How's everyone doing post-op? I just had my surgery yesterday, and other than the scars on my belly and general fatigue, I feel great. Don't know how long that's going to last though!

I'm the same,one week out and I'm not hungry at all. I have been cooking for my husband and kids and still do not wanna look at food.im stuggeling to get any thing in. I swapped to protein water and was able to get some down today

I am opposite I am always hungry ?

I'm the same,one week out and I'm not hungry at all. I have been cooking for my husband and kids and still do not wanna look at food.im stuggeling to get any thing in. I swapped to protein water and was able to get some down today

Hi there! My surgery was on 2/13. I had a tricky hiatal hernia repaired at the same time and that made my surgery a lot longer - just over 4 hours. I had minimal pain in the hospital, and was up and walking at 6am with no problems.

Since I've been home, it's been mostly a breeze with one concern. I'm not taking little sips of Water at all. I can do a big swig - probably just over an ounce -with no problem whatsoever. Occasionally I'll get a twinge, but I'm hoping this is normal. Anyone else swigging?

I also echo the distaste for Protein shakes at this stage. I didn't love them before surgery but now I really loathe the cloying sweetness and funky film they leave in my mouth.

Good luck, everybody!

Try an unflavored one like injury or the one at GNC . See if you can stand to add them to your drinks or foods

Thank you

@Owl Party: I too do not need to take sips of water. Ever since I started drinking liquids I haven't had any problems. I don't "swig" but often drink probably more than I should. I feel a little restriction at times, but it passes quickly enough. However, now that I am on full liquids, I find it harder to get everything in and I am slowing down and drinking less at a time, because the feeling of fullness afterwards is not that comfortable.

Day 15. Struggling with fluids and protein. Not that I can't do it but I just feel so full and getting all of it In seems impossible. It took me like two hours to finish one 25g shakeeee. Tomorrow my plan is to get two shakes in. I was able to eat 75% of an egg. And cream of wheat and oatmeal is no problem at all.

Hey all. Sleeved on 2/6. So far so good, was down 28 pounds at my 1 week follow up. Was thankful to get my JP Drain out, by far the worst part of the surgery. Started work today, pretty low energy but other than that no complaints. Been pretty much living on protein shakes, can't wait to start the puréed diet on 2/23.

SW 347
CW 308

My surgery was on Feb. 16th and I am having a lot of gas pain. Also, I'm having a hard time getting the recommended fluid intake. I feel full so fast and I'm unable to get them all in. My incision pain is not bad. I'm just wanting something other than fluids and protein shakes!

Try sugar free popcicles.

3 hours ago, biginjapan said:

@Owl Party: I too do not need to take sips of Water. Ever since I started drinking liquids I haven't had any problems. I don't "swig" but often drink probably more than I should. I feel a little restriction at times, but it passes quickly enough. However, now that I am on full liquids, I find it harder to get everything in and I am slowing down and drinking less at a time, because the feeling of fullness afterwards is not that comfortable.

Thanks for this! You've eased my mind.

I was sleeved 2/17 also had hiatel hernia repair at first when I swallowed when it got to stomach area sharp stabbing pain. Today is a lot better my doc wants me only on broths,juice,water and liquid vitamins first week says protein shakes will constipate

I was sleeved on Feb 8th. I started my purée a few days early as I felt like I was starving lol. I miss real food. But have been doing a bit better.

Still not hitting all my water and protein goals. Just can't stand the drinks anymore. I do drink some chocolate fairlife milk which has 19 g of protein.

I find I'm craving carbs and not sure why. I'm trying to stay away from them but that doesn't always work.

Other than that I'm doing well. Down to 317 with sw of 350. So I feel good.

How r u handling soft food n how early did u start I got my done on2/13 and I am always super hungry

I can't have soft food yet I'm only on week to and it's liquids and Protein with Water base. As a treat I can have sugar free sorbet . I'm really have not been hungry . Been struggling to get my liquids in