jricardo

Sorry- it should read 'no empirical evidence that it stretches the new stomach.'

I quit diet soda because it had taken over my life. It's stimulates your appetite as well. All the studies I read though is that there is no empirical evidence that it doesn't stretch the new stomach.

You're not alone EmmyG. Just the thought if another protein shake makes me want to gag. There's got to be a light at the end of this tunnel.

Thanks for all of your encouraging responses! Don't get me wrong- I am using pain medication. I am just getting about 4 days out from surgery and am just looking ahead to when the pain won't be quite as breakthrough. I think I'm having most of the same struggles as everyone- choking down protein shakes and hoping for the best.

Hi everyone- I was sleeved on 7/16. The pain is still pretty bad, especially when I get up from a laying position. I am a recovering drug addict (4 years clean) and am trying to be very careful about using pain meds. Does anyone have any ideas for other ways to control pain other than narcotics? I don't feel the same desire to keep using them like I did when I was in active addiction- but I'm still trying to be mindful of it. At the same time- I don't like feeling I'm getting stabbed every time I sit up. Any thoughts or ideas?