10 days post op and I'm finally starting to feel human. People said I would but I couldn't believe them after the first week.

I'm able to drink more and take more than small sips to get Water in. Today I walked the most I've walked since surgery 4000 steps. I don't feel drained or tired. Eating a bit more bit by bit. The gas is pretty much none existent as I've made myself walk EVERYDAY!!

For those of you that have just been sleeved please know it gets better. It may not seem like it at the moment but it will.

All the best to you all!!

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Good for you!! My experience was similar - I felt awful through day 10 post-op (low energy, could barely get out of bed) and at day 11 I magically turned the corner and have felt better every day since. I'm only at day 15 and I *almost* feel like my old self (minus 20 pounds)!

Glad you're doing so well! Best of luck.

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@@facebro29, @@Nerdgrl

We were all sleeevd aroud the same time (I was Oct 3), so it's great to see your updates. I am happy to hear that you both are finally feeling better!

I have been doing ok, mostly good. I just get a bit of nausea and a headache sometime, but all in all, good! I've lost 7 lbs since surgery day, but I had lost 17 lbs during my two week pre-op diet so all considered 24 lbs gone!

I am curious to know what you are eating/drinking at this stage. I am still on full liquids. Can't wait till I can have real food again, lol! (my saving grace is a little bit of tomato basil bisque Soup in the evenings.)

Best to you both!

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@@facebro29, @@Nerdgrl

We were all sleeevd aroud the same time (I was Oct 3), so it's great to see your updates. I am happy to hear that you both are finally feeling better!

I have been doing ok, mostly good. I just get a bit of nausea and a headache sometime, but all in all, good! I've lost 7 lbs since surgery day, but I had lost 17 lbs during my two week pre-op diet so all considered 24 lbs gone!

I am curious to know what you are eating/drinking at this stage. I am still on full liquids. Can't wait till I can have real food again, lol! (my saving grace is a little bit of tomato basil bisque soup in the evenings.)

Best to you both!

Hi Kel,

It's been a struggle to get the foods and drink down for me. The last couple of days have been good though. I'm still on liquids as well. I start puréed foods next Thursday which I'm excited about. Been pintresting like mad for the puréed stage getting ideas.

I lost 17lbs pre-op and 12lbs so far after surgery.

It's good to feel good again. Never thought I'd get here after the first week.

I'm having high protein runny yoghurts, protein shakes. I've tried soups but for some reason my stomach doesn't like hot foods at the moment only room temperature.

@@The New Kel - I too had headaches this week so I think that's normal. I get nausea when I try new foods but haven't thrown up yet - thankfully! I have had no trouble meeting Fluid and Protein goals, so I've added some yogurt, SF pudding, homemade applesauce and had some verrrrry soft, mushy egg salad last night. It's not glamorous but it's nice to use a spoon again!

Congrats on your weight loss - thanks fantastic! I lost 10 lbs during pre-op and 11 since surgery, so I'm at 21 lbs total but have been stalled for the last two days. All in all I'm still pretty happy!

Best of luck and keep up the good work!

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@@Nerdgrl, I hear you about the non-glam food! I felt weak yesterday and couldnt somach another icky protien shake so took teaspoon of avacado and smashed it up with non-fat mayo and a squeexe of lime. Looked awful but that tiny bite did the trick. LOL!

And I also Pinterest like crazy!!

I had my surgery October 5th. It's nice to have people whk can relate.

One question: anyone else having problems with constipation? I haven't gone since surgery??

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I had my surgery October 5th. It's nice to have people whk can relate.

One question: anyone else having problems with constipation? I haven't gone since surgery??

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No, not really. I don't go often though at all. I have heard that it can take up to 10 days sometimes before you go. I thnk its normal since all we are allowed at this stage is liquid. Have you asked your surgeons office?

How are you doing otherwise?

Great. Down 12 pounds in the first week and then stopped completely but I think if I could go, it might help. LOL

Planning on returning to work Monday.

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Great. Down 12 pounds in the first week and then stopped completely but I think if I could go, it might help. LOL

Planning on returning to work Monday.

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Congrats on the first 12 gone! I have no doubt it start again soon.

@@anewdayforme I am definitely struggling with constipation as well. I've been taking stool softeners and laxatives with only limited success - and I'm convinced that this is a big reason I haven't seen any weight loss in the last 2-3 days! Good luck!

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I had my surgery October 5th. It's nice to have people whk can relate.

One question: anyone else having problems with constipation? I haven't gone since surgery??

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No, are you drinking enough fluids? I've started using natural fibre in my shakes as well some kind of husk can't remember the name of it.

What I have noticed is my bowel movements are quite running. Apparently that is to be expected when you are on theiquid diet

@@facebro29 such good news!

Yahooo!

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Hope things gets better !!! Remember most narcotics cause constipation as well!! FLUIDS FLUIDS AND MORE FLUIDS AND EXCERCISE. you will go!! Gl

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Hope things gets better !!! Remember most narcotics cause constipation as well!! FLUIDS FLUIDS AND MORE FLUIDS AND EXCERCISE. you will go!! Gl

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You're right about the pain meds. I stopped them at day 4 post op because I wasn't in pain as such but just LOTS of gas!! I walked as much as possible and drank.