First few months.

[mcplu28 16]

How was your first few months after you had the sleeve done? Any sliming? Or anything like that?

[Ms. K 1]

I am 7 weeks post surgery. I have lost about 35 pounds but eating is not enjoyable. I work very hard to get my Protein in each day, but some foods still hurt my stomach. I still don't get in enough liquid everyday. Anyone else have/had trouble getting in protein and/or liquids?

[BeagleLover 1,020]

Yes, I have trouble getting all the Protein and liquids in too.

[mcplu28 16]

I've read that a lot where people have a hard time getting Protein and not all liquids.

[JerseyCityGal 231]

I'm six months out.

In the beginning, I found that warm liquids went down easiest, as well as thicker liquids. V-8 juice was good. I used Chike Protein shakes, but mixed them in a blender with ice to make a "shake". I had a terrible time getting down plain Water, and my taste buds couldn't take Crystal Light or anything like that so I plain brothed and Chiked myself to hydration.

If solid food doesn't feel so great, you can mix fruit and veggies in a Nutribullet or Ninja and drink your lunch and dinner

[kimpossible67 608]

I've never experienced slimming and I'm not sure what it is. I had a rough three months pot op but it eventually came together. It will for you too.

[old_rn 110]

I have slimed but it is always when I eat beef. So after 2 times I will not be eating that anymore. It is unpleasant and don't plan to repeat it anytime soon. I have to get all my liquids in or I feel like I have been in the desert and the Protein is at every meal. Usually I don't have room left for anything else.

[blondebomb 580]

I am 5 months out...my first month I swear I didnt no what hit me!! the first 2 weeks I had esophagas spasms from my hernia being fixed..It was awful. my internists called me in something for it an by the time I got it the spasms calmed down. I drank it all..protein an fluids. I used chike products the first 2 months I would rather drink then eat. it was a lil rough the first few months getting all required fluids...but my surgeon told me my Proteins that I drank for meals counted toward my liquids so that was a relief. but I did sip Soups also I added some Protein whey to everything I drank...by the 3rd month I was able to tolerate a few bites here and there. after 3 or 4 bites I was done. protein is always first. I have been picking up the whey shots at cvs and walmart..they are like 28 or so grms protein for small an 48 or something for the large..now that I am 5 months out I still find myself not hungry much so I either nibble on the pure Protein Bars or do a shot..I am down 88 now...do the best ya can but push to get in those min 60 proteins daily...it will affect the weight loss..I have found when I dont make but 40 or so proteins a day my weight slows a bit...I still have about 50 more to go but I'll get there...

[woo woo 872]

3 months out and I have never experienced slimes or anything like that. Basically no problems eating anything.

I haven't tried rice or Pasta though, just by choice.

ETA: Getting enough liquids is always a challenge. I do the best I can with that.

Edited December 10, 2014 by woo woo

[Ms. K 1]

What is sliming?

[Maggy'sMom 42]

Had my first slime incident today. I'm 5 weeks post op. I had some rotisserie chicken and shredded Parmesan. I had a wing including the skin. I don't know if I ate too fast, didnt chew enough or if it was too much fat. Not pleasant. I have to be more careful. I don't want that to happen again!

[alwaysvegas 702]

Four months out. No problems with liquids or Protein. I just moved to solids and everything is fine. I'm a fast eater, so I do end up sliming once or twice per week, but it's great negative reinforcement. I do love having a definite limit to what I can eat and feeling completely satisfied. I can't imagine ever regretting this wonderful surgery!