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Maybe I'm alone in this but after a big change my clothes are hanging on me and when I wear them they make me feel fatter? When I started this journey I was a 24 well yesterday I was a size large ! I had so much fun in regular ladies section, and there was a huge sale! I got 8 tops and two shorts for $50 so I don't feel bad lol! Isis start in women's section and realized too big
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Congrats!! Its ok

LMBO!!! Wish I could've got a picture of my bf face when I asked him to burp me like a baby... priceless

At my 2 week follow up with my NUT I transitioned to soft foods. I asked about having to puree them and she said that they used to do that first, but found that many patients didn't do it and just chewed to a liquid consistency and didn't have any problems so they just go straight to soft foods now.

This gas has really been kicking my behind! I mean its the worst feeling ever but as I sat in this uncomfortable chair I noticed I couldn't stop rubbing my tummy. As I rubbed, I kept belching & farting (tmi but they don't stink lol) There's a huge sigh of relief so I would suggest everyone with gas problems to try relaxing in a recliner chair & just rub your belly with light pressure. If anyone else has any other remedies other than walking that have worked for you, please share

I agree! There should be some kind of universal diet we should follow after surgery
I'm going to wait one more week. I can't even finish my purée foods. Maybe by next Monday ill be ready

Just take it slow and try the really soft stuff before you advance too much. When I started soft foods the 3rd week my tummy would make funny noises and I could feel it doing things. Now I don't feel any of that stuff.

While I'm in a similar boat as ladylaura, my NUT and doctor also told me to listen to my body...sounds like you're doing exactly that! If you're not ready, you're not ready. Caution is a great thing

I think it is normal to feel "scared" whenever you move to a new phase in your program...I am about 7 weeks out and finally tried red meat (a ground beef patty)--even then I was scared (all went well)...I just think that if you are doing well you don't want to risk anything that might set you back, so to speak...again, I think it is all normal, but this is a trial and error thing...and I have posted many times about how frustrating it is that there are such variances early on in the eating plans prescribed by the various surgeons and NUTS--you would think by now there would be some standard diet plan post-op

I have the exact same problem . I had to do something because I felt like I would end up in the ER for dehydration. I would wake up with an extremely dry tongue and ravaged at ice when I got the chance. I have found that I being only 2 wks out I can't get in both all Proteins and liquids.
I need to buy Isopure I heard its easier to take down because of the thinness.
How's the taste? Does it have that after Protein taste?

I feel it's the best, but yes it does have a lil after taste. I make it better by mixing half of it with crystal light lemonade, then I don't notice it. I also freeze it in a popsickle holded I bought at Walmarg for $1.50. For me I get it down faster that way. I still have a hard time getting my Protein in , just cuz I get so full so quickly. Good luck & I hope this helps!

Hi!
I have a question. Yesterday I woke up feeling very thirsty. I got up and took my meds and drank my Protein Shake that I tend to sip throughout the day. Yesterday I felt so thirsty right after lunch that from that point on that I stopped drinking my shake so I can fit as much Water in as possible.
I just woke a bit ago and I feel so thirsty! I weighed myself and I lost 5 pounds in 2 days. My ave has been about a pound a day. Is this normal? Am I doing the right thing by drinking water instead of my Protein? I drink Isopure. I find water to be way more thirst quenching. I am struggling to get my protein in but I am getting in more as each day passes
I am 12 days post op.
Thanks in advance!

You won't necessarily feel tired or sluggish with dehydration. Everyone is different. Perhaps you are sweating out Water more than you realize during the day. Try drinking a Soup cup full of full sodium chicken broth once a day. You can improve your water retention that way.

Keep trying, you will get there. I am 6 weeks out and I still have dark urine and trouble getting all my Fluid in. I have a Water bottle with me at all times and have gotten myself up to at least 36 ounces a day, FINALLY. I am getting better each day, but if I am not carrying it, I don't do it.
This is bizarre to me because I have always been a chugger. I hate hate hate not being able to chug a 20 oz bottle of Water in under a minute like I used to do. I almost always feel thirsty, especially now that it is so hot outside and I would rather eat than drink.
You will get there!

No judging here! I wasn't asked and I didn't tell lol

Thanks so much everyone! That makes me feel Better that I'm not alone! It so makes me realize what a hold food has or had on me!

Now my kids better eat all this food I bought lol

So I'm a week post op not hungry but my sister is at my house making Pasta Sauce and the garlic smells soooo good to me right now it's weird that something that smells so good I don't even want because the hunger is gone. So I guess the Sleeve is doing its job!!
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Thanks everyone for the advice ! I will definitely listen to my body!

If you're thirsty, you're thirsty. It may be awhile before you can meet the daily Fluid AND Protein requirements - just keep listening to your body and "feeding" it what it needs. You're only 12 days out - it will get easier!

Day 3 post op, doing well ! I take walks up and down the block 3 or 4 times a day, walk around the house , shower, read with my kids, watch tv and drink liquids all day. Sound right? I have taken about a 1 hour nap today and yesterday. Each day is a little better!

I'm a little over a week out and I am barely starting to be able to keep things down. As long as you keep hydrated and try to get as much Protein in (isopure) was my life saver.

I'm in Aurora too! Had my sleeve May 2nd @ Rush University in Chicago.

One week out I ransacked my house yesterday feeling great and got my freakin appetite back, You should have smooth sailing from this point on, just keep walking. Good luck to you!

The first couple weeks are the hardest. I am 4 weeks out and it seems to be getting better every day.