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Also, if I put a lot of ice in my water it seems to taste better AND go down easier. For some reason it seems like I can take larger drinks, almost gulps without problems when its super cold. Could be just me though. Everyone is different, you're gonna hear that a lot!!! Good luck!

I had a few beers and a couple glasses of wine on saturday (day 26). I know I am a bad boy, but the carbonation doesnt affect me unless I drink it fast. I had a half of a beer at a pub before a soccer match, a guinness at the soccer match, then a beer and a half again at the pub after the match. That night I went to a festival at Seattle Center and I had two glasses of wine while I was there. Never really got drunk. Had a nice lil buzz to take the edge off. No stomach issues and no hangover the next day. I also periodically drank water throughout the day.

Try taking an antacid. I forgot to take mine one morning and felt hungry all day.

Sleeved 6/25 and down 33. I did not do a pre-op weight loss. I eat an egg (soft boiled or scrambled) for Breakfast. Cottage cheese, tomato Soup or yogurt for lunch. For dinner it all depends on where I am at with my requirements, 6-800cals, 60-80g portein, 20-30g carbs. I start solids on wednesday (two days from now) and I am excited! I am not really sick of the foods I'm eating, but I'm craving Thai food and fish tacos ;-] I am going to have both on Wednesday and probably eat it for the next couple days!

I was sleeved on a tuesday and home friday morning. I could have driven that afternoon if I wanted. I drove Saturday to my mom's for a family lunch. Your seatbelt doesn't even touch your incisions (or atleast not mine). I did stay in the house a lot the few weeks following because it was difficult to socialize with my friends when I couldn't eat or drink. I'm 29 and live downtown Seattle, so you can imagine my social life evolves around happy hours, restaurants and sports bars! Ive been out a few times lately (even had a few drinks, despite not being 30 days post op :-0 )

My Doctor says no sooner than 30 days. I am 19 days and 30 cant come soon enough! I had a sip of my friend's beer last night just to see if it gave me the burps, hiccups etc. nothing happened. So we went to a movie and I ordered an icee, not knowing the damn thing was carbonated. I figured "screw it" and got about half down with a few rumbles in my tummy, but nothing to write home about!

I don't know what I did, but I am back to no bowel movements at all. At least not for two days. I started full liquids yesterday and thought I would actually go more. Yesterday I had two puddings and a protein shake w/milk. Its not much, but I don't feel hungry, so I'm not gonna push it. As long as I meet my 80g protein requirements, I'm happy.

Doc says immodium is okay. I took one this morning and again this afternoon. No joy! Can somebody get me some "cling peaches!!!" Lol!

I was about to crush up some immodium. I asked the Doc in an email. Waiting to hear back from him. Thanks everyone for your responses.

Phew! Thanks!

I am six days post op, didn't have a bowel movement until yesterday and since it's been TOTALLY liquid. Nothing solid about it. Anyone else have this problem. I am thinking it's the 80-100g of Protein and nothing else. I am drinking Isopure to get my Proteins and it has zero carbs or sugar. Anyone else have a similar experience?

I just took a couple good size drinks, borderline gulps and no issues. A cpl gas bubbles came up, but that's about it.

SOOOOOO COOOOOOOL! I am ecstatic for you! You look great and I bet you feel amazing! I am five days post op and I hope I do half as good as you!!!

I can't wait for cream soups!