederland before leaving for a conference this coming weekend which was a personal goal. It's tough, and I'm not happy, but I also wasn't willing to do anything crazy or risk injury before leaving as we'll be doing a lot of driving, sitting, and walking.

When I get back though, LOOK OUT!

[CheleLynn45 615]

I am so glad to read all these posts!!

I was sleeved on Oct 27th and my recovery has been, I don't want to say easy, but fairly pleasant. Not at all what I was expecting. I had no pain really, and I am a BIG baby. I had one rough day when a Protein shake I tried didn't sit well with me, but no throwing up or anything. I have been walking walking walking since day one at the hospital.

I started mushy foods on this past sunday the 9th and everything I ate has agreed with me and gone down really well. I am logging all my calories, Protein and liquids. Been having one shake or Protein Drink a day and still reaching 60-65grams of protein a day.

Yesterday for instance I had one egg scrambled with 1 cup shredded cheese cooked with it for Breakfast. I was able to eat the whole thing in about 20 mins. I see so many people on here barely able get three bites down let alone the whole thing?? Today for lunch I had 1.5oz of tuna with 1 tbsp. light mayo and a WW cheesestick. I was again able to finish it all in about 25mins.

I am hoping I am doing the right things, I see my doc for the first time post op on Friday. I feel really good, I still can get tired here and there. My incisions are healing nicely. I am down 24lbs in three weeks since pre op diet, 15lbs in two weeks since surgery.

I would much rather get my protein from food instead of Protein drinks but am wondering if it is to soon for that or am I okay since my sleeve seems to be ok with it?? Last couple days my calories have been at around 500 for the day, and I was at the gym both days walking 2.5 miles in an hour.

I keep telling myself to be grateful that my recovery is going the way it is, but I just want to make sure I am doing everything I can for long term results.

[Jennifer Rogers 111]

Hi I have the opposite problem, sleeved 10/22. Lost 36 lbs which is great but dr still has me on clear liquids because i had to be hand stitched and not stapled. No nausea, or pain except hurts when i drink or eat anything. And i feel overly full all the time. Im getting dehydrated can only consume about 16 oz per day and that is pushing my self . Anyone else having this issue?

I was sleeved the day after you. I'm also down 36lbs and having the exact same issues. I'm really really struggling

[easymack63 18]

I completely relate. I was sleeved 10/14 and, with the exception of the one night I was in the hospital, I have had almost no discomfort. I've never taken my nausea medicine even once, no heartburn, no dumping, etc. I have yet to eat anything that upset my sleeve in any way. I'm eating 2-3 ounces of fish or chicken at a time with no issue whatsoever.

The whole thing makes me really nervous. So far I havent eaten anything bad, but Im afraid that once I do try it and my sleeve doesnt yell at me it will be harder to have self control.

Plus I feel like my weight loss is REALLY slow. I lose 16 pounds in the first 8 days - obviously not slow - but in the three weeks since then I've only lost 9.

Sigh.

[kimpossible67 608]

I too had an easy time with regards to recovery. I also can eat more than many. I listen to my stomach and go (stop) from there. Just one bite to many and it returns.

My difficult days were learning to eat and drink. It took me 3 months to get a grip. Sooo frustrating. One month I could barely get anything down I was always sick to my stomach! It eventually passed and it finally came together.

[Liprippa 58]

I have hada a really easy time and feel the same way. I am 6 days post op. I haven't had much pain, nausea, or anything and added milk based cheese Soup with no chunks tonight and for first night I feel like I had "reel" food. Outside Protein shakes (thank the Lord!) Protein Shakes were getting very old!!!! Just trying to figure out the next thing to add into the mix

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I've had it easy from day 1 as well. No issues at all. In fact I quickly went back to logging on Myfitnesspal in order to make sure I was eating correctly. I think it's good to post positive experiences. So many threads have people talking about pain and nausea, you need these types of post to balance things out.

[Liprippa 58]

I actually ate a chocolate dipped ice cream bar day 5 post op and my stomach wasn't quite ready for it. Just had some discomfort not really pain went to bed early and all was well after an hour or so

[nikki9 70]

I totally agree. Who complains about something being easy? me! that's who!

I haven't had the pain or discomfort that I was expecting. I was sleeved 10/30. I still seem to like the smell and taste of food. I can eat more than a 1/4 cup of my puree food. I have no actual feeling of fullness. It all scares me. I don't eat more than 1/2 a cup of food and I take 30 - 60 minutes to eat it. I do it on purpose because I'm trying to learn not to eat so fast and that's what the NUT/Dr instructions state and luckily I don't feel hungry.

I feel like I'm still obsessing about food only it is different... it is am I getting enough Fluid or Protein? is this puree of soft foods? am allowed to eat this or should I wait?

What am I going to do when I am allowed to eat normal food.... what if I don't ever feel food? How will I know what to do?

[KQH 69]

I still feel like a bit of a freak when I read of people being further out than I am and only being able to eat a few bites at a sitting. My loss is great, my energy is through the roof, and I'm actually taking the stairs to the 3rd floor of my hotel rather than hitting the elevator because the stairs are right there. I would've NEVER done that before surgery!

Just keep remembering this is YOUR journey and it'll be different than everyone else's.