I began this process back in late August 2016. December 29th I got an approval from ins, and February 13th, I underwent surgery.

I'm still pretty sore, but looking forward to this journey. Haven't had any issues swallowing or felt dumping syndrome as of yet

Hi Tex! Sounds like your doing great! I am one week post tomorrow. Very little pain after surgery, stopped taking pain meds on day 2. Doing ALOT of walking (10,000steps per day). ..we got this!

Sleevinpops, I think so too. I at least haven't had any of the side effects others have had. But I also know the journey has just started

I had a RNY done on the 7th. Still a bit weak. Still sore. But over all I'm better.
Hope your recovery goes well. Best of luck.

That's great! I'm hoping not to have to rely on pain medication much longer

Hey everyone had mine on 2/8/17 and I am struggling HARD with head hunger. Even though I can barely get down 2 protein shakes I want to eat 6 slices of pizza ! Anyone else feel this way?

I'm only two days out, but honestly I haven't had any cravings. I don't feel hunger either. I'm still hospitalized, so I have to drink the protein given to me here, the only thing that has helped me has been having the broth or creme soup after the shake. Hopefully your head hunger and craves go away

Absolutely! This seems to be the toughest part right now! I made some broth yesterday and the salt gave me a wicked craving for Doritos! I actually thought about just licking one just for the taste, but walked it off. I can't imagine two more weeks of this before I can start soft foods!

No never had head hunger! I was to worried about damaging my stomach at beginning. Maybe it'll go away ?!

Hey everyone had mine on 2/8/17 and I am struggling HARD with head hunger. Even though I can barely get down 2 protein shakes I want to eat 6 slices of pizza ! Anyone else feel this way?

I can relate. I had my surgery on 2/7 and have had a lot of head hunger. I am spending a lot of time looking at soft food recipes on pinterest. I know it is head hungry but it makes me nervous.

I will have mine next month ....eeeep! I'm excited and learning so much from you all, I have some many questions!
Keep on keeping on Texasguy! It sounds like you are off to a great start!

Thanks Sleevepanda, but I did terrible yesterday. I was only able to down two of my four shakes. I got home after discharged and I have slept twelve hours. I'll be back on trying the protein again and water intake. I just don't feel the hunger and nausea isn't helping any. But we just have to worry about protein and water intake for now. Wishing the best for all those beginning their journey like me.

There can't be a journey without a few bumps on the road! Learn from a "bad" day and keep going! Good luck!

Thanks Sleevepanda, but I did terrible yesterday. I was only able to down two of my four shakes. I got home after discharged and I have slept twelve hours. I'll be back on trying the Protein again and Water intake. I just don't feel the hunger and nausea isn't helping any. But we just have to worry about protein and water intake for now. Wishing the best for all those beginning their journey like me.

Texas, (and all post sleevers) I have been drinking a protein water called Trimino. It has 7 grams of protein and helps keep me on the protein target along with the Protein Shakes..

You can find it on amazon. Just an FYI for another option

Thanks for pointing it out. The one I'm on isn't that bad, it's nectar sweets, but due to my nausea and feeling full I just can't down anything. Today has been good so far, 2 down one to go. Haven't been able to walk much either.

I think the walking was the best thing for the process. Hope you feel better soon! Do you use a Fitbit? If so, friend me for activity challenges if you want. Im at vban@charter.net