wendybird

I definitely felt it for about 3 days after surgery. Then, it went away. The incisions did itch a bit during the healing process, like any cut.

13 minutes ago, SEWLVR said:

January 1, 2018 for me. Down 27.40 lbs so far. Stalling since I started eating soft foods. No complications so far - thank goodness. I read so many horror stories I almost chickened out.

That is amazing progress! I was sleeved 1/24. I think a lot of us could drive ourselves batty looking for worst-case scenarios. I've progressed fine, even had a glass of wine once (!!!! with Water and internally soooo careful the whole time for no ill effect), and have been able to not suffer any calamity with my program. I'm almost to "any healthy foods" stage (in a week or two) and I was like you, afraid to move to each stage thinking I would have adverse reactions or stalls. Now I have internalized the cardinal rules of my program (no fluids 30 min before or after; eat until satisfied; take my time; make healthy protein-y-est choices) and am ready / adjusted to my new normal.

It's bananas how different everyone's programs are. Mine was: 2 week liquid before, 2 week liquid after, one week puree, two weeks soft, then after 6 weeks it's just "healthy diet." What I'm most looking forward to at 6 weeks is swallowing pills! Crushing meds is no fun.

I progressed to "soft" foods today (surgery Jan 24th) and man oh man am I excited to eat (some of) the same food as the rest of my family at dinner instead of paste/purees!

It could be dehydration- I had it after surgery and needed additional iv fluids. Call your doc.

I eat scrambled egg with tofu, refried Beans, Greek yogurt, hummus, and cottage cheese in a cycle of sorts. When I’m really bored I integrate cream of Soups from the full liquid stage. Only a few more days for me until I progress to “soft” foods. You can do it!!!

Did you feel OK afterwards? Just curious. I was sleeved 1/24 and plan to have a glass of wine and a taco (or the inside of it) for a special occasion. It will be 5 weeks post-op, at which point my program says "healthy diet" (aka no more restrictions.)

I had surgery on a Wednesday, was back in the office Monday with no problems.

1 hour ago, Brie828 said:

I've heard that pooping is difficult after surgery, can anyone tell me why?? I haven't gotten my surgery date but am always doing all the research I can "the pooping" topic tends to come up a lot but all I read is that is painful and very difficult why is that?

If you're on the two week pre-op liquid diet of Protein Shakes, that's a lot of Protein and zero Fiber. My advice is to buy both Miralax and suppositories pre-op. Mix miralax in Day 2 post-op and I needed to use a suppository on day 3 or 4. Since then I've been really regular (TMI) but yes every visit to the toilet is a gift.

My program’s advice was to drink Water in between each alcoholic bevvy to remain hydrated. I haven’t had a drink yet but will likely have a glass of wine in a couple of weeks at a social event and am keeping that advice (I’ll be 6 weeks post op by then.)

Haha my vsg was on the 24th and mine came the 29th! Crazy!!!

I like using the caramel Premier Protein shake as cream for my coffee.< br>

I was 1/24 and I’m getting my fluids and Protein - I am just really bored of full liquids and can’t wait to move up to purées on Day 14 post op!

I have a 32 oz bottle of Water that I try to fill three times a day. I have one for home and and one at work. I use Crystal Light sometimes (I fill the bottle half way or use two packets) but mostly just try to take a drink of water every few minutes, I always have it with me.

I also like to drink hot herbal tea like mint and chamomile.

Hi! I was sleeved on Wed. Jan 24th. I lost about 20 lbs on the pre-op liquid diet, so started out at 297, surgery weight 277, and today am 267, so 10 lbs lost since surgery.

Everyone's program is so different. I'm still on full liquids until 14 days post-op, when I can start purees. My surgery went great and I'm recovering really well - I just wish I could progress a little faster on the diet phases.

I drink about 96 oz. of Water a day in addition to my liquid foods of sf Jello, Bone Broth, Premier Protein shakes, and strained cream of Soups, which is mostly hot salty milk.

I'm happy to connect with fellow January sleevers!

Best wishes! I was only in the hospital for one night so aside from lip balm and my phone/charger I didn't take anything else out until I got dressed to go home. You've got this!

Thanks for the helpful post. How have you been sleeping? I see a lot of people talking about acid reflux when they are laying down.

Great question! In the hospital I was automatically given Pepcid in my AV whether I needed it or not. At home I’ve been fine - can only sleep on my back due to the incisions, so I use two pillows to elevate my head slightly. No reflux (knock wood.)

I am post op day 4 and totally relate! I’m trying to drink more broth and hot herbal tea to keep the hunger feelings away. My program allows 2 Protein Shakes a day at this point with a Fluid goal of 64 oz and 60g of Protein. I’m moving up to full liquids in 2 days and can’t wait for soup!

Thanks so much for this post! I hope you are doing well! Is it just Water you can have at first? Why was it difficult to drink at first?

Hi Meg - on Day 1 yes it was clear water for me. Other programs are probably different, but mine is Clear Liquids the first two days and then clear liquids plus two Protein Shakes for a few days, then all liquids, etc etc.

What made it hard to drink fast was that you could really feel each sip going down to your stomach, and too big of a sip or too much too fast would cause me chest pains.

Cut to a day or so later and you can take sips closer together. It’s all part of the new normal!

I'm three days post-op and returning to work on Monday (day after tomorrow) because I can definitely do my job (seated desk work.) I'm kind of excited to walk to the train and to my office. I'll be going to my 1 week post-op visit on a long lunch break from work on Thursday!

Sleeved 1/24 and am doing a good job of 64 oz Water plus 60g Protein. The Premier Protein brand is really the most pleasant, today I get to add 2 shakes a day to Clear Liquids. I’m having some tenderness at one of my incisions but I’m surprising myself with how I’m adjusting. I was severely dehydrated in the hospital so maybe I’m just crazy paranoid about it happening again! On the other hand I took my first dose of Miralax today and pray to straighten out that part of things before work on Monday!

Rock on!!!

I didn’t have to do a weight loss plan prior to the liquid diet.

I’m telling close friends about it - at work I said I’m having a surgical procedure and that’s it. If anyone wonders about my weight loss I plan to just say that I drastically changed my diet and am exercising more. That’s enough.