On February 20, 2012 I had my gastric sleeve surgery. I have to say, it was a little more than I had imagined, but I'm so glad I did it. The up side is that I haven't been sick at all since surgery. I did have trouble eating the clear liquids following surgery. I'm currently on a full liquid diet and have to say I'm ready for next week when I can acutally have some solid food (although it will be baby food consistency) My biggest issue has been "hunger pangs" which happen right after a meal. I actually found this site because I was wondering if these hunger pangs were normal. I'm glad to know that they are very normal and are probably just related to stomach acid. Another issue I'm currently having is getting in enough water, but I'm slowly improving on this issue also. Currently I have lost 15 lbs. in three weeks. My daughter has started the same program and will be having the same surgery in about six months. My son is getting married in three weeks and I'm afraid to buy my dress for the wedding until closer to the date. I went shopping yesterday and was able to wear two sizes smaller than normal. I just couldn't make myself make the purchase until closer to the date. I attended my first support meeting this last week. This was an awesome meeting and provided me some more insite into what to expect. I plan to make this a successful venture and I know that I can do it.

I also was sleeved on 2/20/12. I've lost 30 lbs & I started on mushies, per my Dr already. At first, I couldn't tolerate anything cold hitting my pouch, so protein shakes were a no go. I had to force myself to drink room temp New Whey Protein Bullets (yuck), until last week when I could drink my beloved cold liquids again! It's been a roller coaster finding protein that actually tastes good, but I did-GNC 25 is great tasting & affordable! I'm so happy that I had this surgery!!

what kind of protein did u find that was good from gnc i want to check it out being sleeved in april ::))

I use it too...its GNC Lean 25. I have the vanilla and mixed berry. They taste pretty good.

thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i will check it out

Your "hunger pangs" are most likely gas. Get some prilosec or nexium,, or gasex strips'

I've been taking Priloset since surgery, the doctor told me to take two pills instead of one, I decided to take one in the morning and one in the evening. Now my "hunger pains" are not as bad. I also started on my "pureed foods" this week...I'm still struggling with getting in enough water, but I will continue to work on it. I'm feeling great and actually had pork chop (blended of course) tonight. My son-in-law grilled them for us tonight.

I was sleeved on 2/22. My doc told me to start on food. Take my time and listen to my body. I was very surprised. Thus far I have lost 35 pounds. Congrats everyone on our life changing adventure.

I am suppose to start on solids next week, although I have sampled a few bites here and there, chewed to mush consistency of course. So far everything has been ok. However, today I tried to eat some small bites of watermellon this afternoon...that was definitely not a good experience. I didn't throw up, but it just didn't set well with my stomach. I do think that part of is is because last summer I got sick after eating some watermelon and I think that todays experience may have been do to last summers event. I just know that I don't desire to eat any more watermelon. This is still a very interesting learning experience...This evening I was actually craving a grilled hamburger with some A-1 steak sauce. Maybe one night this week I will get to try it. I'm actually so ready for a salad, even though a few months ago I thought if I neve saw another salad the rest of my life it would be too soon. It's funny what the body craves at different times. This last week my weight lost has been at a stand still, but I went shopping for a dress for my son's wedding next Saturday and went down another size. This was very uplifting. This morning I pulled out a pair of dress pants for Church and was pleasantly surprised to realize that they were too big. I have started a stack of clothes to send to Goodwill and it's growing. Since I tend to be a hoarder, I have been able to go through my closet and find lots of clothes to wear, some with tags still on them. Oh, I also started walkng this last week. I'm ready to get on a regular schedule of exercise.