Upcoming gastric sleeve

[KathleenL]

Need ideas of what to have in house post surgery next month. Also, was anyone else nervous about post op recovery? I am not the best with pain.

 

[Cheyenne]

Need ideas of what to have in house post surgery next month. Also, was anyone else nervous about post op recovery? I am not the best with pain.

Hi Kathleen! WELCOME to the Forum!!!

I was very excited but nervous about surgery. The pain was not bad at all. Not anything like I expected. When I was sitting still it didn't hurt at all. When I moved around it hurt slightly, really I was just somewhat sore. Not bad at all. You're having the sleeve which should be even easier. I had my intestines moved around, too. You'll be fine.

Good luck,

Cheyenne

 

[Cheyenne]

Need ideas of what to have in house post surgery next month. Also, was anyone else nervous about post op recovery? I am not the best with pain.

Oh I forgot to mention about food. You should get exact instructions from your surgeon before your surgery.

I was on liquids for 2 wks after surgery. Then I had a list of allowed soft foods which included eggs, cottage cheese, applesauce, flakey white fish, tuna, salmon and 2 crackers per meal. Also all condiments were allowed so I mixed Miracle Whip with my tuna or salmon and ate it on my cracker. Keep in mind your new tummy will be so tiny that 2 teaspoons of tuna or whatever food you are eating will make you feel very full. Don't over stretch your tummy. Eat very slowly. Chew chew chew your food.

Good luck,

Cheyenne

 

[Kim M]

Welcome. I think nerves are quite normal before surgery. I think I was so desperate I had kind of made peace with it, but I'm not really normal. I never took anything for pain, but that's me. You will be given pain meds and try to stay ahead of the pain especially at first. Protein powder or ready made shakes are a must. You will not be able to meet your protein or water requirements at first, but it is a goal to work toward. Stay hydrated. This is really important so you will be sipping all day. Every surgeon has there own plan and you should have been given instructions on what and how much to eat at different stages. Your sleeve will be healing so don't overfill. I think I tried yogurt first and then a scrambled egg. I could only eat 1/4 at first and then gradually worked up to more each time. I know it sounds strange to have to chew an egg, but you have to really chew. It really sounds like you are preparing and this is a great indication of your commitment. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Stay connected support is crucial.

 

Good posts by all.

Strangely when I went for surgery I was calm.

I took a very long time to decide to do it.

Once I did I was both mentally and physically ready.

I am almost a year out now (11/4/2014 will be my first anniversary) and I am in maintenance for the last couple of months weighing between 197 to 200.

I am looking to get it down a few more pounds but that is that.

Ralph

 

[Kymikat412]

Need ideas of what to have in house post surgery next month. Also, was anyone else nervous about post op recovery? I am not the best with pain.

Congrats on this new chapter in your life! I had my sleeve done 10.28.25. Pre op = 246lbs. Today = 171.3 lbs. You got this. Your Bariatric team will give you specific directions for your recovery. You should be getting a week by week guide from your nutritionist as well. Initial post opp go to’s for me were unsweetened applesauce , zero sugar pudding, chicken broth, rtd protein shakes and powdered protein with collagen in it (helps the healing process). Water water water. Eggs and cottage cheese were great once I started adding some texture. Listen to your body. If your stomach doesn’t like something, try something else until you get a good rotation. Best of luck to you.

 

[Kymikat412]

Need ideas of what to have in house post surgery next month. Also, was anyone else nervous about post op recovery? I am not the best with pain.

Also, Outlast fruit bars are a must. They count as a fruit, and they are a soothing treat during recovery.

 

[KPizzle]

Congrats on this new chapter in your life! I had my sleeve done 10.28.25. Pre op = 246lbs. Today = 171.3 lbs. You got this. Your Bariatric team will give you specific directions for your recovery. You should be getting a week by week guide from your nutritionist as well. Initial post opp go to’s for me were unsweetened applesauce , zero sugar pudding, chicken broth, rtd protein shakes and powdered protein with collagen in it (helps the healing process). Water water water. Eggs and cottage cheese were great once I started adding some texture. Listen to your body. If your stomach doesn’t like something, try something else until you get a good rotation. Best of luck to you.

I had my sleeve 2/16/26! Just got into puree and eggs and cottage cheese is a win for me!

 

[Drewdrewmama]

Need ideas of what to have in house post surgery next month. Also, was anyone else nervous about post op recovery? I am not the best with pain.

I had my sleeve done 12/10 & had a really good recovery. I had gas pains the first & second day but that was pretty much it. I think the hardest thing for me was trying to get all of my daily protein & hydration. I tried a bunch of different chicken bone broths (higher protein than regular chicken broth). The best flavored one I found was Swanson chicken bone broth. My doc also allowed strained creamed soups so that was helpful when I needed a break from the broth. I liked cream of chicken & cream of mushroom. Just make sure to strain it to remove any chunks. Sugar-free popsicles were also great when I wanted a treat. I tried the sugar-free jellos & puddings but didn’t liked them. Seems like diets vary by doctor - maybe ask your doc for your list of foods so you can get prepared. Keep in mind that protein varies by food - you want to mainly concentrate on the higher ones. When I received my list of foods I Googled the protein count for each for 2 oz & wrote it next to my allowed foods so I could make my meal planning easier. I would also load up on Dulcolax, Milk of Magnesia, and gripe water for stomach issues. Constipation can be a problem post-op so make sure you keep an eye on it. I have used the MyFitnessPal app (I have premium version) for tracking my nutrition & keeping a food diary. It can also be linked to other apps to track your steps & exercise which is helpful. You’re going to do great!