I was sleeved on 1/8 and have been doing really well! My worst pain was yesterday - day 3 - but was definitely tolerable. Walking really helps with the pain... my nurse told me to get up and move at least every 2 hours and I have been doing that. I had a hysterectomy last year and it was much worse than this. I am unable to drink whey protein so I am mixing my soy protein powder with water and crystal lite and it is actually very yummy. Popsicles are my favorite thing right now but if I finish a whole one, I feel very full. Still having lots of gas and no bm yet.

Does all of this sound normal? I am hoping that I am not doing something wrong and that is why it has been so easy!

I can't share any experience with you since I'm not sleeved yet, but you sound like your doing great. I hope it remains good for you!

Yay! So glad to hear you're doing well! I haven't been sleeved yet either, but I have heard many stories like yours - I don't think you're doing anything wrong at all!

I was sleeved on 1/8 also and have not had any problems. Minimal pain in one area. Burping and some gas but no BM yet.

Placed on a full liquid diet, I was told to only drink 4-5 oz an hour. I measure out 60 oz of fluid for the day with at least 72 g of protein. I add New Whey (42g protein) to Powerzero (43 oz fluid). I drink a Premier shake from Cosco (30 g protein) if I plan on the rest of my intake to be low protein for the day. Mostly I plan on using the New Whey as my main fluid and protein source.

Thanks for the feedback! Epiphany: I am so excited to find someone who had their surgery on the same date as mine! I would love to stay in touch. Did you gain weight while at the hospital? I gained 9 pounds! I was really glad that my nurse had warned me about that - she said its from all of the iv fluids. Today I weighed the same amount I did the morning of the surgery, so I feel like I am about to move into the weight loss zone!

I sent you a friend request hlydly. I don't think that I gained weight. I went out today for 3 hours shopping with friends. I felt ok. I am trying to get more movement in to try to simulate a BM, no luck yet.

Woo another 1/8. I actually feel great. I want to tell my doc to move me on to oatmeal! Lol. Good luck with recovery! Walking has helped me. I get up and down with very little "tugging" in the tummy area.

im glad you said about gaining in Hospital that will be good to know on Jan 24th when I have mine done!

I also had my surgery on 1/8 im still sore omg lol i wish you the best of luck im a little tired of broths right now haha

That's awsome..glad to hear how well things are going for you.. I already have my freezer stocked with popsicles.. waiting for me after surgery 1/21. Hope I do as well as you! Take care and best wishes.

Great progress. I was sleeved 1/16 and am up like 8 lbs in hospital