12 Days Post Op

[sumbrown 26]

I got sleever on 1/18. This is probably the third day that I've felt like a human being again. I feel great. No pain (acid reflux or gas). I'm ready for soft foods but have to wait a whole week ????????. That's ok. I'm not rushing anything. I just miss chewing haha. So far I've lost about 20 pounds from my HW and 13 from my SW. When I was in pain I was thinking "What have I gotten myself into". But now that that's passed I'm excited about my journey. This is only the beginning. Can't wait to get back into the gym!

If you have any questions please comment!!

Good luck all! ????

[sherryjntexas 6]

I felt the same wY the first few days. I don't get soft foods until 2/3, can't wait chew! 4 weeks of liquids is challenging!

Do you, or anyone else in this forum have recipe suggestions? Such as tuna or chicken salad?

[sumbrown 26]

I felt the same wY the first few days. I don't get soft foods until 2/3, can't wait chew! 4 weeks of liquids is challenging!

Do you, or anyone else in this forum have recipe suggestions? Such as tuna or chicken salad?

I saw a few on Pinterest! Here's one

https://jigglyjill.wordpress.com/2015/09/13/diner-chicken-salad-recipe/

[Yankitexan68 7]

I felt the same way but they told me it gets better fast and it does,I am 4 weeks out tomorrow.On soft foods for another week. It is so much better I am excited to have lost 30 pounds! Feel good but tired.I am back working full time so that explains the tired.My attitude towards foods I used to eat has changed.I am so grateful. I.I did push the envelope andd tired to eat something I used to last night.Not a good idea.I got really nauseated .My body lets me know right away.My nutritionist said if you can't eat be sure and stay hydrated.I have done well with that.Best of luck! Yankitexan58.

[Mrs_O 118]

hi all. my surgery was wednesday and i still have today and tomorrow on Clear Liquids and then i can't start soft foods until the 10th! I'm going nuts. so far i feel much better today but Water is still the only thing that doesn't hurt when going down but even then i am struggling to get enough in. hope this gets better. i just want to chew something. i don't even care what. and all this sugar free stuff is so gross as it all tastes so artificial.

[Meg55 11]

@@Mrs_O

I soooooo agree! I was sleeved on the 25th and am on all liquids for 3 weeks, I am hoping they fly by...can't stand the sugar-free taste!

[Mrs_O 118]

I had to cheat today and get in a little of a regular Powerade just to make sure I don't get dehydrated. That little in between all the Water helped! It amazes me how dry my mouth gets even while sipping water all day. So annoying. Just ready to heal

And get to a new normal for sure!

[GoldenFemale 3]

Hi All, I got sleeved 14th Jan and so far feeling great. Lost in total 16lbs so really happy with that. Trying to get all my liquids and Protein in but can be challenging. Feel like the bad days are over (1st few days) and now it just gets better and better... Love my new sleeve.

[Oma letting go 14]

I was sleeved on 1/26. Yesterday I celebrated my first b.m. Can't believe I'm sharing this! It did help remove much (not all) of that bloated feeling. Also went to the park and walked a mile for the first time! While the weather was beautiful, walking was tough. My stomach feels uncomfortable, especially at incision sites. It really wore me out. Ditto everyone with artificial sweeteners. So sick of the sweet. broth has seemed to help. This morning I tried cream of wheat made with double milk. I made this pre-op and loved it but just couldn't handle it right now. Strange! Sipping on hot Water right now. Then I guess it's on to a delicious chocolate premier shake. Ugh! I'm on full liquids until Feb. 10, my first appointment post op. This is just temporary! I can get through this! Glad to know I'm not alone!

[sumbrown 26]

I felt the same way but they told me it gets better fast and it does,I am 4 weeks out tomorrow.On soft foods for another week. It is so much better I am excited to have lost 30 pounds! Feel good but tired.I am back working full time so that explains the tired.My attitude towards foods I used to eat has changed.I am so grateful. I.I did push the envelope andd tired to eat something I used to last night.Not a good idea.I got really nauseated .My body lets me know right away.My nutritionist said if you can't eat be sure and stay hydrated.I have done well with that.Best of luck! Yankitexan58.

can't wait to get where you are!! 30 pounds such an accomplishment!

[sumbrown 26]

hi all. my surgery was wednesday and i still have today and tomorrow on clear liquids and then i can't start soft foods until the 10th! I'm going nuts. so far i feel much better today but Water is still the only thing that doesn't hurt when going down but even then i am struggling to get enough in. hope this gets better. i just want to chew something. i don't even care what. and all this sugar free stuff is so gross as it all tastes so artificial.

yes that's not the half of it. The chewing actually JUST started getting to me. I just want to chew even if it's a small amount.

I had to cheat today and get in a little of a regular Powerade just to make sure I don't get dehydrated. That little in between all the water helped! It amazes me how dry my mouth gets even while sipping water all day. So annoying. Just ready to heal

And get to a new normal for sure!

they have sugar free Gatorade. It's called G2. Not bad with a lot of ice.

Hi All, I got sleeved 14th Jan and so far feeling great. Lost in total 16lbs so really happy with that. Trying to get all my liquids and Protein in but can be challenging. Feel like the bad days are over (1st few days) and now it just gets better and better... Love my new sleeve.

yeah I just started feeling normal myself. Good luck on your journey!

[Mrs_O 118]

Cool. I'll have to try the g2. This artificial stuff is SO nasty. I can't even finish a whole Popsicle at a time because of the twang

[Meg55 11]

@@Mrs_O

my doc allows regular Gatorade (not more than 20 oz.) to get the necessary carbs....it is slightly better

[Tweety40 52]

I was on the 13th and feeling pretty good now, after have an infection in the larger incision. Just till feeling tired. I am trouble getting it all in too. I'm surpose to have 70 gm of Protein and 800 cal. I usally get 500 cal and 50 gm of protein. I'm so glad the worse is over!

[sherryjntexas 6]

There's zero calorie Powerade that comes with several favors. All are good!

Edited January 31, 2016 by sherryjntexas