calicojack42

I have been really doing research on what kind of drinks to buy and this helped me tremendously!!!

Yes very familiar.. im 6months out and follow all rules majority of the time but eatting slower im still working on today...so these things u speak of except the nausea happens whenever I eat to fast...so I do the same back to soft a few days to recover....I was a fast eatter before have impoved but its my hardest thing to do but I refuse to quit trying one cause it hurts like hell and I prefer not to experience it...:-)

Question for the more seasoned sleevers out there. I'm almost 4 months post-op, and I notice that if I eat too much or too fast, my stomach goes through this process that normally lasts an hour or two. There's a pain that builds over the course of about 2-4 minutes, and just as it reaches an apex of discomfort, I hear a little gurgle, and the pain subsides, then the process starts over again. Sometimes it will get so bad that I get nauseous, and have to visit a bathroom, but the only thing that comes up is a bunch of mucous. If I abuse my poor little pouch too much, I have to give it a soft-food day of rest before I can think about solid foods again.
Does this sound familiar with anyone?

I'm analytical by nature, so during the run-up to my surgery last August, I devised this spreadsheet to help me with choosing the right Protein for me. At this link, you can see what I evaluated, how I rated it (ratings are at the bottom of the sheet), how each one adhered to the requirements of my hospital's program (The colored cells on the right), and my thoughts on each one. Everyone has different tastes, but this sheet helped me to keep track of what was good to me and what I wanted to stay away from. I hope some of you find this useful.
http://goo.gl/Vb3Me

That's good stuff ... of course I immediately went to the one you said "tasted Amazing like melted ice cream" then you see all the red highlights on calories and carbs ... lol
Thanks!

I just want everyone know that I got my nectar lemonade protien in this morning and it was delightful. I am super happy right now because the chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla all made me nauseous.

That's a huge loss in 3 months!!! Looking at your profile of starting weight it seems the more you have to lose the quicker it goes at first, especially for guys. Unfair I say, unfair;) but more power to ya!
If your weight loss team are OK with it just go along for the ride.
Good luck. You'll be at goal in no time!

I was sleeved on August 12, and I have found that over time as the pounds fall away I am able to do more and more, so I try to do just that. I'll admit though, since the cold air has settled in over the northeastern US, I don't make it to the gym as often as I should. When I'm there though, starting out, the best piece of equipment was the recumbent bikes. After that, I moved up to the treadmill and now I'm hitting the ellipticals and feeling the pain in the morning.

Quit worrying and enjoy the ride it will slow down soon enough

Hey jack. I was about the same starting weight as you, and my rate of loss was about the same. Don't worry. The bigger you are, the faster you will lose......normally. Also men tend to lose faster than women...again....normally. So don't fret.
This whole concept of "losing too fast" is a total myth. Holding into 400 pounds of weight....that's what was unhealthy my friend. I know cause I was there too.
The biggest risk is gall bladder stones which I never had. And there is no evidence that the stones are any better or worse depending on rate of loss. At some point your rate of loss will slow down dramatically. If you slide right past a healthy weight you can always up your calories with easily digestible foods (sliders). But until that day comes, I would not worry about this. Keep following the plan and see what happens.
Congrats on your success so far.

Hang in there man, things will get better. Protein is important but not everything. I put hydration above protein. I once knew a girl who went 90 days drinking ONLY Water. Yeah she did get super skinny but her body bounced right back just fine so I don't stress it if I have a day with lower protein. Today my partner and I went to Jasons Deli because I was hungry (I am 12 days post op) and I had them give me a bowl of broccoli chedder (with most of the broccoli taken out). I ate about 6-7 bites and gave the rest away. I was satisfied. I did some shopping and came home and had a Protein shake. Don't let this get to you. It's a change and if you're anything like me CHANGE SUCKS but we can adapt. This is all about being able to adapt.

Patience, my friend. You will get there. I had my first salad at about 3.5 months out and it was the best thing I ever put in my mouth. I could only eat 1/3 of a Panera 1/2 salad, but it was delicious and very satisfying.
I had A LOT of trouble moving through the food stages. I was stuck on liquids for three weeks and then pureed/mushies for three more. I moved to soft at 6 weeks, but threw it all up almost every time. If I could hold 2 ounces, I was doing fabulous. At my three month mark, things really opened up and my world changed.
You are far too close to a new life to regret it!! Take it one day at a time and look for recipes that you will enjoy. The fruits and veggies will come. More importantly, good health will come and you will be so happy!

Remember this super restriction is only temporary. Use this time to find the healthy Protein dense foods you do like, low calorie drinks that are soothing, and other activities to replace the joy you got from eating. You are still healing.
At more than two years out and goal weight, I enjoy almost everything I did pre-op, in limited quantities. I do remember the first summer post op. I love fresh fruit, esp. stone fruits and they made me sick. I missed the entire season for peaches, nectarines, and plums. But the next year I was back at the farmers market!
Lynda

Calicojack, definitely take the word of your surgeon (or respiratory therapist who set you up with the cpap machine). If it's not a leak it definitely could be too much pressure (centimetres of Water pressure, not pounds per square inch though). You would suffocate or maybe your head would come off with 20 PSI. lol
If you're losing weight in your neck area then the pressure to keep your tongue off the back of your throat/airway needs to be lessened.
I hope you are able to come off it completely within a few months!

I don't know what your gurgling noise is, but I've had to have my pressure on my CPAP lowered twice, and it was interfering with my acid reflux, making it worse. Doc said will probably be off it soon, you should see if you need your pressure reduced. Just a thought.

I'm down around 70 pounds at this point... maybe I'll make that appointment with my pulminologist

Thanks very much for the words of experience. Knowing what to expect helps to arm me against anxiety, and I was feeling a bit disarmed. I have my 1 month follow-up with my surgeron on Tuesday and I plan on being rational at that point.
And ElyQuint- you hit the nail on the head. I'm a pretty introverted person, and I tend to internalize my issues which gives them chance to grow. I'm glad I spoke (or wrote) up this time.

Wow! I can hear your inner dialogue gnawing away at you! Sounds like panic poetry. Slow down (take some magnesium) and cultivate calm. Yoga, meditation, read a book that isn't about food or wls, breathe deep and remember, nothing is forever, not even protein shakes which I still have to drink in order to meet my needs.