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Agreed EChik, besides, none of us blew up overnight, either.

Ok so for all the vets out here, one ?? Do you count soup broths towards water intake in they are not your main source of protein? I have my 3 protein shakes a day but am not able to down a bottle of smart water, but i do have 3 cops of broths and a couple of ice pops.

Nice job!

MsK, so sorry you are having a tough time. I believe we were sleeved same day. I have been blessed thus far with no issues. Can drink water and protein shakes, broths. I am ready for the next phase but that wont be for another 3 weeks. The only issue which is no issue at all is I tire easily! I hope things get much better for you very soon!

I was sleeved 10/31 and will be on liquds till Thanksgiving. I have lost 12 lbs thus far but am STARVING. Protein drinks go down fine, Water does as well. I havent seen any issues with anything yet. No gas, no pain, just tire easily. Walked 6 blocks to market this morning (round trip) and just finished popping in the ingedients to chicken enchilada tortilla Soup into the crockpot. Dishes washed and ready for nap! I hope the NUT finds it in her heart to progress me sooner! This is very trying and tiring. 3rd week of Clear liquids. I need substance! Prepared and capable of keep on keeping on!

I am in the poconos, not terribly far from you. How long ago were you sleeved? I was just sleeved Thursday so I am not teady for clothing exchanges, but looking forward to it.

I had my surgery on thursday the 31st and havent had any pain meds since Friday. I dont like the way they make me feel and its more discomfort than pain, so I skip the meds.

Where in PA are you??

Surgery date October 31, 2013 Highest weight. 242 Surgery weight. 227 Current weight 228 Lost almost all the gas and fluids!

Today I was able to get down one and a half protein shakes, some water and even walked to my mailbox and back. I feel pretty good, no gas pains to speak of. Just occasional tightness in the center of my chest where my esophagus is. But that is only fleeting and then its followed by a slight burp. I am the type of person who never gets cold but HOLY COW when we walked outside I froze my hiney off! My son went out with friends for Chinese and brought me home a container of wonton soup (hold the wontons of course). A container of HEAVENLY GOODNESS, i might add.????

Thanks! I feel so exhausted it isnt funny. I cant even think about walkng even though in the hospital I was walking all over the place. Tomorrow is a new day and I will try to get a bit of walking in, in between the naps. LOL

I have to ask you guys. I was slleeved on Thursday and am sill up in wt from day of surgery. How are you guys doing it?? I came home today from the hospital and am so so exhausted! I just want to sleep!

Good luck to you. Let us know how you are doing as soon as you can.

My real name is Laura, but i have been an Elton John fanatic since 1074. Seen him in concert more than 150 times...

I feelgreat. No pain to speak of, getting the gas out, walking alot. Got rid of the IV.

Day 2 feeling FABULOUS. Convinced the nurses to let me remove my IV. i will be on liquids now till tomorrow. Showered and boy did that feel heavenly!! Gotta get up and walk some getting bored just sitting here.

MsK1972. How are you doing?? Feeling??

Yep i am sure. Just asked the nurse.

My son also did spectactularly! Stayed with me till about 430 then went home to sleep. Now he is back. With all kinds of goodies i cannot have

Everything went fabulous. Surgery was at 0830, i remember being wheeled to the OR but not getting there. Then I remember someone telling me to scooch onto the Operating Table. Then it was 230 pm and I was scooching to walk. Started walking about 3pm and have mede like 30 laps around this floor. I am starving, since they are only giving me ice chips. And my son sits beside me eating an italian hero hot fries and a pepsi.

Odd, i never had a catheter

Congrats how are you feeling?? I have had 4 cups of ice chips and have walked around the floor about 7 times already.

Congrats to you!! Sluggish or sleepy? Whatever they gave me in recovery is knocking me right out. I can fall out on a dime. I have been getting up and going to the restroom alone and will be able to walk alone too!