UTGal99

You look amazing!! Keep up the great work...

My surgeon ok'd my Prilosec immediately after surgery (and it is a rather large pill). I was advised if needed to take Tylenol for mild pain they recommend the liqui-gels as they immediately break down once hitting the stomach acid. Call your surgeon's office and get their approval just to be sure though....

LOVE it!!!

Holy cow! 38 days? What happened (if you don't mind me asking)?

I think the gurgling goes on for a little while. I did; however, puree some cream of potato Soup and strain it for any chunks and the starch in that seemed to help stop some of the gurgling (acid moving around in the stomach). Also, I take a Prilosec 40mg daily - which really helps in that area too. Good Luck!

Can you have mashed potatoes on mushies?

Any good recipe ideas for mushies?

I start puree and mushies on Friday and was trying to get some ideas from those of you that have been there before. Any good recipe suggestions? Boy, oh boy...I will be so glad to have a little variety in my diet.

I know how you feel, but it will be very different after surgery and you will do great too!

You will do great! See you on the losers bench soon....

I am 14 days post op and am in the same boat. liquids run through the sleeve a lot quicker than solids..no worries. If you can hold it down and it took almost an hour to do it there should be no reason to be concerned. My surgeon said solids will be a different situation.

On the opposite side of the fence as iggychic - I have a four year old and I had a flawless procedure. No regrets here, no nauseau, very minimal pain and amazing recovery. I am only 2 weeks out and I am sure I have a long road still ahead of me, but currently don't regret it. However, I do agree with iggychic that if you don't have a lot of weight to lose and/or a low BMI I would encourage you to work on your weight by following strict diet and exercise protocols. You will have to do this anyone post-op so you should try and see if you can make headway. Let us know what you decide to do.

I can definitely tell a difference - you look great! Keep up the great work and I think 30 pounds in 6 weeks is awesome. Like Traci J said, that is 5 pounds a week. Thanks for sharing and keep it going!

Jasleeve - how far out were you when they discovered the leak?

Wow! It is amazing how different each surgeon is. My surgeon has you do full liquids the first 2 weeks, next 2 weeks blended/pureed foods, next 2 weeks soft food and then unrestricted at week 7. I wonder about leaks too but am just making sure I am following doctor orders as to not put myself in jeopardy!

I am 11 days post op too and have lost 11 pounds - I would say you are on track!

Certainly wonder about the same thing myself...thanks for asking....

So sorry you are dealing with that...ugh! Did your doctor perform a leak test at the hospital? Did you cheat on your diet? Did they give you a reason that might have caused the leak?

You will do great! I am 11 days out and can honestly say I was right there feeling the same thing, but I trusted in the surgeon and hospital staff and I am here to tell you - I feel amazing. Down 12 pounds in 11 days! Feel great - little pain while at the hospital, but virtually nothing now. The drain was a bit annoying but nothing I couldn't deal with. My drain came out 8 days after surgery. I get out and walk everyday, go grocery shopping, etc. It will be the best decision you have ever made for yourself! Good luck and let us all know how it goes (after surgery, of course)

I do believe that 6 days out is a little early to be eating the chicken and noodles from chicken noodle soup, but each surgeon is a little different in their instruction. I was told by the surgeon that they have you on liquids only so that nothing gets lodged in the incision line and causes an infection to set in and/or leak (both of which could require further surgery where they open you up with a 5 inch incision). That was enough to scare me.... Certainly not here to judge you but would encourage you to get back on the phases and stick with them, you will have plenty of time to eat in a few weeks for the rest of your life. Good Luck!

I hear ya - I used to wake up with a pounding headache too, but I drink a protein shake about an hour before bed. This way I have some fluid and nutrition on board and it has seemed to stop the morning headache. Good luck to you!

You should be taking in 64 ozs. of fluid daily, 60 grams of protein and try 4 Flintstone chewable vitamins (2 morning, 2 night) and 2 Caltrate 600+D (1 morning, 1 night) and 1 B-12 500 mcg sublingual - this should turn your fatigue around. If not, see your doctor.

WOW, 6 months before lettuce? Really? My surgeon says anything is good after week 7. How long does your surgeon have you on liquids post-op?

I am 6 days post-op and am really struggling to get the 64 ounces of Fluid in daily. I am just full all the time. I am getting about 40 ounces in, but definitely need that additional 24 ounces in. Any suggestions from the veterans?

I am 5 days post-op (sleeved on 10/3/12) - I passed the leak test with flying colors; however, am now wondering what are possible complications that could arise? I am home, feeling great, drinking fluids, eating well, etc. Just want to know what I should be looking for as possible post-op complications???