Post-op Diets and Questions

I have a headache and want to take a tylenal and just don't know if I can or not. Hoping someone knows, thanks....

I am 5 days post op and I am able to tolerate all the clear liquids but I am so tired. Does anyone know if I can add protein powder in my broth? Also if I strain Lipton onion soup is that considered clear?

I'm 4 days post op and I have the runs!!!!!!!!! Ewwwww!!!! Is this normal & whats a good remedy?!?!?!

Was SF pudding on your pre-op diet? I think it was before I got the band. I hope so because I just had some.

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I have my first appointment the my doctor on Monday so I'm very early in this process. However, I've already starting trying different Protein powders as I am an EXTREMELY PICKY eater/drinker. I simply do not like sugar free things because I've yet to find a sugar substitute that I can tolerate. Anyway, my question for y'all is during your preop diet and liquid portion of your postop diet, did you have to drink the Protein powder with milk/water or could you actually make a smoothie/shake using fruit. I just cannot see getting it down without being able to "hide" it. Thanks!

Can someone please tell me exactly how to do this and good cream soup brands..im starting my pre op diet on Monday and im overthinking every little thing. Thanks!

Hello, I was sleeved just over a week ago and I have a question I hope you all can help me with. I often heard and read of forums just like this one about people only being only able to eat 2 spoonfuls of yogurt or 1/2 cup of sugar free jello then getting so full they cant take another bite. My question is this an exaggeration? I only ask because I was expecting this but I find myself being able to eat a whole cup of sugar free jello or pudding and feeling like I can eat more. Make me wonder if my surgeon left my stomach to big, i'm a bit concerned. please help thanks

I am 2 weeks post op and I feel like I eat too much. I can eat about 3/4 C. of refried beans. I had some soft raviloi, and a yogurt. I can eat the whole yogurt cup. I wasn't able to eat that much last week. Is this normal? I feel like I am hungry a lot, and I can eat more than I have been. I try not to. I am sure it is head hungry going on...HELP!

K so I'm one week out from surgery, I can not take the clear protien drinks or the powder at all. I gag just smelling of them. Today I cooked a roast I'm going to drink some of the juice from the roast I hope I'm not pushing it but I can't take in any protien any other way. I have had no complications from surgery at all I pray it continues. This has been a rough weekend with Easter and all the family around. The restraints of this new way of life are hard for some of my family to understand. I'm trying not to let it bother me but I hate not being able to go out to dinner with them. It's just too hard to watch them eat and not be able to. I want this transistian to be …

Any suggestions or recipes you can share for two-week post-op?

I know I can get enough protein drinking in shake form, but am not sure how to get it in 3 to five small meals a day. I remember when I was pregnant with twins and purchased a book, "Having Twins." After we got over a good laugh of incredulity over the mass of the woman's stomach, (of course I would never get that big.. wrong!) we began to read about food requirements to have healthy babies. Protein, protein, protein! (I seem to remember between 70 and 80 grams of protein a day for good brain stem development.) We started counting protein grams, and I was so sick I just couldn't eat enough protein. Finally we came up with the "noxious drink," a combination of soy po…

Full liquids are sooo yummy! The flavor of real food. My faves, so far, are: half a can Fat free broccoli/cheese Soup, made with Water, blended with a slice or 2 of fat free cheese (to raise the protein) half a can of fat free cream of celery, made with water, blended with a half a can of chunk white tuna. These take me an hour to eat, stuff kinda trickles slowly into my tummy, and leave me quite full and satisfied. I'll add more as I experiment. Some things I want to try are, baby food meat in cream soup, fat free cottage cheese in tomato soup, I have a recipe for an eggnog smoothie that sounds good too. I May have that one for dinner.

I never thought some vanilla pudding and cottage cheese could taste SOOO good! Looking forward to Cream of Wheat for breakfast!!

Im confused as to whether or not Im allowed to have milk, cheese, yogurt, etc. The paperwork I got from my surgeon contradicts itself. On the one hand, they say not to have milk products, but in another section of a different handout they gave me it says to keep snacks like yogurt and string cheese handy. So, which is it? What were the instructions everyone got regarding milk products post surgery?

Once I put the deposit down on my surgery, a month before the date I started the 2 protein 1 lean cuisine regiment. I thought that since I was only going to have one small meal a day I would use the expensive bone china salad plate that I got for my wedding 34 years ago. (Note; I have a full set of my favorite Nortaki china, but my mother-in-law insisted that we register GOOD china.. ie bone china. I got a total of two cups and saucers, one salad plate, and 3 dinner plates.) We have NEVER used this china, so I washed the dust off and began to use it for my evening meals. I also started using my sterling silver flatware with this meal, (we use it twice a year for Chri…

I'm still on my 15 day thin liquid post op diet but both my hubby and I had onion Soup (mine was broth only) and the diference in the size of the servings were hilarious! Kinda of a reality check huh?

Ok I'm looking for protein shakes and bars. Which ones do you suggest? Also I can do protien bars how about them? Can you add fruit to help with the taste for pre-op diet.

For the Pre Op liquid diet, can you have slim fast??? What other liquids? What about blended fruit???

