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Hello, I started my pureed diet yesterday. I started with a v8, which went wonderful. Today I cooked up some soft scrambled eggs and melted low fat mozzarella cheese over it. I put one tablespoon on my plate. Each bite is a baby spoon, chew 20 times each spoonful, wait 20 seconds for before I grab my next spoonful, and have been eating for 20 minutes. At the pureed stage, or any, how do I know when I'm full? How do I know when to stop?

Thick fuzzy socks, a robe, 3 sets of pjs and undies, sports bras, spirometer, my doctors orders/diet/next steps, charger, water bottle, chap stick, deodorant, dental hygiene pack, extra face coverings, glasses, contact case and solution, after surgery meds, and extra long sleeve shirts in case I was extra cold. I used most of it except the water bottle and 1 set of clothes.

@ironman -aspartame isnt bothering me. Protein2o makes me nauseous, protein shakes make me nauseous, and jello makes me nauseous. I do have a lot of like acid reflux but my NUT said it's because my brain doesnt know my stomach isnt the same size and that it's over producing acid.

Oooh thank you!!!!

I had my sleeve on Feb 2nd, I'm in day 7, and it's definitely been hard with the bloating, lack of appetite, and the difficulty of drinking anything.

Like everyone said, every person has a different experience. I had mine on feb 2nd , exactly 1 week ago and it's been brutal. I dont take any medicine, I'm always nauseous, water is hard to drink, coughs and sneeze are brutal, I'm pale, and I cant sleep. My tips of advise are: 1. The stitches dont hurt, it's the bloating (burp and pass gas as best as you can). 2. Walk, walk, walk -walk as much as you can, when I walk, I feel almost normal. 3. Use the spirometer they give you to prevent pneumonia. You'll do great though, dont worry.

Thank you for the feedback!

Thank you for the tip!!

This does help! Thank you. I have tried sleeping on my side since surgery and it hurts too much. I'm so sore from sleeping on my back. I switch between the couch and the bed but still so achy. Thanks for the info!

Hi, I'm 7 days post op sleeve. I keep getting asked if I'm wearing a binder. My surgeon wasn't crazy about this but now I'm wondering if I should. Can anyone recommend a good binder or belt they've used, please?

I had my sleeve 2/4 and all I can hold down is greek yogurt and crystal light water.

Wow two protein drinks? Good job! I had my sleeve 5 days ago and I'm lucky if I have 40-48 oz from 6am to midnight. It's so hard for me because of the pain.

@peachmedley46 I'm sorry to hear that. I had my sleeve 5 days ago and am curious to see how much I've lost at my post op visit. But hang in there. Everyone is a little different and after the sleeve I'm certain you'll lose at least 50% of your weight. It's all the doctors say and studies and medicine. We didnt go through all of this for nothing. Keep going and dont give up. Good luck.

@cantstop1977 I completely understand. My sleeve was on 02/02 and all the meetings and appointments did not prepare me for the gas pain. The bloating is insane, it causes chest pain, back pain, and shoulder pain. It was so bad I didnt wa t to drink anything. I will say after day 3 it does get significantly better. I find that the more I fart the more it helps, I got a little gassy day 4 and much gassier day 5. I will also add today is the first day I ate and I had 2 tbsp of Greek yogurt so that may have played a part. You can do this! It does get better! Hang tight. Tomorrow will be much better!