I am 7 days post op today. I have been able to get protien shakes, fluids, Jello, etc in without any issues. I have had no nausea aside from anesthetic wearing off. I just started full fluids today and had 2cups reduced fat tomato Soup made with Water. I also managed a whole container of Source yogurt...although it is a little thin.

Nothing has made me feel full. I am wondering if they actually cut half of my stomach out, or just took my money and put in 5 fancy cuts to make it look official ????

@ I wondered the same thing. I was also super hungry all the time. It all changes once you move to soft foods. You will TOTALLY feel the restriction then!

Haha, you read my mind today. Must be a 1 week out thing. Just finished day 6 and thought the same thing!

I had the same issue but have lost 41 lbs since April 30. I asked my doc at two week appt if he left more than 15% because I was a big guy and he said no. He gave me the normal deal. So its just time. Good luck and be careful with what you can tolerate.

I'm 6 days out and feel the same way!

i felt the same thing too the first month

Ok...whew I feel better now.

Yeah, this is me as well. I can easily take down 8oz. of refried Beans in a 30 minute sitting. A whole portion of yogurt, no problem. I'm a little over 2 weeks out, by the way.

I got sick of eating softs and tried some chicken yesterday. While I didn't feel full after 2oz. I still limited myself, just in case.

I was the exact same way until I started on the soft food phase. I think liquids and thinner foods move through the sleeve faster so we can take more in. Wait until you can eat something like refried Beans, I can make 3 meals from one small container from Taco Bell, and I can only eat a few Tbs of chicken or tuna salad at a time.

@@Willow822 same here.

It sures feels like to me that they ripped out most of tummy!! I am only 2 days out though. When does it stop hurting to sit up? The night of the surgery I though I was going to die! I sure hope its better from here on out....

I feel the same way. I having no trouble with liquids. I am 2 days post op, so I am no where near solids. Besides the gas I don't feel any restrictions with liquids

It sures feels like to me that they ripped out most of tummy!! I am only 2 days out though. When does it stop hurting to sit up? The night of the surgery I though I was going to die! I sure hope its better from here on out....

Yes it does get better! Day 4 was a turning point for me.

I'm six days post op. I saw my Dr and had to ask him if he really did the surgery. I can get a lot more down if it's warm, like broth or tea. Cooler liquids take me longer. But I have yet to feel any actual restriction. I've started on soft foods, like egg salad and tuna salad. I take my time chewing and have only attempted 2ozs or less at a time just to be safe. I haven't felt any pain since surgery. So I don't know if maybe the stomach nerves are still numb and maybe that's why we don't feel the restriction.

i felt no restriction with liquids either. I started my stage three foods today and it is a total world of difference! I can only take a few bites and feel stuffed. I could drink a whole 10oz protein shake before and still feel hungry. solid foods make a huge difference.

I'm six days post op. I saw my Dr and had to ask him if he really did the surgery. I can get a lot more down if it's warm, like broth or tea. Cooler liquids take me longer. But I have yet to feel any actual restriction. I've started on soft foods, like egg salad and tuna salad. I take my time chewing and have only attempted 2ozs or less at a time just to be safe. I haven't felt any pain since surgery. So I don't know if maybe the stomach nerves are still numb and maybe that's why we don't feel the restriction.

wow that's awesome you're on soft foods, I'm 8 days post and can't do soft until day 15, can't wait! Lol sounds like everything is going well with you, Nice! ????????