Sleeved on 12/28

[ready4therealme 41]

I also was sleeved on 12/28. I have no pain and have been off pain meds since 12/30. My problem is my eyesight. It has gotten really bad but the Dr says is it common. still real tired and the itch from the dermabandage is crazy. I can get my liquids and Proteins in for the moist part but I want to CRUNCH on to something. I stay full from the Protein shakes and don't get real hungry but just to bite into something. OMG that is what I can't get out of my head.

[beachdreamin 5]

I'm not able to get much Fluid in, my pouch gets full really fast.

I also had a hiadle hernia repair.

[Emilie.Lancaster 189]

I think it's time to mention the noble avocado. Soft, easy to digest, lubes the insides, has good fats, and is considered a super food. Mash with fork and some Greek yogurt. And some nutritional yeast.... Yum.

Edited January 4, 2016 by Emilie.Lancaster

[ironpoorer 88]

I can't wait till we are able to eat mashed potatoes and eggs. I'm tired of shakes and cream of chicken Soup

I can't wait till we are able to eat mashed potatoes and eggs. I'm tired of shakes and cream of chicken soup

YOU SAID IT! I hope I never see another Protein shake again, when I am done! And I started the liquid diet Dec. 7, because we were unsure if I would get insurance approval to have it done the week of Christmas. Ended up a week later, so an extra week of the shakes!

I also agree 1000%; I could kill for anything NOT broth, Premier Protein Shakes, Isocure Protein drinks etc. This week I am allowed Tomato Soup or creamed Soups with no lumps (like chicken chunks etc); Next week I graduate to baby food...pureed meat/veg, no lumps of course and I believe V8 veg juice and cottage cheese (yea! some flavor finally!)I keep looking at the little round box of Laughing Cow cheeses in the fridge, I have almost convinced myself that they really ARE a liquid, not a solid .I have only dropped about 5 lbs since my operation last Monday, hopefully that will increase substantially over the next weeks

Edited January 6, 2016 by ironpoorer

[yerawizardamy 241]

My problem is my eyesight. It has gotten really bad but the Dr says is it common.

It's common for eyesight to get bad after this surgery???? Why is that?

[beachdreamin 5]

I'm tired of the liquid diet, sweet was never my downfall so eating or having something sweet all the time is getting to me.

Popsicles, jello... Even broth is gross.

I'm looking forward to the next step.

[Emilie.Lancaster 189]

My problem is my eyesight. It has gotten really bad but the Dr says is it common.

It's common for eyesight to get bad after this surgery???? Why is that?

Well, we just can't see being fat any more.

*tick, tick, tick-BOOM!* BAHAHAHAHA!!!!

[ready4therealme 41]

My dr. said it was common and it should be normal within a week or two and he was right. My eyesight was real bad and now it is back to normal.

[ready4therealme 41]

So I was 16 pounds down a week after my surgery. Eating (drinking) pretty much the same thing everyday. I got on the scale this morning and I am up 3lbs

[ironpoorer 88]

So I was 16 pounds down a week after my surgery. Eating (drinking) pretty much the same thing everyday. I got on the scale this morning and I am up 3lbs

I have seen my weight fluctuate greatly as well, a week after surgery I was up 8 lbs! I did notice my ankles were slightly swollen so I choked it up to Water retention....a few days later I was back down and had actually lost 4 lbs. Makes sense, if there is next to nothing going in other than 80grams of Protein via Protein shakes and drinks, then it is impossible to actually gain weight (fat weight)

[Emilie.Lancaster 189]

Walking around in a pool is excellent for Fluid retention relief. 15 minutes of pool movement provides enough gentile pressure across your whole body to push much extra fluid back into your core where the kidney can dispose of it. That is why one has to pee after swimming like a Russian race horse on derby day.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Walking around in a pool is excellent for Fluid retention relief. 15 minutes of pool movement provides enough gentile pressure across your whole body to push much extra fluid back into your core where the kidney can dispose of it. That is why one has to pee after swimming like a Russian race horse on derby day.

Just make sure you are cleared to get in the pool before you do so. I had to wait until my incisions were healed which was about 4 weeks post-op.