Darla5060

thanks for this post I am 9 months out and have this same issue glad I am not alone.

I'm glad I'm not alone, too!

I am closing in on 3 years post op and still have a hard time with just plain Water. But I would try your PPI again. I keep trying to quit taking mine, and everything damn time I do, within about a week I notice a lot more nausea, especially in the mornings after I have taken my Vitamins. I think it is better to take it and get your fluids in than to become dehydrated.

Thank you, supersweetums! I did start taking it again, and it seems to be already helping.

Yep, I too cannot stomach plain Water. At first I needed my liquid to be room temperature to cool but not cold - it would make me nauseous. Now I can have it cold but it has to have some type of flavoring. I absolutely love Diet Snapple Green Tea. That is my number one go to drink now. Plain Water feels too "heavy" to me. Go figure!

Thank you, Suejersey! I'm going to try Snapple green tea to see how that is. It's very weird!

I had this problem for the first year, maybe a little longer. A lot of people seem to have this issue for a while after surgery, but from what I have read it usually goes away. I drink plain Water just fine now. Seems odd that this would happen so far out. Did you have problems drinking it right after surgery?

Hi sarsar,

I didn't have any problems drinking right after surgery...I wish I had paid more attention, but I think this started when I stopped taking my ppi about six months ago. But I'm not sure! I should probably check with my doc, but I also may start taking my ppi again and see if that clears it up. Thanks for your help!!

Hi there! I'm 19 months out from surgery and doing very well in all aspects of post-surgical life except for one thing - Water makes me slightly nauseous. Does anyone else deal with this? I've tried it flavored, room temperature, ice cold - it doesn't seem to matter much (although warm to Hot drinks are fine). It's not anything I can't handle, and I still get most of my Water in, but it's odd. I can't remember if it used to happen when I took my ppi, and I'm wondering if I should start my ppi up again...any advice?

Thanks!!

I find that sometimes it's easier to eat veggies as a snack instead of a meal. I like to make a dip out of plain 0% Greek yogurt--add dill dip mix (low-sugar type) or a Penzey's spice mix. then cut up red pepper, cucumber, zucchini strips etc. to dip it in. about 100 calories and really filling. You can do this with PB2, Greek yogurt and apple slices too.

When I'm eating a meal, if I have any carbs (which is rare--like a spoon of baked sweet potato), I put that on the bottom of the wide-mouthed mug that I eat out of, then veggies (like zucchini, spinach, sauteed peppers, etc.), then Protein. Then I eat in layers, so Protein first, then veggies, then carb last--and a lot of times I won't have room for the carb.

I like red pepper strips and a laughing cow babybel lite cheese as a snack too, or cucumbers with the soft low-fat laughing cow cheese on it.

I like those mini cucumbers that look like pickling cucumbers. They are nice and tender and digestible.

I can also eat about a cup of romaine lettuce with a few cut up veggies on it (carrots, peppers, cucumbers), and some protein on top.

I've seen a few people post what they've eaten for the day and sometimes there are zero veggies and then there are things like processed carbs. I say everyone should do what works best for him or her, but I can't imagine a food plan, for me, that doesn't include veggies.

TES, you have amazing ideas! Thank you! I've been so bad about my veggies, and I actually love them I get the best ideas on our site here. Thanks again. And I love your sunny profile picture.

Pretty early on I knew I wanted veggies back in my diet, so started making veggie Soups. I really couldn't eat salads very well until after 8 months, now I eat them like a champ. I'm not sure where they go~! I must have a hollow leg or something, I can eat a pretty huge salad. I eat apple slices with Peanut Butter, carrot or cuc slices with hummus.... fine chopped kale with sesame oil and chopped fruit and veggies/nuts.... I just started by eating them cooked... and slowly added raw bit by bit. I couldn't eat apple peal for the longest time, now, 2 years out, no problem. I just love getting in all those colors and Fiber and vitamins! I love the taste too and not many calories at all...as my stomach has relaxed, and my hunger returned some, the veggies really help to fill in the blanks.

Thank you, feedmyeye!! I love your ideas. I love hummus, and am going to try it with cucumbers.

I don't understand this at all...it makes me so sad for this girl.

I eat salads just fine have you tried that? I keep a bag of baby spinach in my cooler at work, and open up a can of chicken and grab a hand full of greens. A little olive oil on top and off we go. I make egg salad lettuce wraps. Or anything in a lettuce wrap gets you some vegetables and a in a handy wrapper. Portabellos and humus is good too. Lots of cool ways to get them in.

Thank you, Johnlatte! Wraps are a great idea, I didn't think of that!

