Post-op Diets and Questions

I've read a lot of others posts pertaining to Post-Op diets, but I am somewhat confused still about the liquid stage and Protein drinks. My question is: Are we allowed to add stuff (fruits, PB, syrups, yogurt, SF Jello powders, etc...) into our protein drinks/shakes in the full liquid stage? I CANNOT stand the smell or after taste of the Protein Drinks, but have found that if I can add a little PB, syrup, etc...I can handle it.

OK I'm 7 weeks post op and I'm still having trouble with regular food. Is this normal? I do great with thin liquids, soups (mainly broths) but when it comes to thick liquids or regular type foods if seems like they get stuck in my throat. This even happens with protein drinks!! It's soooo frustrating to me!! Will this go away?

Is there anything i can buy at the supermarket that would work as a clear Protein drink? Is milk okay?

Okay, i have a couple of questions for clarification, and would appreciate input. I know there are different diets and mine is 1 clear, 2 full, 2 puree, 2 mushy. My questions are; Is 1% milk clear or full? Cottage cheese is mushy or earlier? I loves me some cottage cheese! Egg drop, which stage do you no longer have to strain it? SF pudding, which stage? Lastly, which stage could I add in SF cool whip to Protein drinks and puddings? Thanks for any help guys, some of this stuff can be pretty confusing. Or maybe the drop in calories of the pre-op diet have turned my brain to mush, lol. Have a great day and thanks for reading.

I am a week before my surgery and I am starting to get really really nervous. Are there any suggestions from anyone as to how the "diet" is afterward and how they handled the whole food intake change?

It has tiny bits of hard pieces and I remember reading that you can't have veggies or fruit with seeds so I'm thinking this will have to wait? Any input is appreciated!

What could happen if someone slacks on the protein drinks less than a month out from surgery? I have no excuses except that I forget to make and drink them. And when I do it is maybe once every couple days.

I was sleeved last June and have since lost over 80 pounds. I still have 20-50 left to go (depending on how I look and feel when I get there) but I have hit a plateau and am confused. For the last several weeks (maybe longer) I have been bouncing around between 169 and 173. I decided to really faithfully track my calories to have a better understanding of what was really going into my body. The results amazed me. My average is about 800 but it can vary anywhere from 500-1300. Funny how things change. The days when I thought I was eating constantly, I was still eating low calories. I think my carbs are a bit high averaging around 80 grams but all from complex sources. My s…

I am just 3 days post op, So far it has not been easy but today I'm slightly feeling like myself at least. My problem is my insides feel like they're gurgling constantly. I can feel it and hear it. Also every once in a while I have a stabbing pain in my stomach that goes away quickly. I can't tell if I'm hungry or if it's just the surgery and will get better as I heal. Has anyone else had these problems?

Hi everyone! I am new to this world, and trying to get as much info as possible. Right now I am in the middle of my 6 month diet plan required by my insurance; I am hoping to get sleeved by the end of this summer! So here is where I need your help and expertise: I need ideas for foods high in Protein, to have post-op. I know I will do Protein shakes, but would also like to focus my food choices on those that are high in protein. Here is my dilemma: I am really picky. I do not like cheese, yogurt, or any seafood. I cannot stomach chicken-tuna-egg-ham salad. I do like meats, scrambled eggs, Beans, and Peanut Butter. Anything else I am missing? I am really nervous…

i was trying to think ahead and be prepared for my post-op diet so i asked thepacoordinator to send me a copy, and OMG im so confused! most of that stuff i have never even heard of. im feeling discouraged now and wondering if i can even handle the post-op diet. what kinds of food/supplements did you consume on an average day in the first month after surgery? thanks in advance, Shaundra

I am wondering if anyone can share with me a typical days diet. Quantity of food at anyone sitting, how to get enough protein.....Thanks

It is allowed after or not?

Ive read alot about how people put Injury in there coffee for a lightner and flavor boost to cover the decaf... I tried one scoop and it sat like mud on the top and certainly didnt lighten it much lol So the question is anyone do this?? And if so how much do you put in or how do you do it so its normal.. Im trying to use the vanilla Injury to replace my coffeemate and cover the decaf taste.. Thanks!

