Not sure why but I am sticking to just sugar free jello and some propel water. Is there anything else I should try? I am nervous about over doing it.

Have you tried chicken broth or warm tea?

Chicken broth is good....although it does get old after awhile....I tried tomato soup that was diluted with a lot of water....

I was thinking tomato but wonder about the acidity

I did tomato soup on day 4 and had absolutely no probs and it was sooo yummy!!... But yes, beef broth or chicken broth is always good.

Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 Weight on surgery date: 281 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013 (231)

My hubby and I are post-op day 6. On day 2, we had sugar-free popsicles, chicken broth, and jello. ice chips also helped. And the amount was small for each, so we were pretty much just trying everything. Good luck!

Sugar free Popsicles helped me a lot in those first few days!

sugar free Popsicles helped me a lot in those first few days!

How did you weigh the sugar free Popsicles?

Beef and chicken broth were great. I also got those packet cups of soup and strained any bits out of them-just for a change of flavours. Tomato soup was fine for me.

My doctor told me to work up to 60 grams of protein per day. I mix a protein drink in the morning and alternate that with sips of water. Four days post-op, I can only get in 20 grams of protein. How are you getting in your protein? What did your doctor suggest?

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My doctor told me just to focus on hydration for the first week and my second week would be protein

Anyone postop have any low left back pain? Im on day three and had my sleeve on tuesday and have a terrible cramping pain in my low left back. Im thinking gas?

I had that too. I think mine was gas. All gone now.

Oh man this is terrible almost hard to breath. How long did it take to get rid of it?

I read here that SF popcycles count for 2 oz of water.

Oh man this is terrible almost hard to breath. How long did it take to get rid of it?

Walk as much as you can. It is the gas they fill your abdomen up with. It is not in your intestines so you can't pass it. It has to be absorbed through your cells. Walking increases circulation and oxygen exchange. It is miserable but only temporary.