JessicaAnn

This makes me nervous because I'm 8 days out and can eat more then you. I could eat a whole scrambled egg over half hour. And my doc has me on purée too.

I agree with the miralax. It mixes with anything and is tasteless.

I wouldn't recommend the mag citrate. That will literally have you running to the bathroom for hours! Miralax helped me. But in emergencies where I haven't gone in days and feel uncomfortable, I use milk of magnesia

I don't think this is true. My surgeon released me from the hospital on purée. Actually, I had to eat a purée lunch tray in the hospital before he would release me. I'm 8 days post op and down 16lbs with a complication free sleeve.

My weight loss stopped too. I lost 15lbs the first 5 days! Then I've been the same weight for 3 days. But I'm on puréed. I have to buy a tape measure because we could all be losing inches!

I'm a day behind you (8 days po) and I get about 400-600 calories per day, but I know I'm not getting in all my fluid. I went through horrible caffeine withdrawal during my pre op diet. I was literally unable to move for 2-3 days because of headaches and jitters. Did you not give up caffeine till surgery? Or did you have a pre op diet?

And all of a sudden my shakes make me sick. I drank them since day 1 post op and only the past three days, after only 2 or three sips, it sends me flying to the bathroom in a sweat and coming out of both ends (sorry tmi). I've heard of lactose intolerance after surgery, but I've been fine with skim milk, cheese, yogurt, and all other dairy. Thoughts? I use the premier protein shakes from Costco.

Is it sugar free pudding?

Wow!! You look hot!! Lol If you don't mind me asking, what are your before numbers? How much did you lose?

I've never heard of ham salad.. What is it?

I may be a rare case, but I had zero pain, and I didn't take any pain meds either. I never used my pain pump, and only asked for IV Tylenol once because I had a headache. Gas cramps were very minimal. The only thing I could complain about was the dry mouth!!! And also I was very tired the first few hours. I kept falling asleep in the chair sitting up. Since I've been home I also had no pain, went out with my husband and my kids the next day, and grocery shopping yesterday (I'm 6 days out today). I was really tired after shopping, but still no pain. I've been very lucky

I'd say to do what your doctor told you. My doctor has us on purée in the hospital the day after surgery, but all doctors are different.

I'm obsessed, I weigh 8-12 times a day.. pretty much every time I pass the bathroom. I even weigh in the middle of the night if I get restless. And I'm only 6 days out!! It's horrible

For the first week or so how many did you eat? I'm having 2 shakes a day which is 110 each, then I'm on purée foods too. Yesterday I had 280 calories, but today I had over 500!!! Im only 5 days out. I'm eating purée egg salad, purée refrained beans with sour cream, and a tiny bit of fat free cream of broccoli with a little cheese melted in. Is that too much? I'm eating the right servings (2-4oz depending on the food), but that seems like a lot of calories!

Wow! I have a feeling you'll have no problem finding someone!!

I feel amazing! But I think I'm one of the few that felt amazing since I woke up. I feel like I never had surgery.. until I take to big of a sip and feel the pain lol. I did a huge grocery shopping today with my kids and when I got home I was exhausted, but day to day I feel great!

My doc said no fruit because of all the sugar

I had surgery 5 days ago and feel amazing!!!! I haven't once needed pain meds or been nauseous!! I've had a very easy recovery (knock on wood)