2 weeks post op down 24 lbs, 3rd week post op same weight. Is this the point where you get stuck? I work out 5 days a week burning 400 plus calories. Now they say it takes 7 days to gain or loose. What is up? I moved to pureed food 7 days ago, is this it? Some of you experienced sleevers HELP?

I was not sure where to ask this but here we go. I was wondering if anybody has noticed they have been burping alot. Seems like I burping like all the time. I don't drink caffeinated or carbonated stuff. Seems to be mostly after I eat, any suggestions?

Hi all, just curious what you all eat for breakfast other than eggs or yogurt. I don't like either. Someone mentioned turkey sausage on another thread, and I will try it for sure! Any other high-protein breakfast options?

Friday was my son's birthday and we took him to an indoor waterpark. All day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday we ate out. I swam a lot too but I guess not nearly as much as I ate. I ate some bad stuff too. 1/2 of a starbucks bear claw, a chicken tender and handful of fries, sweet tea 1/2 of a dove chocolate bar. The point of this post is, when I was reading about VSG I only read posts about how easy it was for the weight to fall off. It has been relatively easy to lose as opposed to dieting preop but it is NOT a magic cure all. Probably those post were out there and I just decided not to read them or to think that wouldnt' be me. The fact is that you do have to watch what you…

Anyone eat lean pockets? I am 3 months out and can eat a whole half of one! lol Is that normal?

Hello, As per my post op directions I am following the Protein first rule; but I am wondering if there is a time when that changes? Is it a forever thing? Do I do this just while I am losing? Will there ever be a time, in the near future, when I can eat my veggies first? Any long term sleevers out there with some wisdom for me?! Thanks in advance =]

I asked one member this on a personal reply but I thought I would put it out there to anyone .. I noticed many of the posts and ideas for food once yu get to "regular" food include bread, and pastries etc... I was told by my doctor not to eat bread, pasta, or rice. He gave me the impression that it would clog my sleeve. Also am not supposed to eat oatmeal, celery, asparagus and artichokes due to their fiberous qualities. Some people say they eat anything they want but in moderation... is this a personal thing? Am I just going to have to experiment to see what I can and can't tolerate? I think the things I miss the most are crackers, chips and nuts. If I chew these well e…

Any advice to get 70 grams of protien and 6 glasses of liquids w/three meals, bec I am struggling. Help!

It seems like there are many different "times" out there for how long you should wait to eat/drink. I have been doing no drinks 30 min before or after a meal but im reading where some surgeons say wait 90 min after you eat to drink something...that seems kinda crazy to me but now im worried that im not giving my food enough time to go through me before i drink...i would think this would be more of a scientific black and white type of thing since wouldn't it be pretty standard as to how long it takes a tummy to digest before its empty and ready for liquids? then why the many time ranges out there? any thoughts?

Just wondering how far past surgery you have to be to start having raw veges and fruit. After years of dieting and trying to increase servings of vegetables and fruits, I actually miss them. I know it is way to earlry for me; I was just wondering.

Hi, I would like some opinions. Please just the facts no judgmental diatribes.... I had VSG and it went great. Only problem is I decided to stay MX for a few months (business went very well and I could afford to do this).... Margaritas by the case full $1.50 a pop.....best time of my life...my neighbors even remark that they can see the weight loss which is cool So 5 months out I've only lost 30 pounds. The good news is I would have GAINED weight without the surgery... The bad news is I want to lose weight faster. I'd like to take adipex for about 3 months to accelerate my weight loss. Does anyone know a good DR in the TJ area? MY SISTER IS AN RN AND SHE SAID …

When are you ok to add frozen strawberries to the whey prtein smoothies?

Hi All, While preparing my daughter's baby food (pureed sweet potatoes, apples, pears, squash, green Beans, sweet peas) I began to wonder if I should prepare some for me during my "mushy stage." I will be taking a Protein "shot" (liquid) of 18 grms of proteinsper tablespoon (2X a day) in addition to my other "liquids" the first month. I really want to make sure I get my protein in. So I thought with the added boost of the protein "shot" it may be okay to incorporate fresh pureed veggies during the mushy stage (3 weeks out) to mix it up and add other nutrients. What do yo think? PS- Tommorow is the day!

