Domika03

I love this entry. I only got sleeved a month ago and sometimes its hard to stay motivated, so reading this was great!
I'm a recovering carb-o-holic too because at the moment carbs sit like a rock and I get no protein out of them. Like I said, great entry! So glad you wrote it!

I like your attitude!

Appreciate your input was very real & helpful

thank you!! i'm going straight to walgreens tomorrow!
i was looking for some other snacks!

Chili is mine! and as of late, Green smoothies.

0 comments and 48 views for this thus far...what a shame. You deserve to hear a roaring CONGRATULATIONS! I look forward to the same experience. Good for you!

From what I've been reading lately, it is no longer thought that eggs raise your cholesterol that much and that they are really healthy. I eat an average of three eggs per day in various forms.
I think you're doing great to find protein from other sources. There are many veggies with good amounts of protein. I've been eating really healthy and keep track of what I eat in my fitness pal. I've cut out most carbs like bread and pasta. I will eat healthy carbs like beans. I find that most days, without really trying, I reach my protein goals. Sounds like you're really doing a good job. It's all about finding good things to eat. Best wishes.

I'm sure your bloodwork will be fine. It has to be better than all the extra weight on your heart ect right? I a anxiously awaiting my surgery o the 24th!! I was banded for 2 years and now I am getting sleeved. I hope I have learned enough about nutrition and excersise so I can stay healthy and lose weight. How much have you lost so far?

I am 11 days post op but have been able to get in more and more protein each day. I have been making myself sip on a Premier protein shake (one of them has 30grams of protein) each day. I purchased unflavored protein powder and have been dumping 1/2-1 scoop in everything I drink. Also, I just graduated to full liquids so I am able to have drinkable yogurts. I got the ones made by Lala and there are 5 grams of protein in each one and they are rather small. In addition, anything Greek yogurt has a lot of protein in it. I found these ice cream bars made by Weight Watchers that are Greek Yogurt with a little blueberry swirl and there are 5 grams of protein in one bar. I have been just sipping slowly but often and it is getting better and easier to manage to get it all in. I actually was able to get in 80 grams yesterday!! I was beyond ecstatic because I am really terrified of losing my hair! </3 Just keep trying, you can't give up and if you are having a difficult time with pureed foods right now, then wait a little longer. Nothing says you HAVE to graduate to the next level until your body is ready. I wish you all the best!

You have inspired me in so many ways right now! What a wonderful feeling. Congratulations!

That is beyond awesome! Congratulations!!!

I did the same thing as I wanted to know what was going to cause me problems or so I told myself. I was able to get back on track once I got it out of my system.

sounded like a GREAT meeting to me.
wish i could have went with you. i would have enjoyed it.
thanks for sharing a great post.

Tough topic to address, but my brother has voiced something similar. My dad passed away at 87 this past May from colon cancer that spread to his lungs. He was quite the tough cookie & pretty much "healthy" up until the very end.
Dad used to take care of mom (take her to Dr appointments all the time (even if she didn't need to go), made her take her meds, etc..). Mom is 85 & has dementia. She recognizes everyone but is just very forgetful & is constantly losing stuff. She doesn't cook, feels she can live on coffee & cookies, or Ensure. She's quite frail but can still get around the house (albeit very slowly). She lives alone now but has a home health care aide that stays with her 5 days a week, 4 hours a day. Her helper is amazing & we adore her. I also help take care of mom. Stop by almost daily, do her shopping & sometimes even cook. I think I'm the only way that can "make" her eat, though very minimally.
After almost 60 years of marriage, mom misses dad terribly (as do we) & doesn't feel like going on some times. She barely eats, only if "I" make something & make her eat. She doesn't want to move into a home either. She barely wants to go outside of the house, so she just exists in the home, waling around day in / day out moving things around over & over again to the point that we are constantly looking for things for her.
My brother & I promised her (and dad) that we would keep her in her home as long as possible because she felt strongly, and quite frankly, they (government) just take all her money & all proceeds from the sale of her home to take care of her. We find that very frustrating because she loses everything.
I digress. My brother feels she is miserable & doesn't want to go on so why should she? It's a very personal, very difficult topic. Why can't we all pass peacefully at, let's say, 90? A good age, hopefully well-lived, and well-loved.

yes I have a home office and my own business so I am doubly lucky but after my surgery I had a hard time working all day. It took me a good 2 weeks to feel fairly normal. Take your time, get lots of rest and stay hydrated.. it will get better but it takes time..

