SmilinNC

I'm having the same issue. I am 7 days post op and down 23 lbs. I am dying for a change. I only have 3 more days before I move to the next step but damn these days are dragging. Went and bought some pudding and yogurt today to prepare for the next stage. I'm not sure if I'm gonna make it 3 more days. I'm so sick of broth I want to vomit!

My husband is on his 2nd week post op! He's doing great list 27lbs already! But he can't take just having liquids anymore he just wants something! Anyone else feel this way or have a way to to get thru this week!?!! He does chew sugar free ice pops and things like that but he's getting really discouraged he wants food !

Surgery was a success! Walking the gas off, but feeling great!
Best,
Nathan

Thanks guys... it's been a pretty interesting journey so far. I live in Atlanta, Georgia. I havent been sleeved yet but I have been approved and my surgery date is on Sept 10th. Im pretty excited and nervous all at the same time. I am stoked to find a LGBT section to spend some time in. I've been in the mens forum and all they ever want to talk about is their weiners, which dont get me wrong I am okay with but honestly I think those guys are just baiting the horny women that lurk in the mens section (which I find a little passive agreesive/creepy) but to each their own. lol

An update. So its been 10 1/2 hours since surgery. The only pain i have is the incision where the stomach came out from. Pain meds arent really helping, im taken heavy stuff to. Had the wife bring a heating pad and it works a little on the stomach pain. Kudos to those who have posted it here, i woukdnt even have thougbt about it. Excuse my spelling im just so tired and cant fall asleep in my back. Have t slept all day. A few things i will post.
After surgery the Dr said it took longer because of all the fatty tissue in my stomach and liver. He said he almost stopped but he got it done. Tomorrow 8am i do the leak test and hope i can drink im so thirsty. I think all the fatty tissue was from me not doing the pre op like I was supposed to. I had ribs one night, sushi, Pasta, shrimp parm like it was the last dinner. But i did do Clear Liquids the night before lol.
The nurses are great i have to stay in the recovery room till tomorrow because i wont be downgraded till after the leak test but their is so much noise in here its ridiculous. Patients keep coming and going but not me. So the cool nurse said their is a private room that we keep for unruly patients "" VIPs" so she put me in it and i am now alone how great. Door closed and about to go to bed. So i had my wife buy a dozen dunkin donuts and I handed over to the nurse and i told her this is the hardest thing i ever done they all laughed and i told them to save me one lol. Now im getting real VIP treatment.
I dis walk around but my incision hurts. Not much gas pains and they dont give gAs meds here so my wife is going to target tomorrow to get gas x, the magic bullet blender , and low fat mayo and tuna. I have 2 cases of Protein Drinks from costco Premier Protein. I did not buy any bars, i dont think i need any do i? Also is pureed cream of mushroom Soup good on the liquid diet.< /p>
I wont cough it hurts, no throw up at all. Nauseous went away quickly. And i hate peeing in this Carton. Update again tomorrow.

Hi Everyone,
My name is Shannon and I'm currently in the process of getting approved for the sleeve. I joined an online support group when I was having fertility problems and it really helped to keep me informed (and sane) so I thought I'd do the same for this new journey.
I have three boys, ages 10, 3 and 18 months.
I've stalked the site for a few days, looking at before/after pictures and decided to finally introduce myself. You guys are inspirational, and have got me totally pumped to have this procedure!!!
I have CIGNA, which I hear can be a total PITA, so I'm hoping everything goes smoothly. Anyone else have CIGNA who wants to share some tips, it would be most appreciated:)
I look forward to getting to know everyone, and hopefully I will be sharing my success story one day soon!
Shannon:)

Surgery scheduled sept 3. Doc sent things to insurance assume all will be approved. Started pre op diet today. Hit a wall about 6:00. Should drink another shake but can't get another one down. Full. Will try for five meals tomorrow .'only got four down today. Geez. Didn't realize there was a LGBT site yay

Was sleeved on 8/19 and also needed an extra hospital day. Still at the hospital. Gas pain was excrutiating after surgery, and they had to install a catheter because I couldn't pee. The tiniest sip of Water gives me painful dry heaves and the worst heartburn ever. I'm having a tough recovery compared to the others I've read about recently.

Thanks everyone for the kind words! It really made me feel better! And for all the birthday wishes! My day was great! Went shopping and was down two pant sizes and two shirt sizes! Made me feel great!!!! Feeling better today!!!

Sheriff Officer... Sleeve date set for Sept 19

I'm here check In at 5:00am surgery at 7:00am my nerves done took over .but I'm ready and God has.my back So good luck to all the sleeve brother and Sister

I'm alive! In pain. No nausea, occasionally burping up air but that's it. Walked once and went to the bathroom on my own 4x. The incision where he took my stomach out hurts so Damn bad. Hitting the morphine as needed.

Hi there, just saw your message Ihave been traveling and not on the site much. Welcome to another great chapter in your life! I am hoping recovery is going well! Glad to know you were on an up swing before discharge.
Surgeon: Dr. Farrell UNC Hospital 4/24/2013:------ Preop: 239-----Current: 194.6

I also wish you luck and hope all goes smooth for you from here.

Once i was cleared for full liquids, I would take Amy's organic Soups, blend them in the ninja, thin with milk or Water, strain, heat and add unflavored protien to the mix. Don't overheat, the protien doesn't like that.
I then dropped the thinning, then eventually the straining, then moved on to softer foods and puree.
This created wonderful variety and flavor to what could be a very bland diet at the start.

Egg drop soup...how many of you had it during your 3-week post op diet? I worry that the eggs don't qualify for the liquid diet. I know they're super soft, but can they hurt me?
I placed a call to my Doc's office since I'm not starting the "soft" portion of the diet until Tuesday (commmmmmmme ON Tuesday!) but today I'm REALLY struggling with wanting something more than my chicken/beef broth, runny cream of chicken Soup and Protein shakes!Doctors office closes at noon on Friday's so I don't know if I will hear back or not.
Any advice is appreciated. Don't want to do anything to hurt my sleeve and my recovery, but if Egg drop soup is "safe" I'm going for it!

You really need to move to Orlando. You can open up a Restaurant and call it "Sleevers".

What about finely diced celery? How long before you can add that to tuna, chicken and egg salads?

I'm nearly six weeks post-op and would really like a vehicle for all this egg/tuna/salmon salad and hummus. My meal plan says nothing about crackers except for unsalted Saltines weeks 5 & 6. I'm skeptical about Saltines because I used to binge on them and haven't had refined flour for almost two months now.
When were you able to successfully incorporate crackers and what kinds worked better with the sleeve early on? Do you know of any sleeve-friendly crackers/bread substitutes (I can't have raw veggies yet)? I'm not concerned about grams of carbs, just the risk of awakening the refined carb monster, and the pain that comes with pointy foods.
Thank you!

Nothing good can come from it - I promise!

wow i didnt have staples i had glue which peeled off but did have a couple bruises

I'm 2 weeks out...that first week on Clear Liquids I had to switch to 1/2 a bottle of Isopure clear dilluted and water....that took care of the diarrhea. Good luck....you'll get through this.

I had this on the third day as well but that was all. I am all good now. So it will get better! I am day 12 now, on puree. Still burping though.

I am jealous of all the good places everyone has to eat.
In my little town in the middle of nowhere , we have McDonalds, Burger King and Taco Bell.