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I'm traveling to Paris for work 8 weeks post op and will sit in meetings for three days which will include conference lunches and dinner outings. I rather not tell my colleagues about my sleeve surgery. It's work team of 15-20 some people and I'm sure they have preordered a menu for dinner. Any suggestions on how to prepare, eat in a business environment? I'm sure it'll involve nice restaurants and wine and I don't know what to do to keep it a secret. Any suggestions?

I cramped as well when I drank but it got better after about four days. I just pushed through hoping that the new pouch would adjust. I was told not to get scared or tense up. I hope you get better soon.

Good Luck and wish you a speedy recovery

I had surgery on 7/6 as well. I've been drinking protein shakes and crystal light. First few days it hurt trying to get liquids down, now it's much better if I pace myself. I've been running a few errands here and there but haven't been on any long walks yet. Poo is runny. I'm able to sleep on both sides which is great. It still hurts when I sneeze though. I'm down 13lbs so far but I didn't have a pre op diet.

I'm finally now four days post op able to get liquids down better and I'm not as tired as the first couple of days.

Pre-op I enjoyed a drink/glass (or three) in the company of my colleagues so that excuse won't work. I'll go for the health approach. Thanks ????

I was surprised when my dr told me that the actual pouch heals in two days! The outer scars (from incisions) in about two weeks and the abdominal muscles in about six weeks.

I just requested to join as well

Yay!!! You had it done! That's awesome. I worry so much about the pain after (I'm a big baby). Speaking of babies - I had a csection before does it feel worse than that (assuming you had one or does anyone know?). Did you have that X-ray thing yet where you have to swallow contrast media to see if there is a leak? Does your surgeon do that? And if so was it nasty/hard to swallow? Congrats for walking so much ! Yay !!!! Keep us posted. We are all nervous. I'm July 29. I have had a caesarean as well and I don't feel much pain from the five incisions. It's the actual stomach pouch that's hurting. It's so swollen inside and it sort of cramps up when I drink. Judging from other sleeves it gets easier on day four or so.

It's very encouraging to read your posts. I had surgery yesterday and have so much pain when I drink. Both the bubble effect and the sharp feeling and cramp sensation. It looks like you guys felt back to normal on the fourth or so day. I can't wait!

I had my sleeve done yesterday. I've been very sleepy from the anesthesia and in some pain, but it's manageable. Toughest is drinking. I get a cramping sensation and I can feel the air moving around. I just did three laps in the corridors to get the gas moving.

I had my sleeve done yesterday. I've been very sleepy from the anesthesia and in some pain, but it's manageable. Toughest is drinking. I get a cramping sensation and I can feel the air moving around. I just did three laps in the corridors to get the gas moving.

I had my sleeve done yesterday. I've been very sleepy from the anesthesia and in some pain, but it's manageable. Toughest is drinking. I get a cramping sensation and I can feel the air moving around. I just did three laps in the corridors to get the gas moving.

We're almost there now! Good Luck!

I just sent a request to join the group. I'm having a VSG on Monday July 6th!

Very encouraging indeed ???? I'm looking forward to my surgery on Monday July 6th!

@@maggie409 thanks for the encouragement! I'll keep that in mind. Especially about actively choosing a healthier lifestyle and I really should stop worrying about other people opinions. It's a work in progress.

Thank you so much for that elaborate answer, it'll be very helpful! Being just 8 weeks post surgery, will my stomach be able to handle solid foods? It must be alright with white fish probable but meat, is that even doable? I'm hesitant about not drinking wine because they might start to wonder if I'm pregnant... being married and a mother of two but I guess I'll just have to live with that. Thanks again for your support

Across the pound from most of you in Northern Europe ????

Mine's July 6th! No pre-op diet (low-ish BMI). Nervous but exited to get it done and get healthy

My surgery is scheduled on July 6th and I'm in Northern Europe. I don't have a pre-op diet (low-ish BMI) and self pay.

Thanks! I'll be seeing the therapist for 6 months all through the honeymoon face and I think that'll make me put everything into perspective, head and body ????

I'm at BMI 33 and I'm self paying. I'm pear shape and hesitate to tell people about my sleeve, scheduled on 7/9. I've been on the diet roller coaster for the last 15 years and usually don't have any problems loosing the weight just keeping it off. Question to you all, are you emotional eaters? I eat large portions and over indulge now and then. I met with a CBT therapist who's specializes in eating disorders and over weight people and she was concerned about my reasons for surgery. I just want to physically remove the possibility to overeat and not having to jo jo diet constantly and always think about food. I want to be healthy and live a balanced life style. What's the reasons for your extra pounds and will you keep it off? I don't want the therapist to be right and I know it's not a quick fix and it won't solve the reasons I eat, just give me the tools to deal with it. Do you agree?