Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I do still have my gallbladder, so I will keep that in mind if it ever happens again. I was fine yesterday and last night. But I'll definitely get it checked...

Last night I woke up with pain I've not felt before. It felt like a giant was squeezing my sleeve. I couldn't get comfortable no matter if I lay down, sat or walked. Eventually I started having...

This is an interesting topic. I'm 6 weeks post-op and I've noticed the same thing the last couple of weeks. I thought maybe my deodorant wasn't working and I needed to buy a new one! :rolleyes:

Thanks everyone for the input. :-)

So I'm 6 weeks out and I feel like just about every meal is an adventure. After almost every meal, I have some pain and a very full feeling where I feel I might throw up. Usually don't, just feel...

I'm a month out and I feel great! My energy is back to normal, my incisions are healed and I have no more pain. I am on soft foods, trying new things a little at a time. You will probably be able...

I do this weird kind of hiccuping burp after eating. Sometimes when my stomach is completely empty too I'll do it. It's a little annoying but I guess it's just one more thing in our new lifestyle. ...

My nutritionist said no caffeine, ever in any form because of risk of ulcers and also because it can stimulate the appetite. I really thought I would miss my morning coffee and my mid-morning diet...

I've been walking and I know after 20 minutes of a quick pace, I am DONE. I'm sure this will increase over time as I get stronger. But I'm trying to be kind to myself by remembering I had a major...

Every doctor prescribes different diets, it seems. As for me, I was told clear liquids for 2 weeks, full liquids (adding skim milk & cream soups) for 5 weeks, then puréed/soft foods for 2 weeks, then...

I have the same frustration as you. My surgery was on June 5 and I lost 14 pounds until I started the Full Liquid stage 6 days ago. I gained 2 pounds and have been stalled there all week! I wonder...

I agree with all the great comments above. The only thing I have to add is that you should check out bariatric surgery support groups in your area. They are typically held in a hospital (or the...

Congrats on your new lifestyle! I am now 14 days post-op and for me, it really is true that you feel a little better every day. At first, it does take all day to get that one shake down, but...

Thanks everyone for your suggestions!

Hello all, I am 13 days out and my incision sites are itching like crazy and they're a bright red. I assume this means they're healing. They happen to be right where my waistband sits, so that may...

I only had to stay 1 night in the hospital. I have a 7 yr old, a 5 yr old, 2 dogs and a cat, AND a wonderful hubby who stayed with me in the hospital and tried to sleep on the horribly uncomfortable...

You might try taking smaller sips. I mean tiny amounts. Kind of let it warm up in your mouth and then gently slide down your throat. You can't gulp like you used to, that will cause cramping for...

A friend who went through this before me described it as a divorce from food. You don't really want the food, and you know you're better off without it, but it still feels like a loss because you...

This is day 6 post-op for me and I am back to work for the first time. I have a non-stressful desk job and I'm halfway through the work day and feel ok. I think I will make it the full 8 hours today....

The psych eval is to determine that you understand this is a significant lifestyle change and that you understand the surgery procedure and what eating will be like post-surgery. I'd venture to say...

The psych eval is to determine that you understand this is a significant lifestyle change and that you understand the surgery procedure and what eating will be like post-surgery. I'd venture to say...

Check with your doctor. I had to do a 10 day pre-op diet that was low carb/high protein. The purpose was to shrink the liver to make surgery easier. I lost 10 pounds also.

My pre-op diet was low-carb/high protein for 9 days, and the 10th day was clear fluids only. The purpose was to shrink the liver to make surgery easier. I lost 10 pounds on the pre-op diet.

Try some Isopure you buy at Vitamin Shoppe or GNC. It has 40 grams of protein in a 20 oz. bottle. There's several favors and you have to try a few to see what you can tolerate.

I had my gastric sleeve Wednesday and now that I'm home, I'm having a hard time getting my 64oz of fluids down. It just feels so tight when I drink something and then I burp or get hiccups after each...