Well, I had surgery with Dr. Aceves on 7/01 which was a piece of cake. The worst part for me was having that drain pulled out, and it wasn't even painful, just...creepy feeling. But now I'm home and asking myself, is everything ok? I just had a mug full of broth, isn't that too much? Will my new tummy hold more than 6 oz. because it's Clear liquids and they go through so much quicker? I'm kind of freaking out because I'm feeling so good, what if Dr. Aceves got in there and forgot to cut out my stomach?

Anyway, the only other problem I've had is some gas, and that's managable with my Gas X strips. Anyone who can help put my mind at ease, thanks a mil....

Allison

Congratulations Ally! It sounds like you're coming along nicely after surgery. I don't know if I can say anything to put your mind at ease because it seems like everyone is so different with how much their new stomachs can hold. I do think that in general it is not good to judge your stomach volume while on clear liquids because they are made to slide through pretty much like water. So, your volume would be limitless to some extent. Just serve yourself the recommended amount from your postop diet and you should be fine.

I wasn't given any post-op dietary advice at all, so have muddled along... It does feel strange, being out and eating by ourselves, doesn't it?! I bought a cookery book of lovely recipes from Amazon, which I shall use - you can use the same recipe at each stage (pur?e, 'lumpy' and 'normal').

You are doing great. Don't worry. I felt the same as I never had problems getting my liquids and protein drinks in immediately post op. I am now a little over 6 months out and believe me, I can definately tell my stomach is smaller!!!! I was really pissed yesterday for the 4th of July picnic. I was really gonna pig out but only managed 2 bites of a garbanzo bean salad and 1/2 a Johnsonville brats. Had some more as "left overs" today. I even squeezed a bite of cake in today but was miserable after.

Congratulations on your new sleeve. You are gonna love it!!!!!!

Hi, Nurse_ally. It is easier with the liquids, I drank 2 oz every 15 minutes and by the 5th day could hold more but when you add the mushies you'll see the denser the food the fuller you feel. I'm so glad you are doing well, it's an amazing tool.

hey ally....glad to here that your doing great...we had our sx on he same day ...YAY..... i was feeling the same way as if i was eating wayy to much...but im learning .....