Hi all,

I started Full liquids today. I was cleared for them yesterday evening, but I didn't feel like having them. Today I had 1/2 cup fat free milk with 1/2 scoop French vanilla Gold Standard whey Protein. About 3 hours later, I got really crampy then had a really runny pooh. I'm not sure if it was the milk, all the liquids with no solids, or just my bowels waking up post-surgery. I am going to try milk again tomorrow and see how I do. I have some Lactaid milk already purchased, but I hope that's not the issue because the Lactaid milk tastes too sweet to me. I also plan to try some thinned greek yogurt tomorrow.

I've set the timer and watched the clock all day and have done a good job getting my protein and fluids in. So far, I've downed 6 cups of Fluid and 47 grams of protein (1 bottle Mango Zero-Carb Isopure, whey shake, and 1/2 cup unjury chicken). I also walked a couple of blocks in the neighborhood. Felt so good to get some sun and hear the birds singing and the leaves rustling.

I had a moment of nausea this afternoon but it passed quickly thank goodness!

My voice is about gone. I think that's from the tube during the operation, but I'm not sure. It was a little affected after the surgery, but has got worse yesterday and today. Of course, I've been talking to my husband and mom a lot so I think part of it is that I haven't given it a chance to rest. So I'm not talking for the rest of today. I hope that fixes it!

The incisions look good. They are a bit puffy, but I guess that is to be expected. I had the nurse check them out before I left the hospital and she said they looked good. I think they are a bit longer than I expected, but I can't tell for sure because they are covered with steri-strips.

I weighed myself this morning and I'm still retaining a lot of fluid from the IV. I was 216 the morning of surgery and I'm 230 today.

I do feel better today and I'm looking forward to feeling better tomorrow! I'm going to take a shower tonight. Woohoo!!! Not sure I can shave my legs all the way down yet, but I'm gonna try!

Sounds like you are doing well, that's good to hear! Keep us updated!

Sounds like you are doing great! Thank you for posting. Keep up the good work!

Glad to hear that you are doing so well. I was sleeved on 5/13 and so far so good. I was cleared for full liquids yesterday so I went to my favorite Chinese restaurant and bought some won ton Soup. I added some shreaded chicken for Protein, 1 egg roll, 3 teaspoons of fried rice from my hubby's plate and pureed it in my blender and put it in a coffee cup. NOTHING has ever tasted so good!!! I was smiling from ear to ear!!! It took me almost 3 hours to get it down but it was soooooooooo worth it!!! Good luck on your weight loss journey and keep us posted!! Take care!!