I was sleeved 12/3 and just trying to get my protein and water down is a challenge.. When should I start with the calcium citrate?

Getting in my Protein is near impossible. It makes me gag. I'm trying to mix vanilla protein in to my vanilla Greek yogurt to get some in but, ugh. I had to stop my pain meds because the taste was making me gag, so now I'm sore and crabby.

I got in about 40 oz of fluids in so far today, which is a huge improvement. Earlier today I was worried I'd have to take a trip to the hospital for an IV. I'm pretty sure my veins have shriveled up and died.

I've been super weak and fatigued but the gurgling in my stomach is lessening day by day which is making it easier to eat. I had planned on going back to work tomorrow but there's just no way I can do it. I'm so looking forward to puréed foods on the 15th!

I knew what to expect before the surgery but man, I had no idea how hard it'd be. Anyone who says this is the easy way out has absolutely no idea how hard it is.

I was also sleeved on the 3rd. It's been a work in progress. The gas gets stuck and my stomach spasms all the time. I have been really trying to get the protein shakes in but the seem to cause a lot more gas than anything else. This is definitely not the easy way out.

same here...I was sleeved on 12/2. My stomach makes a gurgling sound everytime I consume something. I am supposed to consume 32 ounces of skim or 1% milk and 32 ounces of Clear liquids daily. It is a constant struggle but Im sure in time it will get better. I also have diarrhea which is something the nurse told me I would have for a few days. The pain meds don't help with incision pain so I don't even take them. If I need to take any pain meds I just use Tylenol. This surgery is a new outlook for us but it is not the easy way out.

same here...I was sleeved on 12/2. My stomach makes a gurgling sound everytime I consume something. I am supposed to consume 32 ounces of skim or 1% milk and 32 ounces of clear liquids daily. It is a constant struggle but Im sure in time it will get better. I also have diarrhea which is something the nurse told me I would have for a few days. The pain meds don't help with incision pain so I don't even take them. If I need to take any pain meds I just use Tylenol. This surgery is a new outlook for us but it is not the easy way out.

My surgery was 12/1, the gurgling has been a huge concern of mine. No matter how small of a sip I took my stomach would rumble and jeeeez it was painful. Thankfully today it's a lot better than it has been which is awesome cause I can finally drink without fear.

It's getting a little bit better every day, I just wish I could fast forward a week!

I started on about day four.

So would it be ok to eat apple sauce or chicken soup blended purified?

So would it be ok to eat apple sauce or chicken soup blended purified?

it's best that you ask your surgeon. My surgeon has me on milk and clear liquids, broth, sugar free juice for 2 weeks. On Week 3 I can have low fat cream soup, cream of wheat, grits or tomato soup. I am still in my first week and would love to have something pureed but I don't want to take a risk since the stomach is still healing.

I was sleeved 12/2 and I'm miserably failing at Protein. My stomach is tight and gurgling like crazy, and the gas bubbles are such a pain. I'm super tired and weak today and have a headache.

I'm really hoping tomorrow is better for getting some protein in. I just don't know how I'll ever get to 60g! My tummy is sore and gets so achy. As hard as I try it's not happening (or even close!). Luckily I think we can all look forward to it getting better day by day.

Check with your NUT and/or surgeon. They are the only ones who can tell you what you need to do and when.

I got my sleeve done on 12/4. Today I got 20 ounces of Water in plus a little bit of decaf coffee at Breakfast. I am still on Clear liquids with some Jello. I had a cup of broth at lunch and my friend made chicken tortilla Soup for her family for dinner so she made me a cup that she had strained all the veggies and meat out of for me.

I feel really good - I got up and walked around about 6 hours after my procedure and as long as my iv was unplugged from the wall I was making laps around the hospital. I did get a nap in today and of course here it is almost 11 at night and I am wide awake.

I took most of this next week off, I have been told that the real pain in the incisions starts between day three and day four - oh yipppeeee

Hi everybody! I had my sleeve surgery 12/3 and, yes, getting in protein and fluids plus a handful of really gross crushed meds I have to take, is a challenge. I'm trying to be strong and power through this first part. It helps to read about all of your experiences. Thank you! Keep posting! ????

I'm struggling like no body's business. I haven't had any of my required amount of fluids. I'm 5 days post op and I just able to finish 1oz of my protein . Is there anyway for me to get my fluids down with out air getting in . That seem to be my biggest problem .

I'm struggling like no body's business. I haven't had any of my required amount of fluids. I'm 5 days post op and I just able to finish 1oz of my protein . Is there anyway for me to get my fluids down with out air getting in . That seem to be my biggest problem .

Small sips.

Use a 1 ounce medicine cup (like what comes with cough medicine. You might ask your pharmacy if they have any).

If using a straw, DON'T.

Trying varying the temperature of your liquids.

I was sleeved on 12/3. I am gettin in protein and water, but it us a all day thing. I got protein that has 50 grams I mix with Almond milk.

I had my sleeve done on 12/3. I'm a day behind from all the vomiting I did in the hospital, so protein starts tomorrow. Meanwhile my tummy is very rumbley and I'm craving real food. I was hoping hunger would go away, I don't know how much of this hunger is mental and how much physical?