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 was sleeved on 7/5 - so just a day over 3 wks now. I was put on pureed food while in the hospital and I am still on it until next week. I have been eating sugar-free applesauce with vanilla protein, I usually have a hot cereal in the morning or a poached egg which I put in my baby food blender. Tuna and canned chicken have also set well with my tummy. I also had some refried beans with smashed avocado with a tiny splash of taco sauce one night. It set OK with me. But, that is about as exciting as I have gotten so far. I made egg salad one time and didn't puree it. That was not such a good idea - I was sick feeling the rest of the day. Another bad day was when I made instant oatmeal and bought the low sugar flavored one. Well, it was not low sugar enough - got nauseated after a few bites. I have had diarrhea ever since my surgery. Yesterday was the first time that I went all day without it. But, I also didn't have any bowel movement. So, now I am hoping I won't go the opposite way. My pain has been getting better until today. I am having sharp pains around my incision that was used to get my stomach out of - not sure what the reason for that is??

Got sleeved on the 24th and other than minor gas pain, all things are going along well. I weighed myself today 3 days post op and I have lost five pounds already. I am so glad I did this. I know this is the best decision for me and I wish all of you sleevers the same, I will keep you all posted. Thanks for all your help.

Mark Thomas, Edmond Ok

I had mine done in the 24 as well am really sore but getting better.

I find room temp or warm goes down better also. Five days out and not doing too bad. Drinking is my whole life right now! LOL

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First day trying actually pureed foods today. I picked up turkey chili without beans and pureed it. Drinking shakes was never an issue but even a quarter cup of pureed chili is taking close to an hour to eat. This is what I had been anticipating but still surprised at the heavy feeling a couple baby spoonfuls feels like. The taste is welcome though because I am so tired of sweet shakes.

Rox' date=' I was sleeved on 7/1 and I can honestly say there wasn't much pain from the surgery but I did have pain with eating which was unexpected. I M up to soft food now and not having any pain!!!![/quote']

I am on day 3 post-op and the only pain I had was from the air and gass in my stomach. Walking in the hospital helped but It was pretty bad... to be honest. Now that I am home I feel much better. Gass cramps and pressure are gone. Once in a while I will get some pain in my chest of I drink a little too fast.

Also, it hurts down around my left side when i take a deep breath in. I'm using the incentive spirometer and walking so I don't know why that is. Maybe not walking enough?I saw where one girl wasn't having any pain on day 3! I wish that was me. It's also hard to sleep because I can't get comfortable. I'm a side sleeper and when I sleep on my back it hurts. Oh and waking up with headaches. Maybe the way im trying to sleep because when i sit up they kind of go away. Is anyone else having these problems?

Also' date=' it hurts down around my left side when i take a deep breath in. I'm using the incentive spirometer and walking so I don't know why that is. Maybe not walking enough?I saw where one girl wasn't having any pain on day 3! I wish that was me. It's also hard to sleep because I can't get comfortable. I'm a side sleeper and when I sleep on my back it hurts. Oh and waking up with headaches. Maybe the way im trying to sleep because when i sit up they kind of go away. Is anyone else having these problems?[/quote']

I had headaches as well. I didn't think they we're related since I didn't know of anyone else getting them. But then someone pointed out it could be dehydration since they went away once I could got more fluids down. I never had incision pain, just gas and when drinking cold liquids.

Thank you. And me too. I know when I've had enough to drink. I know we all heal differently so I guess I'll go on that. I'm also the biggest hypochondriac in the world so every little thing is gonna bother me

I was sleeved on 7/11 and since the 5th day post-op I havent had a problem getting my shakes down. Also' date=' just started yesterday on my soft/pureed foods and seem to be able to eat more than I thought. I made eggs last night and ate about 1/2 cup. Today I had cottage cheese and was almost able to finish one of those small single servings. I don't get sick, I just feel full and stop. I am worried that it's too much???? I thought it would be harder than this. Should I be concerned???[/quote']

I had surgery the same day. I really thought it would be harder too. I'm not having any problems eating or drinking.

Also' date=' it hurts down around my left side when i take a deep breath in. I'm using the incentive spirometer and walking so I don't know why that is. Maybe not walking enough?I saw where one girl wasn't having any pain on day 3! I wish that was me. It's also hard to sleep because I can't get comfortable. I'm a side sleeper and when I sleep on my back it hurts. Oh and waking up with headaches. Maybe the way im trying to sleep because when i sit up they kind of go away. Is anyone else having these problems?[/quote']

I had the same problem getting comfortable to sleep. Someone suggested propping a pillow behind my back and one under my stomach to sleep on my side. It worked for me. Hope you're feeling better soon. I was sleeved on July 22.

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Thank you!! I hope it works. I'm exhausted!

First day trying actually pureed foods today. I picked up turkey chili without Beans and pureed it. Drinking shakes was never an issue but even a quarter cup of pureed chili is taking close to an hour to eat. This is what I had been anticipating but still surprised at the heavy feeling a couple baby spoonfuls feels like. The taste is welcome though because I am so tired of sweet shakes.

The Water temp thing will get better.....

jus have a question im 8 days out and I have a bubble of air up under my left side feels like its under my rib cage is this normal has any one else experinced this?

Start walking, burping or of course farting, it will eventually go away.

thank u penman53

I'm 4 days out. I have thrush in my mouth and throat. I'm also having terrible diarrhea. I started meds for it tonight. I am really sore, but I went out and about yesterday and today. My liquids are coming along. I got in about 35 to 40 ounces today. I was able to get in about 30 grams of protein. That's significantly better than yesterday. I figure as long as I'm improving I will get to the fluid and protein goals soon. It's just a lot harder than I thought it would be to get anything down. A tablespoon of cottage cheese took 30 to 50 minutes. More than one tiny sip of liquid and I can feel it backing up. I'm just thrilled to be on the other side:). I'm not hungry, which I find so surprising. I hope it lasts.