Fragmin

Good luck, I hope it goes as well for you as it has for me so far. The diet is difficult to stick to, but it's for the best.

Thanks for responding. Yes, I guess the surgery is pretty much standard, but the post-procedures vary. The recovery doctor that woke me up had obviously seen an awful lot of procedures, and said that I was probably nauseous because of the blend of anaesthetic used. Some anti-nausea meds had me feeling normal fairly soon afterwards- worrying at first, though. I get no solid food for about six weeks - pureed from day 2 (I had a choice of yoghurt or porridge, and pureed soup for dinners on day 2 after surgery), then very soft, sloppy food after 4 weeks. Had soluble vitamins from day 1. If my doctor had told me a different regime, I would have stuck to it, though ! I guess it's important to go with whatever guidelines your surgeon sets.

Male, UK. Got sleeved on 3rd April. Pre-op diet went fine - mainly protein shakes (low carb) and lean meat. Actually lost 5kg before surgery thanks to lots of activity (mainly cycling around) during the diet. Operation was fine - textbook, according to the surgeon. Surgery day was a bit rough - lots of nausea and retching when I woke up, and I was worried I'd damage my stomach with all the retching, but everything was fine and this was a normal thing apparently. Was OK next day - antibiotics and painkillers initially but didn't need any further painkillers after getting up and walking about - did some corridor pacing the first day which really helped with comfort. Second day a bit tired, focused on walking around, breathing exercises (using the spirometer), changed dressings to waterproof ones and showered, which helped. No real pain of any kind, didn't need painkillers after day 1. Back home now - easily tired but feeling better after eating (mainly blended chicken soup and protein shakes) - fill up very fast, feel like I've eaten a full Christmas turkey dinner after 200 ml of soup. Have to be careful about drinking too soon after eating, but drinking the 2L of fluid my doctor recommended in small sips through the day. So far down another 5kg since surgery (Day 6). Being careful not to lift, but no problems with mobility and I'm able to sleep and move around pretty well. On blood thinners, and antacids daily, and a calcium supplement. Taking soluble vitamins (a mix of a soluble C supplement and a multi-vitamin spray). Hoping all goes well.