Sleeve a week ago Thursday 1/8/15. I see food and want to eat it but don't . I get full easy about 3-4 OZ of Protein shake or cottage cheese or Greek plain yogurt ... Problem is i don't think im losing nor do I get gas pain whih is a relief . I can't drink too much after eating because I'm still full and I feel like all I do is eat... Can someone please advise me as to how often and how much I should eat ?!?

Ps- since I havnt not had solids I have not had a bowl movement ... Has anyone else experienced lack of bowel movements ?!

It's barely been a week. Relax. You tummy is brand new and still healing. You've just joined the sip, sip club. The goal is to gradually build up to getting at least 60 gms of Protein and 64 ounces of Fluid. Those first 2 weeks you won't get anywhere near that. Sip. all day long just sip. Protein first then fluids. I found it easier to add a little Water to my Protein shakes and drink them over ice. That way I got some water along with my protein. Late on you'll need to separate your fluids from your food with a 30 minute window on each side.

If you haven't had a BM, call your doctor, they can prescribe a stool softener or something like colace, benefiber or miralax.

Do not go anywhere near the scale. It will make you insane.

Edited January 15, 201511 yr by BLERDgirl

Every doctor is different in what they let you eat after surgery and when. I was on a clear liquid for a week and then cream Soups etc the next.

Don't push it. Are you really hungry or is it head hunger? I really had an issue with that the first week. I am not supposed to drink until about an hr after I eat. That way you do not end up pushing the food on through.

As far as bowel movement, I really did not have one until I got off the pain meds, which thankfully I was able to do within a couple of days when I got home. But I was only on liquid.

Your stomach is new and healing. Sip it slow. liquids for me was hard to get a full feeling. I would just male sure I got in the Oz that the doc wanted per hour. Take it slow

Edited January 15, 201511 yr by markyrome

@@BLERDgirl Thanks!!! I did go on the scale and feel disappointed but I also know it's not going to be 30 lbs lighter overnight and I need to incorporate some movement like watching or stairs as soon as my pain goes away.

Today I did 54g Protein and 30 oz Water all day which was an accomplishment . I just have to stick to protein shakes in 4 oz increment though as it will be what keeps me losing and keeps me sane !

That is excellent! You're almost at 60 gms of Protein and over for fluids with the shakes and Water combined! Get to walking even if it's just a few slow steps.

Cyr we have the same sleeve date. I have been hungry too today. I had a lot of loose stool for 3 days. I have lost 1 lb since I weighed before surgery. kIT.

Which shakes are you on?

@@DanyellAgain, happy weekversay "!!! I'm do syntax nectar the cookie and cream one .!

5 lbs in a week I'm happy