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Pain has gone down incredibly much, the only issues is the gas but finally was able to pass some gas on my own so that has helped a lot each day gets easier! I do miss food though [emoji20]



I had a lot of pain yesterday as well. I went back to school on Wednesday which I think was a mistake. I woke up in pain with a headache and very nauseous. I ended up throwing up all my Vitamins and had slow going day. I still have had pains in my shoulders and trying to get all my Water in but with the Protein Drink it seems almost impossible.


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16 hours ago, Jessica G said:

Hello, I a new to the group. My surgery was February 8. I was supposed to be home on Saturday 10th but had some complications. I was in until Monday the 12 and at first was definitely having the regrets. But now, I just entered stage two of the recovery food and I am feeling much better. Still take pepcid very morning but that is the only meds I am on. The reflux has subsided as with the nausea. I am now down 20 pounds since the beginning of this journey. I lost about 7 pounds preop and 12.6 since the surgery which was a week ago today. I am very happy now but have some concerns about the diet for week two. Does anyone have any helpful hints? For example, when its low fat creamed Soups, what brands do you eat? Have you eaten halo top ice cream for the soft foods? HELP!

My surgery was the 12th, out on the 13th, so about on the same track as you. I have been trying to mix sweet and savory, and focusing on getting my Protein in. So far I have had Premier Protein and Muscle Milk premade shakes, I've made shakes in the blender with Isopure, Almond milk, frozen fruit & ice. I was craving "real food", so I made lentil Soup in the Instanpot, added some egg white Protein Powder and blended it smooth. I tried Trader Joe's Creamy Corn with Roast Peppers blended with the egg white protein powder, but it didn't taste good to me. For Snacks I've had sugar free Jello. I'm also enjoying Protein20 drinks, they are tasty and hep getting my protein in. I have some Halo ice cream, but haven't had the urge to eat it yet.

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1 hour ago, SkyJade said:


I had a lot of pain yesterday as well. I went back to school on Wednesday which I think was a mistake. I woke up in pain with a Headache and very nauseous. I ended up throwing up all my Vitamins and had slow going day. I still have had pains in my shoulders and trying to get all my Water in but with the Protein Drink it seems almost impossible.

Per my RD, while on the liquid stage, there is no reason to differential between Protein Drinks and non-protein liquids. They all add to your total liquid goal. Also, no need to wait 30 minutes before or after until you get to the puree stage. Maybe that will help you?

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Had surgery on 2/12 having issues swallowing. Once I do it seems painful and my tummy starts growling.




My surgery was 2/12 also. It’s painful when it’s too big of a gulp so I will take smaller sips. I forget sometimes. And my stomach is constantly growing. Even at night. Crazy


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Hi February Sleevers, I am post op day 2 and I feel like lying down for a nap. I have had on premier shake and one 16.9 oz Water. I have some pain and a growling stomach. How are you ?

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Per my RD, while on the liquid stage, there is no reason to differential between Protein drinks and non-protein liquids. They all add to your total liquid goal. Also, no need to wait 30 minutes before or after until you get to the puree stage. Maybe that will help you?

Thank you so much! A nurse called me today to check in on me and I asked her about it and she said that’s what I was supposed to be doing... I’m blaming it on surgery brain!


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3 hours ago, sillykitty said:

My surgery was the 12th, out on the 13th, so about on the same track as you. I have been trying to mix sweet and savory, and focusing on getting my Protein in. So far I have had Premier Protein and Muscle Milk premade shakes, I've made shakes in the blender with Isopure, Almond milk, frozen fruit & ice. I was craving "real food", so I made lentil Soup in the Instanpot, added some egg white Protein Powder and blended it smooth. I tried Trader Joe's Creamy Corn with Roast Peppers blended with the egg white Protein powder, but it didn't taste good to me. For Snacks I've had sugar free Jello. I'm also enjoying Protein20 drinks, they are tasty and hep getting my protein in. I have some Halo ice cream, but haven't had the urge to eat it yet.

WOW, I am only allowed Protein Shakes, Water, I solute, and broth until I see my doctor on the 26 th. Was your surgery 12 February?

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3 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

Per my RD, while on the liquid stage, there is no reason to differential between Protein Drinks and non-protein liquids. They all add to your total liquid goal. Also, no need to wait 30 minutes before or after until you get to the puree stage. Maybe that will help you?

Mine said 32 oz must be Water.

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29 minutes ago, AGoodlife said:

WOW, I am only allowed Protein Shakes,water,I solute, and broth until I see my doctor on the 26 th. Was your surgery 12 February?

Yes, surgery was 2/12, this past Monday. My program is full liquids for 2 weeks, once discharged. I was told (repeatedly, lol) if it would fit through a straw, I could have it. Plus I can have sf Jello, pudding and yogurt.

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If they aren't healing right you would have reddened areas around them, have discharge coming from them, be raised up instead of flattening out, starting to gape open or threads coming out. If none of these you are probably okay. Remember you don't just have surface healing places, you're still healing down inside your body also. 97% sure you'll be Just fine if you give it time but check with your surgeon's office just to be safe.

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If they aren't healing right you would have reddened areas around them, have discharge coming from them, be raised up instead of flattening out, starting to gape open or threads coming out. If none of these you are probably okay. Remember you don't just have surface healing places, you're still healing down inside your body also. 97% sure you'll be Just fine if you give it time but check with your surgeon's office just to be safe.

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5 hours ago, sillykitty said:

Yes, surgery was 2/12, this past Monday. My program is full liquids for 2 weeks, once discharged. I was told (repeatedly, lol) if it would fit through a straw, I could have it. Plus I can have sf Jello, pudding and yogurt.

That sounds great ! I’m sitting here getting my last 30 mg of Protein in !

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It’s so hard not being able to eat junk but I know that’s what got me to where I was so I’m trying to stay strong! I’m 4 days post op and I’m on full liquids, I enjoy sugar free Jello but my sleeve does not like sugar free apple sauce [emoji20]




Same! My sleeve will not tolerate it I’m in so much pain when I do eat it and I hate yogurt so I’m trying to find something else that could work..


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