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Today I'm one week post-op. For the first time, my temperature was under 99 F. I drove myself to the post office and back, and didn't take any pain meds (yet, lol). I am steadily getting down fluids to stay hydrated but, TMI, the loose stools have shown up. I can deal with that slight annoyance since it should taper off with the mushies stage. The pain is decreasing day by day, but in lieu of pain comes weakness/tiredness.

Anyways, I really thought I'd be worse off at this point.

How are you doing 1 week post op!?

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I'm still very sluggish but I'm on two weeks of Clear Liquids so my energy level is next to nil. I can't wait until I hit the full liquid/puree stage. I am very sick of clear liquids right now. My only problem so far is that one of my incisions did not close fully and I have a lot of Fluid draining from it. Besides that I'm doing fine.

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I'm 5 days out and about the same. Exhausted, but I get full liquids in 2 days so hopefully that will help. I think I managed 35 calories a day average on clears. It's disheartening....

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Hello!..I'm 4 days post op and I feel kinda weak and dizzy sometimes my chest feels weird. I'm having no pain just uncomfortable feels like someone punched me in my stomach. I can feel the things I eat drop into my stomach. I noticed everyones doctor starts them on stage 2 diet a week or more after surgery my doctor started me before I left the hospital I really haven't started because I feel it's too heavy but I have tried farina, 1 scrambled egg, mashed sweet potatoe, and greek yogurt seems like a lot but I can only intake about 3oz at a time. Even though I have my doctors ok I don't feel right being on stage 2.

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I'm 6 days post-op and tired. Can't get my Protein in or Water but I did get down 1/4 cup Greek yogurt in 4 hours.lol

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Hi! I'm one week post-op today amd feeling great! I am tired and hungry though! Actually I am starving! I have resorted to licking ranch doritos! :/ I cant stand the Protein Shakes (which I started today) and the thought of broth makes me itch! lol I am on clear liquids plus 3 shakes per day for 3 more weeks! I want to eat my arm at this point. Trying to take it one day at a time.

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Hi, I am one week and one day post op. I have had a really easy time of it. No pain, able to drink easily so could get in all my Water and Protein. I was able to take medication from day one with no problems. In fact I was seriously wondering if they had actually done my op! The only thing that has changed is seeing, smelling and being around food doesn't bother me now. For that I am truly grateful. I am looking forward to being able to chew something though, I really miss that.

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Phoenix Rising, I hope my post op is just like your. Sounds like a dream. ;) One thing I have learned reading these forum post is that everyone is different and has a different experience.I hope you continue to have an uneventful and successful recovery. Thanks for posting.

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I am not quite one week out yet, 5 days, but I feel terrific. I have been doing G2, broth, Water, tea, diluted juices, crystal light and some sugar free popsicles. I haven't been getting in enough liquids, about 36 - 40 oz a day but I am trying! I don't feel too tired or sleepy. I just feel a little gassy still -- not all the time but just when I drink something.

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I'm post op day 5 and have to constantly remind myself to drink! Does anyone else get that bubbly/growling feeling in their tummy whenever they eat? does it have to do with the temp or quantity of what I'm eating? Does it mean that I am full or starving? I don't like the way it makes me feel and that's another reason why I'm having trouble with getting all my liquids in.

All I really want to eat is comfort food like mac/cheese, cheese and crackers and Cereal :(

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I'm 5 days out and feeling great! Still having trouble drinking enough---I just have no urge to put anything in my stomach. I know I need to work on that! I'm taking lots of naps and enjoying having this week off work. But I've been able to go out walking and run errands and all that good stuff :) I'm defineatly feeling better than I thought I would!

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I'm post op day 5 and have to constantly remind myself to drink! Does anyone else get that bubbly/growling feeling in their tummy whenever they eat? does it have to do with the temp or quantity of what I'm eating? Does it mean that I am full or starving? I don't like the way it makes me feel and that's another reason why I'm having trouble with getting all my liquids in.

All I really want to eat is comfort food like mac/cheese' date=' cheese and crackers and Cereal :([/quote']

YES!!! What the heck is the gurgling?! And when does it go away? It isn't painful, but it's weird feeling! And I'm with you that I can't tell if it means I'm hungry or full.

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I'm one week today and I"m on pureed...I get in all my liquid I can't eat and drink at the some time cause I get to full to quick... I have a little scar pain but I drive and leaving the house since day three...I still crush my Diabetes Meds to take them...I

'm a little gassy..but other than that I'm Cool...I have a lot of energy in the Morning but I been crashing around 4pm every day. SN; I only taking 1/3 of the Meds I was taking before Getting Sleeve!!

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Tomorrow makes me a full week out! :D I started full liquids as soon as I was released from the hospital. I have a JP drain and it is killing me. I suppose to have it removed tomorrow but, afraid that since it is still draining they may keep it in. How do I feel?? AWESOME! I am not getting fluids or Protein in right now, Maybe 24 oz a day. Love chicken broth. But, not feeling the shakes anymore. I can't even finish an entire one. I am able to walk over a mile and smile. I do have pain occasionally in my stomach but I think it is just my stomach missing the rest of itself.

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