I am 15 days post-op and my surgeon gave me the okay to start coffee today. He said no milk or sugar in it. I used the sugar free french vanilla creamer (coffee mate / non dairy) today and I didn't have any problems. However, I did notice in the handout he gave me, it does say that I am NOT supposed to use any creamer ( non-dairy or not). I don't understand why and it doesn't give an explanation. Anyone else using this? Thanks!!

My pre op/ post op diet requires powdered protein supplement..one to two tablespoons to each quart of liquid. Needless to say I know nothing about protein supplements. Anyone have any recommendations for brands?

So I've seen a lot of posts about trying to stay low on carbs. Im one month post op and currently Im averaging about 800 calories a day and 40-60 carbs. How many carbs are you guys eating daily? How do you reduce your daily carb intake? Thanks

Today I start my two week liquid diet. I literally ate until midnight lol. I'm surprised I didn't gain all my weight back last week with all the saying out.. at any rate I'm laying here hungry. I read some post describing nausea etc. I am fully prepared to take off of work sit home with a box of tissues and cry lol

My most wonderful Hubby took a pureed lobster bisque and added a heaping teaspoon of tobiko caviar on top. It is sooo good, and it isn't messing with my sleeve at all! (I have been stuck on thick liquids for awhile) Yayyy! If anyone is interested I will pin him down about the recipie.

Hello I am onto soft foods as of tomorrow!! I understand that tuna is high in protein and I plan on getting some, but ever since I was a kid I have eaten tuna with a little bit of sweet relish mixed in - Is this ok??? I keep seeing things that say no pickles or relish? I love both!!!! When can I have them?

Ok , I know this is silly. Has anyone every put a pizza in the blender? I have a head hunger craving for pizza.... I am only 18 days post op and have been following the diet to a tee so far. just wondering how far one can take "mushees".... What is the craziest thing you've every put in the blender during the mushee phase?

I'm on a pre-op diet and two shakes is 53g protein. I'm reading that ppl are having shakes every 2-3 hrs. Are we supposed to go over 60g of protein? My diet is self-imposed because I gained 20lbs during my 12 month waiting period. I don't want ins co to turn me down next month.

I have a question, with the liquid diet, how much carbs do you take? does your protein shake has carbs? as I know if carbs are not consumes, weight loss will be from muscle not from fat. can someone inform me about this? thank you

Hey guess I'm Dee.. I had my surgery on March 12th... as of today all I've been eating is soups (liquids only ofcourse) sugar free popsicles jello and frozen yogurt, mashed potatoes ... I was told I can have egg salad tuna salad chili .. I can no longer stand the smell of eggs or tuna ( which both used to be my favorite) I'm craving everything but don't fall into temptation ... I need more variety or I'm gonna go nuts!! Any suggestions????

Hi all! So,I went to my 1 week post op appt today and I have lost 8 lbs in 7 days! Yippee!! I have been on the clear liquid diet for a whole week and now have graduated to the full liquid diet and can have protein shakes as well as my vitamins.. I am wondering if anyone has any recipes or suggestions for the full liquid phase? I'm kinda clueless...I know I am gonna try some tuna,boiled egg and a lil lite mayo in the blender tomorrow but that's really all I can think of. I tried a protein shake for the first time today and i got about 5 ozs down over the course of an hour and a half but I couldn't finish the last 3 ounces,it was toooo sweet for my new sleeve. I am so happy…

Today I tried Cytomax Protein performance drink. It has no carbs or sugar. It has 40g of protein. It is 100% whey protein and lactose free. It taste like an Orange popscicle. [ATTACH]2645[/ATTACH]

Today I'm starting my three shakes a day until April 1st then it's two days of full liquids befor surgery on April 4th. I hope that I can stick with it till then! Des anyone have any advice for me?

Pre sleeved I LOVED chicken. POST sleeved I can't tolerate it. It makes me feel uncomfortable. Like i have to forced myself Not to throw up. White meat Dark meat it doesn't matter. Even super moist and blended. Sucks. I need to figure out what I can do. I can't don't shrimp either. Just fish which I was never fond of. I am just gonna have to force myself to love it.

I have a variety pack, total of 30, bars for sale. I just got them in 5 days ago and paid $2.85 each for them. Flavors are: Peanut Butter Chocolate, Chocolate, Apple Cinnamon and Mixed Berry. Will also include 2 samples packs of the Bariatric Advantage Wildberry Crystals. All unopened. $60 for all plus $10 shipping. Can ship this week but leaving for surgery in 7 days (!!) so will need to ship before then. If interested let me know Christy

HEy guys! My husband is freaking out...he is concerned that I'm eating the wrong cream soups...does the cream soup have to be fat free? I like the cream of potato soup I strain the potatoe chuncks out, but it doesn't say fat free, so my husband won't let me eat it...I'm going to call my NUT tomorrow but to ease my belly I'd like to know...thanks

I have been feeling so good the past 2 weeks I decided the post-op diet was just more of a suggestion! I got a little tired of full liquids and decided to have a few teaspoons of peanut butter. I literally broke out in a cold sweat and thought I was going to lose my cookies a few minutes later. Maybe these Dr's really do know what they are talking about. Hello chicken broth.......

