This s my third day of sleeve surgery. Any suggestions?

Man, I hope they finish soon, that's a LONG surgery!

LOL...just kidding:)

Advice....keep walking, keep sipping! Hydration is key, and the walking helps metabolize the anesthetic away and promotes healing.

Best wishes for an effective, healthy outcome!

Edited December 17, 20178 yr by Creekimp13

Walk walk walk... hydrate ,hydrate,hydrate. Dont push yourself. Take care of yourself. Also I feel like time is passing so quickly.

Sleeved on 15th also. Drinking water has been tough. It hurts a little.

Are you guys on blood thinner medication?

They gave me a couple of blood thinner shots in the hospital, but no meds to go home on.

Sip constantly. If you're on protein shakes you can thin them if needed with extra water. Try and walk / exercise daily, it does seem to help. I'm just ahead of you (12/12 sleeve) and have felt a dramatic improvement in pain and cramping in the last day or so. I'm experimenting with purée as my next stage and that's been interesting and satisfying! Who knew 2 OZ of puréed chicken would fill you up like a huge meal for hours

I'm a 12/15 surgery. What's everyone eating at this point besides water? And what's your next step?

saltkisses, I had on the same day. I am already eating a little thick very small amount of soup, liquid only was not doing anything and I was going crazy. But I mean little amount like 3 or 4 spoons. It is helping me. I hope this time goes fast.

On 12/19/2017 at 2:46 PM, marcinharrr said:

Are you guys on blood thinner medication?

I was sleeved 12/12 and have to give myself Lovenox shots for the next 3 weeks, its not so bad but I still wish I didn’t have to. I was told it was due to my higher weight, I guess more prone to blood clots.

saltkisses, I had on the same day. I am already eating a little thick very small amount of soup, liquid only was not doing anything and I was going crazy. But I mean little amount like 3 or 4 spoons. It is helping me. I hope this time goes fast.

Oh Lord I hope to add that tomorrow. I'm having sugar free jello , popsicles and sf pudding just fine. Had cream of wheat today, just a bit.
Soooio question: I know this is soooio TMI I haven't pooped since before the surgery. Is that normal???

I had my gastric bypass on 12-6-17 and it took 9 days for me.

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I had my bypass on n 12-6-2017 and i have to be on liquids tor 3 weeks! I am only 6 days away from soft food and cant wait. Today i had a very small amount of potatoe soup and it was yummy. I have lost 18 lbs

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I had my gastric bypass on 12-6-17 and it took 9 days for me.

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Ok so this isn't bad then. I've been on clear liquids so I should be fine.
I'm actually calling my Dr tomorrow morning. I'm pretty sure I'm dehydrated [emoji17] anyone else there yet?

Ok so this isn't bad then. I've been on Clear Liquids so I should be fine.
I'm actually calling my Dr tomorrow morning. I'm pretty sure I'm dehydrated [emoji17] anyone else there yet?

I went in for my 7 day post op check up on Tuesday and was showing signs of becoming dehydrated I opted to face them do an IV right in the office I felt so much better with 15 mins I hope you feel better I am setting timers in my phone for every 15 mins so I can get my fluids in

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