Hello sleevers,

I just wanted to check in with everyone who is one week out from surgery. Today is my one week and I am amazed to tell you I have lost 20 lbs.! Wow! This is the BEST decision I have ever made. Yesterday, as I was finishing the last day of my clear liquid diet post-op, I found myself wondering how my new tummy and reformed digestive system would react to the denser food I started today. Well I got my answer this morning about 15 minutes after breakfast! No worries, this is nothing and definitely won't slow me down.

Part of my "rehab" from obesity has been to create a Pinterest board. It's an ongoing project, but is full of information, inspiration and ideas. Check it out: http://pinterest.com/coufals/life-after-weight-loss-surgery/

Let's check in each week and share our success.

Happy Sleeving!

Jana

I am confused as to how you are referring to your "reformed digestive system"? As far as i know, my digestive system is still the same, just use to smaller portion sizes......I so love my sleeve because I know that if it wasn't for the sleeve, I would be putting weight back on.....

Jana ~ 20 lbs loss is awesome.....Keep it up and eat healthy......Just keep it flowing....HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

The digestive system starts in the mouth, with mastication (chewing food) and enzymes in saliva that begin breaking down the food. While it is true that the small and large intestine are not modified with the sleeve, the food will be exposed to less acid in our smaller stomach, and will usually empty into the small intestine quicker than it would with a normal stomach. That being said, everybody is different. The type and amount of food we can eat varies, as does episodes of acid reflux, nausea, diarrhea and/or constipation.

Sorry for the novel I am bored

Thanks for the replies. I know that my body and mind will need to adjust. Today's more dense food has given me a bit of diarrhea!

Have a great day!