Post-op Diets and Questions

When does sipping get easier?? I am about 72 hours out from surgery and in still having a ton of trouble sipping! I'm trying to shove as many liquids down my throat as I can but then my tummy gets angry! Im not calculating how many ounces im getting per day yet but im going go guess about 25-40 oz is all im managing. I've heard that it does get better. How long did it take to get easier for you? As a former gulper this is a big issue for me!!

I'm not hungry, but want a crunchy snack. What is there crunchy to eat one month post op? I can't think of anything....

I have to lose 25lbs before my surgeon will even schedule my surgery. I have an appt. with my Nut on Nov.13th and I want to hit my goal by then. Currently I'm 379lbs so I know weight can drop quick when you start out weighing this much. I would like those who went on two week til 30 day liquid diets how much weight was lost. I know some had two shakes a day and one meal and I would like to know much weight loss on those types of diets. My insurance changes at the end of the year and I've been on this journey since March. I don't want all of this to be for nothing. Any stats ya'll can give me will be greatly appreciated.

I was told to keep my diet low carb and low sugar. But I'm wondering what is low enough? At least at this stage (2 weeks post op) ? I'm finding some supplements online to replace having to drink a shake all the time, and some have 20 something, some have 12grams of carbs, some have 15, and some 2 or 3. How much is enough? How much is too much?

I'm 10 days pot- op. I've lost 15 lbs since surgery (early on...slow now)... 32 since pre-op diet. I am eating when I feel a need but really don't know if I'm getting enough or too much. I feel good (very sore) but I can tolerate everything without issue. Today I ate a sugar free hello, a fat free tapioca pudding, a cup of tea, water, a tiny bowl of egg drop soup, 1/2 an avocado and a few spoonfuls of Greek yogurt. I'm every other day with protein shakes because I hate them. Is this too much food, not enough... I'm not someone who is going to measure and track and calculate- I know that so why fool myself? I start to feel hungry so I eat a bit... am I going about this th…

My Dr. Said I could have low fat mayo, but I forgot to ask about a few other things...like: Mustard Ketchup (I know it's High sugar, but is it ok once in a while?) Tartar sauce Etc... Which condiments are we allowed to have? At least in moderation

Hey all. I am 4 days post op doing pretty good with my diet.. A quick question. My doc instructed me to have 10 days Clear liquids... can I have coffee with nestle creamer and splenda? Second question can I have fruit yogurt in my 10 day thick liquid phase? Many thanx

I am paleo in orientation as this has been the best way to me to lose weight pre-surgery and seems pretty congruent with post-op eating as well. In paleo, fat is an important part of the diet, but all the post-op eating guidelines talk about low fat or fat free this or that. I am a week-and-a-half post-op and still on full liquids; pureed food starts in 5 days. No complications whatsoever with surgery. I've been consuming a lot of greek yogurt with added whey protein (low carb), with various sweet and savory flavorings. Lost 31 pounds pre-surgery; 9 pounds post-surgery. Weight loss plateauing x 4 days. Any advice?

Has anyone tried Ensure clear for clear liquid and Ensure high protein for full liquid 2 a day each. Postop diet

Ok so I understand that week one post op is CLEAR liquid ONLY. 600 cals/ 60-90 grams Protein? Week two is full liquids? So we can now drink Protein shakes and thin puréed Soups and anything you can drink through a straw (but don't actually use a straw) right? Week three is puréed? So.... What? Like the consistency of baby food? Week four and five is where it gets very confusing in the paperwork they emailed me. Please tell me what you ate weeks four and five maybe even six... Thankyou so much ! :-)

I was sleeved 8/16. My nutritionist just cleared me for some foods ... Fish, tuna, beans etc. none of which I have been able to keep down. What am I doing wrong ?

Quick question. May I ask how people tolerated eggs when on the mushie/soft food stage? Did it give you rotten indigestion? Or were you all good in the hood? How did you serve them? Many thanks, lovelies x

So from what I understand, drinking while eating will result in making you eat more and more often... But if I'm just a few days/weeks out of surgery, isn't it ok that I would eat while drinking, which would cause me to eat more, which would allow me to finally get all my protein in? I'm really struggling to get my protein in, I haven't been able to get more than 30grams in a day... How do I do it?

I'm 2days into my preOp diet.... Is it safe to eat goldfish? I need something salty that's not a liquid. Any suggestions? I feel myself hungry after the shakes.

