sleevedinKC

19 pounds before surgery and 16 after (as of 4 days ago, could be more now). yesterday was the first really rough day I have had. I just wanted a hot potato or a steak. I was cranky and frustrated. but feeling better this morning. I know in the long run, it is just a matter of waiting past the cravings. Overall, it has been a good journey.

Dr. Kowalski did mine on Sept 12 also! how much have you lost?

HI, I am Tamie and I live in Lees Summit. I had my sleeve done on Sept 12 and have lost 16 pounds in 2 weeks. My surgeon was Dr. Kowalski, who is in practice with Dr. Koehn. The most pain I had was my back when they brought me back to my room. by the next day, I was no longer using pain meds and with the exception of being tired, I am feeling pretty good. I even made lasagna for my daughters wedding last weekend for 175 people. Today is the first day that I have battled with cravings. I just really want a burger from five guys and I rarely want burgers. I get full so fast, even when I am really hungry, I can only eat a few bites. It is just strange but nice. Your posts are encouraging. For those of you who didn't use KC Bariatric, what type of diets were you on post op?

I am 16 days out after surgery. I lost 20 pounds before and have lost 16 pounds since. Today is the first day I have really struggled with cravings and I am also VERY tired. I am gagging down a protein drink each morning which does help and started my chewable vitamins two days ago. I dont know how many calories I am eating but I know it isnt much since I can only eat about 1/4 cup of food and am still doing soft foods like sugar free applesauce, low fat yogurt, soup, etc. I had fish which was good but am really dying for some beans or potatoes and really craving salad. I have had some pain, albeit light pain, in my larger incision site but mostly when I am moving around a lot. I am not working right now so I am blessed to be able to stay home and not have much stress. I want hot food, real food, fruit, salad...something crunchy and salty. what is everyone else following for post op dieting?