Food and Nutrition

I apologize in advance if this is TMI, but I'm on day 3 of liquid diet. I've been eating alot of red jello and am now having very red bowel movements. It looks like I'm bleeding to death!! Someone please tell me this has happened to them and it's the dye in the jello!!!

Second infection post sleeve. First one was a staph infection affecting upper back, neck and head. Very painful for 3-4 weeks late last year. This second one is prostatitis ( inflammation of the prostate). The doctor put me on a 6 week Cipro plan starting yesterday. Waiting for labs to come back indicating "real" issue. The biggest concern is that the bottle says to take 6 hours from last mineral and wait 2 hours before taking next mineral. The timing thing is what is killing me because I need to take this 2x a day. I take my minerals and Vitamins in the morning ( including iron) when I get up. Calcium chews an hour or two after that and the calcium chews again at lu…

OK, I am 9months post op, never an issue at all since being sleeved, I just HATE eating. It isn't enjoyable at all. In fact, it actually feels more like work now than anything. I eat slow, take small bites, watch what I eat. It just feels gross when I eat, and I can still feel my sleeve moving when digesting (tmi, sorry). Milk tears my stomach up now, but I can still have cheese and yogurt. Ya see, the issue is, I know I HAVE to eat, for health and nutrition, but I simply don't want to. My husband even mentioned that eating with me is depressing. He said I just look sad! Anyone else feel like this?

My lunch yummy beaf meat balls and a blue cheese potato salad from sprouts yummy yum yum!

So I am about to be working the NASCAR event at Texas Motor Speedway and camping out for a week. I will be about 3.5 weeks out from surgery, so still kind of limited. It will just be me, so firing up a grill and stuff is pointless. Any suggestions on things to pack that are safe to eat at this point?

Anyone else having this issue after being sleeved??? I'm a month post op, and I have lost most of my desire to eat. Nothing tastes amazing to me after its been chewed to mush... I still can't tell if I'm ever hungry, or my stomach is just digesting... And I always seem to eat one bite too much, leaving me in discomfort after almost every meal. I do watch what I eat, I take small bites, chew until there is barely anything left, and eat slow... I guess I didn't anticipate on losing the passion for food... I mean, I knew that the obsession would dwindle, but I don't even enjoy it. Idk if this is a just a stage... Or something others experience... Idk... Maybe once I'm…

This is soooo yucky! I feel like I am swallowing icky bricks. Any advice I still have 1/2 the bottle to go!

Does anyone know why raw honey is preferred over table sugar in foods such as protein bars? How different can they be processed as both are simple carbs right? From what I have read is that raw honey does not pump the insulin response like table sugar does. Give me the technical breakdown of the differences. I can take it. Lol.

I just can't seem to get myself to stop munching on anything I can get my hands on before bed. It's so aggravating because I want to do good and lose weight but I still feel such a strong urge to crunch on something.

I'm scheduled for surgery next week and just wanted to clarify about water intake. I have stocked up on Isopure clear liquid protein drink but can that also be considered my water intake also?

Soda anyone and if so how long after surgery before you drank soda

So I'm two and a half weeks post op and I'm on my soft foods puréed stage but I still don't know what it feels like to be full "/ I think bc I'm too scared and just don't wanna risk it so I stop and think I'm full... How did you know if you were full?

Ok so I'm on my 4th week post op starting my 5th week on Monday the 8th any way I know I have the answer to my question in my packet somewhere and I sort of remember reading something about it but I'm gona ask any way When can we start eating raw fruits I see all the nectarines in the stores right now hard as rocks (just how I like them) an I soo want to bite into one but I can't remember when I can start having them. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I am almost two weeks out, I'll be two weeks out on Monday. I had my two week post op visit today and was given the okay to start soft foods like eggs, cheese, etc. I had a ton of questions to ask but totally forgot to ask when I can eat beans again. I will puree them if I need to. I am craving some black beans or refried beans. When was anyone else started on them??

I'm 5 months out and my hair is thinning badly! I just bought some biotin (2500 mcg) and was wondering how many sleevers have had success?

