Goldengirl321

Yes I went back after one week could have gone back earlier had very little pain or fatigue and I commute 2 hours each way

I had surgery in April i would say that the pain was a lot less than i imagined. Sure the first fee days were uncomfortable but i never needed any pain pills just a lot of gas X and i know you hear this from everyone but you must mover around

Good luck! I had similar stats (5’2 220lbs) had surgery 4/2022 and down 40 lbs feeling great. Best decision ever.

I never told anyone at work what surgery I had just that I was having a “procedure” I’m a private person and I didn’t think it was anyones business.

I put a 1/2 scoop of Miralax powder in with my morning coffee and it works perfectly.

Sounds like restriction, and your stomach could still be a little swollen. What if you try eating small amounts but more often? I find that if I eat a small amount I get hungry again in a few hours. Maybe that will help you get in all your protein and calories? How do you do with your vitamins? Can you get them down?

Hi- I was sleeves 4/19 and I don’t have issues eating or drinking. Do you have restrictions when trying to eat or drink most things? Getting full too quickly or sick? What happens when you have a protein shake?

That’s good to hear! I’m down 20lbs since my week visit to my dr I haven’t weighed myself since but I can tell I have lost weight so that’s good. But like you said I will just have to be extra careful measuring food portions.

I’m 3 weeks out also and I can also eat like that with no issues. Like you, fish is on my “soft diet” list and I can take pills, gulp water and other drinks with no problem. I almost wish I had more restrictions eating.

Out of curiosity, are you consuming a lot of sugar free items? I find that for some reason when I do I cannot get rid of bloat.

You’re welcome- I found it to be so helpful after surgery.

Have you tried a heating pad on the area? That helped break up some residual stubborn gas for me.

Congrats on a successful survey! Now listen to your body and rest!

I’m sorry to hear that you are in such pain. I never had any issues swallowing pills or water after surgery so I would have to think maybe you are very swollen. I took homeopathic arnica tabs that dissolved under my mouth before and after surgery (dr approved) to minimize swelling. Hang in there and just rest and it will get better.

It’s one month for my surgeons office until the lift restrictions are lifted.

I took 1 week off, 2nd week I went back to work but worked at home. Returned to the office Tues this week. Could have gone back after 1, feeling great.

A heating pad, mylanta and gas x chewables.

Its normal to feel this way. We have been eating/drinking a certain way for a certain number of years and now we have to stop. It’s not fun. But keep in mind this diet is important to shrink your liver for an easier surgery and recovery as well as jump starting your weight loss journey. As far as the nausea, not sure what to tell you now but after surgery the will send you home with Zofran or other anti nausea meds to help. I never experienced nausea after surgery but some do and you may. Try and keep your mind on your 5lb weight loss and use that motivation to push you through. You can do it

Thanks I’ll try that

Me too! I adjusted my eating to try and have a later protein shake and that has helped a bit, but for sure it’s there! And that is with meeting my daily protein goals

It’s not easy at all. Just try and keep yourself as busy as possible and just try and think about the future. As far as hunger pains after surgery, I can tell you I’m 9 days out and they are still there! I wake up every day around 4 or 5am with extreme hunger pain bc I’m still on liquids after.

I’m 8 days out but yea I’ve been the same way can drink a ton. Also can gulp it down which I thought I could never do. I have my follow up with my surgeon tomorrow I’m gonna ask him about it.

My surgeon requires all sleeve patients to stay one night so you can do a swallow test the next morning to make sure there are no leaks. I’m glad I stayed over, i was in a lot of pain right after surgery.

You’re welcome! Yea my family was against me having it also. This site is great for advice and just encouragement. Yea definitely get a heating pad. I also got an abdominal binder but I never used that. Also stock up on chewable gas x they will be your best friend!

Congrats! I was sleeved on 4/19, had a two week liquid diet prior. The surgery itself went great, the gas pains after were no joke but walking and gas x helps a lot. I needed pain meds the first day and a half I was home I have been managing the pain with Tylenol since then. I found a heating pad helps a lot with abdominal pain. I don’t feel overly tired at all but I do feel hungry! I was able to go on soft foods today so I had 2 protein shakes and three 2oz meals. Also trying to get in all my liquids. Overall, very pleased.