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It actually depends on how long you have been sleeved. Eventually you will be able to chew gum however your sleeve is healed and you are eating regular food you should not chew gum. Here is the explanation my surgeon gave me. When you chew gum your stomach starts to release acids because your chewing is a signal food is on it's way down. We do not want to confuse our sleeve because it's still healing and learning to behave properly.

Push for min 48 ounces of clear liquids. Everything counts - broth, ice pops, crystal light etcl With the minimum you should not get dehyrdrated

I'm 8 days post-op. Wow! Last week this time I was in what seemed like a bad dream. LOL I met with the surgeon today and I am down 15.4 lbs. This has been a hard week. I'm learning my sleeve. I'm in constant feel of doing something wrong. I'm not getting in enough fluids. I have to really work on getting in at least 48 oz. I met with my nutritionist yesterday and she reassured me that just a long as I follow the Diet Stages I will be fine. She said take it slow and not to push myself. My stomach is in the healing stage and I don't want to do anything to create a leak. She created me an awesome eating schedule for when I return to work next week. It guides me to make sure I get in all my fluids and proteins. Prior to the surgery I was given a booklet by the surgeon that showed me the diet progression in terms of weeks. So I figured I would be eating regular food by the end of June. NOT! I really had a hard time dealing with this disappointment yesterday. Stage 1 is Clear Liquids for One Week (Done) Stage 2 is Clear Liquids, Protein Drinks, SF yogurt, Low fat Cottage cheese mashed (chewed until the consistency of toothpaste), pureed vegetable soups (strained, no rice or noodles), thinned/soupy cream of wheat, thinned stage 1 baby foods for 3 Weeks WTH - 3 Weeks???????? Stage 3 is all the stuff from Stage 1 & 2 and egg beaters (soft/mushy), tuna, canned salmon, etc; for 2 weeks It's a bit of a head trip knowing I can't eat real food until July. However, I want to be successful with my sleeve.

I agree. There are a lot of what ifs. The sleeve in my opinion is the safest of all the bariatric surgeries. I honestly stayed away from negative talk because everyone's experience is different. I still had the fear of not surviving but that's normal. I have 2 boys. You have to weigh out the pros and the cons. When I woke up in recovery (I am 8 days post-op) I thanked God for his grace.

Yes! This is the beginning. Each day gets better!

Why are you hungry?

This experience marvals me and reminds me that doctors are human too. It's amazing how so many doctors do things differently.

I'm 42. The procedure is done with conscious sedation. I'm actually a little afraid to get it removed. However, I don't want any trouble 20 yrs down the road.

That certainly would have been an awesome souvenir!

I asked the doctor today. She said, it's up to me but it needs to be done within a month of having it inserted. The doc also said, it's okay if I want to keep it in. I'm still taking the Levonox shots. Ugh! I hate giving myself needles.

I'm 8 days post op. I need to get more fluids in. I started liquid proten today and it stings my tonge. I'm down 15.4 pounds. I get tired easliy. I'm pushing myself to walk more this weekend.

Good Luck!

I am (was) a cupcake fiend!

8 days post op and down 15.4 pounds. Started Stage 2 an hour ago. Why does the Protein drinks make my tongue tingle? Last week today I felt like I had made a mistake. I felt horrible. Everyday gets better and better!

*raises hand**

I was feeling extra thirsty and had a pastey tongue. I grabbed a bottle of cold water and remembered to take small sips. My sleeve reacted noisely to the cold sips of water. I decided to slowly eat a SF Popsicle. Still feeling thirsty I took a few small sips of a warm vitamin water zero (tastes yucky) so I decided to do the other SF Popsicle I had about 2 inches left and I took a little bit let it melt in my mouth then swallowed and OUCH!!! It hurt! WTH! So being a warm bloodied creature I took another bite just to make sure and it happened again! Light bulb went off in my HEAD! You have had enough! I tossed the rest of my popsicle and felt okay with doing so! Pre-surgery I would have the need to finish the small piece of popsicle! Waste not Want not!

Sounds like a WIN to me! BTW I love a man in snug-fitting lycra boxer/briefs! Presents the package NICELY! :wub:

Blobs! Love it!

I love the PIC! My experience yesterday!! Lawd! I also see you are doing mash potatoes and yogurt. We were sleeved the same day. I'm still on Clear liquids.

I think its their own personal preference and of course theirs is the best. LOL A good example is I wasn't required to follow a pre-op diet. I was Clear liquids the day before. My friend had to do a two week clear liquid pre-op diet. Now she has to do two more weeks clear liquids post-op and can have fruit juice. . I'm one week clear liquids post-op and can't have fruit juice. Even internally I received a booklet from the surgeon pre-op stating I can have Calcium caltrate. I went out and purchased OsCal only to get documentation from his nutritionist to not use calcium caltrate but only calcium citrate!! Grrrrrr!! I understand!!

Waking up this morning and reading everyone's replies lifted a heavy weight off my chest. Huggles!

I know it sucks but just as you realize you are grateful. Some people have last meals or drink before surgery because they feel the won't be able to again. I was terrified to eat or drink anything for fear of a enlarged liver. Follow the docs instructions and get your date rescheduled. We will be waiting for you. Hugs

Have you been following a surpervised plan over the past 6 mths? My insurance allowed me to use the nutrtionist visits as my 6myh plan. I do agree the insurance coordinator knows what the insurance company will accept or what to do to submit you paperwork.

abdominal soreness

Sorry for the typos. It's dark in here and I need a lighted keyboard. LOL