Don't mean to be gross, but is anyone else having trouble pooping on the pre op diet? I'm either constipated or not going at all and I'm feeling bloated. Is this normal or am I just weird?

I am learning to cook. I have never been a good cook. I m gad I found this app, its going to help me a lot. If you have any suggestions don't be afraid to let me know.

Saw the doc today for my 2 week checkup and got a new diet yay. so........how am I supposed to chew cottage cheese 25 times? I feel like I am moving it all around in my mouth and chewing and it seems 10-15 times is about all I can do.... Is it that big of a deal?

Hi all!! I was just approved for surgery and was wondering from all the pro's what I should get NOW. Should I be taking anything before? There are so many to chose from! I don't do good with too many choices..lol. Also, What should I start doing as far shopping for things I will need after surgery and packing for the hospital? If you could give me any advice what would it be??? I am so ready for this mentally but I have NOTHING as far as vitamins and shakes yet and don't even know where to begin. Should get other things like sugar free pudding or anything else similar? ANY advice or things you learned along the way that might make my journey easier would be much appreciat…

Is so hard! I find myself getting back into old thoughts and habits when I was on a diet before. I'll eat something and feel guilty. I can eat 3 oz of chicken and an artichoke, and feel bad thinking I ate too much. I know I'm not eating a lot, but I feel like when I do eat (and I do try to eat only when I'm really hungry), the guilt kicks in and part of me wants to just not eat at all. Does anyone else struggle with this too?

I Am 5 weeks out and doing great , down 27 pounds . I am learning to eat and doing well except for chicken and turkey . White meat , dark meat , baked , stewed , with sauce without sauce it doesn't matter . 2-3 bites and foaming and gagging and then I throw it up . Anyone else have this ? I can tolerate beef and even steak , chicken or turkey - nope .

For those of you that are at or near goal, that tracked calories while losing, what was your calorie goal and/or average number of calories on a daily basis? Thanks!

So im having a little panic attack right now..worrying that i am eating too much food..can anyone help me understand if this is too much food? Typical day Breaky- 1/2 cup instant cream of wheat w/ 2tsp of vanilla yogurt(not greek) and 1tsp of seedless raspberry jelly Lunch- 1/2 cup of pureed fat free refriex Beans w/ 1tbsp full fat sour cream and 2tsp of pureed salsa Dinner- same as lunch OR 1/2 cup of organic pre made tomato Soup Snack: 1/2 cup fat free chocolate pudding Am i eating too much???? Im scared that eating 1/2 cup servings of beans is too much..I dont feel overfull..just full but last week i could only eat 1/4 cup of refried pureed beans.. I am …

My directions from Dr is creamy Soups purred and strained at this stage. Creamy chicken as an example. That is. I am on progressive Soup website and so many of the soups look great. I know not to do Pasta or rice. What about chicken and veggies. Purify them and strain them. Is this okay?

I am 10 days post op and I am still having a MAJOR problem with liquids let alone PROTEIN shakes. I have tried everything. Different brands, different ways, its almost impossible. They're too thick.. soo..what are other ways to get protein in this early in the game? I recently bought the GNC flavorless whey protein but when I tried putting it in water with crystal light it was the thickiest, nastiest thing ever!! Maybe I put too much? I don't know what else to dooo!! I know must of my posts have/end with the word help, but seriously, HELP! Since I'm on the full liquids week I feel hungry! So I'm assuming it's because I'm not getting my protein.. any ideas will be h…

I have absolutely no appetite today. I don't want my protein shake or my yogurt and certainly don't want any soup broth. I have bend munching and sucking on ice cubes all day. I'm kinda worried...

I feel so bad because I gained 5lbs during my supervised six month weight loss program. does anyone know if this could be grounds for my insurance Humana, to deny me? my dietician has given me positive reports because I have made some changes such as giving up pop.

Is sf pudding in the full liquids category?

Got my required protein in today and my fluids......and had this hankering for mashed potatoes. They were so so so good.

How much broth could you eat about a week out? I feel like I could eat a whole cup :/ did he cut off enough?

I had surgery on Thursday. I am to be on clear liquids for 2 weeks now. Is there a limit to how many sf popsicles and sf Jello I should have? Or should I be trying to get a lot down so I don't get dehydrated?

