Hey everyone! Just started this thread for the post op octosleevers of 2012. I had my surgery yesterday and all is well. Gas pain is terrible but I've been walking around. Full fluid dinner tonight. Sippin on my oh, cream soup and pudding. They saline locked my IV, catheter is out and I love walking around. Nausea and pain are so far under control. I'm giving myself 3 hours to finish this meal

Just ate like 5 sugar free popcicles. Lol They don't upset my stomach.

I had surgery on the 17th. I did good getting my fluids in until last Friday. I ate a small 2 inch bite of fish and I had no problems. Now I want "real food" so bad! I guess I thought I would have a "stop" or something. I am not hungry throughout the day until around 5pm and then I want something/ anything! I know it is head hunger. I haven't lost as much as I thought I would either. I lost 10lbs Pre-op and I think I've only lost 5 pounds since my surgery! I guess I'm having buyers remorse.

I had surgery on the 17th. I did good getting my fluids in until last Friday. I ate a small 2 inch bite of fish and I had no problems. Now I want "real food" so bad! I guess I thought I would have a "stop" or something. I am not hungry throughout the day until around 5pm and then I want something/ anything! I know it is head hunger. I haven't lost as much as I thought I would either. I lost 10lbs Pre-op and I think I've only lost 5 pounds since my surgery! I guess I'm having buyers remorse.

Wow, solid food so soon? Even though it was a small amount, your stomach is still healing. Are you getting enough protein and water? I'm just starting puree today and I tried to eat peanut butter, a bite of thinly sliced roast beef and it was too much. I had about a tsp. of the PB and about the size of a quarter of the beef and could tell my tummy didn't like either. Ricotta cheese with black pepper did the trick. I've noticed that when I have a shake (so sick of them!), I am satisfied for a long time. Maybe resign yourself to having a shake during your most hungry time. Keep your eyes on the prize-you're doing this to get your body back, not to satisfy food cravings...believe me, I tell myself this all the time!

So I had a hard dose of reality today. Total I have lost about 40 lbs. That is a LOT of weight and I am really happy about it. Today I went to do a little shopping' date=' maybe get some pants that actually fit. It was a little depressing to realize I only dropped 1 size. I realized how far in denial I had been living and just how much weight I would have to lose to get out of the plus size section.[/quote']

I've read time and again on this forum that plus sizes have way more "wiggle room" between sizes that regular sizes so don't be discouraged!

So I had a hard dose of reality today. Total I have lost about 40 lbs. That is a LOT of weight and I am really happy about it. Today I went to do a little shopping' date=' maybe get some pants that actually fit. It was a little depressing to realize I only dropped 1 size. I realized how far in denial I had been living and just how much weight I would have to lose to get out of the plus size section.[/quote']

My pants are very loose but after loosing 40 they are not falling off. Realize now how tight in the waist they were. No wonder I would sometimes have to unbutton the pants for comfort on the drive home. Glad that is already fixed.

Your sister is right. Keep up the good work!

Thanks I'm trying

I can TOTALLY tell a difference!! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Thanks

Wow' date=' solid food so soon? Even though it was a small amount, your stomach is still healing. Are you getting enough protein and water? I'm just starting puree today and I tried to eat peanut butter, a bite of thinly sliced roast beef and it was too much. I had about a tsp. of the PB and about the size of a quarter of the beef and could tell my tummy didn't like either. Ricotta cheese with black pepper did the trick. I've noticed that when I have a shake (so sick of them!), I am satisfied for a long time. Maybe resign yourself to having a shake during your most hungry time. Keep your eyes on the prize-you're doing this to get your body back, not to satisfy food cravings...believe me, I tell myself this all the time![/quote']

Thanks for the pep talk! I know it's wrong , I go to the dr Thursday . I'll ask what I can do. This is harder than I thought!

Day 7 Post-op, doing well. Get to start on full liquids today, finally had a BM this morning! Lost 15 pounds so far. See the Dr.'s PA tomorrow for my one week follow-up and to get these dang itchy staples out. Hope all you losers are well.

I am 9 days post op and can have pureed food. Up to this point I didn't care much for even eating but I am finding that I want real food more. I know I can't yet because my tummy still talks back for an hour after I eat even a couple of spoonfuls of cream soup. Just haven't found anything satisfying.

I had my surgery on 10/17. Today is my first day of soft solids. WooHoo! Its been two weeks and I have lost 10 lbs so far. I'm on my way....

I am 9 days post op and can have pureed food. Up to this point I didn't care much for even eating but I am finding that I want real food more. I know I can't yet because my tummy still talks back for an hour after I eat even a couple of spoonfuls of cream soup. Just haven't found anything satisfying.

Do you like beans? For some reason, pinto beans have tasted SO good to me! lol

They've been tasty and I've tolerated them well. Tried chicken salad but it felt "stuck" and uncomfortable. Maybe next week.

I had my surgery on 10/17. Today is my first day of soft solids. WooHoo! Its been two weeks and I have lost 10 lbs so far. I'm on my way....

Congrats I was sleeved also on the 17th but don't move to solids until next week. Enjoy

FYI - I just found out Lane Bryant is having a buy one get one free on everything in their stores and online November 1-4. I live in Houston but the store rep said she thought it was nationwide. It is online too. That could really save some money if you shop there.

Has anyone eaten popcorn since being sleeved