Fast Recovery - is this abnormal?

[camille88 12]

Hello! I was sleeved on Monday, Oct 15th. Surgery went well but was very sick from the anesthesia. Stayed one night in the hospital. During 1-4 days post op, I have been drinking partial Protein Shakes and puréed Soups. My calorie count is maybe 500-800 max. Today, on day 5 post op, I decided to try turkey chili and it's been fine! Overall, this surgery has been pretty manageable. I can eat 6-8 ounces of food with no problem. I wait to drink Water after 30 mins and it's been fine. I feel hungry a lot! I am worried I got the placebo sleeve! It seems like the majority of people have a really rough road and I am having the opposite experience which I am thankful for but makes me question why i am able to eat and drink so easily. Should i be concerned at all? Would love any feedback or if anyone is in the same boat.

[Frustr8 7,886]

Take things very slowly, just because it worked out when you tried does not mean it always w8ll. I started out wonderfully smooth, no hospital pain, thoug Dr Needleman did not make and fashion me a pouch. And I started out with good tolerance. Did not stay that way, I have a stricture between my stomach and small intestine and only liquids drizzle through. There has been one attempt to stretch it on October 12, did not work so my doctor will try again on October 26 to give me the chance to eat solids. 7 weeks on a limited Stage 2 diet is zero fun. But I still will claim victory and this m8ght be Just right time for it_

[Biddy zz 🏳️🌈 1,003]

Hi there

this place is full of people who start this trip wondering if the surgeon didn’t really DO the op! I certainly wondered it - seemed I could eat a lot, was hungry. My doc advised me to cut my meal portions back to the 3oz meal 3x a day that he had recommended, and give the new stomach a chance to heal, settle in.

Sure enough, the hunger went and I settled into my new, more delicate portion eating habits. Within 6 months I was well past my goal, I now have really healthy eating habits and have had a great, easy journey (apart from a tiny diversion with gallstones!)

[camille88 12]

Thank you so much for your response and feedback. That all makes a lot of sense and is great advice. Thanks again! PS. I've dealt with gallstones previously so feel your pain! Thanks again

[GreenTealael 24,905]

🎼Count your blessings, one by one🎼

No problems? No problem.

Edited October 21, 2018 by GreenTealael

[NYJenn 1,461]

I had a really easy recovery too, but don't rush it. Chili on day five seems fast, but I don't know your plan. Follow your nutrition plan, get your Vitamins and and fluids and you'll be all good. Some people are lucky : )

[MIZ60 1,291]

Sounds like you are doing very well and as long as your doctor/program okays the turkey chili and other solid foods you are good to go. I had no problems either but was 2 weeks on liquids then 4 weeks on purees. Amazes me how different the recommendations are. Good luck!!

[J San 1,071]

Enjoy but don't take it for granted. I hope you continue with your great recovery but don't overdo things or strain yourself. Keep us updated as well. It's really an odd thing to hear the experiences of those going through a good recovery. Congrats to you and Best of Luck!!!!