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7/26/16 VSG Surgery, Anyone else?

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Tracycheyanne    2

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I had gastric sleeve surgery on July 18, 2016. I still feel pain because I went from a gastric band to the gastric sleeve. I have pain at the port site removal area. I feel nausea and very, very tired. I'm on full liquids and starting purée tomorrow. I eat about 300 calories a day. I've lost about 21 pounds so far. Every day gets better.

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Lindsay86    9

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I had mine on 7/26!! Still a little sore, taking Tylenol and the occasional pain med. Still some gas, but I am one of the lucky ones that have gone #2!!

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Newbee123    2

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I just had my surgery on 7/27!!Recovery has been better than I expected. I have lots of family which helps a bunch! Pain is manageable. Sore but manageable. But I don't mess around and I take my pain pills. Yesterday was first day that I was able to get a bit of Protein in. Still dealing with a bit of gas and walking around a lot. So worried that will over sip or swallow. Will work on more Protein tomorrow. So excited to have finally made this decision. Very excited to see others exactly where I am in this journey!

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MelissaS1014    1

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Hi guys - I was sleeved on July 26th as well. My hospital stay was four days because of extreme nausea. The pain is bearable at times not so bearable. I was wondering - Is it normal to not have had a bowel movement as of yet. It just feels strange to not have the urge to go. I'm also on a pureed diet. My surgeon wanted us to tolerate pureed foods before leaving the hospital. Its really nice to have people going thru the same thing I am to talk to. We should make this a group, lol!

Melissa

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Kathy M    0

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I had my sleeve on 7/25

I had an irregular heart rate after surgery so ended up in the hospital from Monday till Friday.

I feel good , started puréed food today. I had cottage cheese and unsweetened applesauce for lunch.

I was able to get one premier shake completed this morning.

I have lost right at 10 pounds since surgery .

Almost no surgical tenderness , taking Tylenol ,

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deekel8    72

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Hi guys - I was sleeved on July 26th as well. My hospital stay was four days because of extreme nausea. The pain is bearable at times not so bearable. I was wondering - Is it normal to not have had a bowel movement as of yet. It just feels strange to not have the urge to go. I'm also on a pureed diet. My surgeon wanted us to tolerate pureed foods before leaving the hospital. Its really nice to have people going thru the same thing I am to talk to. We should make this a group, lol!

Melissa

I didnt have a bowel movement until this morning, and that was because I took M O M last night. I quit taking pain meds Saturday night in hopes things would get moving on their own, but got impatient last night as I was feeling very bloated and constipated.

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LowBMISleever    381

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I'm so jealous!! You get pureed foods at one week post op?!?! I got sleeved on 7/22. Still on full liquids.

My dr won't let us move to pureed until day 17 post op

I am 12 days out and SO ready!!!

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carlaw    82

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7/21/16 surgery! Down about 10 pounds. I am on full liquids till 8/5/16. I worry because I can get hold 4 oz of Tomato Soup in about 20min. I have been getting in at least 80 gm Protein with yogurt, shakes and skim milk. I have been eating around 6 to 800 cal a day but recently drop this back to around 4 to 600 cal a day. I worry that I have been eating too much. I was only following the diet plan they gave me. Which was Protein shake 6 o'clock. Yogurt 9 o'clock. Yogurt or strain Soup at noon, 3 PM Protein Shake, 6 PM strain soup or yogurt, 9 PM Protein shake.< /p>

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Newbee123    2

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Hey I had mine 7/27. Days have been pretty good until today. I have my post op tomorrow. Pain is better and weening off pain meds. Today as I sip clear liquid or Protein I get a gurgle almost like a hunger pain or pressure feeling. And totally have no urge to eat. Like really don't want that pressure feeling. Today was a harder day then the last few. After reading blogs, maybe it's a bit of stomach acid? Has anyone felt a hunger pain knowing you have no desire to eat? Other than today, my energy has been great.

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KristenLe    5,979

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7/21/16 surgery! Down about 10 pounds. I am on full liquids till 8/5/16. I worry because I can get hold 4 oz of Tomato Soup in about 20min. I have been getting in at least 80 gm Protein with yogurt, shakes and skim milk. I have been eating around 6 to 800 cal a day but recently drop this back to around 4 to 600 cal a day. I worry that I have been eating too much. I was only following the diet plan they gave me. Which was Protein shake 6 o'clock. Yogurt 9 o'clock. Yogurt or strain Soup at noon, 3 PM Protein Shake, 6 PM strain soup or yogurt, 9 PM protein shake.< /p>

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You aren't eating too much! At this point, don't worry about restricting calories - too few could hurt your metabolism long term. Soup will go through your sleeve quickly - so you won't feel much restriction. Stay on plan and you'll do great!

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