I had my gastric sleeve done on June 8. So today I am three days postop. All in all I am still feeling good about the surgery. My highest weight was 332 pounds, my weight the day of surgery was 317. Surgery was hard, and recovery is harder. I'm taking it day by day I am trying my hardest to get in all of my fluids which my doctor tells me I need 64 ounces in a day and I have only managed about half of that. For me I find my saving grace is Popsicles! The gas pains are no joke! Today I was finally able to expel some gas and find a better of relief. Today, my personal goal is to try to get in more protein shakes than just water. To try to go for a little bit longer walk and just embrace The beginning of this new life I've wanted for so far. I know it will not be easy, and I will not take it for granted! Wish me luck!

Congrats on getting through your surgery!! Everyday will be better than the last and you will get stronger. Definitely focus on staying hydrated and getting your protein. At this point your shakes count towards your daily fluid intake so drinking them is great. Keep walking as much as you can because it really helps to get the gas out. Listen to your body and rest as you need it.

I'm a June 8th sleever too! Doing well. It is hard to get down so much liquid. You're right, Popsicles and shakes do help! I hope you are doing better everyday! I walked so much around the hospital and I haven't had any gas pain. But...I had a lap band put in in Jan 2016 and that was the worst pain I had ever felt! They said it was trapped gas, in my shoulder! It was awful!! So I wanted to make sure I walked a lot this time. It really increases exhaustion but has tremendously decreased the pain. Good luck to you!

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