I had my sleeve gastrectomy 12/21. I had pain initially when I got home after discharge and meds from hospital wore off. Then found out that my pharmacy who told the discharge nurse they had my pain meds didn't have them nor did any other local pharmacies. Didn't get pain meds until next morning at the hospital pharmacy. Luckily I have not had such intense pain as I had had the day of discharge from the hospital.

My biggest issues are swelling and bloating in my midsection and pain like strong muscle spasms when I take in liquids at times. I could hardly drink 32oz of Water yesterday due to bloating. I think I must be having a lot of swelling. I didn't push it and just took in what I could. My taste is different. ..jello takes stronger in flavor and smells are getting to me. I definitely learned not to swallow a piece of sugar-free popsicle ...oh my did that hurt and bring on the worst muscle spasm!

Anyways, just curious what other people about 5 days post-op like me are doing. Christmas was hard with all the food around and feeling like liquids were my options. But I made it through.

Best wishes :-) on this new and challenging period of recovery and change!

I think just being a few days out from surgery I didn't realize how much you don't get prepared for ahEads of time ...it truly is a learning process

My dietician told us not to stock up on stuff, so I didn't have much. I did purchase a kit with Vitamins and such, but the shakes are getting old. Thinking about some good chicken broth with plain Protein powder.

Is there a good brand of unflavored protein powder?

My goal unis to drink 2 Premier Shakes a day at least but I haven't quite gotten there yet because the more I drink the more pressure I get from bloating. The shakes taste great.

Sometimes it takes all day to get those two shakes in, doesn't it? I usually try for half and then go back for the other half later.

Is there a good brand of unflavored Protein powder?

I bought unjury brand. It's pretty good.

All of the unjury products seem to get really good reviews. I can't get it locally that I can find as of yet.

I can get isopure at GNC, so I might try that with some chicken broth.

I do three shakes a day, so I start first thing in the morning and drink 2 ounces (Todd use for the shot glasses I can't use anymore) and then set the timer on my phone for 30 minutes. Take my shot and then repeat 30 minutes later. Probably gonna switch to 20 minutes tomorrow, so I can get my Water intake up.

I'm going crazy tonight and gonna have a sugar free Popsicle....

All of the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury products seem to get really good reviews. I can't get it locally that I can find as of yet.

I can get Isopure at GNC, so I might try that with some chicken broth.

I do three shakes a day, so I start first thing in the morning and drink 2 ounces (Todd use for the shot glasses I can't use anymore) and then set the timer on my phone for 30 minutes. Take my shot and then repeat 30 minutes later. Probably gonna switch to 20 minutes tomorrow, so I can get my Water intake up.

I'm going crazy tonight and gonna have a sugar free Popsicle....

I tried some sugar-free orange Jello with some fat free half and half to cut down on strong flavor ...wasn't bad ...put it in freezer to set it and had to stir it a couple of times to keep it mixed together. ..then put on fridge

All of the unjury products seem to get really good reviews. I can't get it locally that I can find as of yet.

I can get isopure at GNC, so I might try that with some chicken broth.

I do three shakes a day, so I start first thing in the morning and drink 2 ounces (Todd use for the shot glasses I can't use anymore) and then set the timer on my phone for 30 minutes. Take my shot and then repeat 30 minutes later. Probably gonna switch to 20 minutes tomorrow, so I can get my Water intake up.

I'm going crazy tonight and gonna have a sugar free Popsicle....

I hadn't heard of the Unjury brand ..it looks like it could be a good option...thamks

I ordered it. It came pretty quickly

I ordered it. It came pretty quickly

Have you easily added the unflavored protein powder into stuff like broth or low fat cream based soup?

I have not added protein powder to anything yet. I am dieing to figure out how to add it to coffee... I so miss caffeine...

My sleeve surgery was 12/22/15. Today has been the first day I've managed to drink even 1 Protein shake. I've had very little abdominal pain, but severe shoulder pain. I've been walking at least 15 minutes a day as the surgeon said it will help release the gas trapped in my upper back.

Try a heating pad for your upper back. I fell asleep in the recliner my first night home with it on and had very little issue with that since. The nurse recommended it at the hospital.

My sleeve surgery was 12/22/15. Today has been the first day I've managed to drink even 1 protein shake. I've had very little abdominal pain, but severe shoulder pain. I've been walking at least 15 minutes a day as the surgeon said it will help release the gas trapped in my upper back.

Don't know if you have tried Gas Ex Thin Strips they can help and movement. ..I had that shoulder pain with gall bladder surgery a few years ago

..hope you get some relief