Post-op Diets and Questions

I am 6 weeks post-op and friends of mine are getting married on the 18th of this month. After the ceremony they're just having an informal get together at a sports bar in Manhattan. I think people are just mostly going to have drinks. Cocktails are like $12. I am just wondering what peoples experiences with alcohol have been post-op? I haven't had any problems with any food that I've tried. I don't really drink. So, even before surgery I would just nurse 1 drink all night. So, pros? cons? Worth the $12 drink?

I have seen some similar threads here but I figured ide start my own also..... if u could give me a list of what I would bee to stock my fridge with and medicine cabinet with... what would it be. I'm going to have surgery in mid February ( hopefully) and I wanted to start stocking up.

I am 6weeks post op band to sleeve revision and 41 pounds...YAHHHHHH. I ate tuna salad for the first time and felt sick to my stomach. Ate it again today for lunch....yup; sick to my stomach. Today for dinner my best made me boneless and skinless chicken thighs. Made me feel the same sick to my stomach. Scrambled eggs are fine. Soup and other purees have been fine. Has anyone had problems tolerating certain foods? I have tried some cheeses with no problems. I was told that as I start eating different foods my stomach may not tolerate them. What has been your experience? Thanks for sharing..... I love my sleeve!

So I am on day two of my pre op liquid diet and I am allowed a serving of greek yogurt a day (plain of course) - lovely right? It's hardly edible. Well, I was looking for ways to make it taste better without adding solids or sugar to it and this is what I did today that actually made it tolerable. mix your half a cup of greek with a teaspoon of vanilla extract, a teaspoon of almond extract, and a teaspoon of lemon extract. I also added a pack of splenda. Don't get me wrong, its not great, but its a lot better than before. If anyone has any better ideas please bless me with them. I already tried crystal light in it and honestly that was pretty terrible for me…

Hello all, I was prescribed stomach stuff by my doc in Mexico but have run out of it and am starting to get what might be acid symptoms. I was thinking of trying Prilosec or the Cosco analog, which is cheaper, but both of them say to discontinue use after 14 days. It seems like a lot of folks post-sleeve just use these every day as a fact of life. Is that safe, or is there something I need to do to balance that? I am already taking Multivitamins and calcium citrate.

Anyone allowed to eat oatmeal at 4 weeks out? I ate oatmeal this morning and went down fine but can't remember if its on my allowed list.

I know chicken broth and I assume it needs to be low sodium but does anyone have any SPECIFIC recommendations?? Im having surgery Friday and want to order some ahead of time to have it all ready. Also what about clear protein? what kind?

If im not consuming as much calories and moderately exercising, i should have lost more than 26lbs since 12/17

I am 3 days post op and on my liquid diet. I was just wondering what a daily diet looks like 1-5 years from now.

Ok. I'm not complaining. I'm not saying that I cant do the preop diet. I'm not lamenting about not being able to go without good because I need bacon and chocolate. What I AM saying is this: since so many surgeons all have a different PRE op diet, is it safe to assume that I can pick another strict preop diet? Especially If I do it for 2 weeks vs the 1 that is required for my bmi. I was choosing between 2 different surgeons. The other surgeon gave me a choice between 2 weeks low fat low carb or 4 days of only yogurt. This surgeon I chose says one week of shake Shake 4 oz lean Protein Shake if needed Metamucil for hunger What if I were to add super low carb…

My surgery was on Jan. 7th... Can I have strained miso soup as broth?

Afternoon all! I am almost 2 weeks post-op (12/17) and getting ready to go from liquids to puree diet. Was wanting to ask for ideas for transitioning. I have been to the store and bought some things but know as much as I want to "eat" something I need to ease into things. What were some of the things that you all ate as you made the transition between the two diets? When you found something you didn't like, was it the taste or the texture that sent the negative signals? Thanks in advance! Christy

Has any post- op ppl try protein bars? I had surgery 12/4 and haven't been able to get protein in. I've tried every thing shakes,powders, isopure and even some protein teas and every thing wants to come right back up HELP!! I talk to doc but said every thing is ok and it's just me and my taste buds...

The combination of optifast and water all day leaves me with a terrible taste in my mouth, so I asked my doc if I could chew sugarless gum and he says ok. I can chew it up to the day before my surgery. It's so nice to have something with flavor to chew on! Extra gum dessert delights has awesome favors. I think I bought one of each at Target lol.

I am on pre op full liquid diet is egg drop Soup OK? Yolo

My surgery was Aug 27th. I was 350 day of surgery and now I'm at a standstill at 265. Before I could only eat 6oz. The size of a yogurt cup. Recently I increased going to the gym and am now Gibson.g myself so hungry. Today I had soup and then lunch was 3 inches of a turkey hoagie. All low fat. But not even an hour later my stomach was growling so bad and I was hungry again so I ate the other 3" of the hoagie. I'm not supposed to track calories but I am supposed to track portions. Am I eating to much??? Is there anyone else hungry like me? And how about going to the gym, is anyone really hungry afterwards?

