dec 2017 Buddies Group - Surgery Dec 4 to 15, 2017

[njones916 30]

What diet is everyone allowed to advance to at 3 weeks post op? Comparing notes.....

[Botchml1 1]

I would love to join, surgery was 12-11
I’m 6 days post op and as of today down 10lbs.. how is everyone else doing?

[tdnurse 2]

I’m 6 days post op and down 15:)
I see a lot of people have trouble getting liquids down. Is I️t bad if u don’t? I can get quite a bit down so I️t makes me wonder if something is wrong ?

[EagerPenguin 159]

17 minutes ago, njones916 said:

What diet is everyone allowed to advance to at 3 weeks post op? Comparing notes.....

I go to purée at 3 weeks. I'll have been on Clear Liquids for one week, then full liquids for two weeks. I honestly can't wait for purée. I get to introduce regular food at 5 weeks out. What's your program like?

[kelliekell 13]

Dec 13 sleever here!! Just finished day 5 of the liquid diet. Feeling great, a little sleepy, but nothing crazy!! Need a buddy too!!!

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Hello, new here, Had surgery December 13th.. lookin for a buddy!!

[EagerPenguin 159]

3 minutes ago, tdnurse said:

I’m 6 days post op and down 15:)
I see a lot of people have trouble getting liquids down. Is I️t bad if u don’t? I can get quite a bit down so I️t makes me wonder if something is wrong ?

I can get a lot down too. I hope it doesn't mean something's wrong! I haven't actually measured how much I can drink before feeling full, but I know I can take bigger sips than I've been told to take without discomfort.

[thatblondechick 22]

I’m 6 days post op and down 15:)
I see a lot of people have trouble getting liquids down. Is I️t bad if u don’t? I can get quite a bit down so I️t makes me wonder if something is wrong ?

Congrats!!! I am 5 days post op and only 3 lbs down. I gained 10 I the hospital from fluids so after all is said and.done I am hardly down. I also have no problems drinking. My surgeon does clears only the first day I the hospital and advanced to Protein Shakes immediately. I have had minimal discomfort, basically just a tugging feeling from one incision. Great job on your weight loss!

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[thatblondechick 22]

Hello, new here, Had surgery December 13th.. lookin for a buddy!!

How you feeling Kelliekell?

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[DeletedAccount 45]

11 hours ago, saltykisses said:

I was sleeved Friday morning - December 15th. Was released on the 16th. I'm home and im on Clear Liquids. I don't think I'm getting all my Water down and I feel discomfort when the Water I swallow huts my belly. Anyone feeling that and how long does it last?

I had the sleeve on December 11, so I'm about a week out, and I'm still not getting down all my water, although I do a little better every day. But it's still uncomfortable. I can feel the water go down and it causes an unpleasant, sometimes cramping sensation in my stomach. I do feel like it's a little more comfortable each day.

[saltykisses 27]

I had the sleeve on December 11, so I'm about a week out, and I'm still not getting down all my Water, although I do a little better every day. But it's still uncomfortable. I can feel the water go down and it causes an unpleasant, sometimes cramping sensation in my stomach. I do feel like it's a little more comfortable each day.

That's exactly the feeling I'm having. I called Dr this morning about it, they said I'm drinking too much water at a given time. So I'm cutting back just a tad and see if that helps. Thanks for explaining it better than I did 🤣

[tdnurse 2]

Hi everyone:)
So glad to have people who had this surgery the same time. I️t really helps when I read everyone’s post .
I go for my first post op appt today. After a week of clear liquids I had my first Protein Shake today and I️t was so nice to taste something different.
I’m I the only one who is constantly wondering if I’m doing this right? Hope u all have a great day !

[hollyb815 14]

19 hours ago, njones916 said:

What diet is everyone allowed to advance to at 3 weeks post op? Comparing notes...I'll ..

I'll be 3 weeks post op tomorrow, and still on full liquids till my first post op appt on this Thursday. Hopefully, that appt will see me be able to advance to the pureed diet stage. applesauce, baby food consistency, cottage cheese will be my "go-to" food,

[kelliekell 13]

How you feeling Kelliekell?

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I’m feeling better everyday..... always looking forward to tomorrow.... still a sipping machine. I had some clear Protein today... feeling less hungry.. stronger.... How are you doing!?? [emoji4][emoji4]

[Losebig 508]

I was sleeved on 12/12 and had a hiatal hernia repair. Tomorrow Im' 7 days post surgery. For whatever reason I've had a tough time of it and was originally hospitalized for 2 nights and then after being home for a little over 12 hours had to rush back to the hospital via ambulance due to complications. Luckily nothing serious and after another 2 nights in the hospital I'm ok. I think that due to the hernia repair I have a lot of swelling and was unable to get anything down - including pain meds, which spiraled into a bunch of bad things. A few days ago I would have said this was a huge mistake - now I think it was a good choice and I can see the weight falling off already.

Doing much better now and today is the first day I'll Come close to my Protein and Water goals. I'm down around 15 lbs from the surgery and 25 total so far, getting a daily walk in and otherwise doing decently. The pain levels are still high (mostly the hernia I think), but already feeling better. My tongue is a bit white, anyone see that? Doesn't seem to be thrush, some people have said it may be the result of Keto? I do have an appetite, but it's mental so easily ignored.

Great to read everyone's stories!

[Sleslie82 1]

I had my sleeve on 12/13 so almost a week out and I too am having trouble getting my Water or any liquid in. No matter how small of a sip, I get a cramping pain in my chest, right below the breastbone. Everyone keeps telling me it's normal, it's the extra CO2 from surgery and to just keep walking, it will eventually get better. I sure hope so because I would like to drink more but with this constant pain I don't feel like I can. I hope you both feel better as well!