Sandie984

OK I am 33 I just had the sleeve done on 4/18/17. This is probably really stupid but during the summer my family gets together and we do like a weekend getaway where we BBQ camp and just have a good time. It's great I look forward to it every year the kids get to play with all their cusions and everyone has a good time. This year I'm nervous.... just having the surgery knowing there is going to be all this food. Not to mention we usually have a couple drinks around the fire... I don't know how alcohol is going to affect me and if it will be to soon to even have a drink. And I know my family... they understand why I did this but they are always saying... "here try this." "You can't starve yourself". I know I'm not but man what do I do

I just had my sleeve done 4/18/2017 so I am less then 2 weeks out. Everyone prepared me for nausea which thank god I have had none other then the first couple days. I am having no problem with drinking and I am just finding it hard to stay on the liquid diet. I really want to move forward and start with puree and soft foods but I don't want to mess stuff up. When did everyone start moving forward

Thanks everyone I'm sticking to the liquid diet I don't want to mess anything up. It is nice to know I'm not alone. It's difficult specially the other day when I was out with the family and we go to five guys of all places and my kids and husband are sitting there eating burgers and fries while I'm drinking a Protein Shake I picked up from the health food store down the hall. I'm doing this for my health though I can't give in.

I just had my sleeve done 4/18/2017 so I am less then 2 weeks out. Everyone prepared me for nausea which thank god I have had none other then the first couple days. I am having no problem with drinking and I am just finding it hard to stay on the liquid diet. I really want to move forward and start with puree and soft foods but I don't want to mess stuff up. When did everyone start moving forward

I am with you, I'm only 5 months out but have lost 72 pounds. I was in a size 24 and now am in a size 12. It's so weird because you think getting dressed should be one of the most exciting parts of your day but for me it's very uncomfortable because well to be honest I don't even know how to dress at this size. I to was in high school last time I was this size and I don't want to dress like that again, lol. But I am excited also, it's like I get a new start. I can make and mold myself into whomever I want to be and I love that. It sure has turned into an amazing adventure I am excited to see where it takes me. I'm am sorry you have lost friends over this, I know how that feels. My family is still very angry with me for making the choice to have this surgey and when I eat around them they constantly mention how unhealthy they think my ratting habits are and don't want to listen to my explanation. Oh well is all I can say, my husband and I are both super happy with the results so far. They will come around, and if they don't oh well, other people will come into my life that can love me as I am. Good luck and remember your not alone on this journey!

Stick with your plan, trust me it's not worth the set back as we've seen here or with friends etc

I'm on thick puree for another wee then soft solids but I'm dying for a bit of toast

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Boy....do I feel your pain!!! I was sleeved on 4/17 and I've been pretty good since I've been home. No nausea (except the first few days which were horrible!) and no real problem with getting fluids/protein. Well...yesterday was my first day where I felt hunger. I've missed eating all along, but now I'm starting to be legit hungry. It's manageable, but I've been considering moving forward a few days early. But.....I'm going to wait. It's only a few days, and the VERY last thing I want is to go back to the hospital. However, It is nice to know I'm not the only one [emoji4] Hang in there....that egg will come soon enough!!

I was like you - I had no complications, no pain, no gas, no nausea, nothing post-op (just a little tender and sore). I was full of energy and was walking from Day 1 (Day 3 I did over 10,000 steps). I had no problems with liquids going down, but I tried hard to stay within limits since I didn't want to damage my sleeve. Similarly, I felt like it would be no problem to move forward in the stages, as I could probably handle them, but I didn't. I followed the plan. I'm now almost 3 months post-op and I can tell you that once you start eating, you will feel the restriction more. That said, I've been able to eat at least 1/2c - 1c. of food at a sitting, something that many people can't do until at least 6 months or more out. However...even though you feel that you can eat and do more, doesn't mean you should. Your stomach is still swollen and healing, and your nerves there are probably not working well, which is good (no pain) and bad (no pain to warn you). I think it's possible to do more damage without realizing it since it will be a few more weeks before you really start feeling anything. Of course you should talk to your doctor/NUT, but I think following their instructions is the way to go.

Stick with your surgeons plan
Its not just for dieting but more importantly your safety. I know how you feel. I'm only 3 days post op and I'm looking forward to some bake fish, oatmeal, etc. But I'm also embracing the challenge because I know what the great outcome will be.

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Congratulations on your recent surgery! I'm still a few days close-up and I have nausea and don't tolerate Water very well. I'm looking forward to getting past the queasiness at this point. Hang in there! You're almost past the liquid stage!

You should move forward when your plan tells you to move forward. Your stomach is healing, and the liquid diet is in place for your own protection.
Good luck!

This is the hardest part, but you just have to get through it. Pushing your new stomach too far to fast can lead to complications and/or can slow your progress.
I know how tempting it can be to cheat - I've been on purées for almost a month now, and I'm so beyond sick of Soup I could cry, but we just have to grin and bear it.
You can do it!

I just had my sleeve done 4/18/2017 so I am less then 2 weeks out. Everyone prepared me for nausea which thank god I have had none other then the first couple days. I am having no problem with drinking and I am just finding it hard to stay on the liquid diet. I really want to move forward and start with puree and soft foods but I don't want to mess stuff up. When did everyone start moving forward