Hi my gastric sleevers...is it normal that I still feel bloated and sore from surgery I am still having difficult time and also I haven't weight myself because I don't feel and difference since surgery on Nov 7 and I am kind of feeling a little bit down...please let me know how you guys are feeling..I guess I am waiting to see the results till I go see my doc next Friday

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Yes yes yes. I still feel bloated sore as well. I was supposed to go back to work on monday but i cant. I have been down thinking why did i do this but everyone has been so helpful saying it will get better. Today is a new day. Feeling better.

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Same. I am staying far away from the scale for at least a week/ week and a half. I know if I get on it will be with expectations. And I am certain my body is still retaining a ton of Water. My only priority is making sure I don't have to go to the hospital again and healing at this point. Once we get this out of the way then we can focus on the losing aspect.

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Yes yes yes. I still feel bloated sore as well. I was supposed to go back to work on monday but i cant. I have been down thinking why did i do this but everyone has been so helpful saying it will get better. Today is a new day. Feeling better.

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I am glad you feeling better I actually measured myself before surgery and I was so curious so I measured myself right now and it looks like I went down one inch so I guess is working... my other question is are you having difficulties drinking your liquids cause I am not wondering if my sleeve is a thin as other people...I mean I take my time drinking but so far it's been good I get full but I can continue minutes later...is because is only liquids???

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I know. Im so scared of ending back in the hospital. Im trying my hardest to walk and drink Water and Protein shakes.

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Same. I am staying far away from the scale for at least a week/ week and a half. I know if I get on it will be with expectations. And I am certain my body is still retaining a ton of Water. My only priority is making sure I don't have to go to the hospital again and healing at this point. Once we get this out of the way then we can focus on the losing aspect.

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Yes yes yes. I still feel bloated sore as well. I was supposed to go back to work on monday but i cant. I have been down thinking why did i do this but everyone has been so helpful saying it will get better. Today is a new day. Feeling better.

I am glad you feeling better I actually measured myself before surgery and I was so curious so I measured myself right now and it looks like I went down one inch so I guess is working... my other question is are you having difficulties drinking your liquids cause I am not wondering if my sleeve is a thin as other people...I mean I take my time drinking but so far it's been good I get full but I can continue minutes later...is because is only liquids???

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Oh my goodness....same here. I am 9 days out of surgery and I still feel bloated. Everyday I ask someone "why did I do this". The recovery is more difficult than I imagined. I know I'm supposed to drink fluids but I feel full all of the time. My dr said it's all normal, though. The adjustment to your new life after surgery seems more challenging than the procedure itself. But there is not one person I know who has had this or any weight loss surgery who says it was anything but the best decision the could have made for themselves!

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I can keep liquids down but the Protein shakes.... Man are they hard to take in. I take so long drinking them. Yay an inch is great!!

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This recovery was definitely what i expected but im so proud i did it. Its so awesome to be able to talk to all you guys and know we are all here to support eachother.

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I can keep liquids down but the Protein shakes.... Man are they hard to take in. I take so long drinking them. Yay an inch is great!!

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Can you Water them down a bit, maybe with water or milk?

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I haven't tried it. I will definitely try. Thanks!!

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I had my surgery two weeks ago today. And the first week was HARD. My emotions were all over the place. I was so bloated and kept thinking I have made a mistake. Protein shakes weren't going down and any liquid was a struggle. So I took a few days and just focused on getting liquids in and recovery. Taking the pressure off of having to get so much protein in helped mentally for me.

Now at week two. And it's still hard. But I feel better. Have been back to work for a week and am moving to soft foods.

Honestly I don't think anyone can prepare you for this process but being kind to your body and focus on one thing at a time seems to be the path for me..... so far.

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I felt do bloated for a couple days post op . They like to over hydrate w IV at hospital do you won't get hydrated after discharge

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I can keep liquids down but the Protein shakes.... Man are they hard to take in. I take so long drinking them. Yay an inch is great!!

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I had the same moment @@chiquiroxy did when I realized how much liquid I was actually able to consume.. honestly I didn't even give the protein an honest try until day 3. I have to drink it in intervals. Since then I've been getting better everyday today I met my 70 protein goal about to hit 64 ounces of fluids as well as an hour and a half of physical activity. I feel exhausted and all I did was consume varying liquids all day lol. Good lord.

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@@Corrie2016 gotta keep your eye on the prize and Celebrate every victory no matter how big and small. You got this!

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Side note! If you guys haven't downloaded the app "Baritastic" to your phone. I a thousand times recommend it. It makes keeping track of your entire day incredibly easy also has an option to scan the barcode on the food your eating and automatically input it which is amazing for the Protein shakes. Also tracks your Water, calories, carbs, calories burned and has some recipes I wouldn't have found on my own! It made my journey home way easier.

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