Well I am 15 days post op and have lost 37 lbs since my pre-op diet. I am feeling great but feel like I need more substance in my diet. Right before surgery Dr Nicholson said to make sure I go the full 3 weeks on my liquids, but I feel like if I have any more I am going to ralph. Any advice? Any way I go back to the see the doc on thursday.

Hey Ajett, I'm in the DFW area too (recognize your doctors name). I am cleared to eat soft foods 2 weeks post op. It is so strange how every doctor differs. I told my doctor yesterday that I was hungry and he didn't believe me Maybe if you are doing real well he'll clear you a little early? Can you eat yogurt? That is on my full liquids list and it seems to help quite a bit. I also ate some thinned out baby food yesterday and that was pretty satisfying. I plan on being pretty conservative with my diet at first because I don't want any leaks. When asked yesterday, my doctor said that he has seen 1 leak 3 weeks out because the pt was pushing her diet too fast (ate a hamburger). That scared me a little.

It looks like you have done great with the weight loss!

Take care,

Holly

Congratulations on your weight loss! Sorry, I can't help on the other as I haven't gotten my sleeve yet. However, I'd check with your doctor.

You've already made it 2 weeks. What's one more? I was sleeved by Dr. Nick as well, and it was a tough 3 weeks, but I got through it. I would rather follow doc's orders rather than chancing a leak or other complication. He gives those orders for a reason. .....but that's just me!

Yes, it is always best to err on the side of caution. I know it gets old, but in the grand scheme of things, it's not that long. My surgeon has you on liquids till day 21, too. Then just soft foods.

Hang in there. You will be eating soon

I'd try to follow your doctor's plan as much as you can. It seems like forever now but you want to give your new tiny tummy as much time to heal as possible.