One Week Post Op

[ashsleeved 41]

Hey All! I was sleeved last Friday 3/20! I have lost 26.2 lbs since the start of my 2 week liquid diet.

I have a couple questions.

1. I feel like I am able to take in a lot. I was able to do about 4oz of Tomato Soup at one time yesterday. And 3/4 of a greek yougurt today. I have never felt a "full" feeling. I feel satisified, but at the same time i'm not hungry. It's all very confusing to me.

2. I have an extreme aversion to all Protein supplements. Unflavored and everything. I literally throw up. My surgeon told me to take in as much as i can with greek yougurt/soups, etc. Until my follow up appointment tuesday. Has this happened to anyone else?

3. How on earth are you getting in 64 oz of Water a day. Im lucky to get in about 30.

4. What was the crietera for your post op diet? I'm supposed to stay a month on each level. It just seems extreme.

Thanks for your help!

[js1234567890 5]

At the beginning it seems extreme I am having a little trouble getting fluids in i too only get about 2-3 full cups a day your goal is not to get dehydrated take a sip even if small of Water, sugar free crystal light, propel anything every ten minutes! My favorite thing is sugar free Popsicles they are my life good luck and be happy u can at least get in a lot Bc im having the opposite issues! I have a question for u are u still experiencing any soreness or pains at all?

[ashsleeved 41]

I have random sharp internal pains. But nothing to major. If i try to do to much, i get tired. I slept on my stomach last night, so I must e feeling pretty good. My first 5 days were awful though!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

It is not uncommon to not feel full on liquids. For some that full feeling doesn't happen until you get to soft foods. In the meantime to avoid over eating try and keep your portions sizes to between ¼ and ½ cup.

Seek out other Protein sources, greek yogurt, hummus, etc...

You have to work up to that much Fluid, just make it your goal to drink a bit more than you did the day before.

Every program is different. Many have had 1 mth stages. I had no pre-op diet and then 2 weeks full liquids, 2 weeks pureed, then 2 weeks soft foods

[Kiba 47]

I feel a similar pain! I'm currently two weeks out and can have the Water just fine but I can't stomach the Protein at all. Everything smells off to me.

I discovered at first I would make an herbal tea and make sure it cooled down a bit and it went down easy. It definitely helped me stay hydrated as I slowly moved to colder Water. Diluted cranberry juice also went down well too. Try changing the temps for your liquids! I hope it helps

[Lifeafter40 89]

I had my surgery on the 20th as well however I am still on liquids, have my first doctor appointment on Monday. I get 90 grams of Protein in daily but Water see that's my struggle but will start keeping a count to see how much I am actually getting in and plan to do better each day.

[Sully1546 1]

I am almost one week out (3/24). Water hasn't been an issue. It takes me all day to get the 60oz they require. I have now started adding in Propel and V8. Didn't realize I could do V8 but it's on my paperwork. It's been a welcome relief.

I have been struggling with getting the Protein. DR wants 70grams a day. I get so full from one shake that it will take 10 hours before I can even consider drinking another. I started exploring other options to get it. chicken broth, cream Soups, yogurt (never been a fan of Greek).

[heep 1]

Im having the same issue as in i can take in alot of liquid foods. I can drink a whole cup of Tomato Soup, or banana milkshake. Is this normal? I am around 9 days post op!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Im having the same issue as in i can take in alot of liquid foods. I can drink a whole cup of Tomato Soup, or banana milkshake. Is this normal? I am around 9 days post op!

It is a lot but it's not uncommon that people don't feel full on liquids.