Just wanted to hear from others who are farther along and have found a way to live this lifestyle, had weight loss success and don't "diet" Or .... Is that a JOKE ?

i am so picky and never was huge on Protein so i struggle with what to eat daily! I am about 3 months out and i am running out of lunch ideas!!! for a while i was eating a Quest Protein Bar for lunch. but i am so sick of those things i can't do it anymore! my work doesn't have a fridge or microwave, so whatever i bring can't be heated up or kept too cold (lets be honest, ice packs only go so far). help! maybe if people posted what they eat for lunch that will spark up some ideas for me.

I'm a veggie and don't eat fish or meat will I struggle to get enough protein?

I can sit and drink a whole plastic cup of water and ice in less than 30 min.. My pouch loves loves water .. I'm two weeks post op and my stomach still hates to eat "/ weeks 3 & 4 I'm allowed to do eggs, cream of wheat, mashed potatoes etc but I just can't -.- I'm nervous I'm not getting my protein in, but hey at least I'm not dehydrated right ?

I am in need if some new food ideals I feel like I do the same things chicken protein shakes salid and brown rice I don't eat fish but what else can I cook or eat help

I'm off liquids now is the soft, puréed food .. Any suggestions on what worked well for you?

I have an extremely busy weekend with sporadic access to a kitchen or being able to sit for a meal. What kind of foods are easy, portable and don't need refrigeration. I'm 5 weeks out and on regular foods. Any suggestions are appreciated.

My doctor office does not have a NuT. I only meet every 4 weeks with the doctor. I need a little help. I had on the food schedule that I could eat auger free Popsicle and I love them. I eat like 6 a day. But I eat them with my meal. Is this a problem? I just thought about them being like liquid . Oh my. I want to do thing right . I need a NUT to help with food selection . Love your feedback.

I just was upgraded to full liquids and I am dying for watermelon

Looking for friends for my fitness pal! I don't know anyone that uses this app and I am interested in adding a few friends to motivate me

I made tuna with tomato, avocado, greens and wrapped it in mini seaweed paper

So I'm almost 3 weeks post op and I'm having some food issues. Clearly my belly is not healed yet, so eating can still be very uncomfortable... despite that I'm still just on purees. My problem lies in what I'm eating. The only thing so far that I can get down without so much discomfort is mashed potatoes. Even though I can only eat 1/4 cup at a time, I'm afraid of not losing weight with this. Am I right to worry??? Should I just stick to liquids until my stomach can tolerate more???

What are your faves? I like tension tamer and I like the smooth move too. Lol I hated that black licorice/fennel flavor pre surgery but now I crave it. I DONT like the raspberry zinger or wild berry zinger. Too much zing I think. I may try it later, half strength. Renal teas are about the only way I'm getting zero calorie drinks right now, so I'd like to find other kinds I like. (Not that I'll drink them in the summer. Yuck)

I'm two weeks post op today and all I keep craving is OJ, I heard some can't have OJ anymore... Did anyone try OJ and it didn't hurt ??

Hey guys! So Its finally here, I'm starting my 2 week liquid diet. I bought some creme soups (are small chunks ok pre op, like creme of broccoli?), some protein drinks, some greek yogurt, and crystal light and SF popsicles. Did anyone else find anything handy or helpful? I'm nervous.

I wonder when and if I can have them. I don't have a problem eating anything.... But do you think it's ok. I would love some.

What's your breakfast- dinner daily meals??? It'll be nice to share your daily food intake... My breakfast: lean shake from GNC strawberry and cream. lunch. 1 scrambled egg with grilled low fat cheese Dinner. Fish

This is how I've been getting my fluids in. The last couple of days I can't stand either. I'm not trying another Protein drink, I've tried several premade and mix at home and I'm repulsed by all. I am also starting to HATE MY g2's and I had finally found a flavor I liked. Water is way too harsh, out of the filtered fridge, out of bottles, all of it. I abhor sweeteners so I'm at a loss. This stuff is actually making me feel like I'll gag. I'm actually concerned about myself. I don't know how I'll get fluids in now. Just when I'd figured it all out. Grrrr. I wanted to work out today too. Please tell me what you did? Water isn't comfortable. Sweet stuff is sickenin…

11 months out. Curious what everyone is eating at this stage. Appetite is up & energy is way down. Need to get the pounds shedding again

Today I are at Baja Fresh and ordered the skinny wahoo fish bowl (no rice sub more beans though next time I think I will sun more veggies). It is 3 pieces of grilled mahi 2oz each and a bowl w cabbage, black beans and this really good mango salsa. It's so good. With out the rice it came to 459 calories and it lasted me three meals (lunch, snack and dinner). It's gonna be my new go-to if I have to eat out.