Okay, I am 3 1/2 weeks post op and I am now on my mushies/soft food stage (yay) but OMG it takes me a good hour or more just to eat 1 scrambled egg and I feel so full at that!!!! I am curious, how much food can everyone eat post op and when? Thanks-Tiffany

Hello... today is post op day 5 for me... I am finally able to keep up with my liquids still struggling with enough protien.. I am suprised that today I actually feel hungry? is this normal and does it go away... I thought that removal of the portion of the stomach removed the hormone for hunger and increases statiety? thanks

Hello all, I am 5 days post op and am going through full liquids for the next 2 weeks. I'm already sick of creamy soups. I'm having trouble with protein shakes, they all taste awful. I have been doing some greek yogurt, sugar free pudding, sugar free popsicles, cream soups, cream of wheat... any other suggestions? I did see one poster mention using a light alfredo sauce as a soup, that sounds promising! Thanks!

Is crystal light considered a clear liquid?? The info my dr gave me is kind of confusing. Tomorrow is my surgery and Im supposed to be on clear liquids but that includes popsicles and jello so Id think crystal light would be ok?

So I've been an idiot. My exfiance came by for a visit and well I have been bad. She was here for two days... during those two days... I ate some pretty stupid things : 7 pieces fried calimari with a red bell pepper and black bean ragout ... 1/4 of a corn dog .... and 2oz barbecued asian pork ... and worst of all 1/2 a blood orange martini. I know that I'm an idiot but she was in town and I'm hoping this could be a start of us rekindling so I took her to eat at all of our favorite places... and well I got caught up with things. We also ... well were intimate. As for the food, well it opened a can of worms because now I want small portions of all my favorite foods…

Hello fellow sleevers, I am 6 1/2 mths post op now and my hair is still falling out albeit slower than at first. i have noticed an abundance of grey hair coming through, both on the regrowth and on the longer, older hair. My question then, is simple, should I dye my hair - to get rid of the pesky grey - or leave it a while longer? As you can see from my avatar pic, it is non descript mousy brown colour... Hmmm not sure what to do!

I will be 1 month post op tomorrow and I am 8 lbs away from being in onederland!! I never thought I would get there so quickly. I feel wonderful other then a pulled muscle in my left shoulder area "got sick one night after eating and the force from vomiting caused a pulled muscle" I am eating everything I was eating prior to surgery minus the deserts, sodas, etc. My protein always comes first. If I get full off of meat alone then so be it. Atleast I got the healty part of the meal in.. I did however have a cheat moment more of a span of 3 days. I made my children cookies one day and set one aside for me. It took me 3 days to eat that one cookie and after I felt horrible …

I have been trying to read and research everything I can before my surgery this thursday morning. I have been looking at people talk about there journey on you tube. So I just wondering how bad does it really hurt? I have had four children.( 2 with no drugs) Is it worse than child birth????????

I saw the comments about straws on the cabonation page. My Dr never mentioned that - what is that about. My Dr essentially told me to eat twice as much Protein as anything else but to eat whatever I want. Choose healthy foods MOST of the time so I stay nutriitionally balanced.

Hi, I am now 6 days post op and my surgeon just said 2 weeks liquid only then soft food for a couple of weeks before normal texture food. He didnt suggest what good liquids were Well I'm living on cuppa Soups and I'm bored enough to go nuts, I also tried slimfast but it gave me terrible dumping. Can I ask experienced sleevers what got you through the liquids stage? Thanks. Cx

HI all, I am beginning my 6 month supervised diet (so is the hubby)....we weigh over 400lbs...yuk! Well, the dr gave the go ahead to use Weight watchers online so one of us registered and put in our weight loss goal (even though we are only doing this for awhile). It spit out that we have 63 points per day and 49 extra points per week....WHAT?????????? Just for kicks I ate today exactly what I would normally eat today and can't even get to those points! How can we loose some weight on this???? OUr surgeon wants us at 400 even if possible. Any ideas, anybody use this????? So confused? Thanks, Tracy

I've found that the sleeve has made me be more aware of the food than before. It isn't like I wasn't aware of food, heck that's all I thought about. But I would mindlessly eat and eat and eat never really enjoying the food or tasting it. It was just a way to shut off or numb my brain. I didn't care the times of day or what I was drinking with my meal. Now I have to be aware to get good nutrition. To eat several times a day or I'll forget to eat at all. I eat slowly and chew well. To get whatever I want to drink before eating. To stop eating or drinking 90 minutes before bed or I will be up with heartburn all night. To never eat before I lay down. Not to overdo it on carb…

