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At what point, or time after surgery is it safe to have some nuts? I am over 2 months out and would like to incorporate some nuts back into my diet. How is the protein content?

It is different with the sleeve for sure. I had a drink the other night and since I couldn't have coke I opted for a Amaretto DiSarono on the rocks. It is sweet but low alcohol content and went down smooth, didn't even get a buzz. Haven't tried bear yet.

I am just over 4 weeks out and have lost 50 lbs. so far. SUppose to have 100-110 gr of protein a day. Switched over to the long term vitamins/calcium the about a week and a half ago which is about the time my syptoms started. I have been very tired or rather weak feeling and a loss of balance. I was thinking it could be stress as a lot is going on right now but just not sure. Mostly getting my protein in but not the full amount everyday. Probably average about 80-100 a day. I will probably contact my Dr. today but I am not scheduled to see him again until the 8th. Just wanted to know if this was normal at this stage of the process before I "blow the whistle"..

Same here. Sizes dropping and having problems with my watch spinning around. I am ecstatic about these problems, except for the constipation of course.!! Got to work on that problem.....

This concerns me a little as I am told to take in 100-110 g of protein per day! Granted I am 6'3 but it did concern me a little. Since I have switched to the calcium citrate, centrum vitamins and B-12 supplement I have notice less energy as well. And of course constipation! This is not fun.... ANy suggestions?

The problem is that it is all of a sudden. I don't think I'm fast as usually the food is getting a little cold by the time I hit that point. But I can have a bite of food and all is fine, then the next bite, BOOM, pain! Had this since the liquid stage. Difference being that back then once I could belch it was like the trapped gases were relieved and the pain went away. But now I can't belch so the pain stays. Will pace my bites in between but maybe I just did push a little too hard. I have also notice that I am hitting a wall these last 2 days. Course I haven't gotten all my Protein in either. Nutritionist says I have to have 100+ grams of protein a day. That is hard. Only way I can be sure of that is 2 or 3 Isopures and/or a Gladiator from smoothie King. But I know I will get over this hump, especially with everyones help and experience here.

I am 3 weeks out from my surgery and am in the soft foods stage. Everything is going well and dropping weight like crazy. So far since surgery date I have lost 29lbs. My question or problem is as I am eating my tiny bit of food when I get to the point of being full that next bite becomes very painful. It is a sharp pain and I try to belch but really can't. They are more like baby belches and usually takes a minute or so for the pain to subside. Then every bite after that is the same pain. Of course when I hit that point I stop eating but was just wondering is this normal? I mean this is a sharp pain, not just a feel full pain. Went to doctor last week and everything checks out great. He mentioned that it may be a while for the new "esophagus" part to stretch a little and that was probably causing the pain. Just wanted to know if I was alone on this one.

not in louisiana! They have an exclusion for morbid obesity!!

I was supposed to go home the following evening but I had a slight fever and threw up once so he kept me till next day as a precaution. I don't think I would want to leave the same day though, I think the next day is a good time.

Hey Dave Keep in mind a few things, for example I have to have (Being a man) at least 90grams of Protein a day. I am in the liquid phase so the only way I can get this without gagging on some other things is the Isopure Protein Drink at 40gr each. I drink 2 of these a day and everything else is extra. No Problems. Many different flavors but I like the Grape the best of all. Secondly, follow your body and how it reacts. In the beginning, I was feeling very weak and tired so I uped what I was taking in, leaned a little more toward some carbs but not much. It made me feel better. Just be careful and tailor it to your body at each phase. Today for example, I had a bowl of broccoli and cheese Soup and blended up the broccoli and drank that. Was full and satisfied when done, still met the liquid stage but got a few extra carbs. I really felt bad before and much better (more energy) afterwards. Just remember that you are NOT a generic body, use the guidelines but tweak for you.

Right now I think I could put BBQ sauce on wood and it would be delicious. I am in liquid stage and the broth and protein drinks are wearing very thin. Guess I just need something with substance..but hard none the less.

I know how you feel. Just went thru surgery 5 days ago. I got really nervous Monday night and even worse Tuesday morning at the hospital waiting on everything to happen. A lot of sitting and waiting. Someone would come and do a prep, then wait, then someone else, then wait. It was driving me crazy. I told them my concerns and didn't understand why I was so nervous as I have had surgery before. Guess maybe because this was voluntary. Anyways, the drugs they gave me were AWESOME!!!!! I don't remember anything from the time I was in the prep room to the time I was in my hospital room. Really good stuff. Worries all gone at that point. Now the healing. You will do great!

Sounds awesome. Will have to give this one a try when I can eat regular foods. I am only 5 days out now so stuck on the liquids.

Well, back home now and doing the usual. Sipping and walking and draining... Most of the soreness is gone except when i cough. Still lots of gurgling. Overall doing OK. She has been there along with my best friend who is also wanting to do the surgery. So between the 2 of them they are taking care of me. SO she is supportive in the physical sense anyways, helping me with things so it is a start. Hope things keep going in the right direction.....

Thanks Dave, you too.