Domika03

I guess it depends on how much you ate. Also, was it from a can or homemade? Homemade would probably have a better nutritional value. I'd say as long as you didn't have a lot, and it didn't hurt, it might be OK. But, I'm no Dr & just learning the ropes with the sleeve myself (day 12 post op). Enjoy & just be careful!

It sounds as though you already know what you're doing wrong, as far as food intake. You've got the right idea about working out, but without eating the right goods, you're not helping yourself. We're limited on what we can eat, and its up to us to eat things that are more nutritional. I'm only in week 2 post op from the sleeve but I was a bandster & am familiar with eating the right foods, etc... I also think taking Vitamins are important because of the limitations of our food intake. We need to make sure we're still getting all the right nutrients & the vitamins help. I'm betting you can do this. You're already working out, just need to focus on what you eat. Re focus & stay positive!

Don't feel bad about lying about your weight. I'm pretty sure we've all done that in some way or another, at some time or another. You're making strides to change your lifestyle & get healthier. That's what counts Best of luck on your journey!

Thanks everyone for the feedback. Glad this "stomach talk" is normal

Hi I felt a little naseuous this morning, slight tummy ache, but I think it was a need to 'go.' I took 30 ml of MoM earlier this morning & it helped. I ate Breakfast (about 3 1/2 tablespoons of cream of wheat w/ 1 tablespoon of unflavored Protein powder) about 3 hours ago. No issues there. I'm drinking my fluids & my stomach has been gurgling like crazy the last 1/2 hour. Am i hungry or is it telling me something else? Does your stomach still gurgle? What does it mean? Good thing I'm working from home. Otherwise, my co-workers would think my stomach was attacking! Feedback? Thank you!!! PS - 12 days post-op

I'm 11 days post op & had my first 1/2 Protein Bar today. I don't want to have more than 1 per day until my tummy is a little more settled. One step at a time. I notice everyone's food menu can be quite different from Week 1 to Week 6...

I'm 11 days post op, in week 2. I'm eating the following: Breakfast: 3 tablespoons cream of wheat w/ 1 teaspoon of SF rasberry jam (no seeds) Breakfast snack: 3 tablespoons cream of mushroom Soup w/ 1 tablespoon of melted shredded cheese (and 1 scoop of Protein powder) Lunch: 1/2 Pure protein High Protein Bar lunch snack: Going to eat 3 tablespoons mashed potatoes w/ 1 tablespoon of homemade tomato sauce I'm using for the family's spaghetti & meatball dinner tonight Dinner: Working on that / probably cream of broccoli soup w/ 1 scoop of Protein powder What do you guys have? What about fluids? What do you guys drink to keep those fluids up? I know we can't / shouldn't eat & drink at the same time, so what keeps you filled up & meeting your daily intake? I'm expected to have 32 oz of Fluid for now. Not quite there yet, unless you count my little 'liquid' meals

I like Pure Protein. I just ate 1/2 bar for my lunch time snack. 1/2 = 100 calories, 10g protein and 1g sugar. They have a large variety of flavors to chose from too.

There's a common theme here & everyone is right. I started walking 2 hours after surgery & every so often while in the hospital. Then, all over my house. It definitely helped. It does eventually go away!

Oh my gosh, I licked 3 Doritos & I liked it!!! No, I didn't eat them, just licked them. I was desperate for some flavor. Old habits die hard! I might add, the dogs loved the Dorito chips

Does anyone else still have side aches from a revision from the band to sleeve? I'm 10 days out & still feel it once in a while. I'm also so stinkin tired. Not really getting protein & certainly having a tough time getting enough fluids in. Should be 32 oz at this point & I'm barely getting 20oz.. Is anyone else going through this? Anyone?

Does anyone else still have side aches from a revision from the band to sleeve? I'm 10 days out & still feel it once in a while. I'm also so stinkin tired. Not really getting Protein & certainly having a tough time getting enough fluids in. Should be 32 oz at this point & I'm barely getting 20oz.. Is anyone else going through this? Anyone?

I'm 10 days out & am having a really hard time getting all my daily fluids in. It's quite the struggle.

