One week out

[cat268 26]

I'm a little over one week out now. Very little pain from the beginning. My biggest problem was walking the gas off, lol. I don't feel very different yet. I'm not hungry but I've got a schedule and I'm sticking to that so I can get all my fluids and Proteins in. I expect that I'll be able to tell more when I transition to solid foods next week. Right now I'm doing 2 shakes a day, one meal and a snack. I'm trying to keep the Protein first so my Snacks are something with Protein like string cheese. I've got sugar free Popsicles and Jello but so far I haven't eaten any. I'm kind of surprised to find that since the shakes a sweet, what I crave is savory so no Jello or Popsicles.

I lost pretty well pre op, and still have some swelling and fluids but was down 9 lbs and 4" since my pre-op appointment. I deliberately didn't buy a set of scales yet because I know I get crazy and will be on them every few minutes. I'm beginning to get excited tho, I am anxious to see where this journey takes me.

[newbeginnings1965 48]

We got sleeved about the same time, mine 7/29. What are u able to eat now. I am still on only liquids.

[avRose 20]

Lucky duck! I wish I could have string cheese haha. I'm a week out and still on liquids too

[cat268 26]

Day after tomorrow I transition to solid foods, meaning I can finally get some meat. I must really be a carnivore because meat sounds so good. I will be able to have fish, shrimp, pork and chicken. I'm sooo looking forward to a piece of chicken.

So far, I've tolerated everything I've tried but I really concentrate on Protein so am mostly eating eggs, cheese, some Beans. I have done very small amounts of mashed potatoes, maybe 2 teaspoons, and cream of wheat for one small snack and they were good but like I said, I'm mostly working on Proteins.

[lvlpar 11]

I'm 3 1/2 weeks post op and I'm on blended foods. I eat a lot of Soup as long as I blend first. The string cheese sounds delicious I might try that I've also eaten a lot of guacamole with my Soups it gives me some added flavor. I would take it easy on the solid foods a week out your scar is still vulnerable to tearing. Good luck.

[cat268 26]

The day after tomorrow I'll begin my 3rd week. I've been really careful to follow my doctors instructions, and will continue to be super cautious when trying new foods. I've heard way too many scare stories to be careless now.