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I had my procedure done on 9/30, I'm 4 days in and it feels like everything I thought I knew from reading and from what the Dr. told me went out the window. Is it normal to feel everything I drink hit my stomache like a rock...I literally feel it go down my esophagus...is this norm? Any other new sleevers?

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To an extent that's how I felt. Try drinking slower, then it won't hurt as much, I was bloated for about a week and a half. Milk of mag saved my life, and a heating pad does wonders.

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I had mine done last friday in mexico. I'm still a little bloated and slight gas pains but feel pretty good:)

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I had mine done on Sept 24 and the only problem that I have had was a couple of weak spells. I called the doctor and they said it was dehydration. I am drinking more Water and juice diluted with water four times a day. I am really looking forward to next Tues so I can proceed to phase II. I am not hungry, but I am ready to get off the Clear Liquids.< /p>

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I had a headache yesterday which I'm sure was from hehydration from the whole day before on amd off flights and in and out of airports.I upped my fluids and feel better:) stage two..yeyyyyy hope all is well

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Bleh, I still feel every little drop of the Fluid at 3.5 weeks out. It DOES sit easier in the stomach as time goes on. My doctor said "Remember, you will be learning to eat all over again like a baby. Take it slow, and learn everything your new stomach is telling you." Well, mine talks to me ALL the time lol but on the bright side, I can take 3 decent sized sips in a row now without it bring hard on my stomach :) When I first started drinking after my leak test, it took me over an hour to get a single ounce of Fluid down. And it made me so nauseated. The only time I get nauseated from Water now is in the morning. The first few sips take me awhile to get down :/ Im still pretty behind on fluid goals, but my stomach is doing better each day. It's just taking its sweet time. Luckily, Im not dehydrated at this point. It really is a job for you to get in all the fluids and Protein and Vitamins. It DOES get easier :)

Also, Gas X dissolvable strips saved my life lol ;)

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sip and walk. I had a glass of something in front of me at all times and after I would finish 8oz I would get up and walk around. the sooner I started doing "normal" things and got back to my daily routine, the sooner I started feeling better. good luck!

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I was sleeved 9/30 in Mexico. No problems swallowing but still feel real weak and have gas pains. One sleever said, "Don't trust a fart." Make that a golden rule I am telling you. I thought I had it all together in my head what I was going to eat and drink post op but I am having a senior moment. The doctor sent home sample meal plans for the liquid phase but it didn't include some of the things I was told I could have and am not sure how to work them in to his sample. I am just still a bit stunned I guess. The trip home was very rough walking in the airport then a bumpy 2 hour ride on a shuttle bus. New sleevers just need to chill for a bit and let the healing begin. Take things slow but watch out not to get dehydrated.

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