Carol1560

Girl, There is no way you are hungry. It was hard for me too! I have grown up with food galore and now it is kinda weird. It smells so good but I am not hungry in the tummy, just mentally. As soon as you realize that, you got it licked. Are you eating Greek Yogurt or cottage cheese? The puree stage is not so bad, I eat alot of chicken salad and skip the veggie and just make sure I take my Vitamins. Hang in there, cause the day is gonna come when you are rocking that sleeve!!

I know that when I came home from the hospital, all I wanted to do is sleep for two days. For the gas, use gas ex strips and lay on your back with your knees bent, not flat down. The best thing to do when you dont feel like sleeping anymore is: sip water, sip water, sip water. Then start to incorporate your protien shakes in, drink 4 ounces shake, drink 4 ounces water, drink 4 ounces shake, etc. This is something that you have to work at, so dont get all bent if it doesnt happen all at once.

Ok girlie, lets talk about what you are eating!! The chicken is fine to eat, just make sure that it is moist. Chicken breast without skin has lots of protien!! The rice will swell when you eat it, try and stay away from the carbs. They are not our friend. But the yogurt is really good for you. The highest in Protein is the greek yogurt and that is of course on the menu!! I also eat cottage cheese and string cheese. Try making the baked ricotta cheese bake, the recipe is on here somewhere. You have to experiment or you will want to pull your hair out, been there done that.

Hey I was sleeved the same day as you 5/15 and I am down 22 lbs I told you those mashed tators would rock your world. I am going to make the baked ricotta cheese for later Glad you are doing so well

I was sleeved on 5/15 and was worried about that too. I have made a schedule and this is what it is: Water Protein drink 30 grams from Premier water egg water dinner protien drink 25-30 grams water Get on a schedule and have teeny goals

I am with you, NO PAIN MEDS, no meds of any kind after discharge. AND no constipation

I take synthroid every day. I do not have a thyroid.

Congrats!! I have another 6 days until I see my doctor and get the green flag

Gosh, I was sleeved on 5/15 and my husband wanted some popeye's spicy fried chicken. OMG, I told him I will ride with you to pick it up. Well I had two spoons of mashed potatoes and gravy and lordy was it good!

I am feeling wonderful. I know this may sound crazy but I do think that I could have went back to work yesterday. I have office job but since I am getting paid to be off and recooperate, that is what it is gonna be. I am cooking for my husband and doing most of the little housework. My appt is on Tuesday, I am going to ask dr, did you really do the surgery?

Oh and definately CHAPSTICK, my lips got dry!!

I had my surgery on the 15th too. I think if you are feeling uncomfortable, you are drinking too much. How many ounces are you drinking an hour?

I had two weeks liquid diet with the second week being clear liquids. I thought I was gonna strangle somebody. But made it!!