Is my Sleeve working?!

[vsgbeccab 2]

I'm 10 days post op and I feel like I can drink Water the way I used to and same with Protein Shakes. I haven't felt so full that I'm not feeling good and I'm hungry (or so I think I am). Help - is something wrong with me?!

Edited November 22, 2015 by vsgbeccab

[Mini_me007 121]

I went through the exact same thing! I even asked my husband if he was sure the surgeon even did my surgery! No, there's nothing wrong with you. During your surgery, some nerves were severed when cutting out part of your tummy. Until they heal, you may not feel a sensation of fullness. ( I didn't. I felt terribly hungry, too). Try to focus on taking small drinks at a time, measure all your food or liquids to make sure you're getting the right amount. Your tummy is still healing. This part isn't easy, but it will get better. You've got this!!

[RickM 1,752]

Congratulations - you are having an easy recovery! It's entirely normal for liquids to go straight on through with minimal restriction - that's what liquids do, lol. Some people have a harder time with them at this point because they have more significant inflammation in their stomach, making things flow through like a pinched soda straw, but that resolves as the swelling goes down. That's why we are told to sip, sip, sip our liquids, to avoid them coming back up if things are inflamed down there. If not, enjoy.

My wife was very restricted on liquids at this stage, while I had virtually none and was similarly concerned about it - we were simply at opposite ends of the range of normal outcomes.

Liquids don't always satisfy hunger all that well, and also, excess stomach acid can feel like hunger, so a PPI or other type of acid reducer is usually prescribed early on - if you are not on one, ask your surgeon about it.

[OctoberRust127 48]

I was the same way. I even called the doc to make sure he actually did the surgery lol Once you start eating actual food you will feel the restriction and won't be able to eat much. Best of luck to you!

Edited November 22, 2015 by OctoberRust127

[vsgbeccab 2]

Thank you everyone for your input!

[Yaberhoo 358]

Congratulations on the easy recovery. I was the same way. Believe me, when you start eating pureed foods, you will discover that restriction. My old stomach was made of hardened steel so it has been a bizarre experience having my sleeve bring me to my knees if I eat too much or too fast. I had to name her so when we argue, I have something to call her. Damn Runt.

[Yaberhoo 358]

Oh, and many of the people who had surgery at the same place I went asked for pictures of the removed stomach during surgery. I didn't ask for mine, but I've seen some of theirs. Wooooow!

[NaomiAus 104]

I'm the exact same, I'm 8 days post op and started purees yesterday, so far I haven't had that "full" feeling yet. I've heard it can be because liquids and purees can slide easily through the sleeve, was anybody else the same?

[smcbee79 40]

From the comments I have read from others we will get that feeling when our nerve endings heal in our stomach. Tonight was the first time, and Im 12 days post, that I felt stuffed. All i had was chicken thigh and literally spoon of mashed potatoes. I finally feel like it is working