Hi if anyone is interested in being a December surgery buddy, please contact me. By, the way I am a newbie

I'm doing better. Pain isn't so bad. A bit of advice gas really hurts so get something to help you with gas.. It has came in handy.. I'm up walking around and feel great. Normal soreness is all I'm having today which is great. It is the best decision I've ever made.

Hello all, my surgery was yesterday, 12/17, @ 8:30am. It went very well my surgeon said. I felt really bad all day yesterday with nausea and pain. My back hurt a lot which I was told was from lying on the operating table. I kept using my pain pump and slept on and off until 5am today. Today I feel better. They took out the catheter out @ 6am and I've urinated on my own twice since then. I had to have xrays done while I drank a barium solution so they could watch for any leaks. No leaks were detected. I walked the hallways of the hospital and now I'm sitting in a chair having my first protein drink - Hormel healthy shot - 23 g. protein in 2.5 oz. bottle. I diluted it in ice water and only taking in 1 oz. Per hour to start with. I also progressed to taking pain meds orally rather than IV. Hopefully I'll go home tomorrow.

I am alive. First couple days were super rough. I am home now and keeping down fluids. I have been walking around the block and limiting the pain meds. The first 2 days I kept asking myself what was I thinking. But I have an awesome supportive husband who kept encouraging me and taking care of me. I am excited for the progression and the journey. Thankful for the support here.

I am having gastric sleeve on December 30th. I started my liquids on Wednesday. So far its going ok. I went out Christmas shopping and was next door to the Cheesecake Factory...Uugghh!!!

Congratulations brightlife and texascurves. It sounds like things are progressing normally. I'm glad to hear it. Speedy recovery to both of you.

Finally had my surgery Jan 23. My stomach hurts if I eat. Just drinking Protein shakes and taking liquid Multivitamins and minerals so far

Hello all, my surgery was yesterday, 12/17, @ 8:30am. It went very well my surgeon said. I felt really bad all day yesterday with nausea and pain. My back hurt a lot which I was told was from lying on the operating table. I kept using my pain pump and slept on and off until 5am today. Today I feel better. They took out the catheter out @ 6am and I've urinated on my own twice since then. I had to have xrays done while I drank a barium solution so they could watch for any leaks. No leaks were detected. I walked the hallways of the hospital and now I'm sitting in a chair having my first protein drink - Hormel healthy shot - 23 g. protein in 2.5 oz. bottle. I diluted it in ice water and only taking in 1 oz. Per hour to start with. I also progressed to taking pain meds orally rather than IV. Hopefully I'll go home tomorrow.

be careful with collagen protein, because us gastic bypass folks can't absorb it like our old normal stomachs could have. You want to look for protein isolate, to make sure your getting all your protein in. Good luck with your recovery.