barbie41

I had my surgery Feb 18th. It was a struggle for first 3 weeks, but now that I can enjoy some food it has become easier. I am down 32 lbs. I like to make my own chicken broth, has so much more flavor than cans. Yes, I know it has more fat & calories, but you need something in your stomach to make it happy. I do also have Bryers non fat fudge bars..this soothes my stomach. Water: at first I was sipping small amounts as directed. I am able to drink large amounts as long as there is no food to push it down and stretch stomach. I verified with my Dr. So basically I flavor my water with sugar free crystal light, lemonade country time and can easily drink 8-12 oz in 30 minutes if I wanted to. I am now eating sautéed soft fish with spinach. It digest well when your at 5 weeks. Poke is a good one too cuz it will digest, Cottage Cheese, scrambled eggs topped with tsp of non fat Greek yogurt. You can do it. It will be worth your suffering. ?

Tried to drink regular coffee and my stomach didn't agree with it. Had little cramping and indigestion. I'm on my 3rd week so I may try next week again.

Caffeine creates gastric acid in your stomach.

Wow 1400 calories from postoperative day 1? That tells me why I am hungry. Clearly not eating enough calories. I think once I'm able to eat solid foods I will have no problem with my hunger. Thanks for sharing

You're going to be fine. It's going to be over 45 minutes, then you be off to the New you.

So sorry to hear about your Mom.

Right now I am around 300- 500 calories a day at the most. I drink 2 bone broth @45 calories a piece- one for lunch, the other dinner, jello sugar free for snack. And for breakfast, I drink protein shake, which I need to increase more oz. I also am drinking a lot of water which I don't see to feel that restriction. Maybe I need to drink more. Thanks for your imput, much appreciated. Barbie41

Thanks for your response. I am just going week 2. I am feeling really hungry right now and know I can't consume any regular food right now until at least 6-8 weeks. I have another question if you don't mind. Right now I'm drinking a lot of water. I don't feel any restriction at all, so I don't know if I should drink until I throw up to know my tolerance. I'm suppose to drink at least 64 oz, but should take all day.

How many calories to you consume once I can eat normal? I don't want to test my stomach with overeating go find out.

Hi, I just had the sleeve Feb 18, 21, so not a March surgery but can relate to you. I too had a lapband that slipped and removed. My pre-op diet consisted of two protein shakes and one regular dinner meal 4 Oz of protein w steamed vegetable. Now I am on clear liquids broth with incorporating water all day. Little sips at a time. I drink a little Atkins protein shake for nutrition. I also eat a jello that takes me all day to eat. I have loss 20 lbs already and don't fell hungry at all. Hope all goes well for you.