Finally made it to soft foods you guys! Im so excited!!! It is week 3 for us and wanted to ask yall for some soft foods ideas? I can have chili, any soup, lunch meat, meat loaf, meat balls (need help, never made them before) chicken and tuna salad, crackers, cheese etc..

Hey yall! Im on soft solids and have been told to bring deviled eggs to easter next month to our family get together. My question is i usually top my deviled eggs with a thin slice of bread and butter pickles and some with a thin slice of olive. I slice them about the thickness of a poster board. Is that ok to eat on soft solids?

Hey everyone I think I'm lactose intolerant. I've been drinking nectar Protein, EAS, and Myoplex for about a month now (2 weeks before surgery and now 2 weeks after). I had no issues and all of a sudden, i'm throwing up and running to the bathroom. I knew this may happen but other than unjury, how can i get in my protein? I don't want to go back to broth only. I'm doing so well. Please help! Also, I've done a search but I didn't see much other than Unjury.

I was sleeved on march 5, its been 10 days since, and i live in fl.. supper sunny right now especially in Miami. the temperature is great, the wind is blowing.. and my body feels so hot! it needs to be submerged... My point is that I love the beach, n now its the perfect time to go to the beach! but since its only been 10 days out, i am concern on how the salty water may affect my sleeve..or skin.. My incisions do not hurt anymore, and looked healed.. i just want to dive n swim my life out, since i have been stuck at home for nearly two weeks now.. So i don't know what to do..

Hey everyone. I am on the soft foods/ purée stage. Any suggestions on foods? What do you guys normally at this stage? I have some moist chicken the other night, did I go overboard?

3:15 pm day 1 of preop. Protein shake for breakfast, 2 cups lettuce/carrots with 5 oz diced chicken for lunch and snack bar this afternoon. Ate lunch by myself to avoid the smells of Coworkers hamburgers, French fries, grilled ham and cheese etc. Lord give me strength but so ready to do this!!

I went in weighing 158 on Friday and had my surgery. I just got home and weighed and I weigh the exact same. What on earth???? Is this normal?

Hi everyone! Monday 3/19/12 I will be 2 weeks post-op! I don't go for my 2 week check up till Wednesday and I am having the hardest time keeping down the Isopure chocolate protein shake and to top it off the chewbale vitamins are making me gag as well... Does anyone have any ideas for a different food besides the shakes and broths?? And any idea on a descent calcium and multivitamin?? Thank you all for sharing and caring! It is a great asset to be able to come to this site and get advice,recipes, and actual stories! Good health to all and happy wieght loss....

My nectar samples are on backorder. I was supposed to choose my flavors from them to mix with my Bariatric Advantage wild berry punch crystals. So, I decided just to mix a little of the crystals to check out the taste and I don't think I'm gonna be able to stomach that 3 times a day post-op! Before I call my Dr. Office in am since this is what they have in their post-op instructions to take what are some alternatives? Did any of you take vitamin pills instead after sleeve? Is the double stuff nectar good for first 2 weeks post op? What are some other good flavors? Need to get this stuff ordered soon. Thanks

Well, I started my pre-op diet about 2 days ago, and I want to give up. I feel like Im starving myself. Diet consists of: 4 Protein Shakes (Breakfest, Lunch, Dinner, Snack) 6oz greek yogurt 1/2 cup tomatoe juice ( which I dont like) 1/2 cup farina ( have yet to try) 1/2 sugar free pudding. Maybe Im just being a baby, but I dont know if I can do this for 2 weeks. Ive already cheated by eating carrots!!!

My 10k training team ran 6 miles this morning and i am confused I burned 991 calories and that is also close to my max for pre op. Now im trying to manage my meals today and was told i should eat more today? any clue? Sent from my iPhone using VST

Hi all, I know that it has been mentioned to me by my nutritionist that I should not eat and drink at the same time once i have been sleeved. I have just realized however that I accepted this as gospel and never really understood the logic behind the warning. I now wonder if it is because there will not be enough room in my sleeve for the all important Protein and the liquid? On the other hand, I had also heard that fluids push food down the digestive track at a quicker rate that normal peristalsis. This would hypothetically mean that one could eat more if they drank and ate at the same. I m hoping someone can help clear this up. Thanks so much! Finally, I have read th…

I have reached the point- 3 and 1/2 weeks post op- where I wonder if I did the right thing- will I ever be able to eat any type of normal food again? I mean- I know I will be eating small meals- but right now, I can't eat more than a spoonful or two of cottage cheese or soup. More than that and I end up vomiting. It almost scares me. Any advice from anyone out there?

Hello Everyone, I am so glad I found this site! I will be starting a milk diet for 2 to 3 weeks and was told I could only have skim milk and water. I can add protein powder to the milk, but that's it. I am really nervous about this. I don't drink milk at all, so they suggested I try Soy milk instead. I asked if I could use slim fast because I have used them before, but they said, No that won't work." I'm really worried about succeeding with this diet. Any advice?