I had my sleeve put in on Tuesday...the 6th. I'm feeling so week, crappy and nauseous. I try to stay off the pain medication because I dont' like the groggy feeling all the time. I can't seem to drink enough of anything for protein and fluids so I' sooooo weak. Is this normal for you experienced folks? I'm really trying to keep my chin up!

I was the same way. Give it time. I had to stay in the hospital a bit longer so they could be sure I could handle the protein they gave me. I'm almost five months out, 84 pounds down since early fall, so hang in there! Some of us have a harder time than others :-)

Yup, your symptoms sound about right for 2 to 3 days out. Hang in there, it gets better.

I had my sleeve put in on Tuesday...the 6th. I'm feeling so week' date=' crappy and nauseous. I try to stay off the pain medication because I dont' like the groggy feeling all the time. I can't seem to drink enough of anything for Protein and fluids so I' sooooo weak. Is this normal for you experienced folks? I'm really trying to keep my chin up![/quote']

Take the meds, they help. After the first 4 days or so you can focus on liquids first. You need to hydrate above all else at this point and be aware there is no way tour gonna be anywhere near your recomended protien intake for a few weeks.

Thanks you guys! I'm just so weak. I'm glad to hear that others also had a challenge getting the proteins/liquids in initially. Thanks pasquini. I just can't get it down. I'm also glad to hear that it gets better! Thanks time2Lose and countrysjr.

If anyone has any TIPS about what might go down "easier"...I'd love to hear about it!

Hey 1cindy2 we are sleeve sisters! I'm haing the exact same symptoms. It's hard to get anything down. I know it gets better with time so hang in there and focus on sipping sipping sipping.

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Thanks you guys! I'm just so weak. I'm glad to hear that others also had a challenge getting the proteins/liquids in initially. Thanks pasquini. I just can't get it down. I'm also glad to hear that it gets better! Thanks time2Lose and countrysjr.

If anyone has any TIPS about what might go down "easier"...I'd love to hear about it!

My Surgeon wanted me to use Isopure Protein drinks, but I could never get a whole bottle in during the day! Take it slow, push the Water and as much clear protein like Isopure as you can and you'll be surprised how good you'll feel in a week or so :-) I posted my Surgeon's guidelines for another person, don't know if the phase 0-2 weeks will help you at all, but anything to help :-) http://www.wheatonio...-nutrition.aspx

Thanks you guys! I'm just so weak. I'm glad to hear that others also had a challenge getting the proteins/liquids in initially. Thanks pasquini. I just can't get it down. I'm also glad to hear that it gets better! Thanks time2Lose and countrysjr.

If anyone has any TIPS about what might go down "easier"...I'd love to hear about it!

Try Hot drinks. Cold drinks mock me!! They hurt my chest giving me a choking feeling. I got an apple spice from Starbucks, diluted it with some hot Water and it just sailed down with no pain!

I was so weak for the first two weeks and all I could drink was really warm liquid. Everything youre feeling, I went through.. 6 months later, im at goal.. Normal bmi, size 4 or 6, eating like a normal thin person, and running 5 miles a day, 5 days a week. Eventually everything you are going through will all be soooo worth it. One day at a time, everyday it gets better and better. Knowing that is what kept me going

Thanks for the Starbucks apple spice idea. I'll try it! I hope to look back with all the positivity that you are sharing. Thank you!

Try Hot drinks. Cold drinks mock me!! They hurt my chest giving me a choking feeling. I got an apple spice from Starbucks, diluted it with some hot Water and it just sailed down with no pain!

Cold drinks constricted my stomach in the beginning... I am now finally able to drink ice water!! Tepid drinks were the best for me in the beginning. Hope your surgeon or his/her assistant will help as much as mine has. I just needed a crunchy and did a "no-no" and had about 10 of the Special K Cracker Crisps - chewed them to mush, but I am almost five months out. I have learned to appreciate food in such a different way - I do NOT eat diet foods. I eat what I want to now, no fast food, no fried food, but meats, cheeses, and other Proteins and soft vegetables I like. It is a new way of life, but you'll figure out your path as you go. I change from day to day. Keep us posted! I am eager to see how you progress :-)