I went to Chipotle and got a naked burrito bowl - chicken, cheese and mild salsa... I got 4 meals out of it. I am looking forward to being able to add onions, peppers and other stuff, but for now its a very satisfying change from fish. I am trying to go high Protein and low carbs, so no Beans... Anyway, it was delicious!

I was sleeved 12/31 and I'm getting so tired of liquids I need something new ! Any suggestions on what to eat at this stage ? And is egg flower soup OK to eat right now its pretty much liquid!

I am 2 days post op, band to sleeve revision. I had been told to try to drink 2-4 oz each hour. I have been able to do at least 4oz if not a little more. No pain or discomfort. Should I be able to be drinking this much already??

I was sleeved on November 20th 2012 and I am starting to crave foods other then chicken and fish. I have had so much Soup that I am afraid I will never eat soup again and I have always loved it. I am wondering if anyone else is eating different foods right now? I noticed that some people sound like they are eating almost anything and I am just concerned that it might be too soon for some of those things but I would love to try it. Anyone else from MN that has stepped forward on the diet? Paula

Went to Target today determined to find something besides broth and boy was I surprised! I found some great organic soups! The first one I tried just now and it is AWESOME! It is called Pacific organic roasted red pepper and tomato soup. Just wanted to share!

Taking a 3 day trip to Las Vegas at the end of the month and will be about 2 months RNY post op. My doctor is providing me with a card stating I am a Bariatric patient so Im sure Ill be fine. I dont want to be stuck paying for a full price buffet or meal when I wont be able to eat a third of it! lol Does anyone have any suggestions? any restaurants that dont give you a hard time? or any experiences with Vegas and RNY anyone would want to share. We will be staying at the MonteCarlo

Stevia, splenda, etc, all taste extremely bitter to me and leave that bitter taste in my mouth for HOURS. I cannot tolerate them at all. So, my question is this: am I allowed any sugar at all after the surgery during my liquids and mushies phases? I've found a few Protein powders at the natural grocery store with only natural sugar and those taste ok, but they have like 6 or 7 grams of sugar per serving. Everyone also talks about sugar free popsicles and pudding and Jello, but I've tried all three of those things (my dad is diabetic and kept those things around the house) and the pudding actually made me vomit. Are the non-sugar free versions ok? My first nutritio…

I started my soft food phase today- whoopee! I am seriously enjoying my soggy Special K Protein plus! Looks like I will be able to get down all of it- 1/2 cup Cereal soaked in 1/4 skim milk...yum yummy yum. On another note, have you guys really noticed the difference in your grocery cart? I read literally every label before I put anything in the cart. My cart looks SO much different post-sleeve. That's what I think I love most about my sleeve- it allows me to not only eat less, but it allows me to choose healthy food that my old big stomach would have been hungry on...one more week then regular diet! -Kendra Starting: 302 SW (12/17): 272 This morning: 251

I've seen it a million times here and I'm experiencing it, I'm just wanting to know for those of you that water Made feel sick, when did it stop? I'm such a water drinker and so sick of crystal light and such.

If you like peanut butter & or just want to get a good amount of protein out of a meal this is great. It's also almost like a sweet treat. Just mix together a 6oz. container of your favorite plain Greek yogurt, 1 packet of whatever calorie free sweetener that you use regularly & 2 tbsp. of PB2 powdered peanut butter. It gives you 145 calories, 23g of protein and 13g carbs. If you want less carbs just use one tbsp. of the PB2. It doesn't taste quite as good as the 2tbsp. though. So glad to have this in my food rotation. Try it!

I am clear for take off! Finished my clearance this morning and I am scheduled for 10:30AM! I have the only headache! I can take tyneloyn right? Anyway, here we have my stock fridge with Water, Protein drinks from GNC n muscle milk. On the table we have more Protein Drinks n my jello's, Soups, plate, cups, etc... In the bed room I have my heating pad, pill crusher, sf halls, liquid tyneloyn, gummie Vitamins and gas x n heart burn pills and lastly on my wall are affirmations I posted with pictures of the most important ppl in my life... Well, I'm off to shave! Pack! N try to relax! Good luck everyone, god bless us all on this new journey! Xoxo

I had surgery last Wednesday Jan 2. I see a lot of conflicting info regarding diet and I'm ver confused. My Doc says 2 weeks Clear liquids, 2 weeks puree then soft regular foods. Im Hungry! Im drinking all day, I'm still carrying about 15 pounds of Fluid, I am ony taking 9 G protien a day (paper says 1 serving protien drink per day at 3 week le vel so i assumed same now..although tis not specific). Drank 52 oz already today of my 48-64 required. Why are there so many variations on the diet in the first few weeks...makse no sense! Lyn

My surgery is Jan. 14 and I have to return to school on Jan. 21! I am determined to do this. Any advice would be appreciated.

Hi, Any suggestions you might have for me before I go under surgery in 2 weeks? I am scared and nervous. Also what are multi Vitamin in liquid you recommend?

Anyone tried or have feedback on shakeology pre or post op? Curious if its worth the money. I know it's full of nutrition.

