I'm about losing my mind right now. I'm completely sick of Protein shakes just like many others on here. My stomach has been doing great. Any gas pains are gone. Seeing people eating is killing me. Up until 2 days ago I had absolutely no appetite. Today it came back full force.. tomorrow I'm going to try some tuna for lunch (I've seen a few posts about it) I will chew thoroughly. Tonight I was able to drink an entire shake in a half hour after a 2 mile walk. (No pains, no gas, completely satisfied) That was at 8:30pm it is now 12:20am and I'm starving! I'm looking forward to munch tomorrow. Wish me luck

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Does your surgeon's plan allow for solid food at 8 days post op? Just because you feel fine drinking liquids, doesn't mean your suture line for your sleeve is healed enough to handle solid food yet. The post op liquid phase sucks, plain and simple. But the surgeon isn't trying to torture you, it is because your stomach needs time to heal. Serious complications can happen if you transition phases too quickly. In a couple months, this liquids phase will be a memory.

Remember, you had most of a major organ removed and the remaining bit stapled together. Your overall health and you are worth going through this safely and appropriately.

So rather than wish you luck in progressing to solid food too quickly, I'm going to wish you a realization that you are too important to risk your recovery.

At about 6 days or so post op - I had the head hunger return with a vengeance, but it is just that head hunger. Find activities to do to distract your brain from thinking about food.

At 8 days post-op I was on full liquids, which thankfully included Greek yogurt. Please be safe and follow your program. If in doubt, call your NUT to see what you can have.

Following your program really is for your benefit.

Have you tried broth? The savory was my life saver during my 21 days of liquid post op. Don't rush it.

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There's a very good reason you're on Protein shakes at 8 days post-op...you have an enormous staple line down the length of your stomach, and it's not healed yet. If you put even well-chewed tuna into that stomach, it will have to contract and push that food...NOT what you want on an 8 day old staple line. Liquids don't need those contractions to move through your stomach.

If you're tired of Protein Shakes, talk to your surgical team and see if you can move to purees...then you can have yogurt, Soup and many other lovely things that aren't protein shakes.

Does your surgeon's plan allow for solid food at 8 days post op? Just because you feel fine drinking liquids, doesn't mean your suture line for your sleeve is healed enough to handle solid food yet. The post op liquid phase sucks, plain and simple. But the surgeon isn't trying to torture you, it is because your stomach needs time to heal. Serious complications can happen if you transition phases too quickly. In a couple months, this liquids phase will be a memory.

Remember, you had most of a major organ removed and the remaining bit stapled together. Your overall health and you are worth going through this safely and appropriately.

So rather than wish you luck in progressing to solid food too quickly, I'm going to wish you a realization that you are too important to risk your recovery.

At about 6 days or so post op - I had the head hunger return with a vengeance, but it is just that head hunger. Find activities to do to distract your brain from thinking about food.

Thanks everyone!!! Yes I realize now that I just need to continue my normal liquid diet. My doctor said 21 days then puréed after. Last night was just a bad night. I won't be doing any type of food.

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I'm glad you are thinking a little more clearly this morning. Definitely try some broth if you need a savory change. I had a cup of warm broth each day to break up the sweetness of the shakes. It does help. Hang in there, this phase will pass. We all want you to succeed!

Good girl.

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