AngelaAM

Hi everyone,
I had my two week post op appt today. Everything went well. The surgeon was very satisfied with my progress. I am down 13 pounds since surgery and 22 pounds total. I can tell the difference in my clothes. I know I'm not getting all of my Protein in and may be short on my fluids. The doctor suggested that I focus on fluids because I do not need to get dehydrated.
My next goal is to start walking. I've never been one to exercise. I also want a jump rope.
Today, I can officially start phase 3 of my diet. It consists of soft foods. I have to follow this for two weeks and then I can start experimenting with regular foods. My intake increases from 1/4 cup 3 times a day to 1/2 cup 3 times a day. I still have trouble with 1/4 cup. 3-4 bites and I feel like I have a lump in my throat.
Hope everyone else is doing well. I'm trying to stay patient.
Take Care!
Angela

you may be swallowing too much at once. One or two small swallows was enough for me, about every 15ish minutes. I am 8 days post op and still not getting all liquids or Proteins. Take it slow.

Yay, congrats. I don't remember anything until about 8 hours post op and remember very little of the first two days. So glad to hear that you are awake enough to write.

Four days! Everything is well! After passing gas, I was worried about not having BM! But that went to passed too! Now I'm just suffering when the wifey cooks! Smells good but i don't get hungry! She can't help it, she still has to cook for two growing boys! As far as pain, I could honestly say if I had to scale it 1-10, I would say zero! Except for those times when I forget that I had surgery recently and I move too quick, like getting up from the coach! Have no problems in keeping anything in, just got remember to sipsipsipsip! Quick recovery to all and happy sleeving to those getting ready.

I can't hardly get my daily Protein in and I'm 5 days post op. I can't even imagine nothing fried. Eating feels like a chore I dislike currently

Had surgery on September 4th. Just had my one month follow-up today (albeit, 4 days shy of 30 days) and I'm down 32 pounds.
For anyone who had surgery around my time frame what are you eating now?

mindylyn, good luck at your follow up!

I was sleeved 9/15. I stayed one night in the hospital. I was walking a few hours after surgery. No pain at all. My only issue in the hospital was the horrific headache from the pain meds. No more dilaudid ever! I've been a bit groggy since being home but that finally went away this past weekend. I've been able to drink 67 ounces of Water and about 70g of Protein a day. I go for my post op this Wed. All in all, best decision I have ever made.

I had surgery last Tuesday, 9/23. Due to pain issues, I spent two nights in the hospital. Things seem to be going well. I am having difficulty getting my Protein in. I decided to focus on hydration. I can start full liquids tomorrow. I should be able to get more protein with yogurt and shakes made with milk.