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I think what you feel is a wildly undiscussed commonality with some sleeve patients. It's an effective surgery but it is not for everyone. That's why when I talk to people who want this surgery, I really tell them to think seriously about what they're doing.

It's amazing how much better I feel while I eat. For a minute there before I started taking it I literally thought to myself "all enjoyment of eating has pretty much vanished". Now it's back and I feel renewed. I was depressed for a few weeks about it, wondering why I did this to myself. It sucks to be tethered to a drug forever but I'll take it. Prilosec is one of the most effective, safe drugs out there. Especially when you take it with a probiotic since PPI's usually disrupt your good bacteria in your stomach.

I am on my 6th week and let me tell you, I felt EXACTLY the same way you do. When I ate something I felt it enter my stomach and it made me uncomfortable and I got a little stomach ache. 2 days ago I started taking Prilosec in the morning. NIGHT AND DAY DIFFERENCE! I can eat without feeling weird anymore. It was the acid causing most of the uncomfortableness. Try it. $9.99 at Walmart or Target for a 14 day regimen but I am not stopping.

This was my guidlines, though all of them differ slightly from one doc to another but this is what worked the best for me. Day 0-3 after surgery is Clear Liquids. Day 4- Week 3 - full liquids. Week 3 - some soft foods can be introduced (pureed stage) Week 4 - full soft foods faze. Week 5 - start varying your diet to see what you're comfortable with eating. Some people can start doing soft meats at this point, some can't. Don't push it, listen to your stomach. Week 6 - eat whatever you want on whatever plan you decide. Most people will keep at lower carb stuff (no breads, rice, Pasta or anything that can expand in your stomach.) If you're a man, 60-80 grams of Protein daily. If you're a female betwen 40-60 grams. Man or woman = at least 64 oz of Water daily on all of your stages.

How long is this supposed to last? I've become increasingly self conscious because of it.

lol by all means please follow your doctors advise. I was shocked because a lot of times I will see someone post that their doctor cleared them for regular foods at 3 weeks post op and I think that is extreme. Its nice to see doctors invested to give you a plan so that you're assured success. A lot of doctors, including my own did not do that and I kind of wish they did. Good luck!

You have the most extreme post op diet I've ever seen anyone on these boards have.

Yes, the urges to overeat do not go away. My sleeve stops me around bite 5-6 and I always want to eat more but I don't because I made a commitment to my sleeve. Unfortunately they only do surgery on your stomach, not your mind.

I have the same problem. Two main reasons are dehydration and ketosis if you're not eating much carbs. I carry Altoids with me everywhere I go.

Oh and the chips? Week 5-6.

Lots of eggs, tuna, mashed sweet potatoes, refried beans covered with cheese, cottage cheese with a drizzle of honey and cinnamon, string cheese, blue bell cheese rounds, hummus, chicken salad...

My partner is overweight as well and he has, for the most part, started eating better and losing weight with me. Yesterday, I checked the bank account and he totally pigged out at a local Gyro place on the fly. I was kind of miffed about it but hey, he didn't have this surgery. I did. His journey is not mine and though I cannot force him, I can influence what comes into our house food wise and he respects that. I like to think that my partner and I are two individual pillars and the relationship is the Colosseum that we're both holding up, together. I don't feel the need to control him into doing what I do and vice versa. However, he knows better than to bring McDonalds into this house. lol

I am not sure where these doctors are getting this info. The sleeve is not a procedure where you should have any absorption issues, unlike the RNY. If you swallow a fish oil pill and 1/2 hour later you taste fish oil burps, your body is absorbing it. lol

Good luck!

Nah, I gained a pound this week. Then 2-3 days later lost 2. It's normal. Just water fluctuations.

Starbucks will get you every single time! Now when I walk into Starbucks I say "I know now all of it cant be but make this drink as sugar free as possible" and the barista is super cool and does. The calories and sugar in the drink are cut by 2/3rds and I drink it. Of course I only get a tall.

YES! And this will (for the most part) pass. It took me till about week 4-5 for it to pass and I still have it a little when I eat but it gets easier every single day.

I would never follow that advice. I eat when I am hungry, no more, no less. If I am hungry, I eat. If I am thirsty, I drink (except when I am eating). I could be getting over 800 or I might not be, I don't count calories. I am at 6 weeks and 55 pounds down. Free yourself from the burden of dieting. That's why I got the sleeve in the first place. Balance is key now.

Some people still feel hunger, some don't. I was one of those who feel hunger. You just have to deal with it as best as you can.

I'm 6 weeks and I am eating regular food now.

My doctor gave me pictures of mine. Is that normal?

Awesome!! Great job. I thought I was losing fast but you're doing amazing.

Great idea Jerseygirl!

Come to think of it, I'm 6 weeks out today and I've never felt full drinking anything really. You didn't stretch your sleeve out.

HAHAHA! I was thinking the SAME THING!