tankheadmommy

[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] Grilled haddock...too funny! So far so good with the spinach and I'm soooooo happy. I will definitely have it again tomorrow. I'm in the middle of winter in the USA and it is freezing! Temperatures have been as low as -16°C here, so I'm spending most of my day indoors. We are both living in the extremes it seems.

I'm doing pretty good and feeling great. I went back to work 2 weeks after surgery and that is going pretty good. I have been able to ditched soft foods, so it is easier for me to recognize when I'm full. I started walking on the treadmill this week and it is going pretty well. I just need to make sure I don't overdo it, since I still have pain from my largest incision. I've been able to get in all my water, protein, and vitamins without any issues. I'm losing very slow and holding onto a lot of fluid. I think I need to get rid of the cheese and then I will start to see more of a lost. Overall, I am pleased! How are you doing? I know you had an awesome start after surgery. I've been wondering how my surgery buddy is progressing.

No heart problems, but the same thing happened to me. I had to do all of those tests. Sent from my SM-T818T using BariatricPal mobile app

No I didn't. My surgeon knew there would be adhesions (I had 4 abdominal surgeries including the removal of my lapband). It was a tough surgery, but she worked through all the adhesions and it took about 5 1/2 hours for her to do so. The only thing she would have changed during, is making it an open surgery if things got really bad. It is a shame your surgeon would not do the same for you. I would be so disappointed if I had a different surgery. I hope all goes well for you. Let us know how you make out. Sent from my SM-T818T using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm so sorry you are having difficulty. I had some difficulty with protein shakes after surgery. It took a while for me to find something that worked. Now I drink Nectar Lemon tea and I mix it in water. It is not milk based and it has a delicious flavor. They are sold in individual packs, so you try it before spending a lot of money. I picked mine up from the Vitamin Shoppe. You can also get it on Amazon. I hope you are able to get the protein in you need. Sent from my SM-T818T using BariatricPal mobile app

I had grilled paddock and a tiny amount of stir fry spinach and it was an amazing dinner. I was going to wait until Saturday, but decided not to wait. Spinach is mild and I stir fried it until it was tender. I knew it would not be difficult to digest since the leaves were so tender. I will let you know tomorrow how it made me feel. Sent from my SM-T818T using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm below 600 calories as well with what I'm eating too. I am eating cheese everyday. I wonder if that is making me retain fluid. I also wonder if the lack of veggies is a problem too. I'll have to talk to my doctor and I'm also going to add veggies to my diet very soon. I may even stop cheese for a bit to see if that is adding to the problem. Thank so much for your input...it has been very helpful! I never imagined eating such a small amount of food could cause such an issue. Sent from my SM-T818T using BariatricPal mobile app

That is awesome...I'm so happy for you. You are really putting the time in to have nourishing meals and you are following all the rules. Keep up the great work! I'm so glad I can talk with you. You are such and encouragement for me. Thank you! Sent from my SM-T818T using BariatricPal mobile app

I do not chew until it is liquid, but I chew everything pretty good. I take small bites, so I think that helps when I forget to chew really well. I agree with you about portioning my foods before I eat. I this is also the last surgery for me. I want to be successful and not fail. I have gone through so much to have the surgery and I see it as a gift. Every surgeon is so different. I just may try to add some vegeables this weekend, because I do not have any trouble with foods. I will probably start with spinach (it should be easy to digest). If I have any problems, at least I will not have to worry about going to work the next day. I hope you don't mind me asking: How are you doing with urinating? I'm drinking a lot of water, but I do not eliminate it like I used to. It is like my body is holding onto everything I drink. I do not what is going on. I may have to put a call into my doctor to see if this is normal. Sent from my SM-T818T using BariatricPal mobile app

Oops...in two weeks I can start vegetables, which is the beginning of week 5.

Yogurt and soups do not satisfy me. I eat 4 times per day. Each meal is 3 oz of food. Egg salad, tuna salad, and ground turkey with tomato sauce and cheese are my favorites. I use unflavored protein in sugar free cocoa once a day and I drink Nectar protein drink once a day in my water. My body is trying to get used to everything and it is not easy watching others lose weight and I am not losing anything. I know my body will eventually start to let go of the pounds, I just need to be patient. I am glad to hear your story. I also thought my surgeon did not do my surgery right...lol!! I know she did, because I can not eat as much of the denser proteins. I think I also have trouble with feeling full since I had the lap band. I think the lapband have me scar tissue or my nerves are not as sensitive, it is harder to feel the fullness. During my 5th week (next thur) I will be able to have vegetables. I'm so looking forward to having them again. When do you get to vegetables?

Thank you so much for posting. I needed to hear this from someone who has had the same surgery as me. I had the lap band for almost 8 years and then the bypass. I feel like I can anything at any volume too. I have to measure my food or I would overeat. I do not regurgitate my food as well. In fact, I was feeling something was wrong with me. I will be 3 weeks out tomorrow and I am not losing much. I am hoping for a soon loss in the coming weeks (only 8 lbs down). Please continue to post, it really encourages me.

I'm so glad things are going really well for you.

I'm not quite there weeks out yet, but I already have hunger. My doctor only wants me to eat protein at this point, so no veggies yet.

I add Miralax (once a day) to my protein drink and it does not have a flavor. It helps with the constipation. Things I eat during pureed stage: guacamole tuna lentil soup egg salad chili ground turkey refried beans I make sure to get 70-80 grams of protein and more than 64oz of water. I put Genepro protein in my cocoa in the morning and I have Nectar Lemon Tea (also protein) in my water at the end of the day when I'm sick of drinking water...lol. I would look at the foods you already love and see how you can make a softer version. My doctor's office said I did not have to blend my food, I just needed to chew it really well.

My doctor's office recommended Nectar protein and I tried it. It is amazing! I have the lemon tea flavor. It actually tastes like tea. I'm glad you were able to find a protein that worked for you as well.

I'm so glad you're doing well.

You look awesome...keep up th e great work!

10 days after 4 days of clear liquids

Lol...boy do I understand where you are coming from. I am now lactose intolerant and I am having trouble with protein shakes. It has not been easy finding an alternative, but I'm working on it. The light is at the end of the tunnel and I can't wait to get there to pureed and soft foods![emoji4] Sent from my SM-T818T using BariatricPal mobile app

Welcome

Well...I trusted and with disastrous results...ugh!

13 days post op and I am struggling with shakes. The ones I love do not love me. I am using an unflavored protein isolate now, but I have to be careful about what I mix it with. I am looking forward to pureed food.

That's awesome!

So glad you went you got them checked out. [emoji4]