Sleeved 1 week ago and my tummy is rebelling...lol Tired of protein shakes, jello, and broth! I am hungery, but am at a loss as to what to eat now. Currently my family is having a dinner of pizza hut in our dining room as I sit in my room furiously typing at my keyboard! Grrrrr I know I need to eat, but I dont think I can choke down any more protein shakes, jello, or broth. I have had cream of wheat for 2 nights for dinner, but cant bear the thought of eating any of the choices I have. Is it bad to just go to sleep? LOL Lord give me strength.

hello fellow sleevers, As we are entering a new year and a new decade, I thought it might be a good idea to start it with a fresh sheet as such and a positive attitude. I really want to kick start my weight loss again as I have been losing really slowly and I am feeling a little frustrated and despondent. I am diong all the right things; eating three times a day, concentrating on Protein and liquids, working out, but my negative attitude and my harsh thought process are not doing me any favours! I definately need to be kinder to myself! So, with that in mind, I am thinking about going back to the liquid phase or at least partically liquid phase. I am thinking alon…

Just thought I would pass on what helped me stay SANE during the PRE-OP and I also have some of this in POST-OP. Of course, consult your doctor to make sure it is OK for you and your plan. My doctor had me on a liquid diet 800 calories or less. The mainstay of my diet is fat free cottage cheese - a powerhouse of low calories & Protein. Fat free Greek yogurt is another one of my main staples. I also love a yogurt drink called Keefer from Publix that I can have a few sips if I don't have time to eat and it fills me up for few hrs. Lasagna - fat free cottage cheese, spaghetti sauce, small amount of Parmesan cheese Mexican - fat free cottage cheeses, salsa or nach…

When could you start eating green salads or nuts???

My surgery is scheduled for a week from tomorrow (12/28)! My surgeon has me on the liquid diet for a week pre-op. In preparation I bought a Magic Bullet today and had a question about smoothies: are they okay while on the full-liquid diet post op? I know that I can have them during the pre-op diet, but was curious if they would be okay post op. I'm terrified of messing up the staple line and developing complications, so don't want to do anything that could be a problem. Thanks all!

Hello I am getting sleeved on Dec 27, and am starting to prepare for my post op diet. So far the only thing I really have is a sample set of Chike protein supplements. Im reading on different posts that tastes change after surgery so not to invest in one type of protein drink, so should I just gather a whole bunch of samples? Also, I would like to know if I can get some assistance in creating a kind of checklist of items that "post oppers" have used through the clear liquid, full liquid and mushy stages, as well as any good recipes or tricks that you have discovered. I am a creature of habit and I don't have much variety in my diet, but I know things are going to chan…

I am 5 days post-op and I am having serious issues getting my protein drinks in. I was given protein slams in the hospital that have 42 gramsof protein in them, but I just can't get them down. They are so nasty! I try to sip on them and I gag everytime. I also tried putting some protein powder in jello but it doesn't really dissolve and just settles to that bottom, yuck again. Does anyone have any suggestions about getting any protein in? I'm only really eating jello and broths right now and I'm worried that I am going to start getting weak from the lack of protein. Why can someone make a protein vitamin?!?!?

My doctor said it takes more than seven months for the staple line to heal? That's a long time. Is it true? What have you heard?

Day One of liquid diet, and the protein drinks don't seem to be sitting well on my stomach. I'm getting a lot of heartburn, gas, etc. and feeling sick to my stomach after drinking them. Consequently, I've only had two of the five I was supposed to drink. I take Prevacid on a regular basis for reflux, but it doesn't seem to help with this. Any suggestions?

I am having a gastric sleeve done on Thursday, December 16. I have been on a liquid diet of Carnation Instant Breakfast, broth, Jell-o, water and popsicles. I have been having terrible diarrhea issues. Anyone else have this?

Hi, So I'm six days out of my surgery... i had it on Monday and was discharged from the hospital Wednesday afternoon. So far its been a struggle to drink all of my protein shake and swallow the my multi vitamins its to many pills and its becoming overwhelming. Im almost regretting having the surgery, and I really dont want to feel that way!!!!!!!!! Thanks Zuby