I had surgery on tuesday I've been independent sense day one walking around driving this is liquid diet is getting boring I have no more pain 1oz every min suck to drink only 4 per hr anybody have any ideas how long it takes to go back to some kind of food.let me know I am frustrated at this point..

My docs orders were to stay on a liquid diet for 3 weeks which included some protein drinks. Then it's a pureed stage for 3 weeks, Then mushy stage and finally regular food. The time went by pretty fast. I did have some yogurt in my 3rd week. This will pass and you will be very happy with the weight your dropping. Hang in there is gets a lot better really soon. I promise.

Yes, it does suck. But this too will pass!

Yep. I agree, it sucks. But it will be over before you know it. I get to go to softs on Monday. Already planned out my shopping list.

Ok sound good I already dropped 12 lbs in 4 days

It may suck jffjacobs, but it will suck much more if you do something like put food in your stomach and cause a leak, which would lead to another hospital stay. Your stomachs insides and outsides are inflamed and swollen. Your stomach needs a good month to heal. I'm 11 days out and I get in about 50 ounces of fluids a day and only 22 ounces of Protein, if I'm lucky. The only thing that really does drive me nuts drinking is Peppermint tea with truvia in it. 4 ounces of Protein shake makes me feel like I ate a 25 ounce porterhouse with 2 pounds of french fries, that kinda omg full feeling.

Be grateful that you aren't suffering as bad as some others are with pain, take one day at a time and kind of suck it up because before too long, you will be able to go on to mushy food and your weight will be dropping and you will be looking and feeling great in no time.

Good luck to you.

I had surgery on tuesday I've been independent sense day one walking around driving this is liquid diet is getting boring I have no more pain 1oz every min suck to drink only 4 per hr anybody have any ideas how long it takes to go back to some kind of food.let me know I am frustrated at this point..

I'm right there with you. So over Protein shakes and broth. Hang in there. I have had some sugar free pudding to break it up without problems. You could probably also try some low fat cream of mushroom or chicken. Those went down without any problems. Could only eat about a third of a can before I felt ready to burst. Call your doctor and see if there's anything else you might try. Good luck

I'm 9 days post op and I love this sleeve. I are a sugar free popscicle and a few sips of apple juice and I felt like i'd eaten Thanksgiving dinner. It's a great tool. Enjoy your journey, you'll be able to eat a variety of foods in no time. I lost 11 lbs in a week. I'm encouraged.

I am right there with ya! Haven't had "real" food in 6 days and counting.... it's seriously maddening.....I don't know how in the hell I can keep this up for 20 more days...... It took me 5.5 hours to get down 20 oz of a protein drink yesterday. My mind (and I think my stomach) is telling me I am so hungry! Guess I'll go suck on another Popsicle.... ugh

Thank you everyone for your input I feel like I'm not alone we are all in this together I been on liquids for 5 days now and the pound keep flying off I am now down 17 that's what is keep me motivated.I see my doctor on thursday I should be in the second phase of this liquid diet.

27 days no food, a few teaspoons of soup, 1/2 jello cup, lots of water, about 2 popsicles about I'm hitting about 20 ounces of protein a day and lots of peppermint tea. Just eating my stupid Optisource feels like I just did 3 laps at a buffet lol. Hopefully soon I can start getting more protein in lol

Hang in there Sleevers!

I was once there, it sucks, but it's so worth it.

Soon you will be able to eat little birdy meals too

If I dont see another cup of broth for the rest of my life, that suits me fine!! LOL

I'm almost 2 months out and feel awesome.

Everyday gets better and better!

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