My name is Will, and I had surgery August 28 for the vertical sleeve. I'm currently eating soft foods, but I am struggling with how long to chew and when to swallow. At times even eating scrambled eggs can seem to hurt going down. Any suggestions?

Just made protein ice cream. Used nectar chocolate truffle protein and Fage Greek yogurt. It was so yummy. I used a half cup of yogurt and one protein pack so it ended up having 34g of protein

This Wednesday I will be 4 weeks. I eat yogurt, the baked ricota dish, very small amounts of chicken, sf pudding/jello, cheese, pureed broccli soup and I can eat about 1/2 of a scrambled egg. Nothing goes down easy...but I understand this process is slow and things get easier with time. What did everyone else eat at 4 weeks out?

I am one week post op and in the full liquids phase. If I have one more protein shake or broth I might murder someone. I can't stomach the after taste anymore. Wednesday is my clear to start "soft" foods. I've already lost 20 pounds which is great but I just need something real!! Would I be a bad person if I had some Greek yogurt or applesauce? Hah.

What is important to focus on? I log my calories, fat and protein. I don't pay a lot of attention to sugar but I am not eating anything that I wouldn't feed my toddler (that's my rule to help stay away from junk food) Do I need to focus on sugar free rather than fat free? I guess I assumed that fattening food made me obese, so low fat and fat free were pretty important. Can someone explain why sugar and or carbs may be more important to focus on. veterans any input????

What did you purée? Need ideas.

As anyone had a tortilka wrap 5 weeks out. I was thinjibg of making one with Turkey and cheese and cutting it into 4ths. Any input? Too early??

I have heard so many people talk about Isopure or something like that. What exactly is it? Can it be used instead of the dreaded protein shakes? I am 1.5 week post sleeved

10-10-2013...My date what should I began to buy?

I need to quash my 2-liter a day Diet Coke habit. Need suggestions. Is diet Iced Tea allowed? Or maybe as a stepping stone? Help.... Please

Did anyone just go with ninja, vitamix, nutribullet and just liquiify everything...is nonflavor unjury really undetectable if mixed into food....whey powderakes me vomit, im using rtd but even then dont like

I know that we are not supposed to eat nothing but low fat cheese and cottage cheese. But really as little as we all eat now just how bad is eating just regular cheese? I'm afraid to ask my nutritionist.

What are you guys eating/ate at 6/7 weeks out?? Running out if options and a little clueless on healthy eating habits.. I really don't want to fall for the wrong things and lately I've been able to hold a lil more food..

Do you count calories and Protein? Protein and carbs? All 3? I know that you need to follow what your NUT/surgeon says, but I'm curious what people have found that works for them. I sometimes feel overwhelmed counting everything, my nutritionist didn't really give me guidelines. My sample menu says 900 calories 60g of protein. My goal is always over 60g of protein and I avg closer to 70-80.

Some stuff seems not great content, bit i picked up 4 pack drink latte mint...

Hi there - I'm five weeks out from surgery and on soft foods since four weeks. Today for the first time I got a Chipotle bean bowl (no rice) and figured it would last me for a few meals. I got a mix of pinto and black Beans with cheese, guac on the side. I took 1/3 of a cup of the beans and some cheese and added 2 Tablespoons of plain nonfat Greek yogurt to boost the Protein. Are the beans okay to eat? I'm not even halfway through the 1/3 c I put in my dish, but all of a sudden I got nervous about the bean coverings. Are non-pureed/ non-mashed beans okay on a soft food diet? Thanks!

Hello everybody.. I was sleeved a little over a month ago in Mexico.. Didn't receive a very clear diet plan... Can anyone tell me when we are able to start eating nuts, seeds, berries and leafy greens? I am unable to stomach protein shakes, but before surgery, i made a shake containing all kinds of nutrients and some protein in my Nutri Bullet.. I'd appreciate any advice! Thank you!

Just curious if anyone else is eating paleo/primal since they've been sleeved? We were making a concerted effort to cut out all the processed stuff we could prior to my sleeve, and hope to continue following a primal plan as closely as we can.

Has anyone here heard of this type of eating plan before weightloss surgery? If so do u know of any websites with recipes?

I generally only eat home made soups. So I have a question. When we are told we can have cream based soups, what do they mean. Is it Campbell's Cream of something? Can I not just take homemade cream based soups and blend it? Thoughts?