My operation was February 14th, 2019 - just lookin for some of you to converse with!!??✨⚡️

I had mine the 15th. I stopped pain meds after leaving hospital due to the fact that my prescription gave me horrible nausea and meds to control that didn’t work.

8 days post of only thing really bothering me is a little pain around my incision area and the sensation of nausea

I stopped pain meds also, I was afraid of the addictive aspects so I just dealt with it as much as I could. Walking around/moving really really helped

2/1/19 in Columbus.

I’m on the phase 2 diet as of today. I’m past the really bad gas stage, but it was awful when it was going on. I’m beginning to feel better. It seems like I may have turned a corner, I really hope so!

I agree Paula. I just stumbled across this site and am glad I did.

Hi. I had mine February 11th. How are you doing so far?

I had mine February 4th! Things are going okay...still feel as though I'm not sure what I'm doing health-wise...but I'm a worrier...so it may be nothing. I am on the puree stage and still in pain. But 27 lbs down. Just need to get my activity up! How are you??

23 minutes ago, Tejee said:

I had mine February 4th! Things are going okay...still feel as though I'm not sure what I'm doing health-wise...but I'm a worrier...so it may be nothing. I am on the puree stage and still in pain. But 27 lbs down. Just need to get my activity up! How are you??

Congrats on your 27 lbs! That's amazing1! I just started puree stage yesterday too. Every so far is making me nauseous. I'm down 11 lbs. I shouldn't be disappointed wit that, but I am. I think I understand why the worrying. This is a huge opportunity to get healthy and an investment in ourselves.

Day 4 post op. Doing great aside from not being able to get protein shakes down. Not even half, maybe 1/3. Also, has anyone experienced some tension in the esophagus after sipping? No sure what that could be...

Day 4 post op. Doing great aside from not being able to get Protein Shakes down. Not even half, maybe 1/3. Also, has anyone experienced some tension in the esophagus after sipping? No sure what that could be...

Sounds like gas? Are you drinking from a water bottle? I had the same pain the last 3 days then I switched to a cup and made sure I wasn't breathing as I was drinking. I feel much better now. I can get in about 1.5 protein shakes (but it does take most of the day).

Sounds like gas? Are you drinking from a Water bottle? I had the same pain the last 3 days then I switched to a cup and made sure I wasn't breathing as I was drinking. I feel much better now. I can get in about 1.5 Protein Shakes (but it does take most of the day).

I have been drinking from a bottle. However, I'm gonna give your way a try... Are you sipping from a cup? Seems like its difficult for me to sip without air getting in.

I have been drinking from a bottle. However, I'm gonna give your way a try... Are you sipping from a cup? Seems like its difficult for me to sip without air getting in.

Yeah I'm sipping from a cup now. But I take a full breath and exhale before I drink so I don't get in as much air.

I had my surgery on 2/19 . Getting better but recovery is a bit more difficult. Getting in the recommended amount of fluids has been a challenge

I had my surgery on 2/19 . Getting better but recovery is a bit more difficult. Getting in the recommended amount of fluids has been a challenge

Everything I've read so far has said not to stress the amount of fluids you're getting in right now. Make sure you're drinking enough water to not get dehydrated. Do what you can without causing yourself discomfort.

My surgery date is 2/25/2019. I'm very nervous and scared of what my life will be like right after.

My surgery date is 2/25/2019. I'm very nervous and scared of what my life will be like right after.

Do what you can today to make your post-op life easier. The recovery is a little harder than I anticipated. Fill your pantry with protein shakes, sugar free jello, popsicles, broth, and gas-x. I cleaned my whole house the night before and put away all dishes and laundry so I wouldn't have to think about it. Anticipate being off your feet, except for short walks to relieve gas, for the next 2-3 days. Keep your head up, it does get better.