I'm on one day out and started phase 1 liquids. So far chicken broth, crystal light and sips of water. Not gonna lie..I'm pretty miserable, but I know I'll be better soon. The morphine they have been giving me for pain management has been making me nauseus as hell..so I had to seek an alternate. My stomach feels a lot of pressure. Feels like I got jumped by leprechauns and they concentrated on my tummy alone. Glad to have my wife at my side. She's been awesome through it all.

damn leprechauns. hang in there buddy. I was just sleeved 4 days ago. each day gets better. I haven't tried any Soups or broths yet.... I have zero appetite. they will probably switch you over to oxycodone for home pain management.... I have had zero pain meds in the last 12 hours. feeling pretty good. keep us updated. welcome to the other side!

Yeah I'm on a liquid pain reliever. I really only need it at night before going to bed. I leave the hospital tomorrow most likely. I literally had 3 tablespoons of the broth and I was finished. I noticed that if I sip it too fast or burp, it hurts. I had a bad reaction after surgery to the anesthesia...and threw up..nothing but stomach acid came up. It was the most vile and wretched feeling ever. I almost ripped the pan in half. It was horrible.

Poor thing. How are you now? I got out of the hospital of Fri and am on clear liquids at home. I, too, felt like I had been beaten up. You definitely have to take time even between sips I have learned. I take hydrocodone at night only. Glad your wife is there to help. Being alone sucks a bit but it's ok. Hope tomorrow is more comfortable for you!

I just got discharged tonight. I didn't have or need any pain meds tonight so far. I'm learning thay if I sip too fast, that gas buildup hurts like crazy. This will take time. Cleveland Clinic in weston, FL is excellent.

Hi glade to hear your feeling better. I am also using Cleveland clinic in Weston

What surgeon did you have.

Sounds like you are figuring it out. We learned so long ago how to eat and swallow. But now we have to relearn how to do it. It's a strange little trip, isn't it?

Hi glade to hear your feeling better. I am also using Cleveland clinic in Weston

What surgeon did you have.

I had Dr. Szomstein. He's awesome.

Very strange. I'm moving on to phase 3, but still using the protein drinks. I'm slowly introducing solids. So far scrambled eggs. I think when I burp, is the sign for "I'm full".