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I just had my sleeve done 4/18/2017 so I am less then 2 weeks out. Everyone prepared me for nausea which thank god I have had none other then the first couple days. I am having no problem with drinking and I am just finding it hard to stay on the liquid diet. I really want to move forward and start with puree and soft foods but I don't want to mess stuff up. When did everyone start moving forward

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You should move forward when your plan tells you to move forward. Your stomach is healing, and the liquid diet is in place for your own protection.

Good luck!

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This is the hardest part, but you just have to get through it. Pushing your new stomach too far to fast can lead to complications and/or can slow your progress.

I know how tempting it can be to cheat - I've been on purées for almost a month now, and I'm so beyond sick of Soup I could cry, but we just have to grin and bear it.

You can do it!

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Congratulations on your recent surgery! I'm still a few days close-up and I have nausea and don't tolerate Water very well. I'm looking forward to getting past the queasiness at this point. Hang in there! You're almost past the liquid stage!

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Stick with your surgeons plan
Its not just for dieting but more importantly your safety. I know how you feel. I'm only 3 days post op and I'm looking forward to some bake fish, oatmeal, etc. But I'm also embracing the challenge because I know what the great outcome will be.

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I was like you - I had no complications, no pain, no gas, no nausea, nothing post-op (just a little tender and sore). I was full of energy and was walking from Day 1 (Day 3 I did over 10,000 steps). I had no problems with liquids going down, but I tried hard to stay within limits since I didn't want to damage my sleeve. Similarly, I felt like it would be no problem to move forward in the stages, as I could probably handle them, but I didn't. I followed the plan. I'm now almost 3 months post-op and I can tell you that once you start eating, you will feel the restriction more. That said, I've been able to eat at least 1/2c - 1c. of food at a sitting, something that many people can't do until at least 6 months or more out. However...even though you feel that you can eat and do more, doesn't mean you should. Your stomach is still swollen and healing, and your nerves there are probably not working well, which is good (no pain) and bad (no pain to warn you). I think it's possible to do more damage without realizing it since it will be a few more weeks before you really start feeling anything. Of course you should talk to your doctor/NUT, but I think following their instructions is the way to go.

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Boy....do I feel your pain!!! I was sleeved on 4/17 and I've been pretty good since I've been home. No nausea (except the first few days which were horrible!) and no real problem with getting fluids/protein. Well...yesterday was my first day where I felt hunger. I've missed eating all along, but now I'm starting to be legit hungry. It's manageable, but I've been considering moving forward a few days early. But.....I'm going to wait. It's only a few days, and the VERY last thing I want is to go back to the hospital. However, It is nice to know I'm not the only one [emoji4] Hang in there....that egg will come soon enough!!


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Stick with your plan, trust me it's not worth the set back as we've seen here or with friends etc

I'm on thick puree for another wee then soft solids but I'm dying for a bit of toast

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Thanks everyone I'm sticking to the liquid diet I don't want to mess anything up. It is nice to know I'm not alone. It's difficult specially the other day when I was out with the family and we go to five guys of all places and my kids and husband are sitting there eating burgers and fries while I'm drinking a Protein Shake I picked up from the health food store down the hall. I'm doing this for my health though I can't give in.

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I ate my egg 1 day early, not gonna lie. However- I know where you're coming from. I'm closing my third week on Wednesday, and that's when I get to start shaved turkey, greek yogurt, soft fish, etc. I WANNA DO IT NOWWWWW- but I won't. There's a reason I was told to wait and I'm sure in hindsight I will be glad I did. Good luck- I'm rooting for ya!!!


SW: 350 / CW: 318 / GW: 200
Sleeved April 13, 2017

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I ate my egg 1 day early, not gonna lie. However- I know where you're coming from. I'm closing my third week on Wednesday, and that's when I get to start shaved turkey, greek yogurt, soft fish, etc. I WANNA DO IT NOWWWWW- but I won't. There's a reason I was told to wait and I'm sure in hindsight I will be glad I did. Good luck- I'm rooting for ya!!!


SW: 350 / CW: 318 / GW: 200
Sleeved April 13, 2017

I was sleeves the 13th too


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Aw, sleeve twins [emoji28]
How are you doing with yours??


SW: 350 / CW: 318 / GW: 200
Sleeved April 13, 2017

I was sleeved on the 13th as well. I'm doing pretty good now. I had a few rough days with a couple regretful moments but now I'm so happy I did go through with it.
I started soft foods on the 25th. That first egg last looked and smelled wonderful but once that first tiny bite and you swallow.... reality hits you and you realize how much slower you have to eat and how important it is to chew. I thought I was going to eat it all in no time but it took me almost an hour to finish it. I had to put sour cream. They recommend adding mayo or low carb dressings to help make it moist. It being too dry will make it hard to swallow and feel like it's stuck in your esophagus or throat. I couldn't even get a 6oz yogurt finished in 30 mins. It took me an hour. But slowly but surely you'll get it down in no time. I'm ok to eat a yogurt in 30 mins now. Soft food Proteins are still taking me a while to finish but it feels so good when I look at that scale. It's all worth it. It's hard work but so worth it right. Congrats to you all and hope we all reach our goals in no time with hard work, dedication and discipline of course.


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My date was the 12th. It's crazy how all these doctors have different plans and schedules for when to add what. My stage 2, I was allowed yogurt, sugar free pudding. I go to stage 3 on Wednesday which will add puréed foods. I can't have a real cooked egg until stage 4 which will be may 10th. I am only now starting to feel "full" and it's only sometimes.

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