3 weeks post-op Am I doing this right?

[crayon67 35]

I am 3 weeks post-op sleeve surgery and am concerned about stretching my "pouch". I know there may be a bit of stretching down the line, I just am so nervous. I did not have any pain at all after surgery, have had energy (not back to work yet though so that may change), and started walking (slowly) on the treadmill 2 days post-op. I have eaten very finely chopped up chicken already as well as eggs, cottage cheese and Greek yogurt. I have not had that "full" feeling I have read about but I do know when I am satisfied and stop eating. I have not felt nauseous at all even the evening after the surgery. Are there others out there that have had it "easy" post - op? I have a super supportive family and I'm so excited about this new stage in my life. I just want to do it right.

[Fewer of Fran 4]

Hi,

I am just past 6 weeks out and I too had not 1 issue. No nausea or any other issues since being sleeved. I have more energy then I have had in years. I would say that I too have be satisfied and never really get the "full" feeling. I currently am on soft foods and for me this includeds chicken and I eat 2-3 oz 5 times a day.

I think part of it was that within 10 minutes of being in my hospital room I was walking. I walked all night long. If I felt the slightest gas bubble I got up and walked. I feel great! I am so glad you are too!

[Mayra21 3]

I am 3 weeks post-op sleeve surgery and am concerned about stretching my "pouch". I know there may be a bit of stretching down the line, I just am so nervous. I did not have any pain at all after surgery, have had energy (not back to work yet though so that may change), and started walking (slowly) on the treadmill 2 days post-op. I have eaten very finely chopped up chicken already as well as eggs, cottage cheese and Greek yogurt. I have not had that "full" feeling I have read about but I do know when I am satisfied and stop eating. I have not felt nauseous at all even the evening after the surgery. Are there others out there that have had it "easy" post - op? I have a super supportive family and I'm so excited about this new stage in my life. I just want to do it right.

I had the exact same thing! I am almost 3weeks post op as well and am terrified of stretching my pouch and havent had that "full" feeling yet either and i was up and walking as soon as i got my own room in the hospital the only thing i have is still a little soreness when turning in bed.

[Stephanie Stroup McIntosh 157]

I am 4 weeks post op and have a very similar story. I think the key is that you are noticing when you are satisfied, so you stop eating. A lot of people don't seem to notice that they have had enough until they have had too much. You are doing great! Keep it up!