We are a Buddy group of Sleevers having surgery in Dec 2017. We welcome other Buddies that came help us along our journey!

1 hour ago, UndercoverDiet said:

Has anyone tried to eat tuna yet? At what food stage did you try it? How did it sit in your new tiny tummy?

I had tuna, it was a little kit that had tuna with light mayo and a few wheat crackers. It went down fine and it had a lot of protein in it.

1 hour ago, UndercoverDiet said:

Has anyone tried to eat tuna yet? At what food stage did you try it? How did it sit in your new tiny tummy?

I did . On my 12th post and put a lot mayo to be very soft. Went well and DELICIOUS!

hi all - great to read how everyone is doing [emoji4] for those with the BM issues, TMI but here goes lol - I did not have to clear everything out before my surgery..and I was doing great and feeling great - sleeved 12/7 and then 2 weeks to the day, had some pain because things were just not coming out easily...not a good day. then the following day, 12/21 was not fun either in that it was sort of the runs but painful again in a different way. Those two days were rougher than the surgery for me..since then, I've been fine but have only gone once normally since then and I'm a little nervous ...I bought some Miralax the other day and also bought some fiber gummies. Have to ask the NUT if it's okay to take those.
sorry for anyone grossed out by this post lol!
keep up the great work everyone! Ihit 20lbs down today! [emoji4]

Hey it’s okay to take the Miralax but don’t know about the gummies I was told I could take Miralax!!

Hey! Glad you are doing so well. Yay! I might have a hernia repair too... :/. Thanks for the support! Staying positive.

So by far, the hernia repair hurt the most- the sleeve itself was a breeze- my hernia was so large I needed a mesh repair in my diaphragm- go figure! Anyway, if you have a hernia that will hurt more than the actual sleeve surgery. Make sure you walk soon so you get the gas out!

3 hours ago, UndercoverDiet said:

Has anyone tried to eat tuna yet? At what food stage did you try it? How did it sit in your new tiny tummy?

I tried about 12 days out (purée) and it did not go well. I'm having lots of luck with Greek yogurt or puréed lentil soup and vegetable beef soup, good flavor and it's very liquid. I'll try tuna again later this week, I knew after one tiny bite it was a no go last time.

13 hours ago, drjess said:

So by far, the hernia repair hurt the most- the sleeve itself was a breeze- my hernia was so large I needed a mesh repair in my diaphragm- go figure! Anyway, if you have a hernia that will hurt more than the actual sleeve surgery. Make sure you walk soon so you get the gas out!

On my way up to surgery. Thanks for preparing me about the hernia.

So I am home now after surgery I had to stay almost three days because my kidneys wouldn’t wake up for me to go the bathroom it was miserable. I am still on a lot of pain where my two most severe incisions were. I can hardly get all my water in and in fear of major dehydration!! Please help with any thoughts!!

So I am home now after surgery I had to stay almost three days because my kidneys wouldn’t wake up for me to go the bathroom it was miserable. I am still on a lot of pain where my two most severe incisions were. I can hardly get all my Water in and in fear of major dehydration!! Please help with any thoughts!!

Try watered down Gatorade that helped me.

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Hi everyone!
I'm Morgan, and I was sleeved on 12/5.

I'm about 3.5 weeks out.

The first day was ROUGH. I pretty much vomited from the time I woke up until the next morning. I'm doing well now, and just really trying to adjust to this new normal.

I am having trouble getting all of my protein in, though. I do really love Genepro. I hear a lot of people mix it with coffee, so I might try that. I can't tolerate flavored protein shakes (my pouch HATES) artificial sweeteners, Sylvia, Trulia, and sugar alcohols. Premier Protein had been the worst so far for me. Are there any other options out there that actually taste decent?

I had my surgery 2.5 weeks ago. Reading these comments has put me at ease that i'm not trying to push myself trying things like tuna and other food.

24 minutes ago, olivilot said:

I had my surgery 2.5 weeks ago. Reading these comments has put me at ease that i'm not trying to push myself trying things like tuna and other food.

My plan allows tuna at 2 weeks out.

It's a relief to read others are feeling the same way I am. I actually just tried tuna today and it went well. Thank God!

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Also right now I have major burning in my belly and it’s not just around insisians... it’s like my whole belly? Is this for concern?

I think I bruise my stomach with some food because when my stomach came out it is hurting.

Hi everyone!
I'm Morgan, and I was sleeved on 12/5.

I'm about 3.5 weeks out.

The first day was ROUGH. I pretty much vomited from the time I woke up until the next morning. I'm doing well now, and just really trying to adjust to this new normal.

I am having trouble getting all of my protein in, though. I do really love Genepro. I hear a lot of people mix it with coffee, so I might try that. I can't tolerate flavored protein shakes (my pouch HATES) artificial sweeteners, Sylvia, Trulia, and sugar alcohols. Premier Protein had been the worst so far for me. Are there any other options out there that actually taste decent?

Hi Morgan! I was sleeved on 12/4 so about same timeline. Does milk bother you? I drink Fairlife ultra filtered, 13g protein per cup and lactose free (I was having issues with lactose post-surgery). Also Oikos triple zero Greek yogurt has worked well for me-15g of protein, sometimes I will blend with unflavored protein powder, milk and ice to make a shake.

Good luck!


Sleeve date 12/4/17

SW: 318

CW: 290