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Call your doctor first thing Monday.

So I know sugar free is the ticket but are there any other southern boys and girls out there that would kill for a glass of sweet iced tea. Can I ever have this again if so when. I'm 16 days post op

My plan says from days 18-34 I can add salad

I'm new also just 2 weeks and I haven't gotten all my protein in even one day yet. Idk I'm just trying to stay hydrated and do what I can with the proteins

I totally understand Tamz, I'm 2wks out tomorrow and my first week home my husband was working evenings so I was home alone watching Diners,Drive ins and Dives and literally crying because I knew I could never eat like that again. Not never taste that food but never eat a hugh cheeseburger and fries and coke and dessert. I'm from Louisiana and knowing I will forever be limited on the Delish foods was really like a mourning period. I knew it before surgery but it wasn't real to me like it was afterwards. Now though I have come to terms with my new life. Ive lost 23 lbs in 2 wks and those lbs will never be back on my body again so that is awesome.

Thanks for the info guys. I haven't taken any pain meds at all since leaving the hospital cuz I havent really had any pain severe enough and I am feeling better every day. I am going to lookfor that jello. I did have a little pureed chicken for breakfast and again for lunch and I feel better. I'm so glad for all of the commiseration and advise on this site. You guys rock!!!

Well I'm only 13 days out and have had complications, but I wonder everyday what possessed me to do this. I love to eat and cook and I wonder if I will ever enjoy food again. I'm 5'7" and was 239 lbs so I keep thinking I could have gotten under 200 easily if I had just tried. If I could have a do over right now I would not even contemplate this surgery. Not to mention the money, I was self pay so I spent 13,0000 dollars of my families money to be miserable. So far I have lost 25 lbs and maybe when I lose 50 more and can eat and enjoy meals I will feel differently who knows.

That makes me feel better , I have been really worried about not getting much protein. The only thing I have actually enjoyed was a sugarfree fudgecicle. Lol. Not getting to walk as much as I need to now I've been worried about blood clots. Im not usually such a worry wart.

Thank you all so much. Just knowing I'm not alone helps so much. Also hearing that it is normal to feel this way after all of the easy recoveries you hear about. I still can't believe I really did this. Lol

I bought the shots and they are beyond disgusting. If I could chug them I might could get one down but a sip at a time, never. Lol. Hopefully I can start on baked fish and such after my dr appt thur, at least that is what my nutrition booklet they gave me says then I think it will all get a little better.

Thank you so much for your replies. I am still anemic also though I didn't get any blood. I know that part of my problem is my calorie intake. If I can't have what I want to eat I would just as soon do without, I have always been that way. And I have never liked the after taste of sugarfree. I will keep you in my prayers Lolasmom for a quick recovery. When was ur surgery?

I was sleeved on June 24th and still can't take a shower without feeling exhausted much less walk a mile or two. Of course I did almost die from internal bleeding but still I am amazed at what some of you can do soon after surgery. I hope to start some soft foods after my dr visit thur and maybe that will give me the energy. I have yet to finish a shake, usually just 3 or 4 sips is all I can gag down so I know I'm not getting the protein but I am getting the fluids in. I'm proud of you girls and guys that have the energy to get on with living hopefully I will be there soon too.

Praying for your speedy recovery.

I take protonix.

So my surgery was friday the 24th and I am starving!!!!!! I thought the hunger with this surgery was suppose to be minimal. I keep thinking I've gone through all of this and I could have just starved myself without surgery. Anyone else have this problem?

I was sleeved on 6/24/11 and my tummy is quite noisy lately. I have actually felt like I am having hunger pains. What the heck!!! Lol. Hopefully this will pass soon

Hey there Manz, I'm sorry I took so long to get back to u, I had a pretty scary time post op. I started bleeding internally and had to go back to the hospital. Passed out and bp dropped to 40/10! Went to ICU for a night and finally got every thing settled. I got to come home Tuesday and everything has been getting better each day. I'm sorry you were so sick after surgery. I hope all is better now. We r gonna rock this sleeve from now on! I was 239 when I went into icu and this morning I weighted 223!!! I know alot was fluids but I'll still take that.

Hey there Manz, I'm sorry I took so long to get back to u, I had a pretty scary time post op. I started bleeding internally and had to go back to the hospital. Passed out and bp dropped to 40/10! Went to ICU for a night and finally got every thing settled. I got to come home Tuesday and everything has been getting better each day. I'm sorry you were so sick after surgery. I hope all is better now. We r gonna rock this sleeve from now on! I was 239 when I went into icu and this morning I weighted 223!!! I know alot was fluids but I'll still take that.

Thank u all for the encouragement. I feel so much better today. I am having no problem swallowing my liquids but the protein shakes.....eeeeewwww so sweet. I'm just trying to stay hydrated for now. I can't wait to be a few weeks out and have some real food. Lol

Thank u all for the encouragement. I feel so much better today. I am having no problem swallowing my liquids but the protein shakes.....eeeeewwww so sweet. I'm just trying to stay hydrated for now. I can't wait to be a few weeks out and have some real food. Lol

Thank u all for the encouragement. I feel so much better today. I am having no problem swallowing my liquids but the protein shakes.....eeeeewwww so sweet. I'm just trying to stay hydrated for now. I can't wait to be a few weeks out and have some real food. Lol

So a quick update. I got to go home yesterday. I was bleeding internally they think a blood vessel didn't completely cauterize. I feel so much bettter. Bp is up to 110/50. Thank you all so much for your prayers. I'm having no problem sipping liquids except for the protein drinks and they give me diarrhea. I guess it's pretty normal to feel weak after surgery also. Thanks again for being there

So I went home Saturday got very weak and had to come back in. My bp dropped to 40/10. And the dr determined I was bleeding inside. I went to the icu for a night and then to a room. So here I am waiting for my blood levels to go up. Thank u all for your prayers and well wishes

The dr said I prob had vessel that was bleeding. He didn't hav to go back in my bloodwork shows the bleeding has stopped. I'll prob go to a Rm tonight or tomorrow. Thank you all for your encouraging words and prayers

Came back to hospital after severe weakness and nausea, got up to go to the bathroom and passed out. Now I'm in icu with a possible inernal bleed. Please pray for me. Don't yet if he gonna take me back to the OR or not