I am 4 wks out from surgery unable take protien in any form getting very little fluids in i cannot eat anything without wanting to vomit. I had complcations from internal bleeding & kidney failure due to blood loss. I wish i had never had it done i am sick of being sick. Please those of you considering surgery to look very carefully at all poss.complcations. i am very disgusted with my results i have no strength, stamina, nothing & i will not till i can take in protien which is impossible. Good luck if you decide to go through with it

You my dear need to be patient. You are only 4 weeks out. You are still healing. I just hit 10 weeks out and finally have just started to feel like a human being again!

Your sleeve is going to have good days and bad. Treat it nicely and it'll be good back to you. Sometimes it'll like something one day and then not like it the next. It's a game of sorts.

Just keep trying to get as much protein and fluids as you can. At this point fluids are top priority.

Keep

On doing what you're doing. In no time you'll forget about all of the problems and will be living the good life.

Good luck

I am glad you posted again. After reading and posting on this forum for over a year I have seen quite a number of people that have to go about nutrition much slower than others. Obviously, you did have a stricture of sorts and that is why your doctor did the dilation treatment. If I were you I would not be trying to eat solids yet. I did not move to solids until well after 6 weeks and I did not have complications. Try going back to full liquids or pureed foods until you can tolerate the solids. You are not healed yet, and you probably just need more time. Also, it is helpful to log all your foods, liquids, protein and vitamins to be proactive with your self care and be able to see exactly what you are achieving with your nutrition. You can do this, but give yourself time!!

Some ideas...

Several cups of hot tea in the morning or decaf coffee

Protein shakes

Creamy Soups

Yogurt

Cottage Cheese

Refried Beans with melted cheese

Hot cereals (thinned out)

Mashed potatoes with gravy

Chili Beans pureed

Soups pureed

SF popsicles and jello

SF puddings

Lots of water, crystal light and other SF fluids

Good luck!!

Thank you for the suggestion and for the nutrition selections. I think you are right, my system is just not ready for soft foods. I've tried to consume some, but progress is either slow or, I spend more time trying to keep the food down e.g. not vomiting. My biggest problem is that most of the items on the list, which is similiar to what my doc provided, I either don't like (really don't like) or, I can only consume an ounce or two at a time - even water and protein drinks. I'm trying very hard, but I'm also getting frustated and quite concerned; because I know I have to eat something.

You should be getting over 60 grams of protein for proper healing and 64 oz of fluid, I know the fluid intake may be impossible for you right now but try your best with which EVER fluid you can tolerate and just keep on sipping. Can you tolerate chicken broth or beef broth or regular soup? Eggs are so hard to tolerate at first! Find something really soft that you like and stick to that for about two weeks and then gently introduce softer food. What about fish like tuna, is that an option??

Reading this thread has been very good for me......I hope the op has found some relief since January. I am 3 weeks out and not. Holding down water. Vomiting bile and blood has increased and I plan to go to doctors today when my husband drops off the kids at school. I was gonna wait until Monday, my doctor was concerned at our visit Monday, but the blood and bile has increased and I am not gonna sit here and suffer for nothing. I also can't sleep so thoughts of how it sucks that others are returning to work and feeling great sort of depresses me. It reminds me that I am not normal and I never dreamed I could be the one to have complications. I think it is very important that everyone going into this know this surgery is fantastic....when there are no complications......and if you haves it back for the ride.

I will figure this out and deal with it, but I can honestly say I would have not ever done this had I really thought about the complications. I barely move from my bed, my husband is lonely because I am basically a vegetable, my kids miss there mother and how I am supposed to return to work in 2 weeks beats me.

My biggest hope is in 2 months I will look back on this post and laugh at myself for being a whiner. .....hopefully

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I hope things improve for you soon i am now 5 months out i have a feeding tube now for about 3 wks it has helped alot. I have been able to eat small amounts for about a wk for first time in 5 months i have lost 120 lbs in 5months ( not recommended ) lol: i had nothing but problems after the surgery; again i hope you see some improvment soon good luck.. lux

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doing alot better past few wks, have been able to eat & drink for few wks now started PT this wk to recondition my body after being down for so long things are looking up.

Just saw your story. So sorry for your troubles. And thank God you are feeling better. Hugs !!

thanks

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I am happy to hear you are doing better. Would you still say you regret surgery?

Linda305

I am happy to hear you are doing better. Would you still say you regret surgery? Linda305

Linda I pray for you and ask that God heal you. I'm sorry to hear how much you have gone through but I have faith that you will get better. Hang in there and watch for good things coming your way.

DB loving lyfe

thanks DB I pray & thank God everyday for anything I am able to eat or drink & the many blessings I receive everyday. Thanks & God bless

My husband got sleeved July 16 & have 24/7 sour stomach can't eat, he does get fluid in dr gave him nexiun & zofran neither helps.appreciate any suggestions/comments

I have still have sour stomach but it has been better the last couple months I take zantac ( ranitidine) & prevacid ( lansoprazole) daily both are over the counter & I found that certain liquids made it worse than others even bottled water. check with his Dr. about the meds I hope he improves .