JDHenin

Welcome! You will learn so much here. Everyone's experiences are different. If you wanna know something just ask, or type it in the search field. No question is dumb . I was sleeved 4/9 and I feel awesome. I don't even feel like I had surgery. Good luck on your journey!

Hi there. My surgeon specifically told me that once my I'm done with my post op restrictions, he wants me on 3 meals a day, solid food. He's been adamant about this since the beginning. The more liquids you drink, the hungrier you'll feel, after a short time. Solids keep you fuller longer. I can't wait to get off this shake and mushy diet. 2 more weeks. As for the Vitamins, I take 2 Multivitamin chewables, and 2 Calcium chews per day. Not too bad.

Gorgeous!! Go you!

Doesn't sound too bad!!! Don't beat yourself up.

Lolol this made me giggle! I didn't really have that kind of gas until day3-4. My gas was mostly lodged in my chest and shoulder.

April 9 here too. I just think everybody is different. We all heal differently. I have very mild tenderness. I'm mostly on full liquids still though as instructed by my doctor.

I think you'll be ok. I drink the body fortress shakes. My pre op was only 1 week. My hubby is going in April 30. He starts his pre op Monday. Walmart-15.00 body fortress.

4 CUPS? something isn't right. Possibly you misunderstood?

Agree with mews! I'm 9 days post and I'm on liquids still for the rest of the week. Then the next 2 weeks I start mushy. In sticking to my drs orders. I personally think that starting mushy so soon is exactly that. Too soon. I want my sleeve to heal before I start working her! Lol

Anyone use this? I'm 9 days post and will try anything not to lose my hair. Or at least lessen the loss. My cousin has been using it, says it's helped.

The pain in your upper back is most likely gas. I too had this. I'm 8 days out. The first 2-4 days I was so sore on the back of my neck and shoulder. It's since gone. The pain in the chest is your eating. I get if if I sip too quickly. I'm not on mushy yet. But if I drink too fast I get that.

Hi there. I use Body Fortress whey protein. I get a 2lb container for $15.00 at Walmart. It has 26 grams of protein per scoop. They have chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and chocolate peanut butter. I like the powder because I use like a scoop and a half per shake ant that gives me like 39-40 grams of protein. A lot more cost effective. Premixed are def easier. But I'm more loyal to my wallet. Good luck to you! I'm 8 days post op and the pre op was def more challenging.

I just made a post about this. I was done on 4/9 and one (the one on my right side) is killing me today. It's red but dry. No oozing. It could be related to my clothes. I think my waistband was like right on it all day. I kept trying to pull it away. But I don't feel weak. At all. I'm getting lots of fluids. Are you? MOST IMPORTANT right now. Just sip sip sip literally All day.

Hello sleeve sister!! I was also on 4/9 and am feeling great. My only gripe right now is this incision pain. But other than that I'm getting all my fluids in. The last 2 days I allowed my self some creamed soup. Omg was it delicious. I doctored it up with spices. I've lost about 7 lbs post op so far. I'm really not getting alot of calories in. Mostly their coming from my 1 protein a day in the morning. The rest of the day is powerade and crystal light. My doc instructed 2 weeks of liquids post op. so I'm sticking to that. But all in all so far so good!!!!

Ugh. I hear you. My bowels have been quite strange!

Hi there! I've lost about 6 lbs. since surgery. I'm not getting in many calories other than a shake and small amounts of creamed Soup. What about you? How ya doin??

Surgery was 4/9. I feel great other than today my incisions hurt more than ever. Especially the one on my right side. I think it could be from my waistband. They are all dark pink in color, and completely dry. No oozing just more painful to the touch. ?

May I ask how much you weigh? WAs wondering why your doc won't approve.

Ugh me too!!! 5 days post. Look at it this way....liquid in, liquid out! Right?

Hi there! April 9 for me too and I'm the same! I have no issues. I get all my fluids in no problem. Each one takes me some time but I'm basically drinking all day. I was wondering the same thing. I have gurgling but no pain.

I have no stitches. I have 5 incisions and my surgeon used glue. I had surgery on the 9th and they aren't itchy at all. Wonder if they'll get itchy??

It's not painful at all. Just mad noisy!

Hello! My surgery was April 9 and I feel great. No issues. Mild discomfort. Question is every sip sounds like my stomach is going crazy! Lol. Tons of gurgling. Normal?