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!

Who is losing? How much since 12/21?

28 lbs sleeved 12/22/15

Who is losing? How much since 12/21?

28 lbs sleeved 12/22/15

You beat me I am 24 lbs and sleeved on 12/21.

40 since 12/13 and 23 since being sleeved on 12/23. My clothes actually fit.... ;p

Went out to dinner last night with my wife and had a bowl of cream Soup. It wasn't real large and I ate maybe 2/3rd. I think I ate too much and felt lousy for an hour... Be careful if u eat out. Measuring is hard to do...

what mixes have you found that help tolerate the capsules we have to break open and the nasty tasting meds we must take. I'm still in my first 7 days so I'm still liquids only and having difficulty taking the actigall and stool softener as they taste horrible even trying holding my nose. I have tried chocolate Protein Powder and milk. I have tried water and actigall. I have tried crystal light lemonade and actigall all tasted nasty except the crystal light because I mixed to much with the actigall and ended up with 6 oz. to try drinking to get it all so it was to much for my poor small stomach.

so what have you others tried and what have you found to work

Its been 2 days since I was weighed in and I'm still maintaining my weight and I'm on week five I've lost 40 pounds since December 3rd

Had my sleeve surgery on 12/15/15- it has gone well! I am still sore on the left side- I also had a lap band removed with the surgery and have one surgical site that is bigger and area more sore but otherwise doing well. I am tolerating 48 to 64 oz of fluids with no problem and I am starting to reach my Protein goal of 70-80 grams.

I can eat cottage cheese and refried Beans have been good. Otherwise using Protein Shakes. I am down 14lbs since surgery and feel pretty good. went back to work today, Hope the success continues

Who is losing? How much since 12/21?

28 lbs sleeved 12/22/15

You beat me I am 24 lbs and sleeved on 12/21.

24 pounds is FANTASTIC! Doesn't it feel great?

Hello everyone. I was sleeved on 12/28-I hate to come to the post and appear negative but I feel awful on some days. I can't seem to get all of my protein and water down due to the excruciating pain from the gas. And it feels like I can feel literally every beat of my heart in my chest and throat area. I'm feeling shaky and just overall exhausted. Again this isn't meant to be a negative post but I'm just wondering if anyone else is experiencing some of the same. One day I got so depressed about it all I had regrets about getting the sleeve in the first place. Somebody, anybody chime in and let me know I'm not alone here.

Mine was on 12/29! And I've been feeling the same way! I can hardly get any fluids done without horrible stomach spasms & pain!!!!! I feel hungry & keep asking myself why I did this?!?!?! Im even dreaming of food!!!

Hello everyone. I was sleeved on 12/28-I hate to come to the post and appear negative but I feel awful on some days. I can't seem to get all of my Protein and Water down due to the excruciating pain from the gas. And it feels like I can feel literally every beat of my heart in my chest and throat area. I'm feeling shaky and just overall exhausted. Again this isn't meant to be a negative post but I'm just wondering if anyone else is experiencing some of the same. One day I got so depressed about it all I had regrets about getting the sleeve in the first place. Somebody, anybody chime in and let me know I'm not alone here.

Mine was on 12/29! And I've been feeling the same way! I can hardly get any fluids done without horrible stomach spasms & pain!!!!! I feel hungry & keep asking myself why I did this?!?!?! Im even dreaming of food!!!

I believe most of us go through this. We feel some regrets but it is worth it. This surgery is a life changer. I am 2 weeks post op and still get similar symptoms.

I feel much better about my decision when I am exercising without getting exhausted after the first minute and a half. You will feel more in control of your body and your life as soon as you see the extra bounds going away.

I had mine done 12 3 and i can eat all meats and fish like tuna and salmon scallops Hamburg steak chicken but only a little bit you get full real fast

Hello everyone. I was sleeved on 12/28-I hate to come to the post and appear negative but I feel awful on some days. I can't seem to get all of my protein and water down due to the excruciating pain from the gas. And it feels like I can feel literally every beat of my heart in my chest and throat area. I'm feeling shaky and just overall exhausted. Again this isn't meant to be a negative post but I'm just wondering if anyone else is experiencing some of the same. One day I got so depressed about it all I had regrets about getting the sleeve in the first place. Somebody, anybody chime in and let me know I'm not alone here.

Mine was on 12/29! And I've been feeling the same way! I can hardly get any fluids done without horrible stomach spasms & pain!!!!! I feel hungry & keep asking myself why I did this?!?!?! Im even dreaming of food!!!

Mine was

Hello everyone. I was sleeved on 12/28-I hate to come to the post and appear negative but I feel awful on some days. I can't seem to get all of my protein and water down due to the excruciating pain from the gas. And it feels like I can feel literally every beat of my heart in my chest and throat area. I'm feeling shaky and just overall exhausted. Again this isn't meant to be a negative post but I'm just wondering if anyone else is experiencing some of the same. One day I got so depressed about it all I had regrets about getting the sleeve in the first place. Somebody, anybody chime in and let me know I'm not alone here.

Mine was on 12/29! And I've been feeling the same way! I can hardly get any fluids done without horrible stomach spasms & pain!!!!! I feel hungry & keep asking myself why I did this?!?!?! Im even dreaming of food!!!

Mine was 12/22 and I am just yesterday feeling "normal". I was beginning to despair because I was exhausted just walking across the room. I still have some gas pains from eating and drinking, but I'm learning that it's often the position I'm in. Hang in there! I promise it gets better!!! I had food dreams too, and still do. I don't feel hungry though, just BAD head hunger. I'm considering, when life is more predictable, going to overeaters anonymous to help with this. Good luck, you can do this!

Feeling Good in Week 2!

Finally getting some stamina back and not exhausted from simple tasks.

Broke out in this ungodly rash on my abdomen and thighs--not near my incisions. I've read it can be a ketosis rash which makes sense. Going to try some Benadryl cream.

Going back to work today and looking forward to it!

Down 15lbs since surgery and 28lbs since preop surgery. Looking forward to my "weigh in" every Monday.

Follow up appointment with my surgeon is Thursday. What should I expect? Any questions I should be asking him?

Happy 2 weeks everyone!

Quest's unflavored protein at gnc isn't bad. It has less side effect flavor than beneprotein does. It also doesn't curdle as easily.

Also premier protein shakes at Costco are the best! 30 grams of protein, 160 calories I think and premade...I've used them for years.

I was released to soft foods today. Doctor was please with my progress, he also understood I am having to get my protein away from The more milk type shakes. I was able to eat one egg, it was good but I did have a unnaturally full feeling. I tried yogurt this afternoon and it was a no go. I'm thinking milk type products are out for a while. I am worried about my protein and am buying unjury (powder) tomorrow. A bit disappointed but it's a process right. So egg drop soup and water tonight. Whoo hooo!!!