shordee0751

Just started soft foods so here is today's menu.....if anyone has any advice to up my protien, would appreciate it. B-Protein shake 1/2 cup L- 1/3 banana, laughing cow light Swiss wedge D - 1/4 cup fat free refried Beans, 1 T shredded cheese, 1T Greek yogurt I feel like all I do is drink Water and I've only made it to 24 oz today...

I did the same thing my first day home (2nd day post op) My doctor told me it was my body trying to get rid of nasty stuff in my tummy. Took my nausea pill and antacid that evening and next 2 days and didn't have it again.... Hope you feel better!

Hi. I had surgery the same day and I can not wait till Monday! My meal plan has us on full liquids for 2 weeks then soft food for 2 weeks. Maybe you could do a ricotta bake with marinara (careful about the acid) or hummus?

Mine was 2 weeks full liquids, 2 weeks soft foods.... Can't wait to start soft foods on Monday!

So I am 10 days out and my stomach is still so swollen that I can't wear the pants I was in before surgery even tho I have lost 21 lbs since pre op diet. I am not sure if the fact that I had a hematoma at surgery. Did anyone swell like this??

Thank you all! I can eat low fat just fine.... Just a mix up. I am planning on sticking to my dr's plan and going with lite and sugar free for now.

Alright - I am so excited to be part of this!!! Day 8 post op for me so I hope I am not making this goal too far of a stretch but I know most weight comes off in the beginning. SN.....................starting wt...............current............goal..............lbs to goal Shordee0751.......258.5......................238.5.............198.5..............40 lbs!!!!

So I am 8 days post op and just realized I just ate yogurt... Not sugar free, not lite. Why is it we are supposed to eat low fat and sugar free and for how long?? Thanks, all!

I am so sorry - I had surgery on Monday, the 27th so the day before you and I understand what you mean when you say you had no idea! I too was vomiting everything and it was not only discouraging but really painful. I was in the hospital 3 days and was still sick after leaving. I finally started keeping food down after doing 3 things - switching back to clear liquids (just broth, protein shakes, and popsicles) taking an anti nausea pill daily, and taking Zantac daily. I really hope things start looking up for you and if your doctor's office is anything like mine, call them. They are there to help.

I have cigna and bmi was 46

Help!!! I am 6 days post op and haven't taken my multi vitamin since before surgery. I really want to start back on track but with all the other pills I am taking (pain, antacid, vitamin d, etc.) I just want to know what you guys think.... Thanks!

Had surgery same day as you. I had a few additional complications so I am actually back on Clear liquids after a bad experience with yogurt. Anyway, today is the weakest day by far- hoping to get in a lot of Water as I am sure it will help. I can only hope everyday gets a little easier...are you in a lot of pain? I am ok as long as I am lying down but getting up is torture so walking is not high on my list. Good luck to you and I hope we can compare as time goes on!

I can not believe my long journey is almost over - I know that tomorrow will bring a new journey and right now I say, bring it!! I am excited but also really nervous. I haven't had surgery since I was eight years old and am worried about so many things. Any advice??

My approval with cigna took about 1 1/2 weeks. My PCP included my 6 month diet and a letter of recommendation. Also had a few other dr reports... Nothing required. My approval was denied but it was because my referral letter and nutritional plan from my PCP wasn't there. Once that was sent in, it was quickly approved. Let me know if you have any questions... Good luck!!!

I did HCG last summer - I did 2 separate rounds of 28 days (3 weeks apart) and lost a total of 35 lbs. First round was ok, it was really hard to eat the required food I needed even tho it was 500 calories. Followed exactly what I was supposed to in between the 2 rounds and keep weight off but as I ended 2nd round, I got so sick. I had to eat more. As of now gained that 35 lbs back plus an additional 15 and am scheduled for surgery on Monday.