Hi tslam
I had my sleeve approx. 6 months ago June 7, 2011. I too had a very hard time staying hydrated until I discovered Smart Water. It cost a little more but does the trick for me. It...

I have about the same amount of weight to lose to my goal as you do. Ask your self - what is full-my new full is a satisfied feeling not the over stuffed feeling of my pre-surgery days. Eat are you...

I had my sleeve done June 7th. I was have a very hard time from week 3-7. Just make sure you are getting your protien in and drinking enough water.
It does get better and the results are worth it!

I had to have a scope proceedure on Friday - I am two months out - it really did not show anything. I have trouble eating solids - but now I think I am not chewing enough. So I think the routine...

make sure to drink water or gatoraide if you don't do anything else. I was feeling bad, not eating, not drinking enough - ended up in the ER for IV fluids.
twice. Dehydration is bad it can damage...

Hi
I was sleeved Kaiser Fresno, CA on June 7th. Have you had your surgery?

Hello All,
I have been "watching" this site since before my surgery. I have made a couple of comments but now I need advise. Has anyone had trouble with solids after two months. When I eat any...

I had the same feeling at three weeks out - I spent from week three to five not eating or drinking much - NOT A GOOD THING TO DO- I ended up have to visit the ER to get hydrated- I got two liters of...

Cindy
I am 6wks out. I could not eat anything and could hardly drink. My mouth was really dry. I was dehydrated and had to go get 2 liters of IV fluids at the hospital on Friday. Please check...

Hi Judith,
I have had acid indigestion and reflux for the last 30 years - I had my sleeve on June 7th. My acid and reflux are worse since surgery - sorry to say. I must take acid reducer twice a...

I too like to use straws. But think of how much air is in the straw that you have to suck up before the liquid comes up. Believe me once you have your surgery the last thing you will want is to...

Good luck tomorrow. The only problem I had was from the gas.

I am 5'1" had surgery 7 days ago, I weight in at 183 for surgery left the hosp at 191 - it was just all the fluid they pumped into me. I am now 174

Only you know what is right for you. By losing weight you will be giving yourself a chance of a longer life to be able to be there for your son. Anyone who does not have a weight issue cannot...

I had gastric Gastric sleeve surgery on June 7, 2011. I am seven days post op and feeling pretty well.
Woke up with really bad pain - lots of gas pain in my chest and back. Made it through that.
I...