DarbiMolly

Sounds about right. Surgery is hard no matter what kind. Sleeve is worse because of the gas pain. I'm a month out and I feel completely normal. I had insomnia for a while and that was not ideal but it passed. Just hang in there and do what the doctor orders!

I was the same - 2 days in hospital with bad gas pain. I just walked and walked and took GasX strips. They help. Just hang in there, it DOES get better. After about 4 days I felt completely normal.

I am supposed to have 70 grams Protein, 15% fat, 40% carbs. drink lots of fluids and get in you protein. Protein shakes count as fluids. Protein is the key.

Hi, I'm 5'3" (just under actually). My highest weight was 209.6. I was on a 4 week pre op and had surgery June 30. I am down 40 lbs as of today. I am 50% to my goal weight.

Hi, can't find you on fb.

I can't find you

I had IV in my right hand. The vein collapsed and the IV Fluid went into my hand. It was quite swollen and sore. I actually have developed a blood clot in my right hand vein so I am taking meds for that. it's getting better.

We had a cancelled flight from Mexico to Canada so we ended up having a 21 hour day from the time we woke up to the time we got home. Three flights. I wore really good compression hose. I went to a medical supply store and bought them. Then I wore them for 4 days after I got home. Just walk a lot.

I can respect that some people are perfectly ok with everyone knowing. I'm not. If I had a hysterectomy I wouldn't be shouting it from the rooftop either. Anyone you tell should also keep it confidential unless you are ok with them telling people. Even at that, its not their business. I have told my family and a few close friends and that's it.

Someone asked me today actually and I said "oh you know, it's not rocket science, less calories in than out!". She said "ya, I know". That was it.

I had gas pain but I used gas x strips and walked. Everyone has a different experience. I didn't have any hiccups or belching. I was ok to pee, no issues there. I took my pain meds after I was discharged only because they told me to but I didn't feel like I needed them. When I stopped taking them I was perfectly fine. The worst for me was not sleeping and fatigue. I think the anaesthetic created insomnia. But I seem to be back on track just 17 days out I'm just starting full fluids and getting Protein in and I feel so much better!

You may gain from the anaesthetic. No worries about that. Just walk a lot to get rid of the gas and sip sip sip!

Week 1-2 - clear liquids (no protein) Week 3-4 - full liquids (slowly) Week 5-6 - puree foods (slowly) Week 7 - regular food (slowly) I also have to have at least 2 litres of approved liquids/day (Protein shakes count, as does Water, decaf tea, broth etc.)

I'm 2 weeks out. I can have it if I don't take my acid pills. As long as I take them I am good. I feel awesome!

I didn't take much. I bought a nice flowy dress to wear, socks for the hospital, your personal reading stuff. I packed light - carry on. Was worth it.

I am and everyone should. It's dangerous not to. Its there for a reason.Plus, its about making changes. If you can't handle a few weeks or months of a post-surgery diet how in the world can you make long term changes?

Good Luck!

I just think that we've had a major change to our body. 80% of our tummy's are gone. The "hormone" Grehlin also went with it - that's a lot for our body to handle. Sleeplessness could be the change in low carb, anaesthetic etc. For me I am am just trying to take it all in stride.

Hi, I am 2 weeks out, I am also finding it hard to sleep. I'm tired though. Weird.

Hi all, it's been a few weeks! LOL. I'm doing GREAT! Still on Clear Liquids since June 30 surgery. I start full liquids Wednesday. I'm exhausted from no Protein and have bad insomnia but otherwise I'm good.

Wow, that's crazy.

Hi all, I'm 2 weeks out and I've had terrible insomnia post-surgery. I've been taking the odd sleeping pill to get to sleep. I'm exhausted but just can't sleep or even nap. Going to the dr today for my 2 week check up and I'll be discussing with him. Just wondering if anyone else has experience this?

Surgery June 30. No pain only itching. Ugh!!

I'm 8 days out. Lost a total of 32.6 lbs as of this morning (including pre op)

Beautiful. Great job.