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I had one, but swallow tests soon after surgery are sort of a false assurance. There's so much swelling right after surgery that even if there was a leak, it wouldn't be likely to show until several weeks post op.

I was sleeved today (well, now yesterday) on 7/7. So far so good! I had a good amount of pain and nausea in the recovery room, but one dose of pain medication and nausea medication helped that a lot. My procedure was at 9am and I was down for my swallow study at 3pm! All went well--the barium was nasty to swallow by itself, but it had to be done so alas it was lol. I've been walking so so much since I've come up to my room. So far I've done about 30 laps on the unit which is equivalent to 1 1/4 miles.
I had another episode of pain later in the evening about 6:30, so they gave me more pain medication. I've been doing well since then. I definitely have a lot of air in my abdomen and shoulder, but the walking helps. I've been sipping at liquids (soup broth, sugar free hello, and some diet lemonade) since about 7, which is getting easier as the night goes on. I have a lot of pressure in my abdomen when I drink, but I still can't tell if it's from drinking or from the surgery itself. It's such a weird sensation, not knowing if what you're feeling is hunger or just weird sensations in the stomach! I still don't quite know how much I should be drinking at a time, so I'm just sipping until my body gives me feedback.
My GI doc and surgeon will come by to see me in the morning, and if all is well I'll be released tomorrow afternoon! I've had absolutely no pain from the incision sites--it's like I almost forgot they were there! One time I touched near one of them and felt it a little bit, but otherwise no pain! They did a few internal dissolvable stitches and then glue on top, so all I can see is the glue. My stomach does hurt when I try to do something like sit up in bed that uses my ab muscles, but it's tolerable. I'm excited to see how the next several days go, and hoping that the drinking liquids gets easier and to a point that I'm better able to tell what's hunger. I can't wait to start the rest of my life now though!

So glad to hear you are doing well! Keep up the good work!!

I had my procedure done at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. My surgeon is Dr. Sadek. Yesterday was a little rough for me--I had a lot of nausea and found it hard to drink anything but I knew I had to. As much as I could I just kept trying to get up and go for walks around my development. I think that definitely helped me not just physically but mentally to get out of the house a bit. Today I seem to have turned the corner a bit. It doesn't hurt as much to drink fluids. I'm alternating between Atkins Lift Protein Water (20 grams of protein per bottle and tastes good!) and just drinking water. I also am drinking broth with protein in it from BariatricPal (they have it online on their website--15g of protein per packet).

I'm definitely not hitting my protein or liquids goal just yet, but each day seems to be improving slightly! Let me know if you have any more questions

Fit into my wedding dress after 26 years! Age 50 on the left, age 24 on the right!

Yeah they gave me a 72 hour patch on my neck and I haven't felt nauseous since

Hi new buddy! [emoji4]I've been looking online at YouTube videos, what an eye opener I would suggest every One do that..

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Does anyone know exactly what we are supposed to eat, drink? I had sleeve surgery on the 12th of July. I understand, broth, sugarfree Jello, pudding, Soup, carnations instant Breakfast, anything else?
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YES AND SOME RANDOM PULSATING THINGS ON MY LEGS hahaha they were like leg massage things I had to wear during my operation as well over the stockings I also had to wear the stockings for 2 weeks after op but I took them off the were annoying and cutting my circulation

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Thank you gwbicster for suggesting the YouTube videos. Dr. William weiner is great!

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Hi Northstar,
Hope you are having a great day so far. I would be more than happy to be one of your online buddies. There are some of the best folks anywhere on this site.
I don't have an actual surgery date yet but it should be in November sometime. I look forward to reading more of your story.
Good luck as you continue on your journey!

Protein Shakes are the big one I didn't see mentioned. Sounds like you're on full liquids? You could have sf popsicles to get a little bit of different texture. Protein soups/broths were a godsend my first 2 weeks when I would get tired of the shakes and protein Water.< br />
Hang in there! I know the liquid phase isn't fun, but the results you'll see and eventually the way your body will feel will make it all worth it!

Milk is a full liquid. Just make sure everything is super watery for the next little bit. Everything should be able to be easily sucked through a straw for the first 14 days. (No straws.. just tells you how watery it should be).

Does your surgeon provide a nutritionist? Do they have a plan that they want you to follow?

It sounds to me like you're on the right track, but every program is different.

You might try looking at Dr. Weiner's videos on You Tube. They are a bit different from my doctor's program, but I like what he has to say and might be changing my routine a bit.

Never be shy to ask for opinions on here. Sometimes I feel like these people know more than my doctor!

I had my surgery July 12. How are we supposed to get down a whole Protein Shake, when we're only supposed to drink 2 ounces at a time?

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Me too!

You ought to be able to drink a whole shake (mine are 11 ounces). Treat shakes like a liquid (and they can count as part of your 40-64 ounces).

We got sleeved on the same day! Hello sleeve brother or sister!

liquids are the most important thing at this stage. Sorry to hear you are having problems.

Try warm tea or broth. Sometimes warm liquids move easier.

Protein Shakes are important because you're not able to eat much and you want to shoot for 60g of Protein. Premier shakes have 30g a serving. If you can't tolerate shakes try adding flavorless Protein Powder to the foods you are able to eat (works good with broth, for instance).

You're in the right place. Lots of friendly and supportive people here.

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Hi there. I was sleeved on the 7th as well. Had a bit of nausea Monday and the pills they gave me to put under my tongue made it worse. I had them call me in promethazine. It helped a lot. No pain meds in the last two days. I am just thirsty and craving ice. Our journey begins!

I'm scheduled for Monday so I can't speak for how these are post surgery. Also, I only have to take a multi and Calcium with D.

I had a lot of trouble finding a chewable multi that was "complete" and had 18g of Iron (nutritionist didn't want me to take separate vitamins). Everything is "gummi" these days and I finally resorted to Centrum chewable listed in the paperwork she gave me. They are quite horrible tasting and even she was disappointed in how few Vitamins it actually contains so she wants me to take 2 a day after surgery until I can go back to a regular multi.

I tried a powdered multi from Vitamin Shoppes (their brand) and it was horridly unpalatable. I couldn't even choke it down and I'm not that fussy about that kind of thing. Fortunately, I was able to return it.

The calcium I finally found is a liquid that I also found at vitamin shoppes though I later found it on Amazon too. Solgar liquid calcium magnesium citrate with vitamin D3 (it needs to be calcium citrate, not carbonate, which makes it much harder to find). My nutritionist was actually impressed with it when she saw it and liked that it has magnesium to help with the calcium absorption. I've been using the strawberry, but there's also a blueberry version. It's not delicious, but it's only a tablespoon and I'm sure you could easily mix it in with something better tasting. I just hold my breath and swallow, though I guess I won't be able to do that after Monday. Still, 2 tablespoons seems easier than the multitude of wafers/chewable you'd have to take.

Check out the website this bariatric once daily has it all. Procarehealth.com

I don't know if they turn into liquid, I was told to chew chew chew. I have been doing so much Vitamin research. My surgery is 7/27. I CANT WAIT!! Did you experience any pain in you shoulders, from the gas the use to extend your abdomen?