I'm 9 days post op now. I went to the mountains today to see the snow sculptures in Breckenridge, CO. It was a 2 1/2 hour drive & we stayed there for about 2 1/2 hours. Pretty much walked around most of the day. Stopped at a Mexican restaurant since the other 4 people I was with had to eat. It was a little awkward in the sense that I was the only one that didn't wind up eating anything. I didn't even see a soup I could have, or mashed potatoes. DOH! Oh well, I had a few sips of water while everyone else ate. Overall, I was OK with it. I have to say by the end of the day, I was definitely feeling sore. My left side & back were bothering me. Thinking it might have been a bit too much less than 2 weeks post op. I took a few things to eat with me, in these cute little containers, that held 3-4 tablespoons of food. I tried to stay hydrated on the drive up & back but don't think I came close. I'm having a hard time drinking enough fluids & think it's affecting my ability to... well, to "go." It's been 6 days since I last went. Yes, I said 6 days. I took Milk of Magnesia last night with no results today, so I just took a little more. Also took a colace stool softner. I'm really praying something will happen tomorrow. Otherwise, IDK.... this can't be good.

OK, so how do I know what my blogger "address" is? My topics are always listed under MissionSlimpossible, if that helps>

I waited 4 days & was not on pain meds. Surgery was on a Thursday & I drove on a Monday. I did have a small laptop pillow on my lap between the seatbelt & my tummy... The only concern about driving, besides not being on pain meds, is turning the wheel to the right or left. Sometimes that gets a bit sore, not bad, just a little sore.

...and brag you should! Congrats!!!

I'd like to thank everyone for their honest input on such a "tough" topic. This is helpful to me as well as I last went on Monday, and today is Friday, I've been adding benefiber to my drinks, but don't think I'm drinking enough. I'm only 8 days post op. I am now going to add colace. Sounds likes its OK to take colace everyday. Thanks everyone!

Since I was originally banded, I had lost quite a bit of weight before needing a revision due to a partially slipped band. I can wear a size 12 pants comfortably around my waist, but they're big everywhere else. Mind you, I have that lovely flab that hangs over my 3 c-section scars & that won't go away unless I have cosmetic surgery (which I won't do). It's quite unattractive & that alone prevents me from going down a size. I digress. While I've noticed that my stomach isn't "as" bloated as it originally was, I can still still it's swollen. I was just wondering when this swelling might go down? Also, if you had surgical glue, how long before that fell off on its own?

Oh my gosh, thankfully you were in the garage & not driving or somewhere out side of your home. Keep us posted & feel better!!!

I read that I can try 4 oz of Slim Fast Low Carb shakes during this stage. This, along with 3 tablespoons of things like cream of wheat, Greek yogurt, mashed potatoes, cream of mushroom soup.... What is or did you have during your 2nd week?

It's hard to believe that I had my surgery a week ago today. I feel like I've come so far from that day. I am in my 2nd day of eating, and I use the word "eating" quite loosely. As mentioned in my last post, I'm limited to things like 3-4 tablespoons of cream of wheat (w a teaspoon of SF jelly jam), mashed potatoes w/ a teaspoon of melted cheese, cream of mushroom soup w/ a teaspoon of melted cheese), and greek yogurt w/ a teaspoon of SF jelly jam, I still find it mind-boggling that these foods basically fill me up. Of course, my goal is work work my way up so that I'm getting more protein in my system. I saw that Slim Fast low carb shakes (4 oz) were also available as an option. I've never tried them so not sure what they taste like. I personally like Pure Protein shakes by Costco but didn't see that as an option so I guess I'll hold off on those for now. While I am on PTO this week, I stopped by the office for an internal job interview. There's a new position available that I'm interested in, and the person conducting the interview flew in from CA for the day only. Couldn't miss my chance to give it a shot. Anyway, I drove (with hubby in tow), went up & down the stairs like 4 or 5 times (in search of a conference room), did the interview , stopped by to visit Mom then went home. Doesn't sound like much, but guess what? I was totally exhausted this afternoon. Wow, no energy. This tells me that I need to really try to up my protein some how. I believe my current protein goal is around 25, but I'm not quite making it there. Definitely something I need to work on!

Thanks everyone!

Trust me, we've all experienced nervousness & anxiety to some extent prior to surgery. I definitely felt anxiety a few days before, the night before & the morning of. I was getting my band removed & replaced by the sleeve. I just stayed focused on what my goals were with this decision. It's a personal choice that only you can decide is the the right one. It sounds like you're ready, just have the jitters. You'll be fine. Try to plan ahead so you can make this journey successful. I bet you'll do just fine!! Good luck!

Hi, I was just curious how long people have waited before being intimate with their partner after being sleeved? I has a band removal & revision to the gastric sleeve. My left side is definitely still sore & I worry how uncomfortable any movement (you know what I mean) will feel. Appreciate any feedback. Thanks, Fran