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Well I'm home. I had surgery on August 16th. The first two days were the worst but today I am feeling much more like myself. Just trying to hang in there.

GOD WISH I COULD FAST FORWARD THIS part IM 2 DAYS OUT OF SURGERY I FEEL CRAPPY CANT PASS GAS CAN'T KEEP DIWN Water BUT IM WAKING LIKE EVERYBODY KEEP TELLING AN IT HELPS I JUST WANT THIS PAIN TO BE DONE

You sound like you're doing great! Are you still having any pain? I'm 3 days post op and not sure when to expect to feel somewhat normal again?

Now 12 days out doing really well. beginning weight 325 now 290 that includes pre op diet went back to work at 1 week post op. have to take Pepcid daily. Plus my vits. I'd do it again a lot sooner knowing what I know now

Hi all I have been on hear since Feb. my first meeting was 1/3/13 all hoops have been jumped through an now monday the 19 is my day. I have talked to an read a lot of good stuff all has help me be ready so wish me luck an I will see you on the other side. Doug from Michigan.

I had really bad diarrhea post op. At first I thought it was from dairy. But it was from Splenda. Splenda is in most Protein powder, and a lot of sugar free products. Just something to think about.

Almost a week out from surgery and I'm feeling like a human again. I spent one night in the hospital but I could have stayed 2. Wednesday I was overing doing it, cooking dinner, giving my kids baths, folding laundry thinking Im sitting while doing most thing so its ok. Thursday was the same. Friday I woke up having the worst pain and thought my incisions ripped open. I actually went to the ER. Nothing was wrong but I was told to take my pain meds and take it easy. I'm really following those orders now and feel incredibly better. Drinking Water and getting in my Protein are the only things I'm worrying about. I'm down 17lbs and feeling so blessed.

I am almost afraid to ask this for fear of being chastised by the sleeve police.... but due to my profession I spend a tremendous amount of time in my car and stay on the road for several days. I have been packing a small cooler with Protein shakes, Protein Bars, Water, tuna packs etc. I have been stopping at grocery stores for meals and getting things like deli meat, cheese, egg salad, etc. Problem is most grocery stores are not near interstates so occasionally due to time constraints I need to eat at a (gasp) fast food restaurant. Soooooo that being said....
What are some "good" (or at least tolerable) fast food choices?
All I've come up with so far is:
Small Wendy's Chili 210 Calories, 17g Protein, 21 Carbs
Taco Bell Pintos and cheese 190 Calories, 11g Protein, 22 Carbs (basically refried Beans, cheese, and red sauce)
Chick-Fil-A Grilled Nuggets 6 pcs 110 Calories, 25g Protein You can get it with apple sauce and skim milk
Any other thoughts?

3 day post op here. Diarrhea has begun. It happens like when I pass gas. So I have learned if I gotta pass go sit on the toilet!! Still burping. Nothing bad. Just the diarrhea is a little inconvenient. But I would rather have it coming out then constipation!

Isopure is great. it's a clear liquid 40g Protein. 0 carbs. I like all the flavors... kinda expensive but worth it. GNC and Vitamin shop

Yes! sugar free products can cause upset stomach and diarrhea if eaten/drunk in excess. I think you are on the right track. Maybe just cut down on some of it and see what happens.

I'm one week post op......and on clear liquids.....crystal light, SF popsicles, SF italian ice were all on my list.....I had the diarrhea since surgery....I've switched to just Water and my one Protein drink....and no more diarrhea.......so the SF foods/drinks could be a possible culprit. HTH Good Luck!

Very similar experience and sleeved on the same day. All I can say is walk, walk, walk, sip slow. I still get gas pain in my chest but not as bad as it once was. Thought I was having a heart attack when I woke up in the recovery room.

Got sleeved yesterday. So jealous of you folks that didn't get gas pains. As soon as I woke up in recovery I had then. worst pain I have ever had in my life. I was regretting my decision to have this surgery until this morning. Still some discomfort but better. Haven't drank anything for 40 hours so sure would like to do that. Could care less about eating or sipping broth.< /p>

Got mine 2 days before surgery; I let the nurse know as they were prepping me and she totally took care of me. Gave me a whole pack of hospital maternity pads but no "cheese cloth" as I had at least hoped for. The bleeding did last longer than normal didn't realize it was because of the blood thinners. Honestly, it wasn't a big deal though!

I came home yesterday. The first 24hrs were tough, killer gas pain and all of the poking and prodding at the hospital allowed for no rest. Home now and feeling much better. How about you?

Hello from the other side! I'm sleeved without any problems. My stomach is pretty sore (feels like I've done a thousand crunches!) but over all I am doing well. I've been walking to help with the gas pain, which has done me a world of good. I'm counting down the seven hours until I can have some ice chips, then I will be a happy camper!

Well my day has arrived!!! Aug 14th Best of luck to all of my brother/sister sleevers on this day!

She is out of surgery. Dr. Overby said all went well and the surgery was shorter than he expected. Finally got to see her in recovery. Said she is hurting. Nurse is hooking up her pain meds and said she will be in her room within 30-45 minutes.

Today is my day!!! So happy to finally be sitting here at the hospital waiting to go back into OR. Best of luck everyone

Today is my day!!! So happy to finally be sitting here at the hospital waiting to go back into OR. Best of luck everyone

She is out of surgery. Dr. Overby said all went well and the surgery was shorter than he expected. Finally got to see her in recovery. Said she is hurting. Nurse is hooking up her pain meds and said she will be in her room within 30-45 minutes.

Today is my day!!! So happy to finally be sitting here at the hospital waiting to go back into OR. Best of luck everyone

Today is my day!!! So happy to finally be sitting here at the hospital waiting to go back into OR. Best of luck everyone

Well my day has arrived!!! Aug 14th Best of luck to all of my brother/sister sleevers on this day!