I feel no change 1 week after sleeve surgery
At one week out, I was still on full liquids so it's surprising that your surgeon has you on pureed meat and veggies so soon.
You got a lot of great info above, nerves cut, can't feel, head hunger, the concept of "satisfied", etc. I will throw in that the production of acid feels like hunger so if you are not taking your PPI, please do. You really want to stay ahead of that discomfort, not to have to catch up to it.
Once you are on solid proteins, you should feel a huge difference. I am three and half years out and can just finish one egg (soft scrambled), still have a hard time with chicken, and prefer my foods soft. I will also say that I no longer enjoy the feeling of FULL. In fact, I dread it. It feels horrific and I avoid it at all costs where I used to crave it.
I often remind myself that I ate more than my share of food in the 40 years before I had surgery. Food is no longer an event for me, it's simply fuel. I enjoy the company more than the quantity.
Best to you!
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Yay! You've had an easy recovery :) I never felt full until I started on regular solid food which was also about the time my stomach was fully healed. Until then, your stomach is a lying liar that lies because the nerves have been severed in surgery, so you can't trust anything it tells you. Have patience, stick to the plan, you'll be okay. :)
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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The only post op problem I had was incision pain. I was hungry the first two weeks and, though I was on liquids, often stood in front of the opened refrigerator trying to figure out what a could put in my mouth but I realize now that it was in my head not my body.
Don't over think it. You sleeve is small. Yes, it will get bigger as you heal but it will not stretch. If you follow your plan you will lose weight.
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