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The strawberry is ok, but the chocolate is definitely my favorite. Now, after surgery, has anyone had issues with drinking the Protein shakes? When I do, they feel like a lead balloon in my stomach and it takes me FOREVER to get through one...if I can. It's been harder for me to get through those than my puréed food. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks guys! It has gotten somewhat better as I've gotten more Protein in, but it just hasn't cleared as quickly as I would've thought. I'm going back to work in like a week and I dread having to work like this. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sorry if this topic is somewhere else, but I didn't have any luck when I searched it. I was sleeved on June 14th. I have a rough start and was in the hospital for 4 days, but since then, I think my recovery has been fairly normal. I'm still on puréed food and have been tolerating food fairly well (typically 2 oz Protein and 1-2 oz veggies). My energy isn't great, but it's getting better and I guess that will probably take time. My question is this...has anyone else experienced feeling like your brain is fuzzy and like you're mentally slow?? I legit feel stupid sometimes! LOL! I'm hoping this fog clears soon because I'm in grad school and I really don't have time for this nonsense! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

3 weeks? Yikes! I thought my 2 weeks was bad! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

If you're really hungry, stay away from the cold stuff and try warm liquids like broth or even drink Water at room temp. It will help you to feel more satisfied. Trust me, I'm on day 8 and am becoming a pro! LOL Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've loved this thread! Read all 36 pages! LOL! How's everyone doing now? P.S. Reading this thread while doing my two weeks of Clear liquids (plus Protein shakes) was a little brutal, but the entertainment value was with the pain! How's everyone now?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I would be skeptical that the Mirena is causing your weight problem. Yes, it has hormones, but they do not get absorbed systemically, like if you were on the pill. Therefore, in theory, the weight gain side effects would be less than with other hormonal birth control. Personally, I would take a closer look at what you're eating and exercise level. What has your nutritionist and/or surgeon said? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ugh, after hearing these stories, I'm glad my surgeon does the leak test while still in the OR! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@"P7rancher" I'm in a similar boat as you. I'm having surgery on 6/14 and I'm supposed to travel to TX on the weekend of July 1st for my aunt's 100th birthday party. It would be difficult for me to back out because it is my grandma's sister and my grandma lives with me, so I have to take her. I have talked to my surgeon about it and though he is hesitant, he hasn't totally forbidden it yet. I have my 2-week post-op appointment the Tuesday before I go, so he said we could discuss it again then, depending on how I'm progressing. He also warned me that I'd probably still be feeling pretty rough, so I may not want to. I'm going into this with the mindset that I'm going to do everything I can to get on the road to recovery as quickly as possible. Good luck to you!! Let us know how you're doing! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck! I hope you have a safe surgery and an uncomplicated recovery!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm on day 8 (of 14) of a clear liquid diet (though allowed to drink Protein shakes) and I'm not going to lie to you, it BLOWS! I will say that broth and other warm liquids are your friends! Hang in there....by day 5 or 6, you should turn the corner and not feel as bad. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You should have gotten written discharge instructions before you left the hospital and it should be on there....or you could just give the office a quick call and ask. Mine says nothing more than 10 pounds for 6 weeks. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

LisaMerg, you are correct. As a matter of fact, my surgeon tells you that unless it is a life-threatening emergency (chest pain, SOB, etc), then he wants you driving back to the ER in the hospital where he did your surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hope you get some answers and relief soon! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi LindaGB! Where are you having your surgery done or have you had it already? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App