1 week post-op...

[CharmedRyan 18]

I had the gastric sleeve one week ago today... I've lost 16lbs my first week, which I am ecstatic about... But this liquid diet is killing me... I miss food! I miss biting and chewing and all that. I miss flavor! I refuse to eat anything before the surgeon ok's it. I see him in two days... Anybody else feeling this way?

[NCnatalie 8]

Tomorrow will be one week for me.feeling like I'm starving!!!

[accordionhero 0]

Same here, had my surgery 5 days ago and this liquid diet is not filling me up as much anymore. Ive lost 10lbs so far which im excited about but I find myself craving more things the last two days.My check up is in 2 days.

[2boysmommy 20]

Hang in there you guys. I'm almost a year post-op but I remember feeling how you do..it will pass, and it will definitely be with it!

[ellieschad 6]

For the chewing need, is using gum an option? My surgery is not until the 26th, so I have not started the liquid portion yet.

[bringingsexyback1 12]

I had Gastric sleeve done on 05/06. The first day was miserable.. Even the smallest of sips hurt. By day three that was much improved, as I was able to eat a 5 oz yogurt and drink 5 oz at a time. No pain meds needed after day three either. The hardest thing by far is the liquid diet. I feel starved. It's taking great mental strength to follow but I am doing it. I didn't think I would feel this hungry with such a small stomach. It's pure hell, but this too shall pass.

[jeaneen30 1]

I'm 2 weeks post op and I'm going crazy with the liquids. I had my week check up and a nutrition class and me and the other sleevers who had their surgery on the same day were totally deflated when the nutritionist told up that we couldn't advance to full liquids until June 9th!!! Our surgery was on April 27th. This is crazy. Everything that I have read on the internet and in blogs say otherwise. Has anyone else had to wait so long??

[lallen42 9]

I was sleeved on 5/6/16.

Great progress for one week you should be proud!

[Brigiter 40]

1 week post op Lost 10 pounds miss the chewing sensation, having some trouble with gas, when I get gas in my new tummy I feel like I'm dying literally!!! I'm struggling with the only liquids and the gas pain! Hope times flys buy and I get to feel better

[NCnatalie 8]

Gas x dissolving strips worked wonders for my gas the first week.

[RaginCajun 177]

Wow! Thats a long time to stay on liquids. In contrast, my Doc/Nut have sleever do an 'egg test' on Post-Op Day 7.

If you can eat a whole egg - scrambled or poached or soft boiled, you get moved directly into soft foods. Of course, you have to take about 20 mins to eat the egg!

And, the initial soft foods (fish, veggies, etc.) have to be soft enough that you can reduce to a paste in your mouth before swallowing.

But still, its pretty quick to move into this stage and most patients do.

Your Doc must be ULTRA conservative. Perhaps he doesn't (as mine does) over sew the entire suture lines for the stomach cut to make the sleeve. He may be worried that you need to go very slow to avoid stretching and leaks.

Good luck, but man thats a long time!

-RC-

[Missthugpassion 5]

I'm struggling as well I'm so tempted to eat something but afraid that I would harm myself.i had my surgery 5/6 and feeling good about my progress so far I lost 10lbs but it very hard.

[Brigiter 40]

Today I had a crisis I cried for 3 hours feeling very miserable about only eating liquids! I have to confess crying made me feel better, I am 10 days post op tomorrow, did not do pre op diet due to low BMI and I was not prepared to just eat liquids! I mean this is horrible! I want to eat, more than hunger a miss texture, I want to chew! This is hard!! Hats off to all of you that go through this it's not easy at all! Feeling discouraged

Edited May 14, 2015 by Brigiter

[Brigiter 40]

I had the gastric sleeve one week ago today... I've lost 16lbs my first week, which I am ecstatic about... But this liquid diet is killing me... I miss food! I miss biting and chewing and all that. I miss flavor! I refuse to eat anything before the surgeon ok's it. I see him in two days... Anybody else feeling this way?

I feel the same I've tried hard but today I just sat down and cried feeling miserable and sorry for myself! I miss chewing I miss texture I miss the exciting moment of when you can eat and feel fulfilled! 9 days post op tomorrow and feeling like I want to kill myself! Harder than I thought

[CJFW 23]

I was sleeved 10/28/2010. I was the first vbs in local hospital. All the reps and drs were watching. Talk about performance anxiety. Lol.

First day I was under heavy sedation. Since I was a guinie pig I a 3 day stay. Watched constantly. Liquid was crap but I felt with it. I figured it was better the. The weight. Pain was doable.

About 2 weeks out I was tired of liquids. I tried everything. I even did Jello and puddings. On my diet. But I craved. Real food. I found out that was because my BRAIN needed it not my body. So I kept on the liquid and semi solids.

When I finally hit stage 2 scrambled eggs is what I wanted. Yup I ate them. All 1 bite. Then immediately fell to the floor crying in pain. It hurt. But I could suck grape tomatoes (skinned and seeded them. And chewed lettuce. Which was a no no. But it helped.

5 years out I long for that liquid diet. So I re started my journey.

Be strong. It will get better. It's worth all the pain and the world does open up for you. Be patient and follow all rules and stay in a support group. Get plenty of Water and Protein. Plus Fiber and Vits. They help.

As for the chewing. I froze yes froze some Protein Jello or pudding with plastic spoons in the 2 to 4 oz dixi cups. Makes a great snack and helps with the chewing issue. Just be gentle with the pace you eat them.