Andy810

Hiya There's not much UK traffic on here from my experience. I'm in Newport, Shropshire and was sleeved 6 months ago. Regards Andy

I'm 7 weeks out today and on all normal foods with no protein supplements. I have thrown up twice to date and in both cases I had eaten too much. I am learning to listen to my sleeve and at the first feeling of fullness I stop. I used to take another forkful (as I always did in my previous life) and I always feel over-full, stuffed or nauseous. By stopping in time I don't feel anything other than satisfied. So, in my opinion throwing up is a result of eating too much!

My experience at Little Aston is that they will want you on liquids post-op for far too long of which they will have asked your doctor to prescribe you 4 weeks worth of Protein supplements. I moved onto Soups and then purée after 2 weeks as I couldn't live with the 100% liquid regime. I took some flack about that from the nutritionalist but I'm still here after 7 weeks and am on totally normal foods (including bread and rice) now and have been for a week or more. I got taken off any protein supplements at 5 weeks and told to get all I need from my regular diet. It works well so far. I did have a load of excess Protein Powder that I gave to my son-in-law Weight loss stalled twice about 10 days after surgery and I then had 15 days (8 days and then 7 days in two bouts) where I lost nothing. I'm now loosing steadily and as of a week ago I was down 4 stone 5lbs so by the time I weigh again I should be shaking 5 stone off. You're a week away from surgery so I guess your getting excited...

I want to weigh myself once per week, but I have got into the habit of weighing after my daily shower and can't (won't) break the habit

Admitted Saturday morning at 07:30 and I was offered the opportunity to discharge myself at noon on Sunday. As I live 2 hours from the hospital and we had to return at 09:00 on Monday morning for the leak test x-ray and so as my wife doesn't drive we chose to stay another night.

I was 3 weeks post-op yesterday and today the first ill-fitting clothes hit the charity bin. How good did that feel..??

Today marks just one week from surgery and what a week it has been... Overall I can say that the first 2 days were pretty grim as I was woozy with the anaesthetic and cranky because I was struggling to get fluids in, but on the plus side I've had no gas pain, nausea or abdomen pain since coming out of recovery. The past 5 days I have been getting in increasing amounts if Fluid and am now at a stage where my 2 litres and fluid and 2 Protein drinks are easy, but I'm starting to yearn for something with a little some more structure - Jello just doesn't cut it! Since starting my pre-op diet, 2 weeks prior to surgery, I have lost 43 lbs (I have to keep looking at that number, Yikes!) Since this time last week I have lost 14 lbs. My first Post-Op visit to the doctor today went extremely well. I have almost no discomfort now and he has now removed all of by medication for hypertension as my unmedicated blood pressure remains within safe limits. So, I've gone from a situation where my blood pressure was a constant concern to being fully off medication in 3 weeks straight. Am I looking forward to the weeks ahead - waddayouthink??

Sounds like you're on track too Grammy

Day 5, post-op and things are progressing at a pace. Yesterday I got in all my fluids (2 litres) without too much difficulty. Today they're just disappearing - my first Protein shake of the day (200ml) hardly touched the sides! No pain and only occasional discomfort in my abdomen wall and no nausea (yet...). I am really surprised at how quickly I'm leaving this behind

I'm on day 4 which means evening of the second day at home. The rate of change in my sleeve since I arrived home is drastic and today I have had no difficulty in getting in my 2 litres of water/protein. Soreness has mostly all gone and I walked a good 1/4 mile this afternoon. You're right home is the best place to recuperate!

I trashed my pre-op diet 5 days prior to surgery due to a long standing business arrangement. I resisted all alcohol but I did enjoy a small fillet steak with spinach and grilled tomato on the side followed by good blue cheese and two crackers. 1400 calories by my best estimate. After my surgery 2 days ago my consultant commented on how well my pre-op had prepared my liver and so I smiled and agreed. Your mileage may vary...

Wyomom: please don't give up on your pre-op diet. It wasn't much fun but I was pleased when my consultant told me that he could tell I had been diligent as my liver was "nicely reduced". That rewarded my hard work.

It's midnight and I am pleased to say that it's been a great day. Surgery was at 11am this morning and I am 3 hours into a good nights sleep, having woken for a pee and an obs check. I'm in an altogether better than expected place. All pain is well under control and so far I have had no gas or nausea issues. I have been up out of bed and walked a little. My 30ml (water) per hour restriction has just been lifted so I'm now on free fluids and I'm even promised half a cup of tea for breakfast! ...I'm happy....

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