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You're lucky... it took me 11 days! Your body is just getting rid of all the junk. I wouldn't be too concerned unless it's dark black or bloody. If you're really concerned, give your surgeons office a call.

My surgery was a week ago today. I'm down 23.1 pounds since that day. I see most people in the first couple months seem to loose between 20-40 pounds and that is what I expected. To be over half way there in a week has me a little excited but concerned at the same time. I've been meeting the diet requirements I was given which was basically 60 Fluid ounces and 50 grams of Protein a day. I'm feeling great and I'm having no problem getting my fluids down, I could do more if I needed to. I would love to hear opinions on this before I go back for my follow-up on Monday.

I spoke to my NUT about this, she told me that some surgeons are a bit extra when it comes to diets to be super safe to avoid complications and admitted some are a little too intense. Patients can always ask if they can be cleared sooner for next stages if they are tolerating their current diet well. So it's really depending on the surgeon.

Hi,
I am so curious to know why so many sleevers pre-op and post-op so different? There are times during pre-op when I wanted to ask questions and vent at how miserable I was during my 3-day clear liquid, all while a lot of you guys were suffering through it for 2 weeks, I just stood quiet. LOL!
Now, tomorrow I make 7 days post-op and I can begin my puree stage, some people need to wait almost 3 weeks for this. Of course I start to overthink and worry myself like "Should I even try to eat eggs tomorrow?" "What if I'm not fully healed yet?" Honestly, I feel great. No pain whatsoever. Just sore at the incision sites. I am meeting my Protein goals so far.
Here are my dietary guidelines:
http://www.cornellweightlosssurgery.org/pdf/dietary_guidelines_sleeve_gastrectomy.pdf
Let me know what you think.
Thanks!

I ended up purchasing the instant pot. Glad you informed me! Looks like I can do so much more.

I used Bariatric Advantage Meal Replacement in vanilla. https://www1.bariatricadvantage.com/catalog/us-en/11/Protein

I also used Thorne whey Protein in chocolate. They also make a vegetarian version.

Instant pot is awesome. I had never heard of it until you posted. I'm amazed by all the things you can do with it. Made a simple meatloaf tonight and it was juicy and soft. I didn't even open the slow cooker box. It's going back. Thanks!

I'm sorry for what you're going through. My condolences to Mr. Gold's family. There are some things in life that we cannot control. Take comfort in the great Mitzva you have performed by just writing this post.

Hi All,
I'm starting stage 3 on Saturday. I decided to buy a slow cooker. I want my introduction back to real food to not be boring! Does anyone have any healthy recipes for the slow cooker they want to share? I'm allergic to seafood, but would love some ideas. Thanks.

I got my instant pot from Amazon too... Here is their website though.
http://instantpot.com/recipes/

My hubby surprised me w/ an Instant Pot 1 week after VSG. I just started puréed foods yesterday. I made crack chicken w/ 1/2 cream cheese & 1/2 Greek yogurt. Today I made made a mojo pork loin (mine puréed) and served it w/ mashed cauliflower & canned spinach. It is so nice to put ingredients in and go walk or do Zumba and come home w/ dinner done an hour later. I would also be interested in more Instant Pot recipes. I am hoping to get an IP cookbook for Mother's Day.

Did you already get a slow cooker? If not- go for an Instant Pot instead. It has a pressure cooker feature that is fabulous and you can make your own yogurt! Do a google search on Instant Pot recipes. There are a lot!

HW 420
SW 347
CW 327
Sleeved April 10, 2017

It really depends on what stage you are on and what you can tolerate. I have never had issues with cheeses or fat.
Early on like the first 6 months.
Crab cakes
chicken quesadillas ( I just eat the meat and the cheese out, I low carbed for a long time before surgery off and on so no one cares they are used to it)
chicken salad, problem is a lot of places add sugar to it, so you have ask
After 6 month
Hot wings without breading, Lots of places have them, just make sure the sauce doesn't have sugar
Fried chicken, don't eat the skin or coating
Toppings off pizza
Steak
9 months on
Chicken Caesar Salad
Steak
It really depends on the restaurant if it is some place I have never been before I check the menu online. Don't be afraid to order you food special, places will accommodate you and you don;t have to tell them you have any specific needs. I just tell them what I want. Like I order Entrees with double veggies no starches etc.
It is pretty easy to make choices out once you are familiar with your sleeve, I never have issues finding something to eat any place I go. Even if I go some place that just sells cake. I just get coffee.

Don't panic! Just make sure you get a call back from the doctor on call. If you're fever goes up, go back to the hospital.

They just called and said to keep an eye on it. If it gets over 101 or if I start experiencing any pain, to call back.

Don't panic! Just make sure you get a call back from the doctor on call. If you're fever goes up, go back to the hospital.

