Surgery was June 29,2015.

I know this doesn't sound like an an "issue" but after the first three days, where getting 20 ounces of Water down was a chore, I have been able to drink a lot more and especially my Meal Replacement shakes. For example:

Breakfast: 15 ounces of Thorne Research Meal Replacement shake

Lunch: 20 ounces of Isopure Punch flavored crap ( I have grown to tolerate the aftertaste )

Dinner: 15 Ounces of BSN Protein shake with a scoop of Thorne Meal replacement.

Probably drank another 20-25 ounces water throughout the day, did all my melt away Vitamins and drank 4oz of amino acids mix.

To me, seems like a lot being that I was struggling a few days ago and what I have read on here on what people can handle in the first week or two. I am SUPER cautious and sip and such, but find myself devouring drinks faster than I should which scares me. Maybe my "pouch" is tolerating fast, healing fast??? Spent most of the evening last night on my feet keeping small children from blowing their hands off with fireworks at a buddies house.

***My pre op was 2 weeks lean Proteins, veggies and low low carb and then 2 weeks liquid. I survived it all with NO cheating. I wish I would have, I find myself dreaming of pizza, burgers, steaks, tacos, burritos and my biggest demon...cigarettes. This is not an "easy" fix like some people jabbed at me when they found out, this is rough...but keeping my mind at bay is the hardest!

It sounds like you're doing really well! I'm WAY behind you in the journey. I went for my first appointment and found out I had to be 4 months nicotine free in order for them to do the surgery. I had a mini-meltdown afterwards, so I decided to work on quitting first, so I can go into this as a non-smoker. Went to my doc and got Chantix. Quit date is July 14th. I'm hoping I can kick this nasty habit so I can move forward with prepping for the surgery. Best wishes to you!

My surgeon didn't even care. ( no he is not a hack, actually awarded a Bariatric Super Doctor award in Texas) Just said to try and start quitting smoking. I think it has to do with insurance sometimes . I have private insurance and they don't cover WLS. My hiatal hernia was bad enough they approved it and he said I'm a go. I smoked until the week before. I didn't know crap about the smoking deal until I started reading this forum. I wish you the best and beating the Beast (nicotine) is rough. Keep us updated.

Thank you! I'm on day 3 of the chantix today. The only thing I've noticed is I don't sleep very well. Normally, it doesn't take me long to go to sleep, and I sleep well all night long. Not so much with this stuff. I either dream more, or remember them more? Not any nightmares, just strange dreams. ANYWAY, I have to keep my eye on the prize. The same center that does the surgery also has a weight management program. I'm going to join that so I can hopefully keep any weight gain from stopping the cigs to a minimum.

I wish you the best too! Your outcome makes me very hopeful.

Dwood

Check out the videos from Dr. Mathew Weiner. He has some great information including the "myths" of WLS. Basically the "stretching" the pouch is virtually impossible.

Dwoodtx...I was sleeved the same day as well...and I can tolerate and get the liquids down easily too; I just have a slight feeling of restriction after some gulps, but I'm doing well. I had sane feelings, but I think as another member said, after real foods, we will feel real "restrictions". Hang in there brother!

Dwoodtx...I was sleeved the same day as well...and I can tolerate and get the liquids down easily too; I just have a slight feeling of restriction after some gulps, but I'm doing well. I had sane feelings, but I think as another member said, after real foods, we will feel real "restrictions". Hang in there brother!

Thank you, sir...you do the same!

I'm five. Days post opt, feeling good.still trying to get all my water and protein in. Only had to take one pain killer so lucky there! C my doc Tuesday, hoping he puts me. On the next step soon.

Well, I am at 12 days out now and I have good and bad days energy wise. I about ready to punt a Protein shake to the moon!!! I bought a variety of flavors, Ispure, Syntrax nectar, etc...I started liquids 2 weeks pre-op and I am SICK of liquids. lol. SICK OF THEM!!! I can't start "soft foods" until week 3( day 22, which is July 22). 12 more days of liquid...my eyeballs are floating from all the Water, protein and liquid I drink.

Sorry...starting to lose my mind.