Hi, everyone. I had my gastric sleeve done four days ago and am amazed at how wonderful I feel. I never needed post-op pain meds, though I adhered to the advice to take it on schedule that first day afterward.

Aside from some low bowel motility issues, I can honestly say I am having no difficulty at all. No nausea, no pain. I'm getting 4 oz per feeding (5/day), and working up to all my needed snacks in between, as I just have no hunger and have to remind myself. That's putting me up to between 60-65 grams of protein per day so far. My silly phone goes off constantly reminding me to drink or eat.

At 67, I'm finding myself wishing I'd done it sooner. I started this journey on July 6th at 375 pounds, and this morning clocked in at 316.6. I am so grateful, I cannot tell you.

Wishing everyone a fabulous journey towards health of their own.

On 12/20/2024 at 11:45 AM, ptdumas@comcast.net said:

Hi, everyone. I had my gastric sleeve done four days ago and am amazed at how wonderful I feel. I never needed post-op pain meds, though I adhered to the advice to take it on schedule that first day afterward.

Aside from some low bowel motility issues, I can honestly say I am having no difficulty at all. No nausea, no pain. I'm getting 4 oz per feeding (5/day), and working up to all my needed Snacks in between, as I just have no hunger and have to remind myself. That's putting me up to between 60-65 grams of Protein per day so far. My silly phone goes off constantly reminding me to drink or eat.

At 67, I'm finding myself wishing I'd done it sooner. I started this journey on July 6th at 375 pounds, and this morning clocked in at 316.6. I am so grateful, I cannot tell you.

Wishing everyone a fabulous journey towards health of their own.

Sounds like you are doing awesome. So glad to hear it. My only advice would be to incorporate some activity as you are able with the extra energy. I have done this twice and the first time I didn’t add exercise and with my revision I did and I’m telling you that made the energy I felt triple. Plus if you are more active you get to add in some healthy carbs. Congratulations on your loss.

Edited December 24, 20241 yr by ShoppGirl