sharp pain in left shoulder, neck and ribcage 3 days post-op, just 'wrong' feeling when drinking anything any thicker than water, again starting 3 days post op. Took one sip of a protein shake today lying on the couch, boom! Pulse 112....this is not good. Now my pulse is bounding because I am starting to FREAK out! Anyone have this and have it not be serious!?

I had my one month follow-up today and the surgeon said the internal swelling after a surgery like this could last up to 6 weeks. I also had/have some mid-stomach swelling that sometimes causes full liquids/mushies to get hung up. A very distressing feeling of fullness and pressure, but it passes in about an hour. The surgeon also said strictures are much, much less likely in the sleeve compared to the RNY. Whew.

I am trying to be patient, it's really hard. The fact that I can't keep any Protein...shake, unflavored powder, Isopure smoothie or isopure drink in me...for more than 20 minutes anyway, is freakin me out! If I dehydrate, I'll be back in the hospital. Work, lets not even talk about that, they're gonna be ticked if I'm not back Monday! I'm afrais I'll lose my job! bleep @#*! This has been a really tough week and a half!

Glad to hear your appt went well.

Kids05------Since you can't do shakes or anything, just stick with G2 and Smart Water.. they have electrolytes and will keep you from becoming dehydrated.... remember to drink small amounts every 15 mins and you should be fine..... right now we really don't need calories cuz we have enough fat stored up in our bodies... good luck!!!