3 days post op

[WLH 45]

Hi all! Had the sleeve done on 3/26 and came home 3/28. The surgery itself went well, but I had pretty bad vomiting from the moment I woke up and throughout the first night. I kept worrying I'd screw everything up by blowing a staple or something tearing, but I didn't! The next day was better and they were giving me everything they could to fight the nausea. The other thing I kept thinking is "Did it work?" Only because I woke up feeling hungry! That's not supposed to happen is it?

Right now the only thing bothering me is the gas. Most of it is gone but I keep getting a sharp one near my stomach, so I'm working on walking that sucker out

I do have a question on what amounts to eat. Right now I'm on the liquids for two weeks, so I have my Protein Shakes and made some pudding. The nurse has said to dip your spoon in and straight out, and whatever sticks you eat. Also, tiny sips of Water. I don't know how I'll make it to the 64oz they want with taking such tiny sips, but I'll keep trying. Any tips or tricks would be appreciated!

[DanaC84 1,116]

My surgeon prepared me that there was no way I’d be able to reach my Water intake goals those first few days, maybe even week (s). When he came to see me in the hospital he said to just try to get in 6 oz every hour I was awake. He was not concerned about Protein or anything else. So yep , sip, sip, sip and then you got it, sip some more. 😎. Also try baby/toddler utensils. Helped me take smaller bites. Just go real slow. It takes awhile to make friends with your new anatomy but your pouch will let you know when it’s not happy