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I had my follow-up on Tue 7/3 and they were really pleased. I haven't had dehydration issues as I've been able to handle 48-60 ounces of liquid daily....mostly Water plus my Protein shake. I try to keep a 20 oz cup of ice Water with me at all times and I just keep sipping and re-fill when necessary.

That's awesome. I hope I can work myself up to your level of exercise sooner than later!

Its crazy to see so many dfw'ers on here. Its GREAT to read how many are feeling good post-op!!

I just had my first visit after surgery and got the OK to drink as much Water as I could tolerate. OMG soooo happy!!

It's going great for me so far! (Knock on wood)...I got sleeved on 6/25 by Dr. David Kim at Baylor Trophy Club.

No complications at all and I was walking 1.5 miles 2 days after surgery! Today' date=' I walked 4 miles![/quote']

I don't know how you can get all of that walking in without getting dehydrated. I was walking about 2 miles a night the first few days, but I had to give that up due to sweating out all my fluids. You have ur first follow-up yet?

It's going great for me so far! (Knock on wood)...I got sleeved on 6/25 by Dr. David Kim at Baylor Trophy Club.

No complications at all and I was walking 1.5 miles 2 days after surgery! Today' date=' I walked 4 miles![/quote']

I don't know how you can get all of that walking in without getting dehydrated. I was walking about 2 miles a night the first few days, but I had to give that up due to sweating out all my fluids. You have ur first follow-up yet?

actually, my dr. gave us 1oz cups also, I guess I should go back to them, but I went to see him a week after my surgery, and he said I was doing so good that I could start the puree food a week early. Maybe it was a bit too soon. We also had the x-ray done the next morning after surgery of the swallow test, all was fine there. I"m going to call them tomorrow to see why I get headaches. good luck to you, and hopefully things will get better for me soon.

If they give me the green light for mush food a week early tomorrow, the mini earthquakes y'all feel is just me dancing!!

All doc's are different, but mine is pretty strict about you only drinking 4-5oz per hour all day long. You do this by drinking 1 oz every 12-15 mins, not chugging. I have a 1oz plastic shot glass within reach at all times and my cell beeps every 12mins telling me to drink the 1oz. Paper work says this is for the first 3 weeks, but my post-op follow-up is tomorrow and the nurse said if my swallow test looks good they may allow me to drink a little faster (100+ degrees lately).

Good luck.

I had my surgery last Tuesday and Thursday was my first full day home. Since then I am averaging a loss of 3.4lbs a day. I am still on liquids (water, broth, shakes and vomit aka isopure) drinking a minimum of 60oz and 40g of Protein each day, along with a daily 30min walk. Does this seem a bit fast/unhealthy?

dont know how but i lost 4lbs since this post. the liquid diet lasted 1 day so i switched to lo carb. its working. i also dedicated myself to 20 min on the treadmill after work. last night was the first night i willdo it again tonight. yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

Way to go!! Don't take your eye off the prize. Remember, the more you lose pre-op, the quicker your journy will be for you post-op.

SOME PEOPLE... have been known to fall off the wagon worse than that and made out fine.

Drink a lot of extra Water and stick to the plan.

Good luck on Saturday!!

Yummm. Will you make mine with some spicy peper-jack please?!

<---- Funky Town here.. Sleeved 6/26 Dr David Kim

Yes, there are quite a few of us with little pain and no problems, but I guess we don't post much because we have little pain and no problems. Welcome to the easy sleeve group. It only gets better...Kathe

^^^ Something to ALWAYS keep in mind when researching a topic on the net.

OP - At least you dont have all of these staples!!

Hey everyone, been lurking for a few weeks and just thought I would join up and post my impressions of the first 3 days since the sleeve.I'm sure it is very similar to many of you, or complete opposites to others, but the more info we get out there the better.

Day 1

Surgery was 6/26 at 7am. I remember sliding over to the surgery table and waking up in recovery. The next thing I remember was being up in my room with my wife and a few nurse's running around. They got me out of bed for 11am walk and I was a little sick to my stomach so they had me sit down and take a shot of zofran (i think?). My 11a walk I did 2 laps and felt great my the end. By my 1p walk i felt like I never had surgery and walked 4 laps, 3pm went 4 laps, 5pm went 5laps, etc. Went to bed around 10pm and slept until 430am.

Day 2

Woke up at 430am when they came for blood work. Got up and started more laps then, I would have given my left leg if someone would have allowed me to brush my teeth. 730am swallow test, passed, woohoo no leaks!! Then the dreaded 16oz of Water in 4hrs so I could leave, talk about feeling bloated lol. Went home about 5pm due to an issue with my wife's schedule. I was really in pain for the first time after that car ride. Took a shot of Loratab and passed out until 7am.

Day 3 Today

Woke up at 7am and dragged my wife out of bed cause i was bored silly and full of energy!! We went to Walmart and trader joes to walk around and do some shopping. Home now and am trying to stay focused on getting in liquids/protein. Currently sipping on some Swansons chicken broth loaded up with some unflavored unjury.

Some observations...

I am in complete awe that I am pain free. I feel a slight pulling on the cuts when i sit up, but thats it. Zero nausea. I really think this is due to 2 things that I was very strict about.

1 - My 3 week liquid diet. that the doc made me follow. Dropped almost 30lbs and also lost all hunger before the surgery, this will make the next few weeks a breeze since im already in the mindset.

2 - Walking. About 2 weeks before operation we started walking 1/2hr night. I was walking every two hours once I got out of recovery.