I went to the doctor yesterday and she recommends I have 80-100 grams of protein. I'm on soft foods now but it will still be a challenge.

After yesterday, I'm definetly adding Ice Cream to my 'I will never eat again' list..This is along with chocolate and alcohol - which I stopped drinking about two years ago (being a diabetic, it just wasn't worth the suffering for me). I know, also being a diabetic, chocolate shouldn't have been in my 'diet' anyway.. nor ice cream for that matter, but yesterday I gave in and after not being able to down the turkey, I wanted to feel part of the meal and went for the ice cream... this morning I realised my error.. its just way too much of a slide food - should come with DANGER on the side for us sleevers.. Has anyone else made any major life decisions this Easter?

Oh my goodness. I bought some turkey from wal-mart to make chili with. I thought it looked a little strange when I opened it, but turkey usually looks strange anyways. I went ahead and used it. Few hours later my boyfriend and I were both fighting over the bathroom. I totally feel like poo. What sucks too, is I was also trying to spend time with my 1 year old who didn't understand what was going on. (Because when my boyfriend is sick the world is ending, and is helpless) So I pose this kind of serious, but not really question. I was within 30 seconds of puking on my child. I don't know if that would make me a terrible or good mom. On the one hand, I held him a…

This is what I'm had for lunch. Shrimp, marinaded in Hawaiian marinade and asparagus sautéed in Smartbalance butter. All tipped with lemon pepper!!! It was yum and I could barely finish it!

I recently posted the following comments on another thread and thought they were useful enough to live stand alone in a new thread: If it is helpful, my NUT at Swedish hospital in Seattle (yay Britney) recommended eating like the induction phase on Atkins for the pre op diet. I did not have any trouble with that as lots of practice there over the years. The Atkins Induction phase is essentially a very low carb diet, no breads, starches, caffeine, etc. You eat proteins as much as possible with some low glycemic vegetables. The surgeon stated that I had a super healthy and small liver because of doing this type of eating pre op. Most people will end up losing 10 lb. a…

How many ounces do y'all eat now? I can do around 15oz or so I think maybe more is that normal? I'm almost 9 months out

Hey guys! The other day I saw someone post that they were eating crackers that were 100% cheese. I can't find the thread. Anyone know what these crackers are called? Thanks

Has anyone tried this yet?

How easy is it to stretch your stomach after surgery? I'm almost 5 months post op. noticed lately I can drink a ton more water than a month or two ago.

I will start the stage 3 puree food, any advise wich I should buy???

Hi, I am 6 weeks out and have lost 56 pounds(including 20 pre-op). Is this the norm? Thanks!

Good golly! I'm craving a McDonald's ice cream cone. I won't do it, but for some silly reason, I'm craving it.

Hello. I am 4 weeks out from my sleeve surgery and go back to work on Monday. I want to drink a Premier Protein shake for Breakfast but not sure how much I should drink at this point - do I drink 5 oz. or 8 oz.? Thanks.

I was sleeved dec 21 2012..........pre op diet started dec 6 2012.....so far lost 41 lbs lost since surgery and 59 lbs total since dec 6th 2012.....I average 900 to 1100 calories per day (my ht: 5'9 to 5'10 ).....I eat 4 meals per day and get 60 plus grams of protein per day and drink 60 to 64 plus oz of fluid per day (no pop or caffeine)......how are you doing?

I am loving my second stage, for me it is full liquids... I am not much of a cook, but I am enjoying preparing my creamy veggie Soups and liquified fruit juices. As much as I am enjoying it, I would love to have someone full time to prepare this stuff for me when I go back to work... I am allowed to work from home but preparing this is time consuming... I will have to set up "short meetings" for myself to be able to go to the kitchen and prepare my stuff. Any tips to preparing things faster? I was thinking keep fruit already peeled and in cubes ready to throw in my magic bullet to save some time, but this would have to be done every morning and only for the day. Any …