I just have arrived home on Jan. 24th after having being sleeved. I feel great, maybe a little bloated though. However, I haven't needed any pain meds they sent me home with. I woke up this morning and weighed. I know I shouldn't have but I did. I didn't expect to see anything with all the fluids etc. However, I was shocked when the scale told me I was down nearly 8 pounds in 5 days after surgery. Shocking!! This is so weird...its like I'm finally SAFE inside somebody else's wonderful body. Thank you God!!!

I think I'm only around 40 too right now

I was sleeved on 01/17 and I think I am only up to about 48 oz fluids. Glad everything went so well Sheila.

Glad to see you're back. How's the intake?

Thanks Lelia! Glad everything is going great for you. We were sleeved 3 days apart! Keep me updated on how you are doing.

-Sheila

The intake is wonderful. I was on Clear liquids for 8 days. No problem there. I have moved to taking my shakes. No problem here either because I love Atkins shakes. I was taking them long before even thinking about surgery. Now, I just modify them by adding some extra Protein powder to the already made shake to make it 35 grams. I could also add hersheys sugar free syrup to it if I wanted. Havent tried that yet. Also, I love iced tea. I just had to buy decaf and make it at home with splenda. I sip on that all day and I'm a happy camper. From what I hear, liquids is the easy stage. It's when you moved to real food that it gets interesting. Anyways, I feel normal. Best thing I've ever done for myself.

Glad you are home and recovering nicely.

Yes, you are right, fluids are the MOST important thing after surgery....keep sipping and walking (and resting too) Oh and congrats on your loss! Woo hoo!

~Sheila