Hi All!

I wish everyone is doing great.

I had my VSG surgery done around 7 to 8 days ago and I transitioned into the full liquids stage.

I had a few questions and I wish you guys can help and give me your feedback

• About me drinking so much liquids it’s been a lot (I think) just today I was able to drink a lot of miso soup (ate a couple of Tofus) and water and also my protein shake along with a milkshake of banana and another with berries. Milkshakes are all skimmed and everything I have is sugar free and so on. Am I drinking too much liquids, is that possible?
• I was able to sleep on my belly yesterday, is that okay?
• I had the urge to chew certain food and spit it out, I needed to let go of the sensation I was feeling and the urge to chew something. That’s wrong?
• How do I know if I have a leakage from my sleeve?

I am really scared If I am drinking too much liquids, I don't think that is normal as many people are having issues. Specially in the first phase
I need to know if I'm doing something wrong. If you also have any advice, please share

Edited June 18, 20188 yr by RaedQ

I slept of my belly that soon out and no issues so far. I could fit in a lot of liquids too, don’t worry once you get to soft foods it will be different. Maybe go easy on the solids like tofu for now (unless your team advised otherwise).

They didn’t advice anything on eating tofus. I shouldn’t have done it.

its good to hear that I’m not consuming a lot of liquid. Thanks!

It it felt like I didn’t even sleeve from the quantity I was drinking

Did they say you can eat solids yet?

Week 3 I can have Pureed food, like super soft food and week 4 I can start solids

The tofu wasn’t so solid? But it was wrong to consume

I think tofu is considered a solid food but check with your dietician.

It’s a soft food I guess. I’ll make sure I check.

I’m glad I’m not consuming a lot of liquids as that is my main concern

A lot of people can drink a lot of liquids soon after surgery and then a lot of people can't, I guess it just depends on the person. I personally struggle with my liquids and struggle at over 8 weeks to get 48 ounces, but then I know people who could drink that at a week out. You're fine, just wait to "eat" when you move up in stages, some tofu is considered hard and some soft. You're doing great, just talk to your surgeon if you are concerned.

There are only a couple of things about your post that throw up red flags for me. The first thing is chewing food and spitting it out; that type of behavior can lead to eating disorders, so I wouldn't recommend doing that. The other thing is that you are SO fearful. Stop. Take a deep breath. And relax. Stop worrying so much. If you sleep on your stomach and it doesn't hurt, then sleep on your stomach. If you're able to drink quite a bit, and you're not uncomfortable or in any pain, then drink. Your body will tell you if something is wrong.

To answer your question about leakage, I think you’d feel pain and develop a fever. I had the same fear and checked in with my surgeon.

I’d like to thank all of you for your feedback and support. Means a lot.

I’m getting better now day by day and need to start exercising soon.

Removal of stitches is tomorrow :)