I just uploaded my first video! This was a huge NSV, as I hate having my photo taken or appearing on film. It wasn't as bad as I expected, but I think I'll have to be better prepared next time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27ghLvICixo&feature=youtube_gdata

I noticed that using protein products like Unjury and Isopure can be costly. How much are you spending a month just to get some protein in?

http://queen10rise.blogspot.com/2013/01/variey-not-volume.html?spref=fb This is my recent blog post on chagnes to my eating since surgery Dec 17, 2012 Melena

Hello everyone, This is my first post. I am 9 days post-op and just had my drain pulled out today.. Yippee, it caused a lot of pain and discomfort, on both sides of my stomach. My question is I know that I should be on full liquids for a while, but my doc states 5 weeks as he is VERY conservative. When are most of you able to move to purees? I am not wanting to eat food but 5 more weeks of this seems crazy. thanks.

I hate when people don't support or give u the wrong advice. Telling it's OK to to just have a piece of chicken or that ur daughter had the bypass and she used to put chips in her mouth suck the flavor out and spit it out. I say I'm not even hungry I don't crave that stuff, than u are going to be anorexic. WTF Im just doing what the doctor says. Offering me for is not helping me!!

Here is my blog post on forgetting to eat yesterday. Happy reading. Melena http://queen10rise.blogspot.com/2013/01/first-non-eating-mistake.html

I was wondering if anyone has eaten any edamame (in frozen packs) since they were sleeved and how far out were you when u had it. Tina

I hope I didn't screw up too bad - I was hungry at work after my 2 protein shakes and lean cuisine entree (my one reasonable meal for today), so I ate 3 celery sticks and 2 tbsp of hummus. I don't think I did too badly with that, especially since at one point in the day I was holding a bag of Cheetos AND a pack of Oreos, but can someone please give me some feedback about the preop diets? I still have 9 days to go. I know it will get better in a little bit, but the last couple of days have been rough. Can someone please give me an idea of what you are doing for your preop diet?

Does this look like 71lbs lost ? friends and family say they can tell i've lost but of course they are gonna say that, i think maybe you can tell a little but not enough for 71lbs. These pics are exactly a year apart.

Hi all. Today marks 3 weeks since surgery. I had lost 22 lbs but have put 2 lbs back on this week since i started puree. Is that normal? I hate that im not loosing! of course im not moving alot and maybe thats why too. I went to walmart yeaterday and walked around the store but with all the snow outside im not going for walks every day other than walking around the house, up and down basement stairs. Eating about 500 calories @day.

I am wondering about the absorption of proteins. I wanna know; if i drink my protein shakes, which are protein isolate based. And later i eat a serving of chilli in which, the can says it has 14 grams of protein, does that protein absorb the same as the protein isolate?

Hello one and all.... i had my sleeve done and my gallbladder removed on December 28th of 2012. i would LOVE to start a group either here or Fb for myself and other 28th'ers to chat on... my family is very supportive and all.. but its so much nicer to talk to people who understand.

Is it too soon for the ground beef?

I'm so tired to protein. I'm at the end of my first week of full liquids--I have one more week to go. I am having the hardest time drinking all my protein! Sure, I sip all day, but the taste (and I've tried a bunch--Nectar, IsoPure, Premier Protein, etc.) of all of them are driving me crazy. It's to the point that I'd just rather drink water all day...which is exactly what I did today. I know that's not healthy. I know my hair is gonna fall out probably. I need encouragement! Do any of you feel the same way about protein? I feel like once I start my mushies I'll be ok, but for now, with just liquids, I'm about to pull my hair out....of course, it'll probably com…

My surgery was12/28, I had SILS and am blessed. So here at day 4 I am not getting enough fluids, but close. Definitely not getting 60gm of Protein. The supplements that I purchased make me so nauseated. I never had sweet tooth, now I can't take any of the favors. I vomited on day 2 after trying protein Jello, talk about scary. I did tolerate a nectar, coconut flavor, but barely. So I am going to keep on my broths, organic chicken was best, my fluids and just have to work on protein in week 2. Vomiting was scary and I don't want to do it again. So I do have a few bottles of Isopure if anybody needs them. I know that many people don't mind the flavor, you can message m…

I'm scared as hell that after the surgery I am going to be hungry and want to eat. Do these feelings really go away?

I am on day 2 of full liquids. It is not awful but at times I feel tired and weak. Does it get worse before it gets better? When I have the low fat cream soups I feel great for a couple hours any other suggestions? Does it get easier?

It's been 2 days since surgery and the popsicles are really helping me get through this part. The combination of cold, sweet and the sense that I'm chewing is really helping. Still can't eat more than a couple of nibbles each time, but it is getting better. Anyone else have a favorite post-op food that helped them the most?

I was sleeved on 12/10 and still on a full liquid diet. Before surgery whenever i had an upset stomach i would put baking soda on a lime and bite it, something my hispanic husbands Mom taught me. My Dr has instructed me no carbonated beverages. I've had an upset stomach all day, and his office if now closed, what do you guys think, would it be ok?