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22 hours ago, SoulSista1974 said:

How soon after surgery can I start having sex??

With another person ?

Maybe you failed the psychologist evaluation . They use that to deny Medicaid patients when you pass every other test all the time..

5 hours ago, Bastian said:

I'm 4 months out and it doesn't hurt so much as feel like the first mouthful is a lead brick I have just swallowed. I dread having my meds when I wake up because of how uncomfortable it feels. It is like something heavy sitting there a bit of a spasm and then crazy gurgling/churning.

Maybe you have scaring stricture and need a balloon job or stenting ? I would talk to my doc. I'm 4 days out and having no problem getting 64 oz all types of liquid daily .

22 minutes ago, Losingit2018 said:

Take advantage of your “honeymoon” period. It gets much harder to lose or set healthy eating habits once it ends.

YEP.

54 minutes ago, Jenaee said:

I’m 3 days post op and have had the same experience. Gas pains are pretty bad. Just started gasx tabs, walking and using a heating pad. I’m too afraid to step on the scale just yet because I feel like I’m bloated.

You are bloated. lol I was + 4 lbs day I got home (fri) today (sun) I'm down 6 @ 298. First time under 300 in 6 yrs.

8 hours ago, behnybaby said:

Only 5 here but they sure hurt. The gas pain was expected. Sucked on a gas x chewy thing that seemed to help. This morning I am down like 5 additional gas pounds, checked because there was a noticeable difference in size. The belly band feels good on. Had to shower, because I bent over and all hell broke lose. 

Now just trying to get my fluids in, one sip at a time. W

Had to shower, because I bent over and all hell broke lose. Lol After 4 days and 60 mg of MOM I was blessed with a healthy B M. LOL... TMI I know ,butt EXTREMELY IMPORTANT . I walk 15 min every 2 hrs during the day and take 15 ml liquid Vicodin every 6 hrs. This greatly helps me meet Fluid 64 oz , Protein 60 g , exercise requirements. Also hit the challenge spirometer a few times an hr. Best wishes .

9 minutes ago, Quinnmedicinewoman52 said:

That would make my stomach hurt as well!

That and the 8 incision trocar ports cut into me lol

12 hours ago, Giselle1225 said:

Super anxious my surgery is on December 10 and my PCP office messed up my clearance to fax to the hospital NYU who will doing the VSG. I’m sitting in the office right now. super anxious but very surprised my blood pressure was good lol. I can’t to another two weeks of liquid diet. Plus my family arrange time off to help with my daughter and me. Ugh so nervous if it gets postponed to January. Please cross your fingers that I get everthing done. Speedy recovery for the one that got surgery recently or will be having it soon.

Day before my surgery during the pre admit after 1 1/2 hr with the RN going over EVERYTHING the finance guy pops in and says my insurance approvel statis is still pending and needed to cancel or fork over 40K. I ended up zipping over to the surgeon office and got a copy of the approval letter then back to the Hospital . Now sitting here in stomache pain ...

57 minutes ago, MezzoGal said:

My surgery is set for Dec. 11th and I am 10 days into my liquid diet. It has been going pretty well with my energy level being fairly steady, but I look extremely haggard. I have really dark circles under my eyes that came out of nowhere. anyone else run into this issue???

Same thing happened to me too while dieting.

53 minutes ago, MezzoGal said:

My surgery is set for Dec. 11th and I am 10 days into my liquid diet. It has been going pretty well with my energy level being fairly steady, but I look extremely haggard. I have really dark circles under my eyes that came out of nowhere. anyone else run into this issue???

I have 8 small incisions on my abdomen that weren't there a couple days ago . This happen to anyone else ?

I printed it out . lol

1/4 cup is what I used last night and it felt ok. Thank you

1 hour ago, mediocreoblongata said:

I am 6 weeks post op, as of yesterday, from GB rny. I haven’t touched any type of NSAID, I’m a nurse so I at least know not to do that. It’s Water specifically that hurts. Like my stomach muscle spasms. I’m going to experiment with adding flavors to the Water and maybe that will help?

NO NO NO NSAIDS POST OP EVER !....unless you want to bleed and ulcerate.

What's 2 oz of Jello like a 1/2 cup ? 38 hrs post op ! and home ! 2 4 6 8, think billy bob 1/4 1/2 3/4 1. It's the drugs. lol

8 hours ago, mediocreoblongata said:

I have a hard time getting all of the 48-64 ounces of Water down mainly because it hurts when it hits my stomach. I have tried warm liquids, room temperature Water but it still hurts when it hits my stomach. Is that something anyone else has had happen?

Yes. every sip hurts. I found standing or walking helps. 1 day post op.

8 hours ago, BQT said:

To feel full/satisfied. I’ve been packing my lunch and one item I pack us a Greek yogurt I’ve been eating for Breakfast (soft phase). I’m 8 weeks past surgery and my doc said I should eat 2-3 oz , 4 times a day. But that leaves me hungry. Today after eating my yogurt I realized it’s 5.4 oz. that seems to be the amount of food that gets me satisfied. I don’t want to start this lifestyle on the wrong foot. How many ounces you guys eating at 8 weeks? THANK U

5.4 oz'? interesting . Day 2 post liquids. Seriously jonesing for a Cheeseburger ! Setteling for 15 ml liquid Vicodin and water/ensure instead . lol

9 hours ago, PlanetHopper said:

I highly suggest taking your body measurements and tracking them. This can help you with knowing where the weight is coming off. I have also been told that tracking your measurements can also help if you ever experience a stall because even though the scale might not move, your measurements might.

36 hrs post op and I've gained 2.5 lbs. lol

Started my clear today ! broth, stock, and Water. BBBBLLLLLLAAAAAAA ! lol 3 days to go.

Wow ! You look well recovered ! great,

I got the 4th.

8 hours ago, MarCat said:

Hi everyone, this is my first post. I had my sleeve surgery on Monday 11/25 and it went well. I had a lot of pain after but day by day it is getting better. I have been staying well hydrated with Water and sugar free pops., but haven’t been able to get much else down except a sip here or there. My question is how long until you have a bowel movement? On the 2 week liquid diet before I was still going, but nothing since the Saturday before surgery and I am wondering if this is normal? Thanks for the help/feedback.

If nothing after 5-6 days you may need Dulcolax suppository (Recommend by surgeon ), but avoid bulk laxatives like Metamucil or Fibercom.

4 hours ago, Teebonee1 said:

Thank you so much

Is this you now ?

14 hours ago, stayklassie said:

I am December 2 at Kaiser Northern California. I thought I would have to go on a liquid diet but Kaiser doesn’t require that - they let you eat up to 8 hours prior to surgery! They said it is easier for the body to heal after surgery. Definitely thankful.

Makes sense to me. This has been like training for a fight. I would never starve myself before a fight .

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