Tough topic to address, but my brother has voiced something similar. My dad passed away at 87 this past May from colon cancer that spread to his lungs. He was quite the tough cookie & pretty much "healthy" up until the very end.
Dad used to take care of mom (take her to Dr appointments all the time (even if she didn't need to go), made her take her meds, etc..). Mom is 85 & has dementia. She recognizes everyone but is just very forgetful & is constantly losing stuff. She doesn't cook, feels she can live on coffee & cookies, or Ensure. She's quite frail but can still get around the house (albeit very slowly). She lives alone now but has a home health care aide that stays with her 5 days a week, 4 hours a day. Her helper is amazing & we adore her. I also help take care of mom. Stop by almost daily, do her shopping & sometimes even cook. I think I'm the only way that can "make" her eat, though very minimally.
After almost 60 years of marriage, mom misses dad terribly (as do we) & doesn't feel like going on some times. She barely eats, only if "I" make something & make her eat. She doesn't want to move into a home either. She barely wants to go outside of the house, so she just exists in the home, waling around day in / day out moving things around over & over again to the point that we are constantly looking for things for her.
My brother & I promised her (and dad) that we would keep her in her home as long as possible because she felt strongly, and quite frankly, they (government) just take all her money & all proceeds from the sale of her home to take care of her. We find that very frustrating because she loses everything.
I digress. My brother feels she is miserable & doesn't want to go on so why should she? It's a very personal, very difficult topic. Why can't we all pass peacefully at, let's say, 90? A good age, hopefully well-lived, and well-loved.

Tough topic to address, but my brother has voiced something similar. My dad passed away at 87 this past May from colon cancer that spread to his lungs. He was quite the tough cookie & pretty much "healthy" up until the very end.
Dad used to take care of mom (take her to Dr appointments all the time (even if she didn't need to go), made her take her meds, etc..). Mom is 85 & has dementia. She recognizes everyone but is just very forgetful & is constantly losing stuff. She doesn't cook, feels she can live on coffee & cookies, or Ensure. She's quite frail but can still get around the house (albeit very slowly). She lives alone now but has a home health care aide that stays with her 5 days a week, 4 hours a day. Her helper is amazing & we adore her. I also help take care of mom. Stop by almost daily, do her shopping & sometimes even cook. I think I'm the only way that can "make" her eat, though very minimally.
After almost 60 years of marriage, mom misses dad terribly (as do we) & doesn't feel like going on some times. She barely eats, only if "I" make something & make her eat. She doesn't want to move into a home either. She barely wants to go outside of the house, so she just exists in the home, waling around day in / day out moving things around over & over again to the point that we are constantly looking for things for her.
My brother & I promised her (and dad) that we would keep her in her home as long as possible because she felt strongly, and quite frankly, they (government) just take all her money & all proceeds from the sale of her home to take care of her. We find that very frustrating because she loses everything.
I digress. My brother feels she is miserable & doesn't want to go on so why should she? It's a very personal, very difficult topic. Why can't we all pass peacefully at, let's say, 90? A good age, hopefully well-lived, and well-loved.

Six days is a long time. I would definitely help it along. I'm almost 6 weeks out from surgery and I don't go poo near as much as I did before surgery. Maybe every 2 or 3 days now. I was concerned because I used to go 2 to 3 times a day! Really though, we're eating so much less. There is a lot less to get rid of and your body is making the most of what out does get.
Congrats on your surgery!

HI Domnika..Im Dee, 4 years out: 3/1/2010...remember your body just a MAJOR thing happen it. It's adjusting, what happens to the intestine when its been touched or cut, fall dead like a possium...lol..like one of the fainting goats...lol..it needs time to realize its undamaged and being left alone. Give it time. Your stomach doesn't realize its a pouch yet. Its a newborn baby trying to seen immature signals to the brain. So the brain automatically thinks its hungry, drink hot broth or water. You are NOT hungry, your intestine are still sleep and not ready for solids, that's why we cant eat them. Give your system time to understand whats happen to it. Remember, your innards have no air, so it can not form a scab. It takes a while to heal. It's rest that heals it quickly. Your bowel will wake up on their own time..NO LAXATIVES. who wakes up a sleeping baby?..

Yeah, one time the week after, I thought I was just gonna toot and well....you know. They were liquidy for a while. Then like the second week I couldn't go at all. I recommend adding benefiber to your food or drinks (you can't even tell its there). Or take a chewable laxative. Best wishes!

We had our surgery the same day! I was worried about constipation too, but instead was shocked to have a completely liquid bm, sorry to mention it. I wasn't expecting that - maybe because I was on liquids only and so much IV in the hospital? I think if you are worried about constipation, keeping up with plenty of water is the way to go.

Good luck! My surgery is tomorrow as well.

Just said a little prayer for you. Peace for you and guidance for your surgeon. And a successful future!!

Sorry to hear about all this. I have never dealt with this problem. If the doctor isn't seeing you until Friday then I would think it can't be that bad. Just take it easy with your intakes. Good luck. Your weight loss is wonderful!

Very happy for you Jim. Keep up the good work!