Any other newbies on this journey out there?? Had my sleeve on Tuesday, 7/16; so I'm 9 days out. Day 3 has been the worst so far. Think I possibly have temporary (I hope) lactose-intolerance as I'm struggling with some bowel issues; but beyond that, I feel very good. Not being hungry all the time is wonderful. Still hard to get in the habit of not drinking for 30 min. before; during; and 30 min. after eating. How is everyone else making out?

I called the doctors office today and they said it shouldn't be hurting this bad so they moved my appointment to first thing in the morning. We shall see.... Thank u everyone who replied to my post. I am glad some of this pain is normal.... :-)

Hi sleeved 23 July. First night was terrible, could not stop vomitting, ony started drinking after 2 days and no problem scince. Ive lost almost 30kg. I struggle to drink enough and if I take more than about 3 easpoons of food I get a mild pain, I have ome to realise that if I eat only half that amount and feel more comfortable.

Wow! Isn't 30kg equal to 66lbs? That is crazy for just three weeks!

Hi sleeved 23 July. First night was terrible' date=' could not stop vomitting, ony started drinking after 2 days and no problem scince. Ive lost almost 30kg. I struggle to drink enough and if I take more than about 3 easpoons of food I get a mild pain, I have ome to realise that if I eat only half that amount and feel more comfortable.[/quote']

Hang in there it will get better. Good luck.

Hi sleeved 23 July. First night was terrible' date=' could not stop vomitting, ony started drinking after 2 days and no problem scince. Ive lost almost 30kg. I struggle to drink enough and if I take more than about 3 easpoons of food I get a mild pain, I have ome to realise that if I eat only half that amount and feel more comfortable.[/quote']

HOLY MOLY 60 pounds in only 3 weeks?!?!?!?!

i was sleeve on July 8th. My doctor told me to eat anything I want and to stop my protein shakes two weeks ago. I'm still eating healthy. I've lost 30lbs since surgery but I haven't lost anything in a week. Is this normal? feeling discouraged.

I was sleeved on July 15th and so far I am doing well. I am still struggling with my liquid goal of 80 ounces and Protein goal of 100grams

My problem is that I am still in liquid stage and I do from time to time have what i feel is hunger pains..I thought that would not happen for months.

Wow! Those are extraordinary quantities. 90% + all sleevers are 64oz daily Water intake and 42g-80g daily protein. Are you sure of your post op instructions?

i was sleeve on July 8th. My doctor told me to eat anything I want and to stop my Protein shakes two weeks ago. I'm still eating healthy. I've lost 30lbs since surgery but I haven't lost anything in a week. Is this normal? feeling discouraged.

Not surprised you're discouraged. With a dr that says eat anything you want? Wow! In my opinion I don't agree with that advice at all!

Wow! I cannot believe some of you from early july arenon liquids still. I was sleeved july 25th and the doc cleared me for normal food. He said you can tell what the inside looks like by looking on the outside. If your stitches are healed then your stomach is the same.

Wow! I cannot believe some of you from early july arenon liquids still. I was sleeved july 25th and the doc cleared me for normal food. He said you can tell what the inside looks like by looking on the outside. If your stitches are healed then your stomach is the same.

My physician's asst at my two week follow-up just said the opposite. She said that we can't see the stomach to see how it is healing an to bit go by how well I am healing externally. She cited my incision pain as proof. My outer incisions look really good but my inner incision still smarts! She said it isn't healed as much as the external ones. I have to view my stomach the same way. I am supposed to be on thick liquids but I am on purees and soft because I am already intaking 100+ oz of liquids and over 60 geams of Protein and still feeling hungry. Today I had tuna twice and pureed a can of peas that I finished throughout the day and a can of tomato Soup made with Water and I was satisfied with no Protein shakes. Tbh, I needed a break from those!

Congratulations on the awesome weight loss. I had my surgery on the 11th of July and have only lost 25 pounds' date=' I have hit a plateau and have not lost any for a little bit. The PA told me that you need to eat every 3 hours no matter what but as a farmer it is hard to eat like that, I eat when I can but I can eat anything I want. I was eating solid food by the second week. Sorry to ramble on but keep up the great work.[/quote']

I had surgery the same day as you, and I still haven't lost 20 lbs. I'm at 19.4 but it has gotten so slow. I am also a farmer, well, a farmers wife.

I guess everyone is different. I am only 28 though and I had no pain anywhere after day 4 post op. My scars are almost not visible at this point.

Same here. I am 37 and my ivnisions are healing nicely and i never had an issue swallowing big gulps. I never did the sipping.

I've finally started on REAL food, healthy choices of course, I have found that I love to cook, and I have a family that still needs to eat! It was nice to have something NOT mushy to eat! I feel great, been religiously walking and getting in as much exercise as I can! I've found the protein choice that is easiest for me is fish or shrimp...chicken is still a little iffy! But that's alright fish is great and besides what I cook for me, lasts all week long!!! I'm really starting to like this whole new me!

I had 2.5 chicfila bites yesterday and I was in heaven.