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I have had a huge amount of restriction all day long. I had a hard time finishing lunch and my afternoon snack has been tough too. This is a good thing because I was not feeling much restriction even on full solids, except for really firm protein like chicken breast.

He was counting my BMR (which he estimates about 1300 calories) plus my daily walking and normal daily exertion (I walk at least 10,000 steps a day and do strength training twice a week, in addition to normal daily movement). Since I have been researching this so much I have compiled a list of all of the VSG post-op diets I can find published online, from surgeons and bariatric centers around the world. I posted it here: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/85182-list-of-vsg-post-op-diets-from-surgeons/

Here are links to several VSG diets from well-respected bariatric surgeons, hospitals, and clinics around the world. I didn't make this list for the purpose of "diet shopping". It is remarkable how similar the advice is in most of these lists. We all know it: Protein first Lots of protein (I think the lowest plan here calls for 50 grams) Don't drink with meals Drink 8+ glasses of Water a day If your surgeon's plan is not on this list already and it's published online, leave the link as a reply and I'll add it. Maybe we can get this thread added to the stickies. Auckland Weight Loss Surgery (New Zealand) Baker Bariatrics Brigham and Women's Hospital Columbia University Cornell Goodnight Surgical HealthPoint(New Zealand) Highland Hospital, Rochester NY Institute for Advanced Bariatric Surgery Johns Hopkins (diet progression first month post-op) Johns Hopkins (Ongoing dietary guidelines) Johns Hopkins (additional info) Kaiser London Bariatric Group (UK) London Obesity Clinic (UK) Miami HOPE Center Murfressboro Surgical Specialists North London Obesity Surgery Services (UK) Northwest Obesity Center Peachtree Bariatrics Pinnacle Health St. George Obesity Surgery (Australia) St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton (Canada) University of Missouri Upper Gastro Intestinal Surgery (Dr. Talbot, Australia) Virginia Hospital Center Walter Reed - Booklet or Powerpoint

Aussie, you look amazing now. You will look so hot after your TT! Does PHI cover any of it? I had a restriction surprise today. I have had no problem eating a scrambled egg and half a piece of toast for Breakfast. In fact I didn't feel particularly full. Today I added 50 grams of ham to it. I only finished half of the omelet and half the toast and I was so stuffed I was sliming. I guess it's from the more dense Protein.

Most people have zero trouble. Here s a thread: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/84602-honestly-who-has-had-zero-problems/ Here is an older one with pages of posts: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/47767-anyone-have-a-relatively-easy-recovery-story/

You can have it in the soft food stage.

I'm eating the best vegetable slice! 1/2 cup flour, 4 eggs, 40grams grated cheese, 100grams ham, 1c grated zucchini, 1c red capsicum, 1.5c steamed chopped cauliflower, 1/4 cup celery. Sauté the chopped veggies, beat the eggs, and throw it all together. Bake at 180 until done. I cut it into 9 and they are about 100 calories each and 8 G protein.

How brave of you! Bravo! I am very proud of you. Let us know what kinds of comments you get. When I "came out" all of the comments were surprisingly positive and supportive, and I also made it clear that I didn't want to be asked a ton of questions about my progress etc, and nobody has bothered me. And congratulations to being less than 8 kg from goal! How exciting! That sounds so manageable doesn't it? You must be so pleased.

I love it, Lissa!

Hi all, I posted on the food and Nutrition forum but I think more people might see posts here. I would love your opinion. Here is the thread: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/84941-feeling-insecure-about-dietitians-advice/ Thanks in advance!

Just wait until tomorrow's brekky dump lol!

I've had an endoscopy and it is not a big deal at all. They give you a sedative and you go to sleep. You wake up and it's all done, and you won't even be groggy because it's not a full anesthetic.

The same thing happened to me! Like 3 days before the surgery, the hospital called and said they don't have an account with my health fund (it is out of state and they had never heard of it) even though the health fund had already assured me I was covered. I contacted the health fund and had them call the hospital and they worked it out. Major stress-out. My health fund is in Perth and is called Central West. When we got them I think it was because they were the cheapest that would allow us to not have to pay the tax levee, but it turns out they have treated us really well.