I eat veggies with lunch and dinner and occasionally for a snack.< /p>

Here's a couple of typical veggie options for me. I'm further out than you, so you might not be able to eat as much.

Soup: I like the Progresso Tomato Basil Soup. I pick a soup with lots of veggies. I also like Anderson Split Pea Soup and Butternut Squash soup. Have it with a ham and cheese rollup (ham lunchmeat rolled around a lite string cheese) or 1/2 sandwich or for veggie Soups like minestrone and southwest veggie, add a couple ounces of chicken or meatballs.

Salad: I buy a small bag of spinach or baby greens and add a little other stuff. I use about 1/2 cup of lettuce and a 1/3 cup other veggies or fruit. Sometimes I add Protein to the salad, or I have it on the side. For example, 2 oz chicken chopped and tossed with a little sugar free orange jelly, over 1/2 cup spinach with a few snow pea pods (pull the strings off first), a few mandarin orange segments and a couple tablespoons sliced almonds with Newmans Lite Sesame Ginger Dressing.

Cooked veggies: I like zuchinni (slice a few rounds with a mandoline slicer and cook along side whatever Protein you're making). I like frozen because I can just shake out enough for my meal. My favs are frozen whole green Beans, frozen roasted peppers and onions from Trader Joes,and frozen peas.

Snacks: I love sugar snap peas, baby carrots, and cucumbers for a crunchy snack. I eat them plain or with a dip made from ranch dressing mix stirred into greek yogurt.

Lynda

Thank you, Lynda! Those are great ideas! I didn't think about veggie soups...I really appreciate you taking the time to write that out for me.

Hi there! I'm 15 months out, and still haven't gotten into the habit of incorporating veggies back into my diet. I love veggies, but, as weird as it sounds, have gotten out of the habit of eating them. I would appreciate any suggestions about when to eat them and good ways to get them back into my diet. How do you incorporate them in your day?

Thanks, everyone!!!

The best advice I got on these boards when I first has surgery was this: the first month sucks!!! Don't worry, you're going through the hard part right now, but it gets SO much better! Hang in there, the regret will go away and you'll be thrilled with your decision. Hugs!!

So excited for you!!!! I'll pray for a successful surgery. This'll be the best thing you ever did for yourself! Great job on your weight loss so far, that'll really help your healing time. Swallowing saliva wasn't an issue for me or my husband who also had the sleeve. GOOD LUCK! Enjoy the journey!

WOW!!! That's amazing!!!! Congratulations!

Beautiful!!! Congratulations!!

Congratulations!! That's awesome weight loss! I feel the same way about my sleeve - blessed and excited, even after 14 months. It's the best thing I ever did for myself. Enjoy the ride!!

That makes me sad because for Breakfast I used bread a lot...for dinner I used to make Spanish rice or an italian dish that had Pasta. ugh, this is going to suck..for me at least.

Don't be sad! A lot of people are able to eat those foods in small amounts. I used to eat rice and bread all of the time, and I honestly don't miss it at all. I'd love to check back with you in two-three months to see how you feel about it all...I'm willing to bet that your perspective will be completely changed. Hang in there, sweetie!! And PDXMan is an expert - I've followed his advice a lot along the way and he knows what he's talking about...he's absolutely right about adding in veggie carbs for energy!

Hi! Yes, I'm 14 months out now, and can eat just about anything...bread, rice, and Pasta don't sit well, so I do avoid those even at this point. I still stick to Protein first, then veggies and fruits. I don't avoid carbs, I eat and enjoy them. I'm SO happy with my weight loss and energy...I feel like this surgery saved my life. My hubby had surgery, too. It's great, because we eat the same!

I remember going through exactly what you described...hang in there! I didn't get energy back until week 4, then I had it in abudance. At week 2, I still had really low energy. I also missed the food I used to eat. It took me a month to get over wanting that food I used to eat. It'll get better! This decision has changed my life in so many good ways! The best advice I got when I had the surgery was "The first month sucks". Keep that in mind, and don't worry - it's gets better very soon. Good luck!!!

Congratulations!!!!! It only gets better and better from here on out!

It was day 8 for me!

SO normal!! I was the same exact way. I loved not being hungry (I understand it being a little scary because it's so weird!). It's very good! Take care!

Oh my gosh, how WONDERFUL! Congratulations, CGJ. You're an inspiration!! I'm going to the gym now!

Wow!! That's awesome weight loss! The workouts will really help. I didn't exercise much at first, and when I started, I dropped weight like crazy. Keep up the great work!! I'm so happy for you!

I made sure to get all my Protein in and still had hair loss...but it stopped after about three months and grew back. It's distressing, but at least it's temporary.