goin4it

I'm about 6 weeks out and I had some soda at about a month out. I don't really buy the whole sleeve stretching thing. I burp and belch too much after drinking it to believe that the carbonation is stuck down there stretching it out.
However, it doesn't hold the same appeal that it used to for me. I've had a 2 liter of Cherry Coke Zero in my fridge for two weeks and it's still got almost half the soda left in it. I have a few sips every now and then - that's it. Since I drink so little of it, I'm not becoming addicted to caffeine again either.

I am 5 months out. I was like you, i wanted to know all possibilities so I was prepared. Knock on wood i have not had any of the side effects. No Constipation no vomiting no dehyrdration. I take a tsp of metimulcil Twice a day. Its clear and tastless. I put it in my tea.
I woke up in hospital with no tubes all was removed upon me waking up. I had no gas settling pains. Get up and start walking RIGHT away in hospital. Only had the soar incision where stomach is pulled thru. Other then that...this was easy

Good luck, I hope the scale is good to you!

I didnt have a liquid pre op diet, just a 1200 cal a day. Maybe because my BMI just met requirement...but I just wanted to say..please have NO FEAR of a liquid diet after surgery. It is easy. I never was a liquid dieter and that was my fear. But VERY EASY! And make sure u drink Water after..dehyrdration is huge and can be painful. Force urself to drink water

I am down 32lbs in 3 months. I know it could've been more. I feel I can still eat whatever. NOTHING bothers my stomach. I am a grazer at work, a habit that I HAVE to break. I just started exercising the past 3 weeks, mostly walking..i wear a fitbit and work on 10k steps a day. I have many weeks where i gain and it stays with me for a week or so. Thats when i really want to kick myself

Chili from Wendy's...has lots of Protein

Dawn can you give an update on how you feel now?
I'm 3 months out, no regrets and I think my DOC needs to take more of my stomach out. I've had No restrictions no problems with bathroom or dehydration. I drink plenty of Water from day one. I haven't had a Protein Shake in a while because I'm eating enough food. But I feel my loss is slow and I know it's the choices I make. I hope all is well!

I was sleeved 10/15 and doing great. 45 minute walks, starting a little soft foods, things that can be squashed with a fork but can't walk on land. No gagging. And I'm not eating because I'm hungry but to fuel my body.
sleeved 10/15/2012

Roflol! That was funny! I have no problem walking, but it sounds like ur not getting enough fluids? Everyday is better.
sleeved 10/15/2012

@lynn37......how much are u down since Monday? And r u walking or any exercise? ... I've been out and about but not officially exercised yet. Today I am starting walk away the pounds (on mute because Leslie talks the whole time)....I have lost 9 lbs since Monday!

I was sleeved Monday 10/15 and was released Tuesday at 5:30pm. What surgery did u have Friday?

I was just sleeved Monday! What the heck are the noises coming from inside?! I'm not hungry...I guess it's just gas going thru my intestines?