I'm 16 days post-op and I've been having some serious discomfort the last 4 days. I did fine during the full liquid diet phase but I'm in the pureed diet stage and I have digressed recently to the point that I can only tolerate clear liquids. If I try to eat anything, I IMMEDIATELY start getting serious gas pains that ultimtely lead to me having to "eliminate" out of my sleeve whatever I tried to eat. The only thing that has been different is that I began having significant heartburn about the same time the gas problem started because I didn't take Prilosec for a few days for fear that the large capsule (not tablet) would get stuck. (I used Tums, instead.) I bought some smaller Prilosec tablets and began taking those yesterday but they usually take a couple of days to start working. I'm thinking that the gas problem will go away as soon as the Prilosec kicks in but I was hoping that someone else could confirm that the two situations are related. Has anyone else had the same problem?

You may still have a lot of swelling in your stomach. I was on clears for at least 3 weeks and then pureed for 3 weeks because of discomfort. Everybody is not the same, for sure. You have to listen to your body and do what is comfortable. Pain/discomfort is your body's way of telling you, "WOA! Slow down there partner!" It is up to you to listen and comply. Can't imaging what good pushing yourself too much would do ...

Listen to your body. It will know when it is time to progress.

Agreed with PDX, not only that but would you mind explaining what you mean by " "eliminate" out of my sleeve whatever I tried to eat" because to me it sound like you are vomiting up your food? If so, please please don't do this on purpose. You're stomach is already enflamed enough and forcing your self to eliminate will not make matters any better.

Slow it down, and nothing wrong with going back on liquids for a few days until your stomach feels better. Hang in there!

I was on liquids for so long! I stil have days that I stay on the protien drinks and alot of crushed ice. I am just feeling it along, and honestly if I had to drink meals for the next year I would...I am three months along and can say even the most finicky sleeve is worth it. Or at least very finicky!