Kelli, I went ahead and made an appointment with Diane for next Monday. I just don't feel like I can trust Andrew's advice. It is so different from what everyone else seems to be doing. I posted about this in the Nutrition forum too, asking if anyone else is following the same plan that Andrew has outlined for me. Yes, I am still losing, but it makes me feel very nervous that I am doing something so non-standard. And it seems too good to be true, that I can have so many carbs and so little Protein and still be "on plan." Can you tell me what to expect from Diane? What is her basic plan? Is it basically the high-protein low-carb low-fat plan? ALso, how much is she likely to cost me? I was too shy to ask her.

First, I want to say that I am happy with my weight loss so far (23 pounds in 7 weeks), although it is slowing significantly to less than 1 kg (2 lb) per week the last three weeks. Next, I want to say that I understand that there seem to be as many diet plans after the sleeve as there are dietitians. I actually have an appointment with a different dietitian who was recommended to me by a friend who has also had VSG, as a "second opinion" on what my primary dietitian (who works with my surgeon) has told me. When I spoke with this other dietitian on the phone she agreed with me that the diet my current dietitian has me on might not be the best choice for me. My current dietitian also uses basically the same diet for people with the band and sleeve, just reducing the calories a bit for the sleeve versus the band. The liquid stage was fairly standard. In the puree stage I was told that half of every puree should be lean Protein, a quarter should be non-starchy veg, and a quarter should be grain-based starch (rather than potato or other starchy veg), because the grain-based starches give us B1 and other important Vitamins. OK. This worked fine, even though it seemed a lot more specific than most people have for the puree phase. Then, he didn't really have a soft food stage, but just moved me straight to full foods, giving me some advice about things that I may have trouble tolerating at first. It turns out I haven't had trouble tolerating anything. The thing I am having trouble with is the composition of the full food diet. His advice is a lot different from almost everything I see here. Here is the guideline he told me: 1. I am to have a balanced meal, not particularly high in protein or particularly low in carb or fat. This is to make sure that I'm getting all the nutrients I need. 2. I should be eating around 1000 calories a day. He reckons I am burning around 1800 calories a day and this will promote a 2-4 kg (4-8 lb) loss per month. 3. I should not count calories. Instead I should be using an exchange diet as follows: a. 3-4 servings a day of grain-based carbs. A serve is one slice of bread, 1/2 cup rice, 1 cup Pasta (1/2 cup if it's dense or small), or 2-4 whole grain crackers depending the size. b. Max 1 serving starchy vegetables a day. A serving is 1 medium potato or 1/2 cup mashed potato c. 4 servings other vegetables a day. A serving is 1/2 cup cooked veggies or 1 cup of salad d. 1-3 servings fruit a day. A serving is 5-6 strawberries, 1 medium apple, 1 medium orange, 2 small mandarines, 2 plums, etc. e. 4 servings dairy a day. A serving is 1/2 cup milk or yogurt, or 1 slice of cheese (like the Kraft slices) f. A palm-sized 1 cm (1/2 inch) thick amount of protein, spread over 2-3 meals, per day. g. One teaspoon of fat or oil per day, or 1/8 avocado h. A max of 2 alcoholic drinks per week, and a max of 2 Desserts or other "treats" per week I am nervous that this diet has too many calories and too little protein. I am also nervous about the idea of not logging my food (he is strongly against logging and counting calories, because he doesn't think it is a natural behavior for live). I am also nervous that it is so different from what most people seem to be doing. Is anyone else here on a similar "exchange" type diet, instead of having a set number of calories or protein per day? Is anyone else on a diet that is radically different from the high-protein low-carb low-fat diet that most people seem to use?

Down to 87.6! That means I have lost more than 10 kg and I have lost 10% of my weight, in 6 weeks.

Thank you for talking about this. I'm sorry that some people are acting like it is from something yiundid wrong. You have explained it very well and now we are better informed about what to expect.

It is getting better for me. About 50/50. Anyone else? Tomorrow will be my 6th weigh in and the start of my 7th week.

I can't do this Friday either because I am hosting a lunchtime all-hands meeting at work. We are having pizza and I haven't figured out how I am even going to handle it. Maybe I will secretly eat lunch before the meeting. But anyway you all go and have fun and I will catch you next time. Shelly you look SO GOOD! I know what you mean about the compliments though. I Valentina been getting them yet this time bit when I have lost weight before it has been the most awkward thing. You want them to notice, but just in the right way and at the right time and not too much! The worst are the people who just go on and on! Or ask you your "secret" then tell you you're wrong or unhealthy!