Apparently, I'm not supposed to chew gum (my doc didnt tell me that, but many others have said that) but I do. Every week. Maybe a couple of times a week. So far, I don't see any negative thing happening to me for that. Or at least, I don't "feel" any negative I should say.

What are you supposed to do post op that you aren't doing (or vice versa), and how is it affecting you?

I was supposed to avoid caffeine for the first six months after surgery and I didn't, I started up again with caffeinated Protein shakes (I love Chike!) almost immediately after surgery and added in black coffee three months out. I'm past six months out now so currently I'm not doing anything "wrong."

As far as I can tell it didn't hurt me at all . . . I had a very easy recovery, no complications, I have hit my protein and Fluid goals every day since surgery while staying within my calorie and carb limits. My weight loss has been better than average for my clinic's stats. So I can't say I'm sorry for ignoring that particular rule. That's the only rule I've not followed though, and my plan is pretty strict.

I don't always do protein first or drink enough water.

Exercise. *sigh* I really do need to do more than I'm doing!

I'm 10 days out & am having a really hard time getting all my daily fluids in. It's quite the struggle.

I chew gum everyday several times a day too... I never swallow my gum and therefore I don't have a problem. Surgeons say don't chew gum because god forbid you swallow the gum, you will have lots and lots of complications. My nut said I can chew gum as much as I want as long as I don't swallow and like I said it never happens

I'm 2.5 weeks post op and ate a small piece of sausage. I also ate some baked beans.

I'm 2.5 weeks post op and ate a small piece of sausage. I also ate some baked Beans.

Did your tummy hurt?

Exercising enough

I'm 2.5 weeks post op and ate a small piece of sausage. I also ate some baked beans.

You are brave!! I want sausage but I'm scared I'm 5 weeks out.

Not enough exercise. I do drink Green Tea. Other than that I have been real good on the food intake and fluids end.

24lbs lost preop - not much exercise

26lbs lost 1 month post op - not much exercise

I have accepted another position so my commute per day is cut down by 80 minutes total. I believe I now have no excuse to not exercise at least a little bit daily.

Exercise. *sigh* I really do need to do more than I'm doing!

Yeah, I guess I should add that one on my list too. *sigh*

And the effect it's having..... Muscle-less body :-/

I'm 10 days out & am having a really hard time getting all my daily fluids in. It's quite the struggle.

Yeah, I think that is a problem for most of us. As a matter of fact, I wonder who doesn't have that problem. It really is a struggle. :-(

I don't get my Protein in first thing either. I think that is one of the most difficult things for me. The power Proteins are so disgusting to me and so are the premier Protein shakes. (I'm getting 60-70g which will just have to do for now). I have tried adding bananas or fruit and blending them which has helped, but that will not last forever! . Today I had a small piece of chicken breast. I chewed it really well, and it tasted sooooooo good. i have been really good at following the "sleeve rules" (especially since I'm not someone that goes by the book in life). I can't wait until I'm on soft foods. pureed foods suck! I went to a football party and the food smells were excruciating!!! What I wouldn't give for some grilled Carne Asada!!!!

No my tummy did not hurt after the smoked sausage. I ate a very tiny piece and chewed well.

I don't drink much Water at allllllll but I had a room temp/cold water problem after my op felt like stones hitting my tummy so I drank warm water *ick in hospital and decaf tea at home so I drink A LOT of decaf tea still.

exercise not nearly as much as I should at alllll again lol

also I do tend to forget to eat middle of the day but I always make sure I drink a shake in the middle of the day because I noticed I do that.

its kinda hard sometimes to remember to eat when you don't actually feel hungry ever!