I'm the 18th and SUUUUUUPER excited!

I had surgery august 24th

23 hours ago, Blessing76 said:

Hello everyone! I had my gastric sleeve and (unexpected) hiatal hernia repair on August 12th. Post op hasn't been fun. I should be on purees this week, but I can't swallow much. Just Water, broth, and gatorade. I'm praying things will get better. I can now wear my wedding ring. So I'm definitely losing weight.

I had the Gastric Sleeve on August 2, 2021. I received an unexpected Hernia Repair as well. My recovery has been a challenge. Today I went to see my PCP and we are going to see how my labs look on Monday. I should be able to eat some soft foods right now. Unfortunately most foods that I have attempted make me feel very ill. I HOPE and PRAY this gets better. My PCP was very reassuring. He stated that the Surgeon had to move around my Vagus Nerve during this Hiatal Hernia Repair. This is going to make my recovery time longer than if I had only had the Gastric Sleeve. He said that my brain is still trying to figure out my new normal.

I had a hiatal hernia repair as well. I’m dealing with trapped gas in my chest. Burps that won’t come out. I also haven’t been able to get my recommended liquids down due to the pain when I swallow. Mine was done on 08/23.

6 minutes ago, nubianqueen0402 said:

I had a hiatal hernia repair as well. I’m dealing with trapped gas in my chest. Burps that won’t come out. I also haven’t been able to get my recommended liquids down due to the pain when I swallow. Mine was done on 08/23.

I also have trapped gas in my chest. I can't burp. I told my PCP and he said it should improve in about 6 - 8 weeks. This seems like a long time to wait to burp but what other choice do we have? Since I am unable to eat practically anything it is difficult to consume Protein. Premier Protein Shakes hurt my stomach. I am able to consume Premier Protein Water.

Yes I will try that. I drank a boost and it sent my pulse rate up to 136. I’ll try the premiere protein water and see if that helps.

Just now, nubianqueen0402 said:

Yes I will try that. I drank a boost and it sent my pulse rate up to 136. I’ll try the premiere Protein Water and see if that helps.

I have discovered that I like the Premier Protein Water (Peach).

I just had my sleeve done in the 24th and am new to this group. Any tips or suggestions

Ive had mine on 20th. Im having the blues

Anyone else day 7 post gastric sleeve ? Im in UK by the way

I just had my sleeve done in the 24th and am new to this group. Any tips or suggestions

Congratulations to you. I had mine on 16th. My recommendation is to follow your Dr advice but research throughly. I have found countless tips, receipes and insight from this n other forums. I can say take it day by day. It gets better and listen to your body. I hear a grumble and now i know my belly is like ummm enough lady. [emoji38] chapped lips drink more [emoji98] Gas get up n walk. We are starting to synch. U got this.

Ive had mine on 20th. Im having the blues

All don't have the blues. I know it is a lot physically and psychologically. Just try to trust the process. It gets better read some of the posts of those 4 or 6 months out for encouragement. You will love hearing health benefits not mentioned clothes fitting better, the ability move around easier. Increase self confidence n list goes on and on. Also bring this up w ur medical staff..if ur blues continue. I know B12 helped me. Most importantly Congrats on your surgery [emoji122]

4 hours ago, fahimarahman240286 said:

Anyone else day 7 post gastric sleeve ? Im in UK by the way

Hi I’m 9 days and in uk, on runny food, and just realised Farleys Rusks are great, lol

how are you doing

Thanks for mentioning the Premier Protein water. I'm definitely going to buy some. I have my first Post op visit with my surgeon on Tuesday. I'm looking forward to see how much I have lost.

5 hours ago, Shelly689 said:

Congratulations to you. I had mine on 16th. My recommendation is to follow your Dr advice but research throughly. I have found countless tips, receipes and insight from this n other forums. I can say take it day by day. It gets better and listen to your body. I hear a grumble and now i know my belly is like ummm enough lady. chapped lips drink more Gas get up n walk. We are starting to synch. U got this.

Congratulations!! I had my surgery August 11. I’m on puréed foods. Invest in a Bariatric Cookbook (recommended by my Nutritionist). It has been so helpful. Has recipes for all stages . The hardest part is the fluids. But it’s a process so take it day by day.

I was the 19th ?