I was sleeved on May 1st. Had some problems waking my bladder up. I had to be straight catheterized twice. They ended up putting in a Foley catheter which made me miserable. One of the volunteers from my surgery group who had the surgery came to visit me. I explained what was going on. She said to tell them you want to stay another night and push the issue. On top of that, my mother was pushing me to stay another night. Of course, I wanted out!
I finally came to my senses and realized I didn't want to have a catheter for a week. I said I want to stay. The resident who was on call said they wouldn't let me stay for a catheter. Then when I argued she got defensive and brought back another doctor. Again, the volunteer came back and intervened. The next thing I knew, she had my surgeon come back to the hospital.
My surgeon (who I absolutely love) came and talked to me. He suggested we take out the catheter, stay another night and see if I could urinate. If not, I would go home with the catheter. I agreed.
At around midnight, I started to go on my own! I am so glad I didn't have to come home with a catheter. The moral of the story is you have to have someone in your corner to fight for you. I'm so glad for the volunteer from my surgical group.
Also at 39, I realized that Mom still also knows best!

I had the best nurses, and techs. It's just the interns, residents etc. They really should teach them about bedside manner. It really goes a long way when you're that vulnerable.

As for your nurse, she should have been fired! The staff kept wanting to give me more pain meds so I would be up and walking laps around the floor! I have been trying to stay off the pain meds the best I can at this point. I'm down to one 4mg dilaudid every 4-6 hours.

May 25th for me too!

I was sleeved 5/1. The best way they explained it to me was to sip fluids from a **** glass. One ounce every 30 minutes but slowly working your way to three ounces ever 30 minutes.

I too have has massive gas, but it gets better every day. I find walking really helps take a slow stroll around the block or if it's raining walk around your house. The gas will come.

I've almost had my 64 ounces today. I'll probably be well over. My sister also bought me the sugar free popsicles in red only flavors. Big fan!

I was sleeved on May 1st. Had some problems waking my bladder up. I had to be straight catheterized twice. They ended up putting in a Foley catheter which made me miserable. One of the volunteers from my surgery group who had the surgery came to visit me. I explained what was going on. She said to tell them you want to stay another night and push the issue. On top of that, my mother was pushing me to stay another night. Of course, I wanted out!
I finally came to my senses and realized I didn't want to have a catheter for a week. I said I want to stay. The resident who was on call said they wouldn't let me stay for a catheter. Then when I argued she got defensive and brought back another doctor. Again, the volunteer came back and intervened. The next thing I knew, she had my surgeon come back to the hospital.
My surgeon (who I absolutely love) came and talked to me. He suggested we take out the catheter, stay another night and see if I could urinate. If not, I would go home with the catheter. I agreed.
At around midnight, I started to go on my own! I am so glad I didn't have to come home with a catheter. The moral of the story is you have to have someone in your corner to fight for you. I'm so glad for the volunteer from my surgical group.
Also at 39, I realized that Mom still also knows best!

I'm 41 (40 on surgery day), and, trust me, my mama was sitting right next to me the whole time. She would have gone into the OR if they would have let her. (And I wouldn't have had it any other way...)

I was sleeved on May 1st. Had some problems waking my bladder up. I had to be straight catheterized twice. They ended up putting in a Foley catheter which made me miserable. One of the volunteers from my surgery group who had the surgery came to visit me. I explained what was going on. She said to tell them you want to stay another night and push the issue. On top of that, my mother was pushing me to stay another night. Of course, I wanted out!
I finally came to my senses and realized I didn't want to have a catheter for a week. I said I want to stay. The resident who was on call said they wouldn't let me stay for a catheter. Then when I argued she got defensive and brought back another doctor. Again, the volunteer came back and intervened. The next thing I knew, she had my surgeon come back to the hospital.
My surgeon (who I absolutely love) came and talked to me. He suggested we take out the catheter, stay another night and see if I could urinate. If not, I would go home with the catheter. I agreed.
At around midnight, I started to go on my own! I am so glad I didn't have to come home with a catheter. The moral of the story is you have to have someone in your corner to fight for you. I'm so glad for the volunteer from my surgical group.
Also at 39, I realized that Mom still also knows best!

I'm at 7 weeks out and no exhaustion issues. My only thought is I eat closer to 800 calories a day (sometimes as many as 1000.) So maybe @@Inner Surfer Girl is on to something?

I was sleeved on May 1st. Had some problems waking my bladder up. I had to be straight catheterized twice. They ended up putting in a Foley catheter which made me miserable. One of the volunteers from my surgery group who had the surgery came to visit me. I explained what was going on. She said to tell them you want to stay another night and push the issue. On top of that, my mother was pushing me to stay another night. Of course, I wanted out!
I finally came to my senses and realized I didn't want to have a catheter for a week. I said I want to stay. The resident who was on call said they wouldn't let me stay for a catheter. Then when I argued she got defensive and brought back another doctor. Again, the volunteer came back and intervened. The next thing I knew, she had my surgeon come back to the hospital.
My surgeon (who I absolutely love) came and talked to me. He suggested we take out the catheter, stay another night and see if I could urinate. If not, I would go home with the catheter. I agreed.
At around midnight, I started to go on my own! I am so glad I didn't have to come home with a catheter. The moral of the story is you have to have someone in your corner to fight for you. I'm so glad for the volunteer from my surgical group.
Also at 39, I realized that Mom still also knows best!