3 days post op, could eat a horse.

[Tim84 2]

I’m starving already and the liquids aren’t really cutting it. There’s so much conflicting info around what to eat, even in my own stuff I got from the surgeon. Has anyone gone straight to soft foods? I’ve had yoghurt, chicken Soup with bits and all went down okay.

[Marisol Unda 43]

I am 3 days post op and I cannot drink enough Water. I'm tremendously thirsty but I can only drink so much until my stomach hurts. I would call your doctor and let them know that you are really hungry. They will guide you better than any of us so I would hate to give you uneducated or anecdotal information. Take good care of yourself we are both just 3 days out and our bodies are healing.

Cheering you on from the states.

[Tim84 2]

Thanks Marisol, I did have a lot of trouble the day after with pain and Water. My nurse was quite forceful that I had 120ml (4oz??) per hour, so I think pushing through the pain maybe helped? I also had plenty of anti nausea meds to help.

[madscientistmommy 124]

I was very hungry. From my post op diet I chose the thickest things I could-a tablespoon of Peanut Butter, 2 tbls of hummus, very thick Greek yogurt. Anything like Soup or applesauce left me hungry. I pretty much ate hummus 3 tines a day. oatmeal that was thick was ok too (weight control oatmeal)

[madscientistmommy 124]

Definitely call your doctor. The nurse suggested to me the thicker foods to trigger the restriction.

[MargoCL 677]

8 hours ago, Tim84 said:

I’m starving already and the liquids aren’t really cutting it. There’s so much conflicting info around what to eat, even in my own stuff I got from the surgeon. Has anyone gone straight to soft foods? I’ve had yoghurt, chicken Soup with bits and all went down okay.

As many have said, I'd contact your Dr., and find out what can be done. We are all on many different plans and mine has be restricted to full liquids 2 weeks post op (1 down, 1 to go). Although I am counting down the days to some soft scrambled eggs.

[fluffy562 110]

yay to the August 23 sleevers! me too! I am starving as well. I am craving all kinds of crazy stuff. I'm going to call my doctor. the liquid diet isn't cutting it. I can't wait till I'm moved to at least puree foods.

[neneto3 0]

I was sleeved last Thursday, Aug 23, and am 3 lbs higher than the morning of surgery. How long before any weight loss shows? I am so hungry on all liquids. Thanks.

[fluffy562 110]

@neneto3 our bodies are healing from surgery. Im sure we are inflamed and irritated. I wouldn't depend on the scale right now. just focus on the boring liquid diet. I know all too well about being hungry! grrrr!!!!

[MargoCL 677]

@neneto3 I wouldn't look at the scale until at least one week post-op. Many have said and I too was skeptical, but the first couple of days after surgery you will weigh more than pre-surgery. This is because you have been on IV drips since you entered the hospital along with the CO2 they put into your body to see your insides. I gained 8lbs post surgery and now that I'm home and following my plan, the swelling is going down along with weight.

I think we all forget that we didn't gain weight overnight, it definitely won't come off overnight. Just be patient, follow your plan and before you know it you'll be watching yourself whittle away.

[Marisol Unda 43]

I'm freaking out thinking I'm losing too much weight too fast. I have lost 27 lbs since day of surgery. I have been following my diet. I'm now concerned I not getting any nutrients should I call my dr.?

[MargoCL 677]

@Marisol Unda - you've lost 27lbs in 4-days? WOW! I'd definitely call your surgeon just to make sure that's normal. I've lost 9.8lbs since my surgery on 8/20 and that's with 200 - 400 kcal per day since day 3.

[Marisol Unda 43]

Ok I just left a message with my surgeon's nurse. I know this is probably TMI but I went number 2 for the first time since my endo-sleeve surgery on the 24th and I was in the powder room for quite awhile. I hope that has something to do with it but I am really nervous.

[MargoCL 677]

A BM weighing in at 20+lbs is still something to be quite concerned with. It was 2 days post-op that I finally had a BM (rabbit turds) and prior to it was 2-days prior to surgery. The first one is always difficult because of all the meds / fluids you've been on.

[Marisol Unda 43]

I am tremendously nervous and 2 seconds from freaking out. I hope they call me back soon. I will keep you updated. Thank you for all the support.