PreciousCargo

Honestly, I'd try drinking more Water or a cup of coffee first. I'm all for the most natural solution, although I'm not sure how "natural" coffee actually is! If the water/coffee doesn't help, then try adding some kind of fiber solution (benefiber or metamucil) before taking a stool softener. The stool softeners pull Water from other places and hydration is a huge issue for sleevers, especially at only 7 weeks post-op!
Good luck!

Mott's for Tot's low sugar apple juice is a winner too! (just don't guzzle it or anything!

Mirilax is just the ticket for me, started out a full cap a day and now take 1/2 cap a day - it's been an ongoing problem all my adult life that just got worse post sleeve.

Yeah, apple juiced watered down worked for me. Careful with the laxatives. You can get dependent on them.
"Laxative Dependence is a risk for people who use stimulant laxatives for a long time. Cathartic colon is the name for physiological and anatomical changes caused by long term stimulant laxative use. Although some experts dispute the existence of cathartic colon, several reliable sources document the details of this disorder. Cathartic colon is characterized by changes in the nerves and muscles of the large intestine. Cathartic colon leads to laxative dependence. Once laxative dependence sets in, it becomes difficult to have bowel movements without taking a laxative. A prudent consumer may consider other colon products instead of stimulants that can cause laxative dependence."
I'd say use fiber foods and apple/prune juice or Citrucell.

I'm one mo out & I find eating torturous. I'm hungry & miserable. O am soooo tired of all mushies. I hate th actually. I can't stand the shakes so I try to get a Protein Bar down each day. I want to chug Water but can barely tolerate sipping. I am so hopeful that like others this gets better. I miss normal food. Healthy food like salad, sushi, fish..... Fingers crossed it gets better for both of us!

I hate eating too and I am 3.5 months post op. My whole day consists of 3 Protein drinks, cheese sticks, and popsicles. Thats it and that all. I have tried food but it all hurt me so now I get so nervous and anxious that I refuse to eat at all. I would rather stick to the things that are safe then to venture out and hurt later. I read that Im allowed veggies now so I am going to try nibbling on some raw carrots and maybe some other raw veggies and see how it goes. Im so sick of my current diet, plus with as little as I eat I still stall! Im in a stall right now what a crock. LoL. We will get there I know it, it just takes time.

I can only tolerate the egg beaters. The real eggs make me vomit also.

It frustrates me to hear these weight losses. Dont take me wrong when I say that, I am happy for everyone. Since my surgery Jan 20 I have lost 20 pds... that is it. But I look at the whole picture. On Dec 4 I weighed 308, today I weigh 268, if I go by that number I have lost 40 pds. I do exercise three times a week for 30 mins, my calorie intake is minimal. However, I can honestly say without this surgery I wouldn't have lost that much. Good luck

I am 13 months post-op and what I am doing that's different this time has to do with both the surgery and my psyche. I lost my hunger with surgery so I am not fixated on food as I used to be. I used to think about food all day long, what I would eat, when I would eat it, what I would eat the following day. I don't do that anymore because food isn't that interesting anymore. The mental stuff is trickier. When I was fat, I avoided getting on the scale. After surgery, I weighed myself every day (I know myself and knew I would not freak out if the scale didn't move). I still weigh myself every day. I gained 2 lbs over the holidays and I took them off immediately by eating Protein in larger quantites and cutting salty food and the 2 lbs were gone in 3 days. Also, I like wearing a size 6. I gave away all my fat clothes and I refuse to have a range of sizes in my closet any longer. I am sick and tired of yo-yo dieting and decided that I was in charge now and not food. However, I could not have done it without the surgery and I expect as I get further out it may become more difficult, but I intend to try extremely hard to maintain my weight where it is now.

As Pookeyism pointed out, not all carbs are created equal.
A bean has carbs, and so does a Hershey kiss. Which do you think you should eat?
Generally when people say "don't eat carbs" what they mean is "don't eat white or processed carbs": things made with white flour or rice, refined white sugars, etc. They usually don't mean "don't eat a piece of fruit" or "don't eat vegetables", which also have carbs.
The bulk of carbs in a healthy diet come from vegetables. 40/30/30 (Protein, fat, carbs) is a healthy average. When I was low-carbing it, I maintained about 70/25/5. It was extreme, but it worked. But ALL of the carbs were natural carbs from vegetables. No fruits at all.
High Protein ratios require more Water intake. The easy formula is half your body weight in ounces of Water, per day. For good hydration, but also to keep the Proteins flushed out of your system. They'll cause you some problems if you don't wash them out. (A protein only diet will kill you, you'll basically get protein poisoning... that's why survivalists tell you to cook the animal, but also eat the organs and other tidbits.)
HTH

whether or not you go with a low/high or inbetween carb level - and chances are you may do all more than once - knowing what to look for is very important in regards to getting what you need out of your selections. Especially diabetics. In my opinion diabetics should not go by a low/high carb choice. Moderation and continuous testing as the pounds come off are key. I was diabetic for 5 years - it is always in the back of my head!

carbs vs. net carbs are what you are looking for, and sugars.
for example, Kroger candied yams:
210 calories for 1/2 cup serving
total carbs 51g
Fiber 1g
sugars 43 g
kroger mixed veggies, canned
40 calories for 1/2 cup serving
total carbs 7g
Fiber 2g
sugar 3g
looking past the obvious difference in calories,
the yams have 51 total carbs, and only 1g fiber - so your net carbs is 50g - that is 50g that basically your body will and or can use for energy. only 1g can be used to help "flush' your system and counter the 43g sugar!
he mixed veggies have a high sugar to total carbs ratio, however, you have a much higher total carbs to fiber ratio. the sugars, at 3g for 1/2 cup is nominal.
Did that help? lol

Precious, everybody's sleeve is different. I never counted anything (and still don't), mostly because I have to eat what my sleeve will allow--and, for good or ill, it doesn't let me eat foods that aren't good for me (can't tolerate fried foods, most flour products, sweets). However, it also doesn't let me eat good-for-me foods like chicken, eggs, tuna, etc., so it's a trade off. Since you're having such a difficult time trying to do the "standard" things, why not try something else? Maybe aim to get some Protein through vegetable sources--get some bean Soup and zap it in the blender and heat that up and eat it. Split pea with ham. Vegetarian chili that has TVP (textured vegetable protein) instead of meat--zap them up so they're smooth and try those.
My point is, low-carbing will work for a good number of folks, but not everyone. If your sleeve won't tolerate a lot of the typical Protein foods (tuna, chicken, whatever), you obviously can't eat those, and a lot of very healthy, non-animal-protein-based foods are going to come with some carbs.
Since you can't keep a lot of solid stuff down yet, I say don't worry about your carbs too much and just try to find a set of foods you can eat that are tolerable. I lived for the first few months on yogurt, spoons of Peanut Butter, cottage cheese, and soup--literally ate Soup every day. You'll be glad later that your sleeve is picky--right now, it STINKS, but as you heal and progress, you'll be happy to have that picky thing that keeps you from eating what you shouldn't. Hang in there, my friend!!

I haven't experienced it either yet, but that's not to say I won't. I would challenge them to live like they're sleeved for a week. I'd put a sleeved persons portion of food and 80oz of Water in front of them and tell them to survive on 3 meals that size per day and drink all the fluids in a day, then have them ride my 8 miles every night with me, tell them to get up and go to the gym in the morning with me, and have them do it for a week straight, then ask them how "easy" that was.

Good luck.. I can understand the frustration. I was denied and had to appeal my case due to my psych testing. After I went through the necessary loopholes I got approved. Keep your faith.

Yes, in the beginning I hated eating too. I ate alot of mushies, yogurt, sf pudding, Soups, whatever was easy to go down. Now I don't have any difficulties eating and I'm 4.75 months post op.
So it does get better, hang in there!

I know how you feel, i used to dread eating, I did it because i was hungry and had to but it was painful and a chore just like you said.. it gets better I promise. I am 8 months out and i can eat without hurting and actually take pleasure in eating (don't know if that's a good thing, lol).. every day it will get better

It is a hassle isn't it? I'm 6 weeks out.

Bless you! I had a really rough start, too--and have eventually moved into feeling great!! You will, too. Are you taking an antacid? I had big-time problems with throwing up DAILY for the first two months--then I read on this board about people taking Prilosec, and that saved my sanity and stopped the throwing up. What a relief!!!
Also, you might find that backing up to an earlier stage of food choices might help. I stayed on soft/mushy for a lot longer than most. And I'll let you in on a little secret: I have NEVER met my Protein goals. Not once. Never. And my blood numbers are just fine for Protein, I still have lots of hair, I feel fantastic, etc. Maybe I'm just lucky, but I'll take it. My point is, don't stress. Do what you can do as you can do it. If you can tolerate the Protein shakes, try those. Try bars. Try softer protein foods like Greek yogurt, regular yogurt, powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury broth, or whatever. You will find the combination of things that works.
Meantime, HUGS to you from the owner of another picky sleeve--it's not fun, that's for sure, but I hope you'll experience the success you want soon!!

I hope you are feeling better now. I have also overeaten and had that "slimming reflux" effect, terrible experience. As much as we go to the educational meetings we are never fully prepared. I truly had to learn on my own to learn my limits. It has been a hard journey and I know it will get easier. Good luck to you

Try to get off the scale...I swear, I try to be upbeat, but it was dragging me down. I've been getting in the same amount of protein. I can't even imagine trying to eat that much right now? I'd split my little ole sleeve!!

I need to try that Unjury Protein. A lot of times I cant meet my protein requirements. However, I hate my Protein Drinks. I drink a lot of milk, maybe adding the unflavored would help me. Thks for the tip. I also do share the same concern about my hair falling out. I don't think I would look good in wigs (LOL).

I dont think your dehydrated but after excercising I do find it helpful to drink a Protein Shake and a cup of Powerade Zero. This has helped me when I do ride my bike and was experiencing dizziness. You are doing great with your excerising routine, definitely call your doctor.

Hi yecats.. I like ya!! So I'll answer your Quest for information. Here's what you do:

Get more fluids in (water!!! 64 oz minimum)
Up your protein
Throw your scale away, either that or only weigh in 1-2x per week (less if it drives you that nuts)

That's it. I can't see anything else that might be affecting your scale. The 3rd week stall will hit 99% of us... you just have to keep doing all the right things and keep it moving. STAY POSITIVE!!!

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