Surgery was yesterday

[tmlawson 4]

I can't even eat a whole cup of Jello without feeling like I am going to pop. Drinking Water is hard too. 2 sips is all I can handle at a time . I am also very sore . How long until the soreness is gone ?

[Tauruslady5 154]

Hi. You just had your surgery. Your stomach is swollen in there, that is why you cannot get alot of Fluid into your new stomach. In about 3-4 weeks you stomach will start to finally become a normal size and you will be able to eat a little more.

I had my surgery on 11/21/14 and can only seem to get just a little over 800 calories per day in me. Just a few weeks back I was at 600 calories per day. When I started out, I was eating 2 teaspoons every 2 hours. Believe me, it made me full and my tummy would hurt.

I just remember that we now have a new tummy,, the size of a baby's tummy. Just feed yourself like you would a newborn. It will eventually become easier.

Take your time, enjoy your journey......it is amazing.....................

Also, FYI...........you will not loose a lot during the first 2 weeks, but after that it comes off like butter and you will be a whole new person that you will love.

Annamarie

[tmlawson 4]

Thank you ! I guess I wasn't expecting to be this sore and i definitely wasn't expecting to be full from 2 sips of Water.

[Wannabeskinnie 59]

I was sleeved Friday...I dealt with the pain ok, but also am still having a hard time getting liquids down...I felt much better after walking the hospital floor and when I got home, walked around my neighborhood a bit and pain dropped significantly.

Today was first day I was able to get about 40 oz/52 g of Protein but it's been difficult. My belly hurts whenever I drink but I think that pain is slightly better too..dr said it should go away as I heal but I still need to get my Protein in.

[Elode 8,093]

@@tmlawson it's rough the first week but should get better after that. You just had surgery it's going to take a min to heal. Try to hang in there. It won't last forever.