Phillyphan

Awesome feedback! Thanks so much everyone!

I know everyone is different, so the amount will vary. But on average, how much should we be losing a week?

<p>Because when Pasta gets wet it expands and when it expands in your puch you will have ZERO room for whats most important.. PROTEIN!! Hope this helps.<br><br> CHRISTIAN<<</p>

Great tip! Thank you Christian!

Are we supposed to avoid Pasta because our new sleeve can't always tolerate it or because of the carbs?

Also, I've been getting really nauseous in between meals. It almost feels like my stomach is completely empty, which is causing me to gag and almost throw up. The only thing that eases it is if I eat a cracker or hard pretzel. But I'm worried about the carbs. Can anyone offer any input?

I'm 4 weeks post-op. A week ago, the scab on my biggest incision fell off. It was oozing yellow Fluid and was red around the edges. It was about a 1/2 inch deep and 1/2 inch wide. I could see inside of it. It was just a hole in my belly. I was really scared. I sent a pic to my NP. Wasn't sure if I should put more steri-strips on, use bactrim or keep it covered. My NP wasn't alarmed at all. Se said not to use bactrim or any ointment, just keep it covered with a band aide or 2x2 gauze pad. She said that there was probably some fluid behind the scab, which is why it fell off and started to ooze. I'm just keeping it covered with a band aide and it seems to be getting smaller. I wouldn't worry. But definitely, take a pic and send to your dr so they can be the judge.

Sleeved 12/4 down 35lbs total

17lbs during 2 week pre-op diet

18lbs since surgery

I'm drinking strawberry flavored whey. I don't like it and the more I drink it, the harder it is to get down. Anyone have any tips to make it taste better?

I'm finding things I have enjoyed since surgery are now starting to taste funny. I'm 10 days post-op. Anyone else experiencing this?

Thank you for the feedback everyone. I think I'm going to purchase and abdominal binder. That sounds like a great idea!

My Bariatric team recommends a month to recover. Unfortunately, I can't afford to stay out the full month. I go back exactly 2 weeks after surgery and I'm a bit nervous. I'm still having incision pain. And I work in the medical field. I go back in four more days. Had anyone gone back this early? If so, was your incision pain gone? And how did your body handle going back so soon?

I'm also 5 days post op and I was told clear liquids only is anyone trying something else this is kicking my a** I'm hungry or maybe ready to kick a** for something other than chicken broth, Water & Protein water

My dr had be on clears for the first 3 days. On the 4th day I was able to advance to full liquids. I have to stay on full liquids until week 3. Then it's soft, mushy an puréed.

I'm also 5 days post op and I was told clear liquids only is anyone trying something else this is kicking my a** I'm hungry or maybe ready to kick a** for something other than chicken broth, Water & Protein water

That's great advice! And congrats on the 10lbs! I'm down a total of 20lbs. 17 pre-surgery and 3lbs since surgery. Not sure if that's good or not, but I'm trying to not focus on the weight. My focus is getting my fluids, Protein and walks in. If I focus on that, I know the weight will come off. Well that's what I'm telling myself anyway.

Oh let me know how you like them! I'm drinking whey strawberry flavor from Walmart. It's 30g in 8oz. Not the greatest but it could always be worse.

Yes that's my biggest fear as well. My BFF went through it, so I'm trying my best.

Yesterday I got in only 20oz all day :-( I'm not even close to my goal.

Thank you Lin. Yes that helps. I use my hug me pillow at all times. It does help! How are you doing with your diet?

I'm still having a lot if abdominal pain. It's not gas, so I think it's my incisions. Getting in and out of bed is terrible. I'm walking around the block everyday and trying to so up as much as possible. I suffer with chronic back pain, so it's making it much more difficult to sit up.

I'm also not even close to getting my fluids. I can eat about 2oz of Jello at a time. I'm trying pudding now, and I've gotten a small spoon full in. Anyone have any tips on getting closer to my Fluid goal?

Please tell me it's going to get better soon. For some reason I was expecting to be much better by now.