Well, I was sleeved at 8 am Aug 24th. I felt ok afterwards, just sore! Then on post op day 1(yesterday), I went down for my gastrograffin test (to make sure I didnt have a leak) It was good, no leaks or obstructions! So I was started on Apple juice and water, which was making me very nauseated,so my nurse gave me a high dose of Phenergan and it knocked me out completely, therefor I wasnt able to sip at all, and had to stay an extra night, I was also very very sore and struggled getting in and out of bed:( But I guess an extra night is better than getting dehydrated and going back to the hospital! So, I came home today! I can get my juice mixed with water down ok..Ive eaten a popsicle, BUT my Isopure is another story! I cant handle that at all! The smell and the taste of it alone make me very nauseated, I threw up for the first time tonight after trying to get in my required amount, Im thinking I probably drank it too fast cause I wanted to get it over with! I am going to start my full liquids Sat night, so hopefully I will be able to do better with my protein. Any suggestions from you experienced sleevers on ways to make getting protein down any easier??

laladotdot, that is great, i am so glad that you are getting better! keep up the good work. good job getten up and walking around! you will be a loser in no time

lol take care!

wondering one is right. you just need to stay hydrated. dont worry about the Protein for now. after a few days when you are feeling better then try a little at a time. it will get easier....keep up the walking walking walking. it helps sooooo much. the medicine cup is a great thing to use for sipping all of your required liquids. if you make sure to sip one of those down every 10 minutes while you are awake then after you have done that all day you have drank 1 gallon of liquids. good luck to you on a fast and safe recovery!

I agree. I was sleeved on 8/25 (last Thurs.) and my surgeon told me not even to THINK about food for a while. His words were "drink and walk" "drink and walk." Right now it's all I can do to keep my pain at a manageable level and get all my fluids in. My doctor just told me to listen to my body, and that when I was feeling pretty normal and could get my fluids down without problems, then I should start in on regular foods/protein. I'm glad to know there are other people who are feeling pretty rough, but I know we can stick it out together and see the benefits in the end!!