Did they really take half my tummy?

[sparkles1971 47]

I am 7 days post op today. I have been able to get protien shakes, fluids, Jello, etc in without any issues. I have had no nausea aside from anesthetic wearing off. I just started full fluids today and had 2cups reduced fat Tomato Soup made with Water. I also managed a whole container of Source yogurt...although it is a little thin.

Nothing has made me feel full. I am wondering if they actually cut half of my stomach out, or just took my money and put in 5 fancy cuts to make it look official ????

[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

@ I wondered the same thing. I was also super hungry all the time. It all changes once you move to soft foods. You will TOTALLY feel the restriction then!

[NoMoreWeightNJ 225]

Haha, you read my mind today. Must be a 1 week out thing. Just finished day 6 and thought the same thing!

[Big Cat 144]

I had the same issue but have lost 41 lbs since April 30. I asked my doc at two week appt if he left more than 15% because I was a big guy and he said no. He gave me the normal deal. So its just time. Good luck and be careful with what you can tolerate.

[lexiemustang 268]

I'm 6 days out and feel the same way!

[happpy3 18]

i felt the same thing too the first month

[sparkles1971 47]

Ok...whew I feel better now.

[NoBsVs 70]

Yeah, this is me as well. I can easily take down 8oz. of refried Beans in a 30 minute sitting. A whole portion of yogurt, no problem. I'm a little over 2 weeks out, by the way.

I got sick of eating softs and tried some chicken yesterday. While I didn't feel full after 2oz. I still limited myself, just in case.

[Willow822 24]

I was the exact same way until I started on the soft food phase. I think liquids and thinner foods move through the sleeve faster so we can take more in. Wait until you can eat something like refried Beans, I can make 3 meals from one small container from Taco Bell, and I can only eat a few Tbs of chicken or tuna salad at a time.

[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

@@Willow822 same here.

[cindyt 24]

It sures feels like to me that they ripped out most of tummy!! I am only 2 days out though. When does it stop hurting to sit up? The night of the surgery I though I was going to die! I sure hope its better from here on out....

[vgsmommy 7]

I feel the same way. I having no trouble with liquids. I am 2 days post op, so I am no where near solids. Besides the gas I don't feel any restrictions with liquids

[NoMoreWeightNJ 225]

It sures feels like to me that they ripped out most of tummy!! I am only 2 days out though. When does it stop hurting to sit up? The night of the surgery I though I was going to die! I sure hope its better from here on out....

Yes it does get better! Day 4 was a turning point for me.

[VSG_Hopeful 51]

I'm six days post op. I saw my Dr and had to ask him if he really did the surgery. I can get a lot more down if it's warm, like broth or tea. Cooler liquids take me longer. But I have yet to feel any actual restriction. I've started on soft foods, like egg salad and tuna salad. I take my time chewing and have only attempted 2ozs or less at a time just to be safe. I haven't felt any pain since surgery. So I don't know if maybe the stomach nerves are still numb and maybe that's why we don't feel the restriction.

[rgr26 24]

i felt no restriction with liquids either. I started my stage three foods today and it is a total world of difference! I can only take a few bites and feel stuffed. I could drink a whole 10oz Protein Shake before and still feel hungry. solid foods make a huge difference.