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Im 3 weeks out and just had a piece of chocolate covered candied bacon. So far so good. I havent had any problems eating or drinking except for the first 2 days. This is the first sweet thing Ive eaten if you dont count sweet protein shakes, sweet sugar free pudding, sweet decaf tea (artifical sweetener).

I took 3 weeks. I have an office job but it can be physical at times so just to be safe I took 3. I just told my surgeon that Id like 3 weeks off and he said 'ok, no problem'. It was fine with my HR dept and when I filed for FMLA, they actually approved me for 6 weeks but Im going back after 3 weeks. Even though Ive had no complications, Im glad I took 3 because Im at 2 weeks now and am just now starting to not need naps.

I took 3 weeks off. I go back Dec. 26th Im glad I took the 3 weeks and Ill be fine to go back by then, I just dont want to.

At my first consult, I had a BMI of 40.5 weighing 242, just qualified but then I had severe sleep apnea and other issues so I probably couldve gotten approved with a 35+.

The first few days with water was a real struggle. It was a little painful and lots of pressure. Then my surgeon told me to try WARM liquids for a while. I was able to get 3 ounces down at a time and I was 3 days out then. Im convinced that by drinking warm liquids for a few days really made the swelling go down better. My surgeon said that some people have issues with cold or even room temperature liquids, it gives the tummy spasms. Warm liquids were nice and gentle for my sleeve and now I can drink like I did before as far as how big my swallows are. No pressure, no pain. Maybe try babying your sleeve with some warm liquids, maybe youll be able to get more down. I had warm decaf tea and warm milk with some chocolate Protein powder in it just for a slight taste. Hope that helps.

I think you are fine. I had a protein shake (25 protein) for breakfast, one for lunch, 2 oz of buffalo chicken puree and an egg about an hour later for dinner. Plus all my water throughout the day.

My surgeon said he only does 32 French size bougies. Whatever that means.

Im 6 days and have been cleared for puree. Had egg salad and buffalo chicken puree today. Have also eaten a piece of thinly sliced turkey but really liquified it in my mouth. I seem to have no problems at all.

Im 6 days post op and got cleared for puree today and made egg salad with one egg and ate the whole thing. No discomfort, no sliminig, just yummy. It took me 15 to 20 minutes taking very small bites. I use a baby spoon the help me make sure Im taking small bites. I usually take about a 1/2 a baby spoon at a time. Seems to do the job!

Im 6 days post op (surgery weight 222 on Dec 5) and I can get down 2 GNC Lean shakes (25 grams Protein each), 1 egg pureed (6 protein) and 2 ounces of buffalo chicken puree which has protein but Im not sure how much. I can easily get down my 64 ounces of Water. Had my 1 week check up today and Im down to 216. They cleared me for puree so I had the egg and buffalo chicken puree. A different flavor was exactly what I needed. 6 pounds in one week, Ill take it.

I was also sleeved on Decmber 5th. Weighing 222. I know its not as low as you but its in the low 200's.

No regrets at all! Started my journey June 3rd at 242 and was sleeved Dec 5th. Tomorrow Im one week post op and at 219. No complications, water and full liquids are going down perfect. Minimal pain and only had nauseau in the hospital the first 2 days. I get better every day. Love my sleeve. I cant wait to see what the rest of my journey has in store for me.

Congrats! Until you said that, I just noticed that my plantars faciitis hasnt bothered me at all since surgery. Im 5 days postop. Yay for us!

I had single incision as well and Ive had my gall bladder out and had multiple incisions so I know the difference and its big. My incision really didnt hurt. It was more the soreness in the actual tummy. No bruising, not even from the blood thinner shots that they warned me might bruise me.

I was also sleeved on 12/5. I got home yesterday evening. I was going to go nuts if I had to spend one more night in the hospital. Everything was getting to me. The bed, the smells, the every 2 - 4 hour wake ups for vitals or meds or whatever. No matter who you are, I think we all heal best at home but of course we need the professionals watching us for a matter of time. Congrats on being home. I know how excited you are. Take it slow and remember to sip sip sip all day long. I drink out of a 1 ounce little cup so I can track how many ounces Im taking in. For me personally, warm liquids go down much much better for me than cold so if you are getting that bad pain at the top of the tummy, try warm liquids, it doesnt seem to hurt me as much. For the gas pains, make sure to walk and periodically lift your arms over your head. Itll help release trapped gasses. I also use gas-ex strips. I used my first one about an hour ago and it really helped. Congrats to the both of us! We are on the loser's bench now

Good Luck! You can do it. To drop those pounds, try just eating protein. It will also help you for the future when your life will be all about protein. Im post op 3 days and have severe sleep apnea (58) too. I resisted my CPAP at first but after I got used to it, I loved it and slept sooo good. Youll have more energy and that alone will help you drop a few pounds. Keep your eye on the prize!

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I had a fun food funeral. I ate all my favorites for about a week. The best bbq chicken pizza in town, ribs, chinese, sushi...I got it all out of my system just in case after 3 or so months I cant ever tolerate it again. I covered all the basis lol. Oh and some ice cream from Culvers. But Ive been on liquid for the past 2 weeks and lost 10 pounds so I already dont miss those foods.

Ive been on liquids for the past 2 weeks (lost 10 pounds) and am on Clear Liquids only today. Oh and the magnesium citrate. I drank the whole bottle a little bit ago. Not bad if you chill it and pour it over ice then drink as fast as you can with a straw.

WOW! I cant believe its actually tomorrow. Is everyone doing ok? Im a little nervous but a lot excited.

Adorable. I love tiny things. Except men, men I dont like tiny lol.

I just finished my first big container of the Unjury chicken broth. I love love love it! I ordered 2 more containers because I know it will be a go-to post op. Its so yummy. You can do other things with it too after surgery and when you can eat food again. They have recipes on their site. I think Ill go have some

Former smoker here. I dont miss it at all. I never thought I would say that but now when I see people smoking I dont feel bad that I cant have one, I feel bad that they smoke and are doing all that harm to themselves. After surgery you will become way more health conscious (hopefully) and you may realize how bad it is for you. It is so freeing not to be dependent on them anymore.

Sounds delicious! I love hot and sour soup. Thanks.

I too find the Isopure icky and can pretty much tolerate all kinds of strange tasting things. I put a bottle of the grape in the freezer last night and it turned into a slushie and guess what??? It still sucked lol. I tossed it. It has this strange aftertaste. Maybe Ill try freezing them all the way like you suggested and see if that doesnt take the ick out.