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Too many people judge themselves by what others have done or think of them. It's good to see that you are strong enough to know you are better than what you have been getting.

I just wasn't sure how it was going to work. Probably drank 1/4 of what I would have pre-surgery, which honestly, was still probably a LITTLE too much.

Well, went out for a bit on Saturday and did a little bit of bar hopping, live music, etc.

Started pretty light at a winery, and the first sip of wine burned down my throat and into my stomach like a shot of whiskey. Didn't think I would be down for a full night of "fire belly" but I guess it was only the first few sips. Was able to have my wine and a few Crown & Cokes.

This is by NO MEANS a scientific or medical assumption, just how I felt, but it seemed that the alcohol was metabolizing in my system much faster than it used to, thus, giving me a buzz much quicker....but....it seemed to be more short lived than normal, if that makes any sense.

Felt great that night and even better the next morning. No hangover, upset stomach, etc. Much better than I thought it was going to be, to be honest.

Yep, for me it was around day 7 or so before I could drink a little bit more, but it was just a few sips max. Even now, 5 weeks out, it is easier to drink Crystal Light than it is regular Water for some reason.

Had my 4 week post op on Tuesday and surgeon said that I am free to workout as I wish, but just listen to my body. If something feels like it is pulling or stretching too much (specifically the larger wound on my right side), to ease up a bit.

Ready to get rockin' & rollin'!

Yeah, pretty much what everyone else is saying. Very carefully after 4 days, then back to normal after about 2 weeks.

We're depriving out bodies of food. I draw the line at sex.

Anyone else not losing weight? Surgery date was 6/20. I lost 8lbs and nothing more. So afraid I will be one of those who doesn't lose anything.

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Don't worry about it at all. Think about how swollen everything still is with gas, Fluid, etc. Everyone is different, of course, but give it some time, stay off the scale and follow your plan.

Also, don't forget to walk when you can! Good for the body and the mind!

chicken tortilla Soup from Chili's will blow your mind.

I was told 1-4 minutes between each bite

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Wow! 1 - 4 minutes? That is the perfect example to me of how post-op directions and doctor recommendations in general are wide ranging.

My surgeon just told me to take it slow - small bites, chew everything up good and put your fork down between bites. No specific timeframe. I think that would be especially stressful!

Used to be about a 3+ cup a day coffee drinker pretty much daily. All types - dark, blonde, Columbian, etc. and the only type that would upset my stomach was Starbucks Breakfast Blend. Post surgery, it's the other way around. Finding that more types of coffee upset my stomach than don't.

Just this week (one month post op) however, I've found a blend that does wonders. I drink just one small cup per day with very little cream and about a teaspoon of sugar and as long as I drink it over about a 30 minute timeframe, gives me exactly what I need bright and early.

One month out and had a couple of Smart Pop handfuls yesterday for the first time. Chewed it up really well, of course, but it did just fine.

I was on the pain button post-op, and several times a nurse would come in expecting to refill it only to make a comment about how I barely touched it. Sometimes I forgot it was hooked up though. Like Dub, I was up and walking a couple of hours after surgery, so would get back in bed, hit my button and take a nap, rinse and repeat.

One overnight stay and home around lunch the next day. Pain was definitely minimal. Nausea on the other hand...THAT was an entirely different animal. I think it was the anesthesia, but that was the worst part to me. I bet you'll do great.

lol, 2 weeks?! Man I was lucky to even be awake at the end of the workday and I have an office job! Like it was said above, it all depends on the individual. Me personally, I had to get my medications straightened before going back to the gym. I am happy to report that I am off everything except my arthritic medicine and that is down to once a day. But if you are on BP meds, you are going to feel like absolute crap because it will lower your BP below normal.

I started back at the gym 6 weeks after surgery. And like you I thought I could do weights. Needless to say, I wasn't eating enough to give me any real energy. I know it's not manly, but stick to walking and stationary bike for the beginning. Not only are you going to be low energy, but the Protein you are taking in should be dedicated to healing and repairing tissue from the surgery, not building muscle. When you divide your total Protein intake between healing and trying to build, you slow down your healing process and you won't be making any serious gains.

Walking, biking, and maybe the elliptical will help prevent atrophy, but they won't build. Give it a few months. This isn't a race. This is the rest of your life. So while getting in the gym now may feel like working to a goal, it is really about making it a habit.

Come hang out in the Guy's Room, check out a few of the threads there. We try to build each other up and there may be some competition, but it's not against each other. Not to say my posts are gospel, but you may find some of the information useful in the threads I started over there.

That is great information, thank you! I've been slightly stubborn when it comes to my recovery because I have been feeling so good, that I've maybe pushed it more than I should have a few times. Like you said, need to remember it isn't a race. I will admit though, just hearing the word "atrophy" makes me hyper ventalate

Thanks for the advice, folks. I don't go back and see my surgeon until the 4 week mark, so we'll see what he has to say.

BigViffer - Yep, I will be headed over there before too long. Just getting my feet wet.

Hey everyone. Today marks 2 weeks since my sleeve surgery, and I am feeling great. Been back to work for a few days, very little pain, able to eat soft solids with no issues (if I slow down), walking pretty good in the evenings, etc.

Question I have is in regards to working out. When would be a good time to start working out? Not just cardio stuff, but I really would like to start lifting weights. Not crazy amounts of weight or anything, but at least starting with some basic low-volume stuff and ramp up from there.

Just listen to my body and take it slow? I just don't want to pop a staple.

Well...After a couple of days of this shake and logging it into My Daily Plate, gotta make some changes. It's a whopping 460 calories! When I'm only taking in about 700 or slightly less, that's too much from a shake...so, slight change:

Morning shake: 1/2 scoop vanilla nectar, 1 cup of skim milk, 1 pack of light start carnation: 188 Cals / 23.3 Protein

Afternoon shake: sugar free muscle milk: 100 Cals / 20 Protein

Yep, mostly due to liquids. I'm at almost 2 weeks, and have found that it also depends on what I am eating as well. Certain Soups have a tendency to be a bit more harsh. Unfortunately, a lot of it is trial and error.

Congratulations!

I am 13 days post-op and typically need 2 Protein shakes a day to make sure I get the Protein needed daily.

Typically, in the morning I use the Ninja to mix 2 scoops of vanilla bean nectar, 2 pouches of Carnation Breakfast Essentials "Light Start" and 2 cups of skim milk. Transfer over to a 32 oz. Yeti Rambler (although the whole thing doesn't fill it up, at least it keeps cold) and while I am at work, have half the shake through the morning and half through the afternoon.

Sipping on Water through the day of course.