Ok I have jumped through the hoops, and seen the surgeon ,dietician, psych had the upper g.i and have almost lost the weight to be cleared for surgery. I have been reading the posts on gastric sleeve and some are kind of scary, Is there a lot of stomach pain? what is the best protein shake? where can I find out more about the type of foods we can have post op surgery? any and all help is greatly appreciated. I am one who doen not like to reach out but I need help.......

Ok....man to man.......The stomach pain is manageable - no biggie. You're gonna be on fluids for a couple of weeks.....Throw in some Protein shakes and blend stuff up and you're good to go. As far as when you get to solid foods. You can eat everything you did before......but.....you want to choose what you eat, opting for high protein first. Only so much fits into the sleeve and you want to put in there what keeps you healthly. Drink lots of fluids and you have to exercise. No gettin' around it......exercise will make all the difference.

That pretty much sums it up. Piece of cake. You'll do fine. And you can always pop in here and ask about anything you're not sure of. Good luck

Edited May 7, 201412 yr by Recycled

Hey big guy 357. My surgery date is scheduled on June 13th with Dr. Alvarez! I have been reading everything I can! Tried several protein shakes but I think it all depends on your taste buds! I have ended up liking GNC and muscle milk, just because they are not so thick and gritty!! Hopefully you will get all of your answers.

My sleeve is in June 9th. I like the isopure protein drinks. It gives you a fruity option, the green apple is my favorite

Recycled summed it up..................... I was sleeved 5 months ago and had no pain..... I was in hospital 23hrs.......... The first couple of days u will be sore.... Food won't even be a thought....... Try to drink as much water as u can... But a reminder... Most of us was not able to drink the amount we were told... Just try ur best................. Best choice I ever made............ Surgery weight 310 today's weight 227............ I eat basically what I want but in little portions......... protein first... I try to eat healthy but it doesn't always work.... I even enjoy a cold beer once in awhile.........