julbug

So happy for you

5 days! On the 4th day I took children's liquid stool softener.

I don't think there's a right answer here but more about what you are comfortable with sharing.

I have a pretty active social life and super supportive family (even when they might not agree) so I told close friends and family. I see it more as an accountability group...and support.

Good luck to you!

I work from home so I only took 6 days off. I have energy for light cleaning and what not for about 15-20 min and then I rest. I had my sleeve 6/29/17 and have no pain or soreness as of today. I also drove for the first time since 6/29 yesterday.

I did go to a 4th of July party and ended up napping on the ladies couch. You do what you can do. Good luck!

I don't think there's a right answer here but more about what you are comfortable with sharing.

I have a pretty active social life and super supportive family (even when they might not agree) so I told close friends and family. I see it more as an accountability group...and support.

Good luck to you!

I have three more days of full liquids, unless something bad happens when I see the doctor. I am very tired of them. I've never tolerated meal shakes well. All of the Protein I've chosen is supposedly lactose free, but I feel as if I've been drinking milk and my body has never liked that. Also, I really want to drink some Water, not sip it. I'm thirsty! So, I'm very excited about puree day and keep telling my husband what I want! Of course a quarter cup two or three times a day will probably feel limited to my hungry brain, but I think my stomach will like it!
Like NIkkiWorldJourney, I'm surprised that people are eating solids so soon. I do NOT want to screw this up...for me. This is my last ditch effort. If I don't lose the weight now, I never will.
Back when I was 21, I had jaw surgery and was wired shut for about six weeks. I had so survive on Carnation Instant Breakfast Drink. I think that's why I find these shakes so hard to tolerate, but I'll get through it.

I am feeling the same way but powering through. I'm honestly shocked by those that are sneaking a few bites. I am so terrified of a leak that I don't dare. That is why my Dr and Nut said to stay away from anything more for a few more weeks. Looking forward to moving onto puréed foods next week. I figure if I'm willing to do this drastic of a surgery to my body, then by god I am sticking to the plan. It's just a mental game anyway. Stay strong!

I had mine 6/29! Would love to be a part of a support group on here!

I work from home so I only took 6 days off. I have energy for light cleaning and what not for about 15-20 min and then I rest. I had my sleeve 6/29/17 and have no pain or soreness as of today. I also drove for the first time since 6/29 yesterday.

I did go to a 4th of July party and ended up napping on the ladies couch. You do what you can do. Good luck!

I was sleeved 6/26 and I'm having a very hard time with my smell and the smell of people. In the hospital the nurses body spray would make me gag and same goes to my own and those who wear heavy perfume around me. My husband and I have been arguing because his after shower smell really makes me nauseous. I thought I was going crazy, I will show this to him to prove it was the surgery lol, will make him feel better (I think)

I don't think there's a right answer here but more about what you are comfortable with sharing.

I have a pretty active social life and super supportive family (even when they might not agree) so I told close friends and family. I see it more as an accountability group...and support.

Good luck to you!

There have been some interesting side effects post op.
I care much more about myself.
I've cut my hair to my shoulders (I'm sure I kept it long to "hide").
I've had my nails and toes done.
I've bought new clothes, perfume, jewelry.
I've gone to the dentist and had some cosmetic work done along with a good cleaning.
All of this keeps compounding and helping my self esteem.
I laugh and smile more. I move more. I'm friendlier.
I wasn't expecting any of these side effects!

So your body is used to making stomach Acids at a high level and needs to adjust to the smaller stomach and lack of hunger. So for awhile your body will continue to produce excess acids which will make u feel like it's grumbling and extra acid can slow healing. I'm not a doc but talk to yours and see if you can start taking over the counter med, protonics, xantac something to inhibit stomach acid production. My doc is making all his patients use stomach acid meds for at least 90 days.
My doc has done 4000 procedures btw. He's very knowledgeable.

Had mine 6/27 as well I had bowl movements since post on day 2

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Thank you!!

Oh my gosh these sound delicious! Would you be able to share your recipes?

A few different recipes. My favorite turned out to be baked butternut squash. I puréed it with a little garlic and some low fat Greek cream cheese. I also puréed some asparagus, then ground turkey that I mixed with low sugar marinara sauce and low fat ricotta. I put a bag of pinto Beans in the crockpot to make my own refried beans. I enjoy cooking but I used to do it with a bottle of wine.

Sometimes it helps to use a body pillow. I was able to sleep on my side about day 3 post-op using a pillow.

I use lemons and limes in my cooking and haven't had a problem.

@sylvia2017
great weight loss, great start
30 lbs down - party dance
NOT to burst your bubble, but
you most likely will not loose
similar large amounts through
your journey - but you'll do great
slow and steady wins the race
good luck with surgery
speedy recovery
kathy

I'm seeing the surgeon on the 7th first visit, I'm excited and nervous

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good luck! Mine is the day after yours! Hope all goes well for you!

I am sure you have a great doctor, but maybe clarify he/she wants only Water for 2 weeks? Perhaps there is a miscommunication. I have researched these surgeries for a long time and read many medical journals and different doctors schools of thought but I have not come across a doctor who recommends going that long with just water. I have seen clear liquid for a long time, but again I believe they are adding Protein supplements. I would be slightly concerned about healing and recovery with the absences of anything but water for that long. I started Protein Shakes and Vitamins, probably 3/4 days post op along with cream Soups.

use a small spoon and make sure you actually set it down on the table between bites.