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Hi Both, Just been sleeved, 12 days post op. Did either of you get any protein advice as to what powder supplements you should get. I haven't been told anything like that and have had only real info from this site, from my new found friends across the pond. I am just starting mushies but am concerned about the protein especially as I want to limit the hair loss and saggy skin. I was sleeved under the NHS as well, however believe I am one of the first at my hospital, they have only had funding since February I believe. They didn't tell me not to bath only shower for 6 weeks, they allowed me to drink coffee from day 1 after surgery and told me just to take a multivitamin but never mentioned anything about hairloss, slimes or protein supplements. The dietician hasn't even got a paper on the sleeve, she gave me one for the band and said "just follow that, it's similar, were still working on one for the sleeve". She didn't even give me any guidance on how long I have to stay on mushies before I can move on, they just said liquid for 10 to 14 days. What made me really laugh they said yoghurt but no bits..the hospital didn't have any so they then said oh that's fine then eat that??. Thank goodness this surgery has been around in the US alot longer and there is this site to help people like me fumbling around in the dark lol.

Thanks for that Barb, showers all the way from now on lol.

Hi, thanks for all the info, it's really great of you. I am post op, but no-one here seems to know what sort of protein supplements I need, sleeve surgery is very new to UK and I was just told to take a Multivitamin. Obviously since finding this site I now know better andhave even found a GNC uk site where I can buy it from. I am looking for a powder that is unflavoured and can be added to food as i cannot stomach shakes. Anyone know a brand name I can have a look at, all the Proteins look the same to me lol.

Thanks for your reply itstime, think it's a bit weird being cold all the time, have never felt the cold before . It's all one big learning curve lol. So you were sleeved in December, how are you doing?

Thanks for that. Sitting with a lovely hot bean bag as we speak, just can't seem to shift the chills lol. It was my last shot today so hopefully i'll start to warm up soon.

OMG! No they never said anything about not bathing. The district nurse that came to change my dressings told me to bath to my waist so as to not get the dressings wet, but the dressings have been off for just over a week now. Maybe that's what caused the dizzy spell. Will make sure I shower from now on and will speak to my surgeon when I go back in 4 weeks. Thanks for that.

Mamab3, I thought it was just me, I can relate to every word you just said. I have no trouble drinking regular sips of tea, coffee, water juice or anything either. It had crossed my mind that they hadn't really done anything to me, the only thing I have to go on is that my surgeon said I left you with a very thin sleeve only. ..oh and about 5 surgery marks lol. I haven't lost anything since the first week, so really starting to worry now. The guys on here seem to know what they are talking about, hang in there i'm sure we're not alone and someone will offer us their pearls of wisdom from their experiences.

Lan, Good luck with the OA, There is nothing like that in the UK that I know of. There is loads of support and advice on here, been on here all day and have no intentions of logging out yet. Love to hear all the success stories and see the tremendous strengths of character of some of the people that have posted their stories. Truly inspiring x.

:thumbdown:Hi Lee, Thanks for that. You have got a lot more weight loss than me for being only 6 days ahead. Well done you. I can't tell you how much better your post has made me feel. I am in a support group in the UK but they have not emailed me back from last week and the next meeting is not for at least another week. The VSG is not very common here and there are no people in the support group that have had it, only bands and bypass. I found this site by mistake and have never been on any forum sites before. Hence why I just replied to someones post as I don't even know how to post my own lol. Thanks again for replying x.

I've just been sleeved as well. Surgery was 23rd Feb 2010 so am now 11 days out. The surgeon said I should have 2-3 yoghurts and a good bit of Soup before they would let me out of hospital. They forgot this bit and let me out after 1 yoghurt, which took about an hour to eat. I am just able to sleep on my stomach now, thankfully but not sleeping great anyway. Up til stupid oclock in the morning as just not tired. The acid reflux was horrendous at first and could not be controlled but now it has gone completely and it appears so has all the very uncomfortable gas. I am a little concerned as don't really know if i'm eating enough/too much. Not had any discomfort, should be on liquid for 14 days but was told to eat yoghurt, custard, Soups etc from day 1, but after 15 days of pre op liquids couldn't stomach any of these except the custard. I have been living on fruit juice and apple sauce with custard (without limit) and have had some ready brek for the last couple of days. I have never really had a "full" or heavy feeling. I am not making huge quantities but worried that this is not normal. I haven't felt hungry but do get an empty feeling. I am supposed to start mushies on Tuesday which I am pleased about as I think I am ready for some variety now. I am feeling a bit worried as I don't "feel" any different really. I did the first couple of days as it took about an hour to eat a yoghurt but now, no problem. I am also concerned that I lost 14lbs the first week after surgery and then...Nothing.Nada, Zilch. I have only been to the bathroom once since I had surgery as well (despite taking lactulose) Is this normal :wink0:

OMG! he could have summed that up in one paragraph, got to admit there wasn't that much info in the article at all. Or is it just me??