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Thanks everyone! I am 1 week out of the hospital and just began to "eat solids" yesterday. I was actually pretty scared to try. I began with egg whites scrambled. Once yesterday and once today. Had a Fiber choice chewable and am drinking lots of Gatorade g2. Began my bariatric Vitamins once again as well. Still weak but because it's summer in the So. Cal desert I'm not venturing out much. I do get into the pool late in the day and just walk and tread Water. My nutritionist told me to get yogurt with Probiotics so I will try some later. NEVER EVER want to go thru that again.

I found myself constipated and after trying Magnesium citrate and Miralax finally went. problem was I still had some hard stool stuck and it took some pressure and pushing to pass. 4 days later I felt an awful pain and 2 days later ended up in the E.R. 10 Hospitalized days later and 9 IV line sites I came home. I had a severe diverticulitis episode and a kidney infection. Lots of pain and 10 days of iv antibiotics and fluids later I'm now taking Dulcolax stool softeners, Fiber choice chews 1 once a day to start and starting my pureed foods one at a time again. I had been 4 weeks post op and doing terrific. One of the reasons I couldn't come home was the inability to take large pills ( I had to explain what a sleeve was and the limitations at least 5 times a day to the nurses etc. because they just couldn't understand why I wasn't willing to cooperate with their plan). I was on a clear liquid diet ( salty broth, sweet apple juice, sugary Jello until they put me on a diabetic liquid diet URGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH). Moral of the story....make sure you drink your liquids to keep the fiber in your guts moving well. Do anything you can to keep Constipation away. I am so glad to be home, weak as I may be.

Congrats!!! The first thing I noticed about how I look was also the loss of the "moon" face!!

I would stick to what your doctor told you to do. I felt hungry as well. Just remember baby steps for your new tummy. the stitches are still healing on the pouch and you don't want to do ANYTHING that can jeopardize your healing. Eating too soon could actually be dangerous I was told. I would probably suggest sugar free pudding ( lemon and white chocolate are really good ) Popsicles also. Don't rush things. there is a schedule for a reason. Patience

Congrats!!!!!!

Is anyone out there from the Coachella Valley????? anyone going to the Obesity help Conference in October in Anaheim, Calif????? Carpool?????

I thought the same but realized that when I did eat it kinda got stuck. Our digestive system is still new and the types of food we are eating can effect how it flows. Miralax is also a good go to. It's a light laxative with a stool softener added in. 1 capful in liquid ( I put it in my G2 Gatorade ) and it dissolves and is tasteless.

Just make sure you stay hydrated or you will be miserable.

Ask your doctor about Phillips Fiber gummies. You do NOT want to get constipated believe me. A friend takes 2 TBS of mineral oil in her Breakfast shake every day to stay regular.

Ask your surgeon for the name of a doctor he works with.

I was so lucky, my primary Dr. said no as well. he said if I lost 25 lbs ( I was 240 ) I would feel 100% better. I switched doctors immediately.

Oh Molly sounds like you and I had the same kind of day. Sweating and near tears is no fun.

Fiber can help. I got the Phillips Gummy Fiber chews. Also I was told to put 2 TBS of mineral oil in my shake every a.m. The manager in my doctor's office is 3 years out and she told me the Dr. gave her this advice. She said she is regular every day. I had a horrible time of it today. Had to drink magnesium citrate. Plus the pain of trying to get the initial flow going had me sweating and in tears,

I only needed 1/2 bottle of the magnesium citrate, this after 2 days of Miralax and finally went to the bathroom. I don't EVER want to do that again. My Dr.'s nurse who had surgery 3 years ago told me she puts 2 TBS in her shake every morning and has 2 Gummy Fiber chewies twice a day.

Talk to your Dr. about the weed. I would NOT out it in food though. It's hard enough to start on pureed food without having to worry about filling up on bulk. Remember Protein is #1. Talk to your Dr. asap.

Some people are so very unhappy with their own lives that they can't be happy for anyone else. So sad. Just remember when you are feeling on top of the world not to let anyone get you down.

How much magnesium citrate??

I know EXACTLY how you feel. I feel like I have a cork stuck in me. 2nd dose of Miralax this a.m. Dr. said to try mineral oil and Fiber choice. A cousin of mine had a sleeve November of 2012 ( he is an R.N. ) and swears by Walgreens Smooth Move tea. I want to push a bit but afraid.

with friends like that......................

My nutritionist said Miralax and the Dr.'s office said calcium citrate or mineral oil. Stool softeners are ok as well. To add fiber get fiberchoice chew tabs. I really have to go but don't want to push. Feel like the tidy bowl man is stuck in mid stream!!!!

Call the Dr.

I took a robe, 2 pair of shorts and 2 tops and used non of them. Lived in my hospital gown. I took face wash, moisturizer. Didn't use them either. I used my Shampoo and moisturizer the day I went home. I also took an mp3 player and ear phones, kindle. Again didn't use. Personally I would take whatever you think you can't live without and then see. No harm no foul

Ask your nutritionist for their suggestions. If not let me know and I can give you mine. Keep in mind all Doctors have their own ideas.

Insist that he put you on an antacid. Mine is Dexilant 60mg capsules. I open them and pour the little balls on pudding/applesauce etc. Once a day. I was given them thru the iv in the hospital as well. If there is no acid then reflux can't be horrible. Nexium is good as well.

I thought I was so smart, I read everything I could get my hands on the subject of Vertical sleeve!! Went online to forums, bought books, talked to people, watched youtube, went to all the sights I could google, aol, yahoo search. Bottom line, after having had knee replacement in November 2011 and my Achilles tendon cut to relieve the pull on my heel from bone spurs I thought I was " in the know" Once I was wheeled into the O.R. and the various team members told me what they did in the procedure and I started looking around the room I was terrified. Mask was on and in my head I argued with myself. Put your hand up and scream WAIT!!! Next thing I knew I was in post op and then into my own room. The first 2 days were tough only because I felt like someone had kicked me in the stomach. that was the worst of my pain. I had a bolas with my I.V. that allowed me to give myself doses of pain meds ( morphine ) I barely used it. My surgery was 3 weeks ago today. I am so very glad I didn't stop it from happening. I'm still a bit sore in the tummy ( largest incision is where they pull out the excess stomach they have cut ) They have to go thru muscle so that is the pain. Getting in and out of bed or even just moving around the first 10 days or so. For me nothing horrible. I did it because I knew I could not diet, take it off and Keep it off on my own. at 57 my knees were shot, my feet hurt when I walked, my back ached. This surgery for me was life saving. Good luck and don't feel like you're not allowed to be scared. It is surgery, you will be asleep. Waking up for me was a rebirth of